Wildlife and Nature

Jan 10, 2025 • 8 min read

Pick your next astrotourism destination with this guide to the best places to go stargazing around the world.

Jan 9, 2025 • 6 min read

Blessed with naturally warm, mineral-rich waters, Wakayama Prefecture is the perfect place to try bathing in a traditional Japanese onsen.

Jan 8, 2025 • 8 min read

From artifact-filled quarries and historic shipwrecks to thrilling shark encounters in the Pacific, here are the best scuba diving destinations in the USA.

Jan 7, 2025 • 16 min read

From scenic day walks to epic treks that take several weeks, these are some of the best hiking routes in Australia.

Jan 3, 2025 • 9 min read

Make 2025 the year you check off one of these dream trips to South America.

Dec 31, 2024 • 5 min read

Here are some of the best travel images taken by Lonely Planet photographers this year, picked by photo director Pia Peterson Haggarty and colleagues.

Dec 31, 2024 • 8 min read

These are our favorite cabins and lodges in the USA that allow you to unclench, reconnect with nature and recharge yourself rather than your devices.

Dec 31, 2024 • 5 min read

As Americans try to carve out a new way of life, the drive-in theater, which had been nearly wiped away have become popular once again. Here's our top 12.

Dec 31, 2024 • 13 min read

The Evergreen State is a hiker's dream, with compelling landscapes wherever you turn. These are our 16 favorite hikes in Washington State.

Dec 24, 2024 • 11 min read

Will you wander the lavish palaces of India or trek through the jungle in Borneo? Here are 10 ways to make the most of your stay.

Dec 24, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you’re looking for wildflowers, beaches or simply good vibes, here are the springtime destinations across the US that deliver.

Dec 23, 2024 • 9 min read

Inspire your next great adventure with this guide to the world's best islands.

Dec 23, 2024 • 9 min read

Florida’s Emerald Coast comprises a few of the Sunshine State’s best-kept secrets. Distinctly separate from Orlando’s theme parks or Miami’s thumping…

Dec 23, 2024 • 11 min read

Wondering when is the best time to visit Dallas? Here's the skinny on the high (temperatures), the low (seasons), and the month-by-months.

Dec 23, 2024 • 10 min read

With even temperatures, sunny skies, and dry weather, the Florida Keys are extra fabulous in the winter months.

Dec 20, 2024 • 9 min read

The Yucatán Peninsula’s famous cenotes – exposed underground swimming holes – are a unique geographical calling card. These are 10 of the best ones.

Dec 19, 2024 • 7 min read

This dreamy destination still retains the feel of the Yucatán’s coastline before the age of mass tourism. Here’s a guide for first-time visitors.

Dec 19, 2024 • 10 min read

With its world-famous trails, Switzerland has a hike to suit every mood and moment. Here we bring you nine of the country’s best hikes.

Dec 19, 2024 • 6 min read

The Galápagos Islands contain natural wonders you’ll find nowhere else on earth. If you’re visiting for the first time, here’s what you need to know.

Dec 19, 2024 • 6 min read

Consider these 12 trips designed to minimize environmental impacts while empowering local communities to make your vacation more deeply rewarding.

Dec 14, 2024 • 6 min read

Venture beyond Jamaica's beaches and you'll discover a hiker's paradise where incredible walking trails scramble over mountain ridges. Here are the best.

Dec 13, 2024 • 6 min read

Planning a subcontinental winter holiday? Read on as two writers make the case for their preferred South Indian state.