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Soufrière Bay and the Pitons, St Lucia. Simon Dannhauer/Getty Images

Jul 28, 202512 min read

10 of the best things to do in the Caribbean

Read this local guide on where to go and what not to do before you visit New York State @ Boogich / Getty Images

Sep 20, 20237 min read

12 things locals know about visiting New York State

Amtrak has resumed service to Montréal. © R.M. Nunes/Getty Images

Apr 4, 20233 min read

Amtrak's Adirondack service to Montréal returns

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Apr 3, 20236 min read

Get into: soccer in Marseille

This is the year to enjoy Bergen’s burgeoning foodie scene © Fraser Hall / Getty Images

Apr 3, 20235 min read

Direct flights, must-see art and more: why Bergen is worth a visit in 2023

Nigeria has no high or low season – but some times are better than others for your visit © Ajibola Fasola / Shutterstock

Apr 1, 20235 min read

The best time to visit Nigeria

Paris has been gripped by strikes and demonstrations related to the recent, controversial pension reform. Left Bank bistro La Rotonde was damaged on the 11th day of action © Julian de Rosa/AFP via Getty Images

Mar 31, 20235 min read

Protests in Paris: how unrest could impact Easter travel plans

When visiting Amsterdam, consider greener, more socially responsible activities than wild nights in the Red Light District © Lana Iva / Shutterstock

Mar 30, 20238 min read

Amsterdam’s new tourism campaign is ready to ruffle some feathers

Pick one of these winemaking regions and plan a romantic weekend getaway © George Rose / Getty Images

Mar 30, 20236 min read

These 7 wine regions in the USA offer a perfect weekend getaway

People walk to an Amtrak train in the Moynihan Train Hall on September 15, 2022 in New York City.

Mar 29, 20233 min read

Amtrak offers 'Night Owl' sale fares for just $5. Here's how to book the deal

Explore beyond San José with these top day trips © Simon Dannhauer / Shutterstock

Mar 29, 20236 min read

The 9 best day trips from San José, Costa Rica

Marseille’s best independent shops showcase artisanal traditions, cutting-edge design and more © Michael A Frankel / Lonely Planet

Mar 28, 20234 min read

Marseille in 5 shops: indie fashion, contemporary art and (of course) soap

Get to know the creative city of Lagos with these free things to do © Alucardion / Shutterstock

Mar 28, 20235 min read

9 of the best free things to do in Lagos

Gorillas are among the wondrous wildlife you can spot on a safari in Gabon © Michal Jirous / Shutterstock

Mar 27, 20235 min read

Gabon aims to become Africa's off-the-beaten-path safari destination in 2023

Delight your children seeing wildlife like spotted deer in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park © CRS PHOTO / Shutterstock

Mar 24, 20236 min read

Great Smoky Mountains National Park with kids: everything you need to know before you go

Climate change has made super blooms (or “desiertos floridos”) in Chile’s Atacama Desert more frequent. A new national park aims to protect them © Getty Images

Mar 23, 20234 min read

A new national park will protect the super blooms in Chile’s Atacama Desert

A gorgeous campus that merges contemporary art and architecture, Glenstone in Potomac is mounting a new exhibition worth visiting © Iwan Baan, Courtesy Glenstone Museum

Mar 22, 20235 min read

Glenstone is an unmissable, immersive cultural destination. Here’s why you need to visit this spring

Experience the best flavors of Vietnam with this food tour by Elsewhere by Lonely planet © hadynyah / Getty Images

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Picture yourself in Vietnam with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

Don't let the busy streets of San José put you off, there's lots to keep tiny travelers entertained here © Solskin / Getty Images

Mar 20, 20234 min read

The 7 best things to do in San José, Costa Rica with kids

Lagos is Nigeria's largest, and busiest, city © peeterv / Getty Images

Mar 19, 20236 min read

The best ways to travel around in Lagos, Nigeria

Enjoyed the panoramic views from a nearby mountainside.

Mar 19, 20236 min read

11 of the best free things to do in Dubrovnik

These top tips will help you prepare for the perfect trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park © Jim Vallee / Shutterstock

Mar 18, 20237 min read

12 things to know before going to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Here are the best free (and very cheap!) experiences in Panama City © cktravels.com / Shutterstock

Mar 17, 20237 min read

10 of the best free (and nearly free) things to do in Panama City, Panama

People sit on an exterior deck on a ferry passing through the harbor of a busy city with a big bridge and skyscrapers in the distance.

