20 Countries You Might Soon Be BANNED From Visiting: Time is Running Out

7. The Maldives: A Paradise Sinking Below the Horizon

The Maldives, a tropical paradise of coral islands, faces an existential threat from rising sea levels due to climate change. This idyllic destination is one of the most vulnerable globally. While the government focuses on sustainable resort development and waste management, the long-term prognosis remains grim. Scientists predict significant land loss in the coming decades. While not an active ban, the very existence of many islands is precarious, urging travelers to experience its beauty before parts of this paradise literally vanish beneath the waves.