Destination Practicalities

Apr 12, 2025 • 11 min read

Denali is a raw and rugged national park. Plan your visit carefully with our guide for first-timers.

Apr 12, 2025 • 9 min read

The natural beauty of Joshua Tree National Park is simply amazing. Plan your first visit with this guide.

Apr 12, 2025 • 4 min read

Whether you're into summer festivals or nativity scenes at Christmas, here is a guide to help you pick the perfect time for your visit to Puglia.

Apr 11, 2025 • 7 min read

Nature doesn’t get more epic than within and near Yosemite National Park. These drives will show you the best of the scenery.

Apr 11, 2025 • 6 min read

Follow these travel tips to plan your visit to Puglia in southern Italy and embrace the rhythm of local life.

Apr 11, 2025 • 6 min read

These beguiling places merit inclusion on any itinerary for this fabulous region.

Apr 11, 2025 • 5 min read

Porto's calendar is packed with seasonal celebrations. Choose the perfect time for your trip with our guide to the best time to visit.

Apr 11, 2025 • 4 min read

Struggling to decide where to go? Lonely Planet editor Sasha Brady knows how you feel. Here are her top tips on committing to travel plans.

Apr 11, 2025 • 8 min read

Before you set off for dreamy Greece, read our tips to help you with planning your trip, and navigating the country once you arrive.

Apr 11, 2025 • 4 min read

What’s the best way to get around Italy’s “boot heel”? Read our guide to find out.

Apr 11, 2025 • 9 min read

At these 11 destinations all over the world, you can enjoy a tropical vacation you’ll never forget – without spending a fortune.

Apr 11, 2025 • 11 min read

Crete is full of natural beauty, history and amazing beaches. Here are four itineraries that will take you all around this incredible island.

Apr 11, 2025 • 11 min read

Kerala serves up some of India's most sublimely relaxing experiences – here's everything you need to know about exploring Kerala's idyllic backwaters.

Apr 10, 2025 • 8 min read

Plan your menu hit list with this guide to the best food and drink in Switzerland.

Apr 10, 2025 • 9 min read

Here are the top road trips in Wales, where you'll enjoy glacier-sculpted peaks, wave-bashed cliffs and brooding mountains.

Apr 10, 2025 • 9 min read

It may be the least-visited of Utah's Mighty 5 but don't sleep on Canyonlands National Park. Here's what you need to know about planning a visit.

Apr 10, 2025 • 10 min read

The Côte d’Azur, France’s southeastern nook, is a playground for the rich and famous. Join them with this guide for first-time visitors.

Apr 10, 2025 • 7 min read

Studded with hand-painted tiles, Lisbon has been displaying art outside for centuries. From azulejos to murals, here's a guide to Lisbon's best street art.

Apr 10, 2025 • 5 min read

Take a train through the Douro Valley in northern Portugal for a scenic, unhurried day trip from Porto – there's even a break for lunch and wine tasting.

Apr 9, 2025 • 7 min read

The Hamptons are known for multi-million dollar homes and in-the-know New Yorkers, but it is also approachable for any traveler looking for a city escape.

Apr 9, 2025 • 12 min read

Plan your trip to Zion, one of the most-visited national parks in the United States, with this first-timer's guide.

Apr 9, 2025 • 9 min read

Make the most of your trip to Arches National Park in Utah, with this list of best times to visit, places to stay and things to do.