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back view of hiker with small backpack on the trail to the Balos beach at early morning. Balos beach on background, Crete, Greece
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Dec 25, 20204 min read

From 'bubble travel' to 'relaxury' - these trends will shape travel in 2021

Dec 18, 202012 min read

Lonely Planet writers look ahead to 2021 and the first trips they can take

Dec 16, 20203 min read

No holiday plans yet? Here are some suggestions

Dec 11, 20202 min read

First look at the Jurassic World VelociCoaster coming to Universal Orlando in 2021

A teddy-bear shaped sleigh bed in FAO Schwarz

Dec 9, 20202 min read

Enjoy a family sleepover and shopping spree in the 'Home Alone 2' toy store

The view from Iswari Minar Swarga Sal Minaret in Jaipur, India.
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Dec 4, 20204 min read

Patan Mahal- A Royal Getaway on the foothills of Rajasthan

Dec 3, 20202 min read

Gripped by The Undoing? Now you can rent the beach house

Rendering of a young girl playing with a lightsaber

Nov 19, 20202 min read

Disney reveals first images from inside the highly-anticipated Star Wars hotel

Winter treats will be available to purchase in the Alpine Village ©Getty Images/stock image

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Snow tube in Florida - this winter-themed amusement park opens soon

Reassess your work-life balance with a move to the Dutch capital. photosmatic / Shutterstock

Nov 5, 20206 min read

The 10 best cities for expats

Nov 2, 20202 min read

Reopening rules are set for Disneyland and major theme parks in California

Illustration of the wildlife garden ©Feilden Fowles and J & L Gibbons

Nov 2, 20202 min read

'Fall in love with nature' at this new urban wildlife hub in the heart of London

If you decide to visit friends and family this holiday season, here's how to do it safely

Oct 22, 20207 min read

How to avoid being a superspreader during the holidays

Two people, mother and daughter relaxing on the beach.
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Oct 22, 20203 min read

Luxury hotels are enticing parents to travel with remote learning programs for kids

Amtrak train in the New Mexico desert © Kris Davidson / Lonely Planet

Oct 21, 20202 min read

Plan a family train trip with Amtrak's 'kids ride free' sale

Pink and gold sunset over Canandaigua Lake

Oct 13, 20205 min read

Detours worth making between NYC and Niagara Falls

Lake Tahoe is just as fun during the winter months as it is during the summer © Succes'S IBC/Getty Images

Oct 9, 20206 min read

California’s top winter sports

Oct 8, 20202 min read

This couple has transformed a vintage trailer into a dreamy holiday home

Guilford, Connecticut, USA - July 17, 2024: Vintage, white house surrounded by nature. Wooden fence in foreground with orange daylily flowers. Summer, residential scene. , License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-09-09T04:37:34.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: New England 11, other: Norma Brewer

Sep 28, 20202 min read

See how this family adapted to living, working and learning in an off-grid trailer

Mother kneeling beside her daughter who is looking through binoculars near a river.
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Sep 25, 20208 min read

How to get your kids to love the outdoors

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Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

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Coral and palm trees on the idyllic beach at Msambweni, near Diani on the Kenyan Coast, West Africa.

Sep 17, 20206 min read

Kenya's 10 best natural wonders

Long-term stays are about traveling slowly © anyaberkut / Getty Images

Sep 17, 20203 min read

Here’s where all kinds of tourists can now travel in India

Building new trail with Quincy, CA, one of the Connected Communties towns, in the background.

Sep 16, 20204 min read

After 18 months on the road, what now for our nomadic family?

Berlin, Germany - May 3, 2019: Aerial view of Spying station on Teufelsberg (DDR history) in Berlin, Germany, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-05T17:56:56.000Z, User: dorota_littlerobindesign, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Berlin 13, other: Dorota Michalec

Sep 14, 20202 min read

Take on a 'secret operation sleepover' at DC's International Spy Museum

Sep 8, 20202 min read

Volkswagen's new van can convert into a compact campsite on wheels

Sep 5, 20209 min read

What Labor Day weekend travel looks like in 2020

Aug 25, 20202 min read

Students can upgrade their classroom at a Mexican resort near Puerto Vallarta

View over Harani Bay on the island of Symi in Greece.

