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Resorts along the beach in front of Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius. Lostsurf/Shutterstock.

Mar 23, 20269 min read

The 15 best things to do in marvelous Mauritius

A boat in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Luciano Mortula - LGM/Shutterstock

Mar 23, 202615 min read

15 of the best things to do in Vietnam

From heading west in Bali to climbing volcanoes in Java there is so much more to Indonesia than the usual tourist spots. Umikem/Shutterstock

Mar 23, 202610 min read

The 11 best things to do in Indonesia

A small harbor below city walls and a fortress.

Mar 23, 202610 min read

15 of the best things to do in Dubrovnik

Hikers walk along the ridge of a mountain. Silhouettes of other mountains are visible through mist in the distance.

Mar 20, 20268 min read

7 gorgeous hikes in Bali you can't miss

Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria. Zdenek Matyas Photography/Shutterstock

Mar 20, 202610 min read

Which is the best Canary Island for you?

Cat Ba beach in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Romas_Photo/Shutterstock

Mar 20, 20266 min read

10 of Vietnam's very best beaches

Be inspired by the USA's best natural landmarks. sarah_xie7/Shutterstock

Mar 19, 20269 min read

The 12 top national parks in the United States

Lavender field in Valensole Plateau of the Alps in Haute Provence, France. Greens and Blues / Shutterstock

Mar 17, 20269 min read

Where to find the world's most gorgeous lavender fields

People walk on a pathway over water past a series of waterfalls.

Mar 13, 20264 min read

Croatia’s top national parks

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Mar 12, 20265 min read

The best neighborhoods in Austin

Evening view from the Tunnel View overlook in Yosemite National Park. Seen are the icons of the park: El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls.

Mar 12, 20267 min read

The 7 best US national parks for spring break 2026

A calm, misty river with lush forest on either side; the trees are reflected in the water.

Mar 11, 202610 min read

The best eco-resorts to visit in Belize

People paddleboard in the waters by Caye Caulker island.

Mar 11, 20267 min read

A guide to Caye Caulker in Belize

The Slate River near Crested Butte, Colorado. Quattrophotography/Shutterstock

Mar 9, 202614 min read

10 of the best places to camp in Colorado

Hikers on a dirt trail lined with a wooden fence

Mar 5, 20269 min read

A guide to the Dolomites, northern Italy's mountain region

Experience the best of Namibia with these unmissable places to visit. Radek Borovka/Shutterstock

Mar 4, 20269 min read

12 of the best places to visit in Namibia

From honey coloured traditional villages to breathtaking hillwalks, there is so much to experience in Corsica. Pi-R photos/Shutterstock

Mar 4, 202615 min read

The 11 best things to do in Corsica, France

canto-c9hu5dun - Jardins Botânicos da Madeira in Funchal, Madeira. Boarding1Now/Getty Images

Feb 27, 202616 min read

14 of the world's best places to see flowers in bloom

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Erik Pronske/500px

Feb 27, 202612 min read

15 of the best free things to do in Barcelona

canto-rl4m0rh3 - The old town of Bol on the island of Brač, Croatia. Lev Levin/Shutterstock

Feb 27, 202612 min read

9 of the best day trips from Split

The medieval town of Šibenik. iStock/Getty Images Plus

Feb 27, 20267 min read

Šibenik, a crowd-free alternative to Dubrovnik

Villa Cimbrone Gardens + Infinity Terrace, Ravello, Italy. July 2025.

Feb 25, 202610 min read

11 of the most beautiful places in Italy

A hiker on the Fisherman’s Trail along Portugal’s southwestern coast. Y. Zhao/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 20267 min read

How to hike the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal

Poppies bloom on a hillside in Tuscany, Italy. Gaspar Janos/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 202610 min read

The best places to see flowers in Europe

The Lamb’s Knoll Climbing Site, near Zion National Park. Rhianydd Hylton/Lonely Planet

Feb 24, 20269 min read

A photo editor's perfect weekend in Greater Zion

canto-oeee5tsa - Nuremberg, Bavaria. olrat/Shutterstock

Feb 23, 20269 min read

The top 10 things to do in Bavaria, Germany

The view from the Alexander Tamanyan–designed Cascade complex

Feb 22, 202615 min read

The 12 best places to visit in Armenia

Mt Etna and the port of Catania, Sicily. Carlos Yudica/Shutterstock

Feb 22, 20268 min read

What to know before hiking Mt Etna

The moon rises above the amphitheatre, a geological formation in Moon Valley..

Feb 20, 202610 min read

A guide to Chile’s Atacama Desert

People enjoying the summer sun on a sand bed infront of historical buildings of Södermalm.

