Beaches

Feb 17, 2011 • 4 min read

While many independent travelers will find the strictures of ‘cruise life’ a bit stifling, there are plenty of reasons to take an Alaskan cruise, namely…

Feb 2, 2011 • 4 min read

“Kawa... herbata!”

Feb 1, 2011 • 4 min read

The very mention of Barbados makes you mentally float away to the sounds of gentle waves and clinking glasses, right? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet…

Jan 27, 2011 • 1 min read

Looking for a short break where you can immerse yourself in the local history and culture? This week we’re bringing you Lonely Planet Magazine’s choice of…

Jan 25, 2011 • 4 min read

Dreaming of a sunny weekend dash to Europe? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, we shine a light on the juiciest picks of Valencia, the Spanish…

Jan 24, 2011 • 1 min read

Looking for a quick getaway and a fan of history? The February edition of Lonely Planet magazine has five history and culture weekends in Europe. We're…

Jan 14, 2011 • 2 min read

Even repeated viewings of the old Alfred Hitchcock classic, The Birds, won't prepare you for the surreal sight of a clear Irish sky, darkening suddenly as…

Dec 20, 2010 • 2 min read

Ice, wind, rain. Sound familiar?

Dec 20, 2010 • 5 min read

If Boston is lovely to look at from afar, she is even more intriguing up close. These narrow streets recall a history of revolution and transformation:…

Dec 14, 2010 • 3 min read

Japan may have more contemporary art spaces than you can poke a paintbrush at, but none come quite as scenic as the small, tranquil island of Naoshima…

Dec 2, 2010 • 6 min read

Would you like to be under the sea? Even if diving with sharks isn't your thing, there are underwater cocktails bars. Go ahead, dive in!

Dec 2, 2010 • 3 min read

Beneath the mantle of glitz and glamour, Dubai's subtle and seductive charms could easily be overlooked. But lift the cloak of this glittering diamond…

Dec 1, 2010 • 2 min read

Where are the finest places in Italy to dabble your toes, whisk along in a convertible, or trek through timeless landscapes?

Nov 25, 2010 • 4 min read

The city of Miami thrives on attention, from its much-photographed Art Deco architecture to its celebrated beaches, glitzy clubs and hotels where the…

Nov 11, 2010 • 6 min read

It's almost 40 years since Birute Galdikas established her study site for primates, deep in the heart of Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan,…

Nov 1, 2010 • 4 min read

The Shetland Islands have been listed as one of the top regions in the world to visit next year in our new book, Best in Travel 2011. The book singles out…

Nov 1, 2010 • 5 min read

OK, so it's old news that Oprah Winfrey is coming to Australia to film a few episodes for the next (and final) season of her eponymous talk show. For…

Oct 28, 2010 • 3 min read

This Pacific archipelago, 1000km adrift of the Ecuadorian mainland, has been called many things: evolution in action, a living museum, a 'little world…

Oct 24, 2010 • 3 min read

It took a team of landscape gardeners to make the beach in The Beach look like a proper island paradise. Why go to all that trouble when you can find the…

Oct 20, 2010 • 4 min read

To say that the tourist trail through Western Europe is well-travelled is an understatement. In fact it’s so well-travelled it’s not a mere trail, but a…

Oct 1, 2010 • 3 min read

Ah Australia, the land downunder with sun, sea and surf. There’s no denying it; Australia showcases some of the world’s best beaches. Cable Beach in…

Oct 1, 2010 • 2 min read

Snow, ice, water, rock, sky. The stark surroundings of Antarctica and the enormity of its ice shelves and mountain ranges make for an elemental beauty…