Adventure Travel

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 • 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 • 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 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 • 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.

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.

Dec 31, 2024 • 13 min read

The Evergreen State is a hiker's dream, with compelling landscapes wherever you turn. These are our 16 favorite hikes in Washington State.

Dec 31, 2024 • 6 min read

It’s always snowing somewhere: here’s our guide on where to ski throughout the world all year long.

Dec 30, 2024 • 7 min read

These 10 sunny destinations in Europe’s southern reaches provide a welcome respite from long nights and biting cold.

Dec 24, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you’re looking for wildflowers, beaches or simply good vibes, here are the springtime destinations across the US that deliver.

Dec 24, 2024 • 8 min read

Whether you’re after fabulous beaches, wild mountain treks or fabulous food, you’ll find something to love in these fabulous Philippines desintations.

Dec 23, 2024 • 9 min read

Inspire your next great adventure with this guide to the world's best islands.

Dec 23, 2024 • 14 min read

Split is one of Croatia's most charming cities, and there's more to see beyond the city limits. Try these day trips to castles, medieval towns and islands.

Dec 23, 2024 • 9 min read

Florida’s Emerald Coast comprises a few of the Sunshine State’s best-kept secrets. Distinctly separate from Orlando’s theme parks or Miami’s thumping…

Dec 23, 2024 • 11 min read

Denver is a great jumping-off point for exploring other parts of Colorado. Here are the region's best day trips.

Dec 23, 2024 • 11 min read

Wondering when is the best time to visit Dallas? Here's the skinny on the high (temperatures), the low (seasons), and the month-by-months.