Feb 20, 20268 min read

The 11 best places to visit in Sweden

canto-naft59o2 - Walkers follow the towering chalk cliffs at Beachy Head in the South Downs. Richard Whitcombe/Shutterstock

Feb 20, 202617 min read

The 9 best hikes in England

The iconic Cathedral Rock formation is considered one of the most powerful vortexes in Sedona © John Burcham / Lonely Planet

Feb 19, 20266 min read

Revive in Santa Fe or Sedona for your next wellness retreat

Waterfall at Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. kasakphoto/Shutterstock

Feb 19, 20267 min read

How to see four Azores islands in just one week

Mountain bikers on a desert trail near Moab

Feb 18, 202617 min read

Top things to do in Moab, Utah

Ceremonial South Pole. Sandie Kestell/Lonely Planet

Feb 18, 202613 min read

An unforgettable expedition to Antarctica and the South Pole

A person in a red jacket on top of a cliff looking at the sea.

Feb 17, 202610 min read

12 of the best places to visit in April 2026

Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. CJ Nattanai/Shutterstock

Feb 14, 202613 min read

20 fabulous things to do in Seoul

A picture postcard cottage at Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands.

Feb 14, 202611 min read

The 14 best places to visit in Scotland

A four-wheel drive vehicle parked up on a gravel road in a flat grey landscape

Feb 12, 20268 min read

How to connect with nature in Namibia

Loch Ossian, Scotland. A-St/Shutterstock

Feb 11, 20268 min read

Highland hygge: 6 ways to find coorie in Scotland

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Feb 10, 20267 min read

A guide to outdoor adventures in Egypt

Zion National Park on a sunny day. Rhia Hylton/Lonely Planet

Feb 9, 202611 min read

The top free things to do in Utah

A group of hikers walk through a mountain meadow heading down towards the coastline.

Feb 6, 202611 min read

10 of the best hikes in Sicily

Views from a lemon grove on the Amalfi Coast. Alexis Doyle for Lonely Planet

Feb 6, 202610 min read

10 of the best places to visit on the Amalfi Coast

The best trekking trails in Nepal climb high into the Himalayas. Daniel Prudek/Shutterstock

Feb 6, 202616 min read

The 10 best trails for trekking in Nepal

canto-dr96r9jk - Badlands National Park. Ian Safranschi / Shutterstock

Feb 6, 20268 min read

The 9 best places to see dinosaur and plant fossils in the US

Time your visit to catch the best of Japan's cherry-blossom season. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Feb 6, 20266 min read

Where to see cherry blossoms in Japan in 2026

Cherry blossoms in Sewaritei in Kyoto, Japan. I love Photo and Apple./Getty Images

Feb 5, 202610 min read

The top 10 places to see cherry blossoms around the world in 2026

Watching the sunset from the Four Seasons Explorer in Palau. Jessica Lockhart/Lonely Planet

Feb 5, 202610 min read

The 8 best things to do in Palau

A tree blooms pink in the spring in front of a large ancient hilltop temple.

Feb 5, 202611 min read

9 top spring destinations in Italy

Lai Chau province in northern Vietnam. Alex Sheal

Feb 4, 202611 min read

The 10 best things to do in northern Vietnam

People wander around a garden with trees in bloom with pale pink cherry blossom.

Feb 4, 20267 min read

Tokyo in spring: the best things to see and do

Watching in penguins in Wilhelmina Bay. Jeremy Fratkin

Feb 3, 202610 min read

What to expect on an awesome 10-day Antarctic cruise

Rental swan boats at Shinobazu Pond during cherry blossom season in Tokyo. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Feb 3, 20265 min read

How to plan the perfect cherry blossom trip in Japan

Kayaking in Antarctica between icebergs. NicoElNino / iStock

Feb 3, 20267 min read

Antarctica vs the Arctic: which polar wilderness is for you?

An aerial view of the morning light reflecting off the water of terraced ride paddies. The yellow glow of sunrise is seen in the sky.

Feb 3, 202611 min read

The 12 best things to do in Bali

The Nāpali Coast of Kauaʻi, Hawai‘i. A. Emson/Shutterstock

Jan 30, 202613 min read

17 epic hikes in the Americas

Elephants wading through a river in the Okavango Delta. Gaston Piccinetti / Shutterstock

Jan 29, 20267 min read

7 of the best things to do in the Okavango Delta, Botswana's wildlife-packed oasis

A boat ride on the Paraguay River, Asunción. María Magdalena Arréllaga for Lonely Planet

Jan 28, 20267 min read

A guide to Paraguay

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