Pacific Travel Stories

Jun 20, 2012 • 2 min read

Once a religious holiday within Ireland, St Patrick's Day is now an international celebration. We've scoured our travel guides and chosen a few surprising…

Jun 19, 2012 • 3 min read

It inspires passion, opinion and addiction. It's the world's second most valuable commodity (after petroleum), and it will almost certainly play a…

Jun 18, 2012 • 5 min read

Loosen your buttons & shake off your inhibitions with this extract from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences: our rundown of the world’s best nude…

Jun 17, 2012 • 4 min read

Dreaming of your own place in the sun? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you to some of the world's sweetest, most…

Jun 16, 2012 • 6 min read

Art doesn't just live in museums. In this extract from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where you can check out masterpieces of art…

Jun 16, 2012 • 4 min read

Forget birthdays and anniversaries, what about these grand traditions?

Jun 12, 2012 • 3 min read

Like they say, it’s all in the lips – so pucker up for everything from passion to cinematic history at these super-smoochy destinations.

Jun 6, 2012 • 3 min read

Walking - just simply walking - can be one of the best ways to experience a place. The pace and the perspective mean you see things you would never spot…

Jun 5, 2012 • 4 min read

It was party time for the Romans. It was party time for the Christians. And it's still party time for everyone who loves a sequin, a spectacle, and the…

Jun 1, 2012 • 3 min read

A dream trip in the great outdoors! Sounds fantastic but perhaps slightly intimidating, especially if you don't have three months to boot camp your way to…

Jun 1, 2012 • 3 min read

Even if you’re not a morning person, opening your eyes in a fresh destination is guaranteed to give an extra kick to your spirits. And when you’re…

May 28, 2012 • 6 min read

Candy sands, disappearing waves, transformed trolls - if life's a beach, these are its strangest days. These 10 beaches from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate…

May 10, 2012 • 6 min read

Can you believe your eyes? When it comes to these head-twisters, chances are you can't. Come around the globe with us on a tour of 'Did you just see what…

May 9, 2012 • 3 min read

No, there's no need to remortgage the house to visit Tahiti & French Polynesia. Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it's perfectly possible…

May 3, 2012 • 5 min read

Vacations are always too short, even if we have the luxury of more than a few weeks a year. So we feel the urge to cram in more sights and activities than…

May 1, 2012 • 3 min read

Art and travel go hand-in-hand. Local galleries can capture the history and creative culture of a destination, but if you're looking for a gallery with a…

May 1, 2012 • 6 min read

Explore these magnificent palaces and mansions and see how the other half lived...

May 1, 2012 • 4 min read

Book your flights: 2012 is shaping up as a bumper year to visit Australia. A slew of music festivals (Big Day Out, Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay…

Apr 29, 2012 • 6 min read

The hordes come to these places for a reason. Don't hate them just because they're popular or you'll miss out! This excerpt from Lonely Planet's 1000…

Apr 28, 2012 • 4 min read

Wildlife is one of Australia’s top selling points, and justifiably so. A network of national parks, state forests and reserves is home to unique and…

Apr 13, 2012 • 6 min read

Channel the spirit of the ‘unsinkable’ ship 100 years after its infamous plunge with these tips from Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012.

Apr 10, 2012 • 2 min read

The irresistible fauna and flora of Australia draw visitors in droves, but some of the local wildlife sends us running for cover. If you're inspired to…