Europe puts on a sensational show for the smallest of crowds in spring. Head here to hike in quiet wonder…
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When we travel, we aren’t merely visiting a dot on the map, we are immersing ourselves in the nuances that…
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the…
Unfurling for more than 1.5 million acres across South Florida, Everglades National Park is a wonderland of marshland, sawgrass and…
While Everglades National Park is loaded with 1.5 million acres of canals, marshes and tropical critters, its hiking options are…
With each season, you’ll experience a new and magical side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether popping with wildflowers…
A dramatic area crammed with goose-bump-inducing vistas, shimmering lakes, towering waterfalls, soaring striped granite boulders, and vast emerald-green forests, Yosemite National…
Amy Lynch, a commissioning editor at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a recent cozy getaway to Durham in northern…
Nature can be the best classroom and the Galápagos archipelago has much to teach us. In a land of ancient…
Sliding into a bathtub after a long day is one of life’s little luxuries – but there’s nothing quite like…
Exploring Yellowstone National Park’s geysers, waterfalls, mountains and canyons by foot is easily the best way to see this magnificent…
April brings a seasonal shift across the globe, making it the ideal time of year for exploring ancient wonders, embarking…
Capping Africa’s left shoulder, Morocco has the good fortune of being lined with beautiful beaches along its 2200-mile coastline. On…
There is no shortage of nature-driven euphoria in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Towering hardwoods, quiet streams and even the…
At every majestic red, brown and pink turn, Grand Canyon National Park wows with nature’s utmost beauty on full display.…
Greece is the land of dreams. We dream about its azure seas, its charming island villages and its myriad beaches,…
Laura Motta, senior director of content at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a dreamy – and ski-free! – winter…
Ireland’s coastline is a rich, 6200km-long necklace (3852 miles) of glorious spots where the land meets the sea. From quiet coves…
Known as the Pearl of the Danube, Budapest is a city where you can tour grand monuments in the morning, slip into…
It’s easy to enjoy Lisbon without breaking the bank, and the Portuguese capital’s biggest draws are outdoors – from astounding…
Mexico is a wonderland… one moment, you’re sipping smoky mezcal, and the next you’re floating in the bluest of natural…
Despite the cost and lack of eco credentials, car hire has traditionally been the preferred mode of transport for the…
Chocolates, petal-strewn suites, sandy beaches – yawn. Your love is unique, so dodge the cliches with a Valentine’s Day break that…
South Africa offers some of the world’s most diverse landscapes, from sparkling oceans and stark deserts to snow-capped peaks and…
One organization is offering a way to really get to know Amsterdam’s famous waterways – by helping clean them. Erik…
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the…
Some people might think of Arizona simply as “the desert,” but visiting this state’s best national parks and monuments is…
Much of what makes Buenos Aires so magical can be enjoyed for free, including many of the city’s most famous…
Beautiful, defiant and intense, Argentina is a natural wonderland, rising up into mighty mountains, plunging down into rolling grasslands, and…
Venice is a unique destination that pops up on an infinite number of travel bucket lists with good reason. Canals…
Beaming with every shade of red imaginable and terrain that is equally as diverse, the Grand Canyon National Park was…
In this series, we take you step by step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures,…
Beaches may not be the first thing you think of for a vacation in Taiwan. The tiny island is well known…
An ancient land of diverse ecosystems frozen in time, Australia is a nature lover’s wonderland. From emerald rainforests and fragrant…
For decades, safari hotel design has been dominated by colonial tropes. Thankfully, that’s starting to change. As I warmed up…
In Canada, a visit to the beach doesn’t just mean ice cream, basking in the sun and a bracing dip…
Communities come first on Bhutan’s restored long-distance hiking trail, which promotes slow travel and socio-economic opportunities for remote villages. Bhutan’s…
Roving Lonely Planet correspondent and altitude seeker Bailey Freeman recently returned from the highlands of Ecuador. She has a few…
The arrival of March brings spring to much of the northern hemisphere. And after months of gray days and long nights,…
Generously endowed with an abundance of protected federal land, the state of Washington is home to a trio of stupendous national…
With its palm-fringed bays, shallow reefs and rustic rum bars, the Caribbean offers some of the world’s best tropical beach…
Buenos Aires runs as hot as a dance hall at midnight, fueled by a heady mix of nostalgia and cosmopolitan…
Considering the fact that The Bahamas is comprised of over 700 islands, it should be no surprise that the country…
Venice is divided into six neighborhoods known in Italian as sestieri. This division has remained more or less unchanged since…
Scratching China’s back with its mountain-studded crown, Vietnam’s tall and slender body extends its toes all the way south to…
Prepare for liftoff, armchair astronauts: 2023 promises to be an enchanting year for sky-gazing enthusiasts, with fiery eclipses, annual equinox…
From sweeping coastal shorelines to craggy floating icebergs, glistening glacial lakes to the climbing canopy of ancient forests, Canada’s enthralling landscapes…
Soaking up the sights in Athens doesn’t have to break the bank. Even with its huge number of top-flight, world-class…
The names of Michigan’s national parks may not roll off the tongue like some of the more famous parks of the…
Most travelers associate the Caribbean with chilling on a white sand beach or exploring the underwater world beneath a turquoise…
Beating out even famously scenic states like Alaska and Utah, California boasts more national parks than any other state. The Golden…
Want to start planning for the year ahead? Here are more than 20 reasons to consider a once-in-a-lifetime trip in…
Unlike Colorado and California, most of Utah’s world-class skiing is less than an hour’s drive from its metropolitan airport. In…
When it comes to natural beauty in the USA, Montana sets the gold standard. The state’s rugged mountains, endless forests…
With its abundance of jungles, waterfalls and caves, Belize can easily make you feel like an intrepid explorer. Abounding with…