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 • 7 min read

In dense jungles, on palm-fringed islands, atop cloudy mountains and more, follow these trails to enjoy Thailand’s top hikes.

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 6, 2025 • 3 min read

If you want more than an all-inclusive beachfront resort, we have the Caribbean-island pick for you.

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 • 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 24, 2024 • 8 min read

Whether you’re after fabulous beaches, wild mountain treks or fabulous food, you’ll find something to love in these fabulous Philippines desintations.

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.