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From Warsaw's history to beautiful Baltic beaches, Poland is full of rewarding places to visit. Sourland Studios/Lonely Planet

Mar 24, 202513 min read

The 13 best places to visit in Poland

Plan the perfect summer vacation in the Sea Islands with this step-by-step guide. Raquel Lonas/Getty Images

Mar 22, 20258 min read

How to plan your summer vacation to South Carolina’s Sea Islands

A harbor filled with boats overlooked by rows of cream-colored buildings with terra-cotta roofs.

Mar 21, 202510 min read

A first-time guide to Hvar, Croatia

Split is Croatia's second-largest city. Lucky-photographer/Shutterstock

Mar 21, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Split, Croatia

Sorrento is an excellent base to explore the Amalfi Coast. Bahdanovich Alena/Shutterstock

Mar 21, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Sorrento

Atlantic City celebrates the lively aspect of shore life, but the Jersey Shore has that and more to offer. Stefan Tomic/Getty Images

Mar 19, 20257 min read

How to plan your summer vacation on the Jersey Shore

Spend an afternoon shopping at Plaza Santa Cecilia. Sherry Smith/Getty Images

Mar 16, 20257 min read

The 10 best things to do in Tijuana

Volcán Concepción on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua, at sunset. milosk50/Shutterstock

Mar 15, 20258 min read

10 of the best islands in Central America

From Niagara Falls to Toronto’s skyline, here are the best places to visit in Ontario. Istvan Kadar Photography/Getty Images

Mar 12, 202512 min read

The 11 best places to visit in Ontario

Some of the top wineries in the world are just a short ride by car or train from central Bordeaux. Justin Foulkes for Lonely Planet

Mar 10, 20257 min read

The best day trips from Bordeaux

From turquoise beaches to Belle Époque villas, stunning mountain hikes and exceptional food. AB_Production/Shutterstock

Mar 10, 202512 min read

The 13 best places to visit in Côte d’Azur

A man swims by the waterfalls at Krka National Park, Croatia. Anita Lucic/EyeEm/Getty Images

Mar 10, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Dalmatia, Croatia

Houses along the shores of Laguna de los Siete Colores in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Atosan / Shutterstock

Mar 9, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Bacalar, Mexico

Each of these beach towns has a tale to tell. wzlv/Shutterstock

Mar 7, 202510 min read

Best beach towns in Australia

A kayaker in Laguna Bacalar. Ghecipol/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20259 min read

10 fantastic places to visit near Cancún

Bilbao. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Mar 5, 202513 min read

Extend your trip to Spain with these 5 weekend breaks

Tropical Rarotonga and the Cook Islands are worth visiting at any time of year. Didier Marti/Getty Images

Mar 4, 20255 min read

The best time to visit Rarotonga and the Cook Islands

Dubrovnik's cable car traveling up Mt Srđ at sunset. Samantha Ohlsen/Alamy Stock Photo

Mar 3, 20257 min read

10 of the best places to watch the sunset in and around Dubrovnik

Istanbul is a great place to start any adventure in Türkiye. Sener Dagasan/Shutterstock

Mar 3, 202511 min read

Türkiye itineraries: 4 routes to explore the country

Sailboat in a lagoon next to trees

Mar 2, 20258 min read

The 12 best things to do in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands

The Tybee Island lighthouse in Georgia emerges from behind sand dunes.

Feb 26, 20256 min read

The best beaches near Savannah, Georgia

Admire the streets of Hyères. Margarita Hintukainen/Shutterstock

Feb 25, 20257 min read

3 days in Hyères on the Côte d’Azur

The beach of Bahía Concepción, Baja California Sur.

Feb 21, 20259 min read

The best off-the-grid beaches in Mexico

Private pool villa for one, please! Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Resort

Feb 20, 202510 min read

How to create a 'White Lotus' season three experience in Thailand

Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. Richard Jennings/Getty Images

Feb 17, 20256 min read

7 of the best beaches near Portland, Oregon

Albanian beaches range from the packed (like Ksamil, pictured) to the near-empty. Iurii Dzivinskyi/Shutterstock

Feb 15, 20255 min read

8 of Albania’s best beaches

Albania’s roads are much better than their reputation would have it. marketa1982/Shutterstock

Feb 15, 20257 min read

Discover Albania with these 5 road trips

Whether you come for Carnival or have your eye on the beaches, there's plenty to do in Punta Cana. Aleksandr Rybalko/Shutterstock

Feb 14, 202512 min read

The 12 best things to do in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Views from the Rockaway Hotel Rooftop. Chamidae Ford/Lonely Planet

Feb 12, 20256 min read

The ultimate staycation in NYC's Rockaways

Gently sloping Playa Delfines is one of Cancún’s most popular beaches for good reason. George Wirt/Shutterstock

Feb 12, 20256 min read

7 of Cancún’s most sublime beaches

Outdoor market

Feb 11, 202511 min read

Costa Rica in 4 itineraries: explore national parks, surf towns and yoga hubs

See the Catedral de Sevilla, and more, in Spain's Andalucía region. Vladislav Zolotov/Getty Images

