Planning

Nov 24, 2022 • 7 min read

Yes, the winter months are the ideal time to visit the Caribbean. Yet there’s lots to do throughout the year as well.

Nov 23, 2022 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet's team of writers and experts answer your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. 

Nov 20, 2022 • 5 min read

Nothing provides a peek into Bajan culture quite like hopping on a city bus – here's everything you need to know about getting around Barbados.

Nov 17, 2022 • 6 min read

Get to grips with Puerto Rico's eclectic cuisine with this guide to the very best dishes and drinks that you just have to try.

Nov 17, 2022 • 6 min read

From magical caves to historical monuments, here are nine places you need to visit on your next trip to Barbados.

Nov 16, 2022 • 4 min read

Though getting around the Bahamas requires a bit of planning, you'll definitely be rewarded with white-sand beaches and fun water activities.

Nov 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Stuff all those stockings with these fabulous gifts for travelers, all less than $25.

Nov 14, 2022 • 5 min read

Road trip in The Bahamas? That’s right. These pint-sized road trips pack a full dose of Bahamian culture at each stop.

Nov 14, 2022 • 3 min read

Chef Noor Murad on the best bakery in New York city and why Colombian empanadas are quite possibly the best.

Nov 14, 2022 • 7 min read

Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.

Nov 11, 2022 • 3 min read

Headed to Cuba soon? Don't go until you read Cuba expert Brendan Sainsbury's top tips on currency in the country.

Nov 8, 2022 • 6 min read

If you’re looking to spend some time outdoors in Seattle, take a look at these various outdoor activities around the city and surrounding areas.

Nov 8, 2022 • 6 min read

Hire a bike and ride the beach road, hail a colectivo and do your best to avoid the traffic with this guide to getting around in Tulum.

Nov 7, 2022 • 4 min read

Amy Mulvaney, a journalist from Dublin, shares her favorite spots from a recent trip to the Scottish city of Glasgow.

Nov 7, 2022 • 4 min read

What's the best way to explore a new city on the day you arrive? A case for why the hop-on, hop-off bus is worth it.

Nov 5, 2022 • 6 min read

Explore beyond the beauty of Tulum with these fantastic day trips.

Nov 3, 2022 • 4 min read

Can't decide where to go in Europe for NYE 2023? Senior editor AnneMarie McCarthy is here to help you decide.

Nov 2, 2022 • 5 min read

Get out of the city and experience some of the best parts of Ontario with these top day trips from Toronto.

Nov 1, 2022 • 7 min read

Whether you want to lay on the beach, enjoy seasonal festivals, or explore cities filled with charm, here are the best times to visit South Carolina.

Oct 30, 2022 • 10 min read

Whether you want to hit the beach, catch the autumn foliage or enjoy a spectrum of outdoorsy activities, here are the best times to visit North Carolina.

Oct 28, 2022 • 3 min read

Writer Isabel Allende shares how she travels, her recent stately return to Chile and her favorite place in the world.

Oct 26, 2022 • 4 min read

The islands of Tahiti have become synonymous with honeymoons. Is there a way to explore the islands more independently?