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View of Downtown Chicago from Lincoln Park

Jun 17, 20216 min read

Top 12 parks in Chicago

Engelberg with Eugenisee lake under Mt. Titlis during the summer.

Jun 17, 20212 min read

Switzerland is set to open to vaccinated American tourists this summer

JULY 2017: Visitors enjoy the natural water of Barton Springs pool in Austin.

Jun 16, 20214 min read

The top 10 city parks in Austin

Pretty young female tourist studying a map at St. Peter's square in the Vatican City in Rome

Jun 16, 20212 min read

Travel from the US to Europe is closer with the EU's new safe travel list

Historic city of Perast in the Bay of Kotor in summer at sunset; Shutterstock ID 1498592696; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: CS; full: Montenegro

Jun 15, 20215 min read

Montenegro’s most unforgettable experiences

October 5, 2014: Guimarães city square, with visitors seated in outdoor restaurants.

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Portugal reopens borders to US travelers from today

Hiking though the redwood forest along California's Lost Coast.

Jun 15, 20212 min read

You can hike this incredible Californian trail for the first time in 13 years

High angle view of Venice beach during sunset. Tourists are walking on footpath by ocean. Shot of beautiful nature and people is taken from above.

Jun 15, 20212 min read

'The beginning of a new era' - what to expect as California reopens today

Sushi Set served on dark wooden table.

Jun 14, 20215 min read

Order food in Japan like a pro with Lonely Planet's new book

Spaghetti with fresh Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Basil ( seen from above)

Jun 11, 20215 min read

Eat Italy: learn about Italian food culture with Lonely Planet's new book

Water fountain and splash pad at the children's area in Klyde Warren Park.

Jun 11, 20218 min read

12 of the best city parks in Dallas

18 April 2017: People on the grass at Greenwich park on a sunny spring day. Greenwich Park is a former hunting park in Greenwich and one of the largest single green spaces in south-east London.

Jun 10, 20211 min read

The UK and US aim to relaunch transatlantic travel “as soon as possible”

The Bluewater Bridge spanning the St. Clair River connects Sarnia Ontario, Canada, to Port Huron Michigan, USA.

Jun 9, 20212 min read

Canada expected to loosen US border restrictions

This is a horizontal, color photograph of the Watchman with the Milky Way at night in the Rocky Mountain landscape of Zion National Park in Utah, USA in springtime. Light pollution illuminates the mountains.

Jun 8, 20212 min read

Zion National Park is now an International Dark Sky Park

Tourist boat in Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark

Jun 7, 20211 min read

Denmark reopens to vaccinated tourists

Features - Two boys hiking in Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Jun 7, 20215 min read

Five most underrated family vacation destinations in the USA

Arch bridge over a river in Tarantò.

Jun 3, 20212 min read

Snag a seaside home in Italy from €1 - if you can renovate it

Yosemite National Park Valley on a cloudy autumn morning from Tunnel View.

Jun 2, 20219 min read

The 10 best day trips from Sacramento

Two hikers hammock along Whitaker Point Trail; Shutterstock ID 1829809304; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Arkansas Outdoor Adventures

Jun 2, 20215 min read

There’s adventure for every terrain in Arkansas

Ozark Glamping Co will set up its luxury tents for you near its base at Mountain Home

Jun 2, 20214 min read

Glamping in Arkansas puts you in the middle of the action

Zadar's Old Town district is located on a peninsula that juts out in the Adriatic.

Jun 1, 20215 min read

Exploring seaside Zadar, a crossroads of history and culture

Wyatt Castle 1.jpg

Jun 1, 20216 min read

Rent these lavish UK castles for a post Lockdown getaway

Garden at Versailles Palace, Paris

Jun 1, 20212 min read

There’s a new luxury hotel at the Palace of Versailles – see what it looks like inside

Cog Railway 2.jpg

May 31, 20211 min read

The world's highest cog railroad reopens in the Rocky Mountains

An RV travels along the Richardson Highway in Alaska, with the Worthington Glacier in the background.

May 31, 20211 min read

Travelers to Alaska can get a free COVID-19 vaccination

May 28, 20211 min read

See California’s incredible redwoods from this new sky walk

A lone jeep explores the dunes of Sandwich Harbour, part of Namib-Naukluft National Park.

May 27, 20217 min read

6 of the most epic drives in the world

Amtrak train in the New Mexico desert.

May 26, 20212 min read

12 long-distance Amtrak routes are returning to daily service

A picture taken on January 31, 2018 shows the moon rising behind a mountain during a lunar eclipse, referred to as the "super blue blood moon" near Syria-Turkey border at the Hassa district in Hatay..Stargazers across large swaths of the globe had the chance to witness a rare "super blue blood Moon" on January 31, 2018, when Earth's shadow bathed our satellite in a coppery hue. The celestial show was the result of the Sun, Earth, and Moon lining up perfectly for a lunar eclipse just as the Moon is near its closest orbit point to Earth, making it appear "super" large.. / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

May 25, 20212 min read

The best places to see May's 'super flower blood moon'

Man stands on the end of a rocky outcrop in Lofoten during sunrise.