Aug 25, 20209 min read

Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know

Aug 22, 20209 min read

The great Colorado 'fourteener' road trip

Family watching the sunset at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley. Armin Adams / Getty Images

Aug 21, 20207 min read

7 best US national parks to visit with kids

Mother and children ride bicyles on a path past windmills at Kinderdijk

Aug 20, 20204 min read

The Netherlands' 11 best cycling routes and locations

Railway road with mountains in background at sunset, Portugal
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Aug 17, 20203 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: is traveling by sleeper train in Europe safe right now?

Aug 13, 20203 min read

The best places to go glamping in India

Aug 8, 20205 min read

Australia's 10 best natural wonders

Aug 6, 20203 min read

Glimpse the Himalayas in misty Mukteshwar

Lake Kabetogama, evening, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA.
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Jul 29, 20206 min read

15 unbelievably cheap private islands you can rent in the US

Jul 24, 20203 min read

Discover the tranquil hills of Kerala’s Munnar

The resplendent Golden Temple stands in the midst of the Amrit Sarovar ©Jagjit Singh/500px

Jul 24, 20203 min read

Best travel experiences in Punjab

Jul 22, 20205 min read

6 rentals for serious vintage vacation vibes

Cars lined up bumper to bumper inside a Eurotunnel train

Jul 22, 20204 min read

Traveling right now is a personal choice: here's why I didn't go

Book a cozy cabin any time of year in these laid-back US destinations. AndTheyTravel/Shutterstock

Jul 20, 20204 min read

Get away from it all at 10 under-the-radar escapes in the USA

Jul 17, 20202 min read

Options for travel in the time of COVID-19

Jul 16, 20202 min read

Airstream reveals two new travel trailers for your next road trip adventure

Lovely girl reading e-learning resources on the laptop computer with the assistance of her mom at home
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Jul 16, 20206 min read

Blast into space or go on safari with the best virtual tours for kids

Jul 16, 20204 min read

Exploring the Marais neighbourhood in Paris - a hidden beauty

Jul 16, 20204 min read

The rise of niche and curated travel in India in times of COVID-19

The volcanic beaches of Milos in the Cyclades. Andronos Haris / Shutterstock

Jul 9, 20202 min read

Greece tempts tourists back with half-price discounts and family deals on flights

Jul 5, 20205 min read

Carhops are back in style at these classic US drive-in restaurants

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Jul 3, 20204 min read

Farm stays are having a moment in the UK: here's 7 you can check out

Couple laughing in the front of a camper van in Vancouver.
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Jul 2, 202010 min read

Is a camper vacation right for you?

Black ordinary female american teen portrait at home sofa remote education concept. Girl hold tablet in hand music apps teacher checks homework online university library learning foreign languages
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Jul 1, 20203 min read

Send your kids to summer camp digitally with a new YouTube initiative

May 23, 2014: Yeomen Warders in uniform outside the Tower of London.
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Jun 29, 20202 min read

The Tower of London could lose its iconic Beefeaters

Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

Camels wait for tourists near the great pyramids of Egypt.
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Jun 19, 20202 min read

Egypt is welcoming back travellers in July - but only at some hotels

Silhouette Surfer Walking On Calm Beach
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Jun 17, 20204 min read

Why Tofino on Vancouver Island is the perfect wellness destination

Jun 16, 20202 min read

Airstream unveils new modern interiors for two iconic trailer models

A colorful beach cabana with the Holland American cruise ship at sea in the background

Jun 12, 20205 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: 'Will flights cost a lot more after COVID-19?'

Mambray Creek Campground with a caravan and 4WD parked beneath towering river red gums in Mount Remarkable National Park. Taken September 2025.

Jun 12, 20202 min read

Madhya Pradesh offers RV caravans for safe travels on road trips

Jun 12, 20204 min read

Fascinating legends and tales from India

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