Beaches

Sep 30, 2024 • 9 min read

India’s magical, laid-back southwesternmost state offers mountainous nature experiences, glorious beaches and fabled backwaters.

Sep 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Bali is blessed with a full hand of beautiful beaches, from buzzing surf hubs to wild strips of black volcanic sand. These are 5 of our favorites.

Sep 23, 2024 • 5 min read

Our map is now sprinkled with new pins.

Sep 23, 2024 • 8 min read

Ho Chi Minh City is fast-paced and fabulous, but brilliant day trips await nearby in the Mekong Delta. Here are our top day trips from Ho Chi Minh City.

Sep 23, 2024 • 7 min read

Explore rainforests, encounter Twilight landmarks, and hike to waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula.

Sep 14, 2024 • 4 min read

Home to one of the world’s most accessible live volcanos, the tiny island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s south is ideal for unforgettable adventures.

Sep 9, 2024 • 11 min read

Heading to Aruba? Here are the top things you’ll want to see and do while visiting the One Happy Island.

Sep 6, 2024 • 3 min read

When should you visit Oman? Follow our guide and learn the best time to visit for hiking, beaches, religious festivals and camel races.

Sep 3, 2024 • 9 min read

The weather in Los Cabos, Mexico, is pretty fabulous year-round, yet there are pros and cons to every season. Here’s our guide to the best time to visit.

Aug 27, 2024 • 7 min read

Nature-centric experiences are the main attraction of this Caribbean island nation. Here are eight of them you won’t want to miss.

Aug 16, 2024 • 5 min read

Prepare yourself for some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet when you visit St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. These are 9 of our favorites.

Aug 15, 2024 • 10 min read

On the coast of Guatemala, you'll find everything from laid-back Caribbean sands to Pacific surfer hubs. Here's our guide to the best beaches in Guatemala.

Jul 30, 2024 • 8 min read

Unfurl the towel and ready the surfboard – this guide to the best beaches in Central America hops from Belize to Panama on the hunt for paradise.

Jul 19, 2024 • 5 min read

Looking for a tropical island getaway? Lonely Planet's James Pham shares his tips for visiting Vietnam’s southern island of Phu Quoc.

Jul 19, 2024 • 5 min read

Take a mini beach getaway from Barcelona by heading to one (or all!) of the beaches on our list.

Jul 18, 2024 • 5 min read

Welcome to the sun-soaked coast of Bulgaria! Here are the region's best beaches.

Jul 16, 2024 • 5 min read

Here's where Lonely Planet staffers traveled in July.

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Wyoming has lakes, rivers and beaches that are perfect for a swim. Cool down during the state's short, sweet summers with this list of the best.

Jul 8, 2024 • 10 min read

In recent years, Spain has been taking important strides to put sustainability at the forefront of its tourism industry

Jul 8, 2024 • 4 min read

Georgia's coastline is surprisingly short, but its beaches are wonderfully wild, and memorably unique and shell-sprinkled. Here's a guide to the best.

Jul 5, 2024 • 3 min read

From staying in a mountain cabin to partying in the festival season, there’s something fun to do across every month in Georgia.

Jun 26, 2024 • 8 min read

Caribe Sur is a laid-back getaway that will have you dreaming of your return the minute you leave – use this itinerary to plan a perfect trip.