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12 spots to add to your Santorini itineraryMay 29, 2025 • 10 min read
Our pick of the best places to visit on this volcanic beauty.
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beachesPlan your summer vacation to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, FloridaMay 28, 2025 • 9 min read
If you're seeking sugar-white sand, warm emerald waters and salty sea breezes, Destin-Fort Walton Beach is for you. Here's how to plan your trip.
activities8 reasons why Livingston, Montana, is the best base for YellowstoneMay 28, 2025 • 7 min read
Livingston is the perfect base camp for Yellowstone National Park and a destination in its own right. Here’s why.
activitiesThe 10 best parks in PragueMay 28, 2025 • 5 min read
Prague's parks are a prized green respite. Throw down a blanket or pull up a bench at the city's best gardens.
hiking8 of the best hikes in FranceMay 28, 2025 • 9 min read
From soaring alpine peaks to coastal trails, France has hiking routes to match every ability. These are the best.
activitiesA first-time guide to ZakynthosMay 28, 2025 • 7 min read
Plan your first trip to this idyllic Ionian island.
beachesA first-time guide to the PeloponneseMay 28, 2025 • 8 min read
For authentic Greek culture, head to the Peloponnese.
beaches8 of the best places in Asia for women traveling soloMay 27, 2025 • 8 min read
Our writer shares her solo travel tips for women and her favorite places in Asia where female lone visitors will feel safe and welcome.
national parksWhat vacation spots in England are loved by locals?May 27, 2025 • 6 min read
Let a few locals share their fave vacation spots in England. Here's a list from our savvy insiders.
activitiesWest coast of Scotland: how to choose the best island for your tripMay 27, 2025 • 13 min read
Find your perfect Scottish island with our guide to the history-soaked, whisky-steeped, scenery-blessed islands on the west coast of Scotland.
activities16 ways to see the best of İstanbulMay 27, 2025 • 11 min read
Where do you begin to explore the storied, sprawling city of İstanbul? Start with these 16 top experiences.
activitiesThe 11 best hikes in Scotland’s Highlands & IslandsMay 26, 2025 • 12 min read
From gentle strolls around silent lochs to challenging scrambles through the Cuillin Hills, here are the best hikes in Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
activitiesThe 14 best things to do in Avignon, FranceMay 26, 2025 • 10 min read
Set beside the Rhône, Avignon is famed for its medieval architecture, papal history and annual arts festival. Here are the top things to do in Avignon.
activitiesThe ultimate 7-day summer itinerary in the French AlpsMay 26, 2025 • 10 min read
The French Alps are spectacular in summer. Follow our week-long itinerary to experience the best France’s alpine paradise after the snow melts.
national parks8 unforgettable wildlife experiences in the Scottish HighlandsMay 26, 2025 • 11 min read
The wild north of Scotland is home to an abundance of wonderful wildlife species. Here are the top wildlife experiences in the Highlands and Islands.
hiking7 incredible hikes to challenge you in PortugalMay 26, 2025 • 6 min read
Set your course toward clifftops, along ancient routes or through river valleys on our favorite hikes in Portugal.
wildlife and natureThe 12 best parks in RomeMay 26, 2025 • 7 min read
While most of the time, traveling to Rome means seeing historical monuments, don't sleep on the city's incredible park system. Here are 12 you can't miss.
beachesHow to see the best of Greece in 10 daysMay 24, 2025 • 6 min read
You can catch the best of Greece's history, architecture, food and beaches on a less-than-two-week trip. Let this 10-day itinerary be your guide.
activities10 of the best free things to do in VeniceMay 23, 2025 • 6 min read
From world-famous sites to under-the-radar local treasures, here's our pick of the best free experiences in Venice.
beaches9 things you’ll want to do in Sierra LeoneMay 23, 2025 • 8 min read
This marvelous country has many ways to get into nature and up close to wildlife. Museums, great restaurants and cultural activities also beckon.
wildlife and nature7 exciting places in Sierra LeoneMay 23, 2025 • 8 min read
Tropical islands, remote nature sanctuaries, historic sites and more.
beachesThe 23 best beaches in the USAMay 23, 2025 • 18 min read
From the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Lonely Planet editors have picked the 23 best beaches in the US.