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  1. Where to find the world’s most imaginative ice cream

    16 April 2013

    Ice cream. Quite simply, it’s a holiday essential. And if you’re on the lookout for something more inspired than a...

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  2. How to choose a Caribbean island

    08 April 2013

    The dozens of islands scattered across the Caribbean are a remarkably diverse lot. Pulsing Jamaica has little in common with...

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  3. Five travel adventures by cruise ship

    07 February 2013

    Forget floating hotels with shuffleboard and showtunes – Lonely Planet Traveller magazine brings you five cruises to the world’s most...

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  4. Festivals of the world: where to go in February

    20 January 2013

    Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly globalised world. There is no better place...

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  5. Festivals of the world: where to go in December

    15 November 2012

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly...

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  6. Festivals of the world: where to go in November

    29 October 2012

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly...

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  7. Top alternatives to Halloween

    23 October 2012

    Tired of the same old Halloween parties? Well, Halloween isn’t the only festival for fans of costume parties, the occult,...

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  8. Península de Samaná: 7 reasons to visit

    22 October 2012

    The Península de Samaná, a narrow strip of sun-baked nirvana off the north coast, is the antithesis of the tourism...

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  9. Festivals of the world: where to go in January

    06 September 2012

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly...

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  10. A Caribbean carnival of carnivals

    24 July 2012

    Carnival – a festive season that typically includes parades and public street parties – is serious business in the Caribbean. The...

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  11. Under the radar: forgotten destinations of the world

    19 July 2012

    They sit nestled in oft-forgotten parts of the world, but don’t miss these low-profile wonders.SurinameResting atop South America’s eastern shoulder,...

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  12. Dominica: adventures on the Caribbean’s ‘Nature Island’

    09 July 2012

    There’s a flotilla of lounge chairs docked by the infinity pool and along a white sand beach. The menu at...

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  13. Top 10 glamorous A-list destinations

    20 June 2012

    Hoping to catch a glimpse of the rich and famous on your next trip? Unfortunately for any aspiring celeb-spotter, those...

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  14. World’s best festivals in August

    15 June 2012

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly...

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  15. Caribbean queens: lifestyles of the rich & famous

    15 June 2012

    From December to April, the world’s wealthy bring their yachts to the azure waters of the Caribbean for a little...

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  16. Hawaii vs the Caribbean: you make the call

    02 March 2012

    In a chilly North American winter, some travelers may choose to embrace the cold, and we fully support that. But...

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  17. Hawaii or the Caribbean: how do you choose?

    15 February 2012

    Turquoise seas, white-sand beaches, palm trees and fruity drinks – both Hawaii and the Caribbean Islands have all the ingredients...

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  18. Cracking the Caribbean on a budget

    14 February 2012

    When travelling in the Caribbean, your choices are as diverse as the islands. But you don’t need to fall for...

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  19. Planning the perfect destination wedding

    09 February 2012

    Wedding gowns that cost more than a new car. Cheesy 1980s cover bands. Bland chicken dinners. Snarling mother-in-laws demanding you...

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  20. Take the plunge: the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua

    31 January 2012

    Travelers routinely describe the tour of the 27 waterfalls at Damajagua as ‘the coolest thing I did in the DR.’...

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  21. Caribbean DIY island-hopping: St-Martin/Sint Maarten

    24 January 2012

    If you’re thinking Caribbean this year, don’t want to book a cruise, can’t afford a yacht, and don’t know where...

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  22. Top 8 Caribbean towns

    24 January 2012

    Life’s not always a beach. The Caribbean may win hearts for its white-sand beaches on perfect turquoise coves and high-end...

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  23. Culebra vs Vieques: Puerto Rico’s contrasting islands

    16 November 2011

    Floating in a political no-man’s-land between US statehood and outright independence, Puerto Rico is an archipelago made up of four...

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  24. Puerto Rico’s eco-parks

    15 November 2011

    Puerto Rico’s two best-known eco-parks are only separated by a slender mountain range and a stretch of highway — yet...

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  25. Best in Travel Readers’ Choice: vote for your favourite city and country!

    18 October 2011

    Two weeks ago we asked you to nominate the best city and country for travel in 201...

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