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Tourist enjoying the huge waves in the Alofaaga blowholes on the south of Savaiʻi, Samoa, South Pacific

Sep 21, 20269 min read

15 Things to Know Before Visiting Samoa

a beach with a backdrop of arches of rock and trees lining the rocks in New Zealand.

Sep 4, 20268 min read

The Most Relaxing Destinations for an October Break

A couple stands on a bridge overlooking a river, historic city, and mountains

Sep 3, 20267 min read

How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

People in row boats sail through a narrow gorge with steep cliffs and a waterfall.

Aug 25, 20268 min read

7 Things to Do in Kyūshū and the Best Way to Do Them

The adults-only pool at Hidden Pond resort in Maine

Aug 13, 20267 min read

Checking in: New England Escapism at Hidden Pond

Cartagena - Col - 22/12/2024.

Bike tours through the Getsemaní neighborhood are a must-try experience that attracts many visitors. These rides provide a relaxed and eco-friendly way to discover the charm of the area, visiting historic temples, iconic plazas, and streets adorned with urban art. The experience is further enriched by the presence of an expert guide who shares fascinating anecdotes, architectural details, and the cultural evolution of Getsemaní, turning the tour into a journey through history while enjoying the vibrant present.

Jul 31, 202615 min read

Travel Hack: 7 Group Trips That Work

Beach yoga at sunset

Jul 24, 20266 min read

The Top European Yoga Retreats

Bungy jumping in New Zealand

Jul 23, 202624 min read

The 23 Best Destinations for Solo Travel

People at an outdoors city sauna that's surrounded by snow

Jul 23, 20267 min read

Finland has a new Sauna Island. Here's where to sweat (and freeze) across the Nordics

Different types of cannabis displayed at a dispensary in Nakhon Pathom

Jul 21, 20264 min read

Cannabis in Thailand: What Travelers Need to Know

A beautiful island resort with white-sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters and wooden bungalows that stand over the lagoon.

Jun 26, 20266 min read

7 of the Best Beaches in the Maldives

People at a cafe on the water, with a pier in the background.

Jun 23, 20268 min read

The Best Day Trips from Naples

People in theatrical costumes outside an art nouveau building.

Jun 22, 20267 min read

A Guide to Vichy, France

Courtesy images from Halekulani/The Leading Hotels of the World in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Descriptions in file names.
To be used in "These Honolulu hotels combine luxury with local Hawaiian experiences" - by Ann Douglas Lott

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Jun 12, 20268 min read

These Honolulu Hotels Combine Luxury with Local Hawaiian Experiences

Datu Wellness Retreat - 2026
Salerno, Italy
Serina's Press Trip

May 14, 20265 min read

How a wellness retreat in Italy reset my nervous system

A lighthouse tops a hillside above a curve of beach on a spit of land with ocean each side.

May 7, 20268 min read

12 of the Best Beaches in Sydney

A small round pool right beside a river at sunset.

Apr 15, 20267 min read

10 of the Best Hot Springs in New Mexico

Beautifully restored Killau Castle surrounded by a scenic garden on a sunny day.

Apr 15, 20269 min read

Spend a Perfect 3-Day Weekend in Ireland’s Boyne Valley

People walk on a ledge under a green hillside toward the mist of a waterfall.

Apr 7, 202614 min read

The 14 Best Things to Do in Iceland

A pool at Liquidrom bathhouse in Berlin, Germany. Detlef Eden via LIQUIDROM

Dec 4, 20257 min read

A Guide to German Bathhouse Culture

Neat green rows of tea bushes covering misty hillsides.

Oct 22, 202512 min read

The Top 15 Things to Do in Kerala, India

New York City is full of wonderful spas. Shibui Spa

Sep 25, 20258 min read

The Best New York City Day Spas for Relaxing

Sep 2, 20257 min read

7 Trips for 7 Types of Travelers

Sunrise from the Taj Mahal. All images by Annie Greenberg/Lonely Planet.

Jul 10, 20256 min read

India in Full Resolution: How a Trip with a Camera (Not a Phone) Changed the Way I Travel

Brekke Fletcher, Lonely Planet's Senior Director of Content shares her summer beauty essentials. Ann Douglas Lott/Lonely Planet

Jun 16, 202511 min read

The Summer Skin and Beauty Essentials We Always Pack for Vacations

Plan your visit to the saunas, woodland trails and cultural sites of Tampere with this guide © Laura Vanzo / Saunaravintola / Kuuma

May 15, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: Soak in Tampere, Finland, the Sauna Capital of the World

Growing (very) old is fun indeed in the world’s five Blue Zones © courtesy of Netflix

Sep 14, 20237 min read

Inside the World’s “Blue Zones,” Where People Live Longer Lives

Relaxing at spa

Jun 21, 20228 min read

How This Organization Encourages Healing Through Travel for Black Women with Breast Cancer

May 28, 20212 min read

ITC Hotels Become the First Chain in the World to Receive DNV's Platimun Certification

