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The Palace of Justice in Kos Town, the capital of the Greek Island of Kos. Franz Marc Frei/Getty Images

May 7, 20258 min read

A First-Time Guide to Kos

Sunset on the Gauja River in Gauja National Park, Latvia. Ilya Dubovsky/500px

May 6, 202514 min read

The 15 Best Things to Do in Latvia

People lie on the sand and wade into the water at a beach by a historic town. A fortress is visible across the water.

May 6, 20256 min read

Croatia Things to Do: 3 Itineraries for Exploring Cities, Coasts and National Parks

Ritsurin-kōen, a garden in Takamatsu. Shanga Park/Shutterstock

May 5, 20257 min read

8 Top Things to Do in Japan's Kagawa Prefecture

A lone hiker on the remote Dientes de Navarino Circuit on Isla Navarino in South Chile. The trail is one of the most remote in Patagonia

May 2, 202510 min read

The Best 12 Hikes in Patagonia

The waterfront in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Ferrantraite/Getty Images

Apr 29, 202512 min read

4 Itineraries to See the Best of Mexico

People enjoying the beach at Varkala in Kerala, India.

Apr 25, 202513 min read

See the Best of Kerala on This 10-Day Itinerary

Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower Peninsula, Wales. Billy Stock/Shutterstock

Apr 24, 20258 min read

4 of the Best Day Trips from Cardiff

Goa offers blissful beaches, historic towns, spice plantations, bird-thronged wildlife sanctuaries and more. Guzel Gashigullina/Shutterstock

Apr 22, 202513 min read

Plan Your Trip to Goa with This 7-Day Itinerary

Rhode Island beaches are what New England summer vacation dreams are made of. Michaela Hession/Shutterstock

Apr 21, 202511 min read

Plan Your Summer Vacation to Rhode Island’s Beaches

Kidwelly is one of more than 400 castles in Wales. Leighton Collins/Shutterstock

Apr 21, 20255 min read

The Best Time to Visit Wales Is Nearly Anytime

Reading on the beach in Hanalei Bay, Kaua'i. bluestork/Shutterstock

Apr 17, 20258 min read

The Lonely Planet Guide to Hanalei Bay, Kauaʻi

Sunset over Point Betsie Lighthouse in Frankfort. Kelly McGovern/Shutterstock

Apr 15, 20259 min read

Plan Your Summer Vacation to Northern Michigan

Relaxing on the waterfront of Lake Annecy. Ann Douglas Lott/Lonely Planet

Apr 15, 20258 min read

How to Spend 3 Days on Lakes Geneva and Annecy

The view from the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa. Justin Paget/Getty Images

Apr 15, 20258 min read

Top 10 Free Things to Do in Cape Town

The Paklinski Islands, off the coast of Hvar, Croatia. Ajan Alen/Shutterstock

Apr 14, 20257 min read

How to Plan the Perfect Island-Hopping Trip in Croatia

The beach at Lake Caldonazzo, Italy. Florian Augustin/Shutterstock

Apr 14, 20259 min read

12 of Europe's Best Lakes for a Summer Vacation

Natural splendor in Snowdonia. Pajor Pawel/Shutterstock

Apr 10, 202510 min read

The 6 Best Road Trips in Wales, from Dizzying Mountain Passes to Coastal Drives

The beach in Positano. posztos/Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20257 min read

Naples and the Amalfi Coast Itineraries: 3 Ways to Explore This Stunning Coastline

A beach along south Maui. Shutterstock

Apr 9, 202512 min read

The 12 Most Spectacular Beaches in Maui to Enjoy from Sunup to Sundown

The Temple of Athena Lindia in the Acropolis of Lindos. Shutterstock

Apr 9, 20258 min read

A First-Time Guide to Rhodes

Dark sand beach at Porto do Seixal, Madeira, below steep green cliffs and terraced slopes on the north coast

Apr 9, 202514 min read

17 Best Things to Do in Madeira

Plaka District in Athens, Greece. Nejdet Duzen/Shutterstock

Apr 8, 20256 min read

The Best Time to Go to Greece

The Norman keep at Cardiff Castle. lenisecalleja.photography/Shutterstock

Apr 6, 20258 min read

12 of the Best Things to Do in Cardiff

The remains of a historic shipwreck poke through the sands along the Outer Banks of North Carolina

Apr 3, 202511 min read

The 16 Best Beaches in North Carolina

Aerial/Drone Photo of a beautiful sunset over Gulf Shores Alabama

Apr 3, 20256 min read

The Best Beaches on the US Gulf Coast

Head to the Southern Outer Banks for a less crowded beach weekend © Crystal Coast

Mar 31, 20258 min read

6 Places to Get Away for Memorial Day Weekend

Head to the Med for glorious sunshine, ancient history and some of the world's most breathtaking coastlines. Shutterstock

Mar 30, 20257 min read

Greece vs Croatia: Discover Which European Country Is Right for You

A beach and the ocean at sunset viewed from an elevated beachside path

Mar 28, 20259 min read

Explore Maui Without the Crowds

From the ski slopes of the Carpathian Mountains to the beaches of the Black Sea, there's plenty to do in Romania. Gaspar Janos/Shutterstock

Mar 24, 202514 min read

The 20 Best Things to Do in Romania

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 terracotta roofs in Hvar Town, Croatia

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

View of the coast of Sorrento from a terrace.

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

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

Stairs lead to docks along the shore of a lake that appears bright blue in the sun.

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

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

The glorious beaches the Philippines, or the elephants of Sri Lanka? © Stocksy; Getty Images

Feb 17, 20259 min read

Sri Lanka or the Philippines: Which Incredible Asian Country Is Right for You?

Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Donatas Dabravolskas/Shutterstock

Feb 16, 20255 min read

8 Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Kids having fun in the dunes on the beach in Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, The South, USA

Jan 31, 20255 min read

The 5 Best Beaches near Charleston

Jan 24, 202510 min read

The 11 Best Beaches and Island Experiences in New England

Jan 17, 20255 min read

The Best Free Things to Do in Toronto

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Jan 13, 20259 min read

The 15 Best Things to Do in Toronto, from Food to Fashions

Jan 12, 20256 min read

A First-Time Guide to Isla Mujeres

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