May 24, 20212 min read

Norway is easing quarantine restrictions for some European travelers

A person is watching the study of the Hôtel Colbert de Villacerf recreated at the Carnavalet museum in Paris on May 21, 2021. - The Carnavalet museum will reopen on May 29, 2021 after a four-year period of renovation. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP) (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

May 24, 20212 min read

This reimagined museum in Paris is welcoming visitors after five years

Visitors viewing Florence Falls from the lookout.<br /><br />Get set for real adventure and to connect with nature at Litchfield National Park. At just over an hour from Darwin, it's every local's favourite day trip with its waterfalls and water holes, bush walks, four-wheel drive tracks, birds and wildlife.

May 21, 20215 min read

Perfect plunges and heavenly hikes in Australia’s Northern Territory

Kings Creek, Australia - Aug 21, 2019: tourists experiencing the culture of Australian Aboriginal people showing the traditional bush seeds used for food and agriculture at Karrke Aboriginal tour.; Shutterstock ID 1780914998; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Northern Territory Sustainable

May 21, 20215 min read

How to experience Australia’s Northern Territory sustainably and ethically

Rock pool at the Barramundi falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia, one of the crocodile fre lakes in this area, where swimming is possible; Shutterstock ID 1112732693; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Northern Territory_Surprise

May 21, 20215 min read

Four ways Australia’s Northern Territory will surprise you

A Galapagos giant tortoise crossing a straight dirt road.

May 20, 20212 min read

Galápagos' giant tortoises and pink iguanas given lifeline from extinction

Visitors and boats in the canals of Murano Island.

May 19, 20214 min read

More European countries could soon welcome vaccinated travelers

Panoramic view of young people partying in an open-air outdoor club at famous Flutgraben water canal on a beautiful warm summer night with moving clouds in Berlin Kreuzberg, Germany

May 17, 20212 min read

Why German nightclubs could be declared cultural institutions

The medieval Castle of Bran, known for the myth of Dracula.

May 14, 20212 min read

Is Dracula's castle the most unusual vaccination spot?

Summer sunset over the Greek town of Oia and the Mediterranean Sea.

May 14, 20212 min read

"We are open" - Greek islands plan for summer as vaccinations ramp up

May 13, 20215 min read

Easygoing Graz is perfect for a heart-stealing Austrian deep dive

Aerial view of the Cour Marly, a courtyard in the Louvre filled with sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries. The white courtyard is filled with visitors looking at the exhibits.

May 13, 20215 min read

Discover the Louvre's hidden treasure in this lesser-visited wing

The hidden beach in Marietas Islands, Puerto Vallarta. Mexico.

May 13, 20215 min read

Top 6 beaches in Puerto Vallarta

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 26: General Views of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' spherical building, housing the new David Geffen Theater on August 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

May 13, 20215 min read

What to see at these new museum openings around the US

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Christine "Darling" Feldman enjoys birthday cake as well as the artwork of Andy Warhol during the 75th birthday celebrations at the Andy Warhol museum on August 6, 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Activities were on hand along with cake and ice cream as part of the Summer of Andy. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images)

May 13, 20215 min read

The best museums for American art in the US

Three fully clothed friends falling backwards into pool

May 12, 20214 min read

Desperate to travel anywhere? Mystery trips will make it happen

AUGUST 2015: An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker looks back at New Hampshire just before she crosses into Maine.

May 12, 20212 min read

Hit the Appalachian Trail as it welcomes back long-distance trekkers

Sky Lagoon, baðlón á ysta odda Kársnessins.

May 12, 20212 min read

This incredible oceanfront geothermal lagoon has opened in Iceland

Vaccinations New York.jpg

May 11, 20212 min read

US tourists in New York City can get a one-shot vaccine

Times Square in New York on a rainy night.

May 6, 20212 min read

Broadway shows will return this fall - and tickets are going on sale now

Family of four makes their way down to the beach © Hero Images / Getty Images

May 5, 20219 min read

Best things to do in San Diego with kids

MARCH 6, 2016: Chinatown district of San Francisco, towards the Bay Bridge.
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May 5, 20216 min read

The 8 best Chinatowns around the world

An aerial view shows the 516 Arouca Bridge, the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge with a length of 516 metres and a height of 175 metres, in Arouca in northern Portugal on April 29, 2021. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

May 3, 20211 min read

Portugal opens the world's longest suspension bridge

Amtrak Coast Starlight (Los Angeles - Seattle) train at Moorpark, California.

Apr 30, 20213 min read

Biden celebrates Amtrak's 50th anniversary, pledges $80 billion to improve rails

Midtown Manhattan skyline at night.

Apr 30, 20213 min read

New York City will fully reopen to visitors in July

Chef cooking food in pan with fire flame on black background. Restaurant and hotel service concept.

Apr 30, 20214 min read

How a cookbook club came to this writer's rescue in the pandemic

Wakayama castle during cherry-blossom Sakura season

Apr 29, 20216 min read

Discover Japan’s sustainable wonderland in Wakayama Prefecture

A male hiker standing on stone steps and admiring a waterfall in Yosemite National Park.

Apr 29, 20213 min read

These US national parks require reservations this summer

Relax Breathe Repeat sign in Dominicus beach

Apr 29, 20212 min read

Travel to the Dominican Republic without a COVID-19 test or vaccine

Orange camping tent on a shore in a morning light

Apr 28, 20214 min read

Want to travel within the UK? Here are the rules for domestic tourism

People commuting in the city wearing face masks. People in the city walking during the corona virus outbreak.

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Heading outside? The CDC says you can ditch the mask

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