Breiðamerkursandur - Fellsfjara - black sand beach with fragments of glacial ice, Iceland, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-09T22:31:57.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Europe 5, other: Norma Brewer

May 12, 20212 min read

This Incredible Oceanfront Geothermal Lagoon Has Opened in Iceland

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May 7, 20214 min read

How to Take Care of Your Mental Wellness in Times of COVID-19

Apr 21, 20211 min read

IHCL's New Immunity Boosting Menu Is Bringing Healthy Meals at Home

Raw shea butter and natural ingredients

Mar 8, 202115 min read

11 Global Beauty Rituals to Try at Home

The BrewDog bar in Edinburgh, Scotland

Jan 20, 20212 min read

The UK's BrewDog Pubs Want to Offer You a Vaccine - and a Commemorative Beer

Close-up of a bunch of wild garlic (ramsons) freshly picked and placed on mossy forest ground, next to a reusable cotton bag. Ideal image for themes of organic food, foraging and sustainability, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-09T22:31:57.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Europe 5, other: Norma Brewer

Dec 13, 20203 min read

The Real Price of Textile

Dec 1, 20202 min read

Relax in the World’s First Mulled Wine Spa This Christmas

Woman with her trolley suitcase going towards her friend

Nov 22, 20204 min read

Are You Ready for the Evolution of Masks?

Eiffel Tower lit golden above the sprawling Paris skyline at sunset

Nov 9, 20206 min read

How to Make Sense of Europe's Brand New "Traffic Light" Travel System

A woman lies on a treatment bed as a therapist pours a gentle stream of oil on her forehead.

Sep 8, 20202 min read

Heritage Wellness Centre around Bengaluru for rejuvenation

Body temperature checks for guests will be mandatory. ©Hyatt

Aug 4, 20207 min read

Checking in a Hotel post-COVID: Reimagining Hospitality

Woman picking wild blueberries and mushrooms in a forest in Finland

May 14, 20202 min read

The Happiest People in the World Are Hosting Virtual Happiness Lessons

Iceland's forestry service is encouraging people to hug a tree to help combat feelings of loneliness and isolation Patrik Giardino/Getty Images

Apr 16, 20202 min read

Icelanders Urged to Hug a Tree for Five Minutes to Help with Isolation

Mar 27, 20202 min read

Take a Mini-Break in the Caribbean Without Leaving Your House

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Mar 13, 20205 min read

Cruise Lines Suspend Service in the Wake of Coronavirus

An open suitcase, with ipad, phone and passport inside

Dec 19, 20195 min read

What to Bring in Case of an Emergency When Travelling

A man sits in a blue portable toilet with the door open; there is another loo next to his with the door closed. It's in Death Valley so that background is very barren.

Dec 17, 201910 min read

How to Avoid Traveller's Diarrhoea (and What to Do If It Strikes)

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Sep 9, 20194 min read

Americans Are Wasting Millions of Vacation Days Each Year – Here's Why

Holy Island (Lindisfarne) Causeway
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Sep 3, 20192 min read

Go Off-the-Grid with These English Seaside Huts

People practice yoga in an open yoga studio near the ocean in Costa Rica while the sun sets..

Aug 23, 20191 min read

Impress This Sustainable Clothing Company with Your Dream Job and You'll Get $100,000 to Pursue Your Passion

Aug 6, 20195 min read

How to Visit Hawaii Without Totally Destroying It

The world renowned Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday's, Queensland

Jul 1, 20195 min read

Where to Go in September for Relaxation

Costa Rica's many volcanoes heat countless thermal pools scattered throughout the country. Kryssia Campos / Getty Images

May 30, 20195 min read

In Pursuit of Pura Vida: Peaceful Escapes in Costa Rica

Pula's Roman Amphitheatre is a stunning venue for concerts and festivals. Siarhei Kelnik / Getty Images

Apr 25, 20196 min read

Five Reasons to Love Istria, Croatia’s Heart-Shaped Peninsula

A view from a terrace (protected by a blue-painted parapet) overlooking a marina and small beach in a town.

Apr 17, 20196 min read

Best Things to Do in Tunis in Summer

The cityscape of Cairo at sunset from the Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

Apr 17, 20193 min read

Best Things to Do in Cairo in Summer

Playa de los Lances, backed by Tarifa town. Grisha Bruev / Shutterstock

Nov 2, 20186 min read

Tarifa: The Costa de la Luz’s Outdoors Capital

People bathing in the Dead Sea in Jordan

Aug 3, 20187 min read

Jordan for Two: Romantic Things to Do with the One You Love

Colorful houses in Havana ©Bastian Linder/500px

Mar 26, 20183 min read

Havana Shows Off Its Sporty Side

Oct 9, 20175 min read

10 ways the Gold Coast will surprise you

What to bring with you to the hammam depends on where you're headed. Ruslan Grumble / Shutterstock

Sep 13, 20175 min read

How to Hammam: Tips and Tricks for Marrakesh’s Best Spas

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