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Camels wait for tourists near the great pyramids of Egypt.

Jun 19, 20202 min read

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

Silhouette Surfer Walking On Calm Beach

Jun 17, 20204 min read

Why Tofino on Vancouver Island is the perfect wellness destination

The Flying Cloud Airstream

Jun 16, 20202 min read

Airstream unveils new modern interiors for two iconic trailer models

A colourful beach cabana with the Holland America cruise ship Westerdam in background at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean.

Jun 12, 20204 min read

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

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Jun 10, 20201 min read

Stay at a Naruto-themed glamp-site beside a theme park

Two men driving log cabin RV circa 1915

Jun 9, 202010 min read

From stagecoach to motorcoach, a history of RVs in the USA

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Jun 9, 20202 min read

Step into a magical world at this Harry Potter-themed Florida rental

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May 28, 20205 min read

4 recipes with a global flavor to make with kids

May 27, 20201 min read

Japanese zoo employs stuffed animals to help with social distancing

ORLANDO, USA - JANUARY 05, 2017: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando. Universal Studios Orlando is a theme park resort in Orlando, Florida.

May 26, 20202 min read

Universal Studios to open Orlando theme parks in June

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Spain's hotels begin to reopen as lockdown eases.

May 20, 20206 min read

Hotels in Spain are allowed to reopen to guests as lockdown eases

May 20, 20201 min read

England’s campsites and holiday parks are set to re-open in July

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May 18, 20204 min read

This is the year to plan the perfect camping vacation

Rear view of father and son heading back to the cottage

May 15, 20205 min read

7 reasons staycations are going to be our saviour in 2020

Eiffel Tower illuminated at night.

May 13, 20207 min read

Virtual Vacation: France

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May 11, 20205 min read

Adventures close to home: exploring the world on your doorstep

Father playing with son while standing by girl and woman busy at kitchen island

May 11, 20204 min read

Forget Zoom: your collective travel experiences can help your family bond

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May 11, 20201 min read

Copenhagen’s iconic visitor attractions have been turned into kindergartens

Paris cityscape at sunset, from the top of the Arc de Triumph.

May 9, 20205 min read

"I hope this is au revoir and not goodbye" - Our last trip to Paris before lockdown

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May 7, 20203 min read

How to become a DIY treasure hunter

Brother and sister playing on the floor at home in Maplewood, New Jersey.

May 6, 20205 min read

13 activities that will keep kids busy at home, and on your next family trip

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 05: Tourists at Disney town on May 05, 2020 in Shanghai, China. After decades of growth, officials said Chinas economy had shrunk in the latest quarter due to the impact of the coronavirus epidemic. The slump in the worlds second largest economy is regarded as a sign of difficult times ahead for the global economy. While industrial sectors in China are showing signs of reviving production, a majority of private companies are operating at only 50% capacity, according to analysts. With the pandemic hitting hard across the world, officially the number of coronavirus cases in China is dwindling, ever since the government imposed sweeping measures to keep the disease from spreading. Officials believe the worst appears to be over in China, though there are concerns of another wave of infections as the government attempts to reboot the worlds second largest economy. (Photo by Hu Chengwei/Getty Images)

May 6, 20202 min read

Disneyland Shanghai will open next week with new rules for visitors

Photo of a young boy being homeschooled by his mother, while she is working from home

Apr 23, 20206 min read

Home-school project: how kids can plan a city break

The Cities Book

Apr 23, 20202 min read

Fun and engaging ways to celebrate World Book Day 2020 safely at home

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Apr 21, 20204 min read

9 kids podcasts for curious explorers

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Apr 17, 20205 min read

10 best board games for little travellers in lockdown

heart of lego

Apr 16, 20202 min read

LEGOLAND launches free expert-led building challenge videos online

tourists kids running in Espa√±a square,Sevilla

Apr 13, 20205 min read

How to explore Seville with kids

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Apr 9, 20205 min read

The best Lonely Planet Kids books for home-schoolers

Apr 8, 20202 min read

Disney updates its refund policy during temporary park closures

Apr 6, 20204 min read

9 travel movies the whole family will love

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Apr 4, 20203 min read

7 ways to incorporate travel into homeschooling

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Apr 3, 20204 min read

26 amazing animal facts for kids

Costumed characters of Goofy, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto stand together at a Disney park

Apr 2, 20203 min read

Disney parks may be closed, but you can still enjoy these rides online

Apr 2, 20202 min read

The opening of the biggest Legoland in the world has been pushed back to 2021

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Mar 28, 20204 min read

The best 6 picture books to help raise world travelers

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Mar 25, 20204 min read

7 travel-themed subscription boxes to satisfy your wanderlust

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Mar 25, 20208 min read

Where the river runs red: a family adventure to the heart of former FARC territory

Unique aerial panorama of the famous Whitsunday Islands

Mar 25, 20206 min read

The 10 best island destinations in Australia

Mar 24, 20202 min read

This Tennessee family recreated their canceled beach vacation at home

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Mar 23, 20201 min read

Bear Grylls has 100 'indoor survival challenges' for kids under isolation

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Mar 21, 20209 min read

Great reads from Lonely Planet: "Land of the green sheen" by TC Boyle

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Mar 12, 20203 min read

Disney World and Disneyland temporarily closed to reduce COVID-19 transmission

A 6 year old boy is coloring a world map with colored pencils. There is also an atlas on the table. He is concentrating on his geography homework.

Mar 10, 20206 min read

9 ways to teach your kids about the world without leaving home

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Mar 9, 20201 min read

This Cirque du Soleil show brings together acrobats and animation at Walt Disney World

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Mar 6, 20202 min read

You can go stargazing in New York with these free astronomy nights

Mar 5, 20201 min read

Dive back into childhood by spending a night in the Fraggle Rock lighthouse

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Mar 5, 20202 min read

Is this the most colorful exhibition of 2020?

Hiker climbing to the top of Olympus mountain in Greece.

Mar 5, 20206 min read

From Loch Ness to a real-life Atlantis, these places are straight out of mythology

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Mar 5, 20202 min read

North America's largest water park opens this month - and it’s run by DreamWorks Animation

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Mar 5, 20202 min read

Russia has opened its first large scale theme park and it's all indoors

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Mar 4, 20202 min read

Super heroes are assembling at this Marvel Universe exhibit in Chicago

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Mar 4, 20203 min read

At long last, Mickey and Minnie Mouse get their first Disney World attraction

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Mar 4, 20202 min read

Washington DC's new children's museum is aiming to light a spark for the future

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Feb 28, 20202 min read

Slytherin slides its way into London's Warner Bros. Studio Tour

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Feb 28, 20202 min read

Kids can sleepover in their favourite show at the new Cartoon Network Hotel

Feb 24, 20204 min read

Spending diary: what my family of four spent on one day at Disneyland Paris

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Feb 24, 20206 min read

Hiking in New Zealand with a toddler is a lot easier than you imagine

Feb 21, 20204 min read

There are no chicken nuggets in Portugal: how travel helped my picky eaters

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Feb 20, 20202 min read

V&A Museum of Childhood reveals new-look venue

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