Destination Practicalities

Oct 6, 2020 • 4 min read

Renting a cabin for your bubble could be the staycation change of scenery you all need. Let these UK rentals inspire a socially distanced autumn break.

Oct 5, 2020 • 2 min read

From the very beginning, the Statue of Liberty was intended to be a symbol of freedom. Here are 10 amazing facts about the American icon. 

Oct 5, 2020 • 7 min read

The bottom line is that officials suggest travelling by air is likely to put you at a higher risk of catching COVID-19.

Sep 29, 2020 • 3 min read

Some airlines are operating at reduced capacity to enable social distancing; others aren't. Here's what you can expect on board.

Sep 25, 2020 • 4 min read

Day trips in the Midwest have everything from national parks and museums to amusement parks and breweries.

Sep 24, 2020 • 5 min read

Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend getaway or an easy family vacation destination, escape to these top destinations in the Northeast.

Sep 24, 2020 • 6 min read

Who needs beautiful beaches when you've got Larry the Lobster or a croc wearing boxing gloves, Australia's 'big things' are the utlimate roadside attraction.

Sep 24, 2020 • 7 min read

Australia’s East Coast for road-tripping explorers: picture-perfect beaches, hip cities, lush rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef and native wildlife.

Sep 24, 2020 • 6 min read

Menorca, the easternmost of Spain’s Balearic Islands, has a fierce commitment to sustainability. Here's how it has approached low-key, responsible tourism.

Sep 23, 2020 • 2 min read

Thanksgiving travel season is likely to be unusual this year. Follow these tips to avoid the crowds.

Sep 22, 2020 • 4 min read

The Southwest is the ultimate playground, luring adventurers with red-rock canyons, Wild West legends and the kicky delights of Southwestern food.

Sep 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Day trips in the Rocky Mountains region are filled with opportunities for hiking, skiing and discovering the region's rich mining history.

Sep 18, 2020 • 3 min read

Ultimately this comes down to how comfortable you are with the risk of travelling.

Sep 18, 2020 • 5 min read

The Southeastern cities of Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and New Orleans offer the perfect bases to explore this fascinating region.

Sep 18, 2020 • 4 min read

After a damning report on the Boeing 737 MAX, should you be worried about flight safety? Specialist aviation journalist John Walton breaks down what the report…

Sep 17, 2020 • 5 min read

The travel industry is hard-wired to exclude bigger bodies from the vacation narrative. Here's what it's like to be a plus-sized traveler.

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Ranger Leigh Gardner of Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, Tennessee, believes state parks and the outdoors are for everyone.

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Driving is a tempting way to explore this spectacular country.

Sep 15, 2020 • 5 min read

From newer aircraft to better rail integration, here are some of the ways COVID-19 should change the way we travel.

Sep 11, 2020 • 3 min read

With some destinations in Southeast Asia starting a phased reopening, Lonely Planet outlines when you can go, and what the restrictions are.

Sep 10, 2020 • 10 min read

The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s very own Route 66. Buckle up for a road trip around Britain’s outer limits, where you’ll find otherworldly landscapes.

Sep 8, 2020 • 5 min read

Here are nine of the best private pools in the US and Caribbean, to help you remain socially distanced on your travels.