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A series of clouds overlooks twin blue and green lakes of Lake Sete Cidades from Vista do Rei viewpoint in Sao Miguel, Azores.

May 22, 20194 min read

Why São Miguel is the perfect island for discovering the Azores

A naked couple stands facing the sea on the beach in front of a crashing wave; the gentleman has his left arm around the woman's shoulder, and looks out to sea, while she looks right towards him with sunglasses on; in the foreground (framing the couple from above) is a bikini top and swimsuit bottoms haning from a tree branch

May 21, 20195 min read

7 best nude beaches to get naked in public for the first time

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Ilha de Paqueta, Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro

May 20, 20194 min read

Ilha da Paquetá: a guide to exploring Rio’s island escape

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May 20, 20192 min read

The lesser-known Greek islands gaining popularity this summer

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May 20, 20199 min read

Top 15 free things to do in Tel Aviv

Waterfront buildings in The Hague illuminated at night..
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May 15, 20195 min read

Take a culture trip through The Hague

Kendall Jenner poses in a dress on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival in 2018

May 13, 20193 min read

Cannes Film Festival 2019: why the city’s new makeover will steal the show

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May 9, 20196 min read

Escape to South Africa's Northern Cape

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May 7, 20195 min read

Eight tipsy islands: unexpected isles where winemakers have wandered

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Apr 29, 20195 min read

Alternative isles: nine intriguing lake islands

An aerial view of Pula's remarkably intact Roman Amphitheatre, beside the sea.

Apr 25, 20196 min read

Five reasons to love Istria, Croatia’s heart-shaped peninsula

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Apr 23, 20195 min read

Exploring Anguilla's beaches by bike

I high vantage point image of a collection of tour boats and cruise ships passing by limestone islands in Halong Bay

Apr 18, 20197 min read

Visiting Halong Bay: tips to plan your cruise

A female snorkeler swims above a coral reef near Hurghada.

Apr 17, 20195 min read

Where to find the best scuba diving sites in the Middle East

The luxury restaurant on the mountain top offers not only the best dishes, but also the best view on the picturesque coast of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Apr 17, 20196 min read

Best things to do in Tunis in summer

Travel News - Faro Cumplida

Apr 17, 20191 min read

An active lighthouse in the Canary Islands is now a luxury hotel

A path leads down to a stretch of coast in Wales

Apr 17, 20195 min read

Walking hidden Wales: highlights of southern Cymru

The remote island of Drangey sits in a dramatic landscape

Apr 15, 20196 min read

Northern delights: a road trip along Iceland's Arctic Coast Way

Three Shetland ponies look curiously at the viewer

Apr 11, 20195 min read

Adventures on the edge of Britain: highlights of Shetland

Travel News - Jungle Keva

Apr 8, 20191 min read

Stay in Tulum's village of eco-lodges in the heart of the jungle

MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountains reflected in a lake

Apr 8, 20197 min read

Out and about in southwest Ireland's Reeks District

Sea waves with coastal high-rise in background, Durban.

Apr 2, 20195 min read

Beaches, botanics and bunny chow: a first-timer's guide to Durban

Close-up of zebras heads at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Apr 2, 20196 min read

Seven reasons to visit KwaZulu-Natal

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Apr 1, 20196 min read

Seaside snaps: how to take brilliant beach photographs

Travel News - Beach Enclave

Mar 28, 20192 min read

Inside the Turks & Caicos resort where A-list celebrities are snapping up properties

A rocky shoreline and a lodge near the water.

Mar 27, 20196 min read

Why Alaska continues to be the Last Frontier

The high, curving cliff of Malham Cove

Mar 22, 20194 min read

The best things to do in Yorkshire in summer

Under a deep blue sky and sitting atop a white sand beach is a line of closely-spaced beach huts. The colours of each is different, some bright yellow, others red, blue or green © Ariadna22822 / Shutterstock

Mar 22, 20195 min read

10 free things to do in Cape Town

People stroll across the Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills, which appears to be supported by giant hands

Mar 22, 20196 min read

Two days in Danang: from the Golden Bridge to the Marble Mountains

Travel News - Macal River Camp

Mar 22, 20192 min read

Belize unveils a budget-friendly eco-resort in the heart of the jungle

An empty street lined with palm trees with an arch at one end under a blue sky dotted with pink clouds