Feb 10, 202515 min read

The 23 best things to do in Andalucía

The Andalucian city of Huelva is the gateway to beaches, sites linked to Columbus and the Ermita del Rocío. Manuel Romaris/Getty Images

Feb 6, 202512 min read

The 13 best things to do in Huelva, Spain

Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's most popular surf towns. Shutterstock

Jan 27, 20259 min read

8 amazing places to surf in Costa Rica (for all levels)

Extend your Italy trip in Puglia for a dose of laid-back vibes and seaside sunshine. Martina De Pascali for Lonely Planet

Jan 16, 202513 min read

Want to extend your trip to Italy? Here are 5 perfect places for a weekend break

Read on for all you need to know before you go to Bermuda. Bradley Olson/Shutterstock

Oct 8, 20246 min read

A first-time guide to Bermuda

Get out and explore the Beaver State with this guide to Oregon's best hiking routes © Francesco Vaninetti Photo / Getty Images

Apr 22, 20247 min read

8 of the best hikes in Oregon

Le Touquet beach along France’s northwest coast features gorgeous skies – and a lively scene © Thomas Dekiere / Shutterstock

Apr 19, 20249 min read

A first-time guide to the Côte d’Opale, France

People line up to jump into the water from a small cliff. Other bathers are pictured swimming in a cove off the sea.

Mar 19, 20247 min read

10 of the most incredible ocean pools around the world

The Amalfi Coast isn’t just for couples: your kids will love it © TravnikovStudio / Shutterstock

Mar 8, 20246 min read

Why your kids will love the Amalfi Coast

The Six Senses Kanuhura at Lhaviyani Atoll has one of the longest beaches in the Maldives © courtesy Six Senses Kanuhura

Mar 4, 20247 min read

Here are 8 of the best beaches in the Maldives

The views on tiny Saba are mighty indeed © Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock

Mar 4, 202410 min read

A first-time guide to Saba

Once you experience Antigua's beautiful beaches, you may never want to leave © Gary John Norman / Getty Images

Feb 29, 20247 min read

The 9 most beautiful beaches in Antigua

The Tweed in New South Wales is home to some of the most lush villages and beaches on the central coast © Getty Images

Feb 27, 20247 min read

Discover where locals travel in Australia

Grab your friends and get ready for the trip of a lifetime © Frazao Studio Latino / Getty Images

Feb 19, 20247 min read

The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024

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Feb 15, 202416 min read

San Francisco with kids

You can visit Abu Dhabi on a budget with our insider tips and tricks © frantic00 / Getty Images

Feb 15, 20247 min read

How to visit Abu Dhabi on a budget

Mexico's Bacalar Lagoon is a go-to vacation spot for locals © Getty Images

Feb 1, 20247 min read

Discover where locals travel in Mexico

Chiara Ferragni and Fedez ahead of their wedding in Noto, Ital © Claudio Lavenia / Contributor / Getty Images

Jan 15, 20248 min read

From Italian lakes to Irish castles: 11 top celebrity wedding destinations

Experience more of Cuba on a day trip from Havana © FG Trade Latin / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20248 min read

Top 6 day trips from heavenly Havana

A person driving a vintage car on an unmade road in Viñales, a beautiful and lush valley in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba

Jan 6, 20248 min read

7 of the best road trip routes in Cuba

Cold plunging benefits include a dopamine rush, improved energy levels and laughter © SolStock / Getty Images

Jan 4, 202414 min read

The world's 10 best places to take a cold plunge

The blue waters off Guadeloupe, with La Soufrière, perpetually swathed in clouds, in the distance © Brian Healy

Dec 11, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: a winter break filled with swimming, hiking and dancing in Guadeloupe

From surfers to sunbathers, divers to divas, Indonesia has a beach for everybody © John Seaton Callahan / Getty Images

Dec 10, 20236 min read

Indonesia's 11 best beaches

From St Kilda to Mornington Peninsula, here are Melbourne's best beaches © Kieran Stone / Getty Images

Nov 17, 20236 min read

7 of the best beaches in Melbourne

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Nov 5, 20236 min read

The best day trips from Cairo

Sydney has many different great beaches. Here are the best © Gabriel Mello / Getty Images

Nov 4, 20236 min read

12 of the best beaches in Sydney

Take a kayaking tour of Dubrovnik and marvel at astonishing sunsets over these monumental fortifications that have guarded the city for more than 500 years © Benny Marty / Shutterstock

Oct 30, 20237 min read

Croatia is an outdoor paradise, on and off the coast

New data shows that the water quality at Rio’s beaches is the highest it’s been in many years © Buena Vista Images / Getty Images

Oct 6, 20235 min read

Rio de Janeiro’s beaches now safe for swimming after decades of pollution

Young couple carrying surfboards on Rockaway Beach, New York State, USA
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Sep 21, 20239 min read

The 12 best beaches in New York State, from peaceful escapes to party towns

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