Activities

Jan 9, 2025 • 12 min read

(Warning: this article will make you want to book a trip.)

Jan 9, 2025 • 7 min read

If you’re headed to Milwaukee and traveling on a budget, check out these free things to do during your visit, including parks, art exhibits and beaches.

Jan 9, 2025 • 9 min read

Fast-track your vacation time with these high-speed rail routes.

Jan 8, 2025 • 7 min read

In dense jungles, on palm-fringed islands, atop cloudy mountains and more, follow these trails to enjoy Thailand’s top hikes.

Jan 8, 2025 • 8 min read

Thanks to Iceland’s abundance of geothermal heat, most towns have at least one heated pool, with a hot pot, sauna and hot tub. Here are 20 of the best.

Jan 8, 2025 • 8 min read

From artifact-filled quarries and historic shipwrecks to thrilling shark encounters in the Pacific, here are the best scuba diving destinations in the USA.

Jan 7, 2025 • 7 min read

“Rome is the heart of Italy, but Naples is its soul,” an Italian saying goes. Here are 15 ways to take in the charm of this southern Italian city.

Jan 7, 2025 • 16 min read

From scenic day walks to epic treks that take several weeks, these are some of the best hiking routes in Australia.

Jan 7, 2025 • 12 min read

Experience a Grand Prix with these top tips on tickets, circuits and places to stay for the ultimate Formula 1 weekend.

Jan 6, 2025 • 3 min read

If you want more than an all-inclusive beachfront resort, we have the Caribbean-island pick for you.

Jan 6, 2025 • 10 min read

The most difficult part of traveling to Panama is deciding what to take in among its diverse landscape and incredible activities. Here are our top 13 picks.

Jan 6, 2025 • 7 min read

Bora Bora’s lagoon is outrageously picturesque, and its palm-shaded beaches are just as beautiful. Here's our pick of the best beaches on Bora Bora.

Jan 6, 2025 • 4 min read

There are some great spots where you can enjoy a lovely day by the sea in Naples. Here are our top picks of the city's best beaches.

Jan 3, 2025 • 5 min read

With its turquoise lagoon, blonde beaches and mountain backdrop, Bora Bora is a vision of tropical perfection. Here are the best times to visit.

Jan 3, 2025 • 9 min read

Make 2025 the year you check off one of these dream trips to South America.

Jan 2, 2025 • 6 min read

Southeast Asia is a hub for backpackers, nature lovers and adventure travelers. Here are our favorite places.

Jan 2, 2025 • 7 min read

If you need a break from lying out on Bora Bora’s sublime beaches, set out on one of these rigorous hikes to enjoy fabulous views of the island’s lagoon.

Jan 2, 2025 • 9 min read

From Icelandic road trips to hiking through the far-flung landscapes of the Azores, here are the dreamiest adventures in Europe.

Dec 31, 2024 • 5 min read

Here are some of the best travel images taken by Lonely Planet photographers this year, picked by photo director Pia Peterson Haggarty and colleagues.

Dec 31, 2024 • 8 min read

These are our favorite cabins and lodges in the USA that allow you to unclench, reconnect with nature and recharge yourself rather than your devices.

Dec 31, 2024 • 12 min read

Visiting Aspen on a budget? Read on for the best free things to do in Aspen, Colorado.

Dec 31, 2024 • 5 min read

As Americans try to carve out a new way of life, the drive-in theater, which had been nearly wiped away have become popular once again. Here's our top 12.