Mar 21, 20195 min read

Crossing la linea in Tijuana

ST AUSTELL, ENGLAND - JULY 2, 2019: Eden Sessions music concert at Eden Project eco visitor attraction in Cornwall, England.
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Mar 21, 20197 min read

Accessible England: ten of the best places for visitors with a disability

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Mar 14, 20194 min read

Exploring the family friendly side of San Juan

A boatman rows his way past U-Bein bridge at sunset

Mar 14, 20196 min read

Cruises, waterfalls and wild swimming in Myanmar

Puffins on a cliff edge on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire.

Mar 13, 20194 min read

Wales in spring – the best of Cymru when the weather warms up

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A Royal Bengal Tiger lying on green grass.

Mar 12, 20195 min read

Rivers, tigers and tea: experience the best of Bangladesh

Seychellois in traditional dress from their homeland dance in the street parade, with one man playing a large drum © Matt Phillips / Lonely Planet

Mar 12, 20194 min read

Victoria: the Creole capital of Seychelles has plenty to celebrate

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Mar 7, 20196 min read

In search of silence in Sharjah, the UAE's up-and-coming emirate

Athens' ancient promenade © Vangelis Koronakis / Lonely Planet

Mar 1, 20195 min read

Athens alfresco: street life in the Greek capital

High-angle view of a train crossing the Nine Arches Bridge, just outside Ella.

Feb 28, 20197 min read

Sun, sand and Sigiriya: tips for family travel in Sri Lanka

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Feb 27, 20198 min read

Novel adventures: how to recreate six great literary journeys

Travel News - HellenicSeaplanes

Feb 23, 20192 min read

Planning to island hop in Greece this summer? Seaplanes are set to make it a lot easier

Jamaican jerk chicken served with grilled pineapple, rice and peas and lime wedges © Paul Brighton / Shutterstock

Feb 19, 20196 min read

Conch, callaloo, cassava: a taste of the Cayman Islands

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Feb 18, 20195 min read

Capital gains: Helsinki on a budget

Portrait of Mrs Phu who still throws pottery in Thanh Ha Village, near Hoi An

Feb 14, 20195 min read

Exploring Hoi An’s arts and crafts scene

Seafood delights at Symi's Pantelis restaurant include the famous tiny shrimp © Karyn Noble / Lonely Planet

Feb 14, 20197 min read

Rhodes and Symi: Greek islands for food lovers

two women with their arms around each other create a heart with their hands while looking at a Mayan ruin on the beach

Feb 12, 20196 min read

The most romantic adults-only resorts in Mexico

Whitewater rafts and a kayak drift on a calm part of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, as sheer rock walls fill the frame behind.

Feb 7, 20196 min read

Making waves: the American Southwest’s best river trips

St Davids Cathedral at twilight

Feb 7, 20197 min read

Follow in the footsteps of Wales' myths and legends

Cao Lau noodles are a Hoi An speciality

Feb 1, 20195 min read

Noodles, clams and wonton debauchery: six must-try dishes in Hoi An

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Jan 30, 20196 min read

Discover The Wales Way

A long exposure of cars driving past palm trees, all silhouetted against a pink sunset sky

Jan 22, 20196 min read

A roadtripper's guide to the best of Uruguay

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Jan 18, 20191 min read

This idyllic Australian island only allows 400 people to stay each night

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Jan 18, 20196 min read

Where to go for a winter walk in Dubai

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Jan 17, 20194 min read

The best spots to watch the sunset in Rio de Janeiro

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Jan 17, 20194 min read

Getting on board: 10 reasons to consider a cruise trip

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Jan 16, 20195 min read

Rainforests, coasts and hideaways: A Honduras road trip

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Jan 16, 20191 min read

Palau’s incredible Jellyfish Lake is once again welcoming travellers

Travel News - greek islands

Jan 10, 20191 min read

Hop between islands in Greece with this expanded ferry pass

GLACIER BAY - ALASKA SEPTEMBER 11, 2016: Cruise ship passengers get a close-up view of the majestic glaciers as they sail in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Southeast Alaska.
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Jan 2, 20197 min read

Not plain sailing: the world’s best cruising regions

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