Mar 17, 20236 min read

🌍 Help me LP! Which ferry do I take for the best Sydney views?

The ancient Irish game of hurling combines skill, athleticism and courage © Shutterstock / D. Ribeiro

Mar 17, 20239 min read

Get into: Hurling in Ireland

Design details at Bisate Lodge in Volcanoes National Park are a celebration of Rwandan culture and the surrounding landscape © Wilderness

Jan 12, 202310 min read

How African safari lodges are putting local creativity front and center

A winter heat wave and rain has forced the closures of many slopes at ski resorts throughout Europe, including at Savognin in Switzerland © Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / Getty Images

Jan 6, 20236 min read

Ski slopes in Europe forced to close early - here's where travelers are impacted

Consider an unexpected swimming holiday in 2023 – and share the waters of the coast of Oman with dolphins © Sviatlana Barchan / Getty Images

Jan 3, 20238 min read

10 things that make us happy to travel in 2023

The Lonely Planet team is making their travel plans for the year ahead © Shutterstock

Dec 20, 20224 min read

Here’s where the Lonely Planet team is planning to go in 2023

Easy trails for the whole family wind in and out of the Ebony Forest in Mauritius © Alamy Stock Photo

Dec 19, 20226 min read

The 6 best hikes in Mauritius

Slovenia’s plentiful outdoor activities (such as jumping into the Soča River) will delight even the most jaded teenager © MarkoM / Getty Images

Dec 15, 20222 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! Where can I travel with my teenagers that won’t bore them?

Get a taste of what a few of the Bahamas' 700 islands have to offer © Afton Almaraz / Getty Images

Nov 16, 20225 min read

How to get around in the Bahamas: Everything you need to know

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Check out Janet Richard's best day in Malta

Marseille, France - Best in Travel 2023 - Shot October 2022

Nov 15, 20221 min read

Check out Camille Potts' best day in Marseille

Best in Travel 2023 Colombia

Nov 15, 202210 min read

4 days to discover Colombia’s national parks

Mull of Galloway, Oct 2022. ..Lonely Planet: South of Scotland.
Best in travel 2023 - Southern Scotland - Shot October 2022

Nov 15, 202210 min read

7-day circuit through Southern Scotland

People walk along a path in the lush Kings Park in Perth, with the city in the background.

Nov 15, 202211 min read

7 days for the ultimate journey in Western Australia

Nov 15, 202212 min read

8-day journey through Zambia

scuba diver in a Colorful reef with species variants of corals

Nov 15, 202210 min read

7 days to unwind at sea in Raja Ampat

South Africa - Best in Travel 2023 - Shot October 2022

Nov 15, 20228 min read

7 days in South Africa: coastline, Winelands and fine dining

Sydney Harbour Bridge + Sydney Opera House
Sydney - Best in Travel 2023 - Shot October 2022

Nov 15, 202211 min read

4 days to connect with Sydney, Australia

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Misty Terrace's best day in Bhutan

Tiger's nest Temple ,Taktsang Monastery with prayer flags view.

Nov 15, 202213 min read

7-day journey on the Trans Bhutan Trail

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Kayla Wheeler's best day in Jamaica

People splash about in the sea and play ball games. In the foreground are sun loungers and bamboo parasols.

Nov 15, 202213 min read

4 days in Halkidiki, Greece to relax and unwind

Kuala Lumpur - Best in Travel 2023 - October 2022

Nov 15, 20229 min read

4 days in Kuala Lumpur: the perfect foodie itinerary

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Nov 15, 202211 min read

4 days to learn about Marseille

Planes de Renderos, El Salvador
El Salvador - Best in Travel 2023 - Shot October 2022

Nov 15, 202210 min read

4 perfect days in El Salvador

Kuala Lumpur - Best in Travel 2023 - October 2022

Nov 15, 20225 min read

Eat your way through Kuala Lumpur in one day

Kenai Fjords National Park Tour
Watch of wildlife among the cliffs of Kenai Fjords National Park © Nathaniel Wilder/Lonely Planet

Nov 15, 202213 min read

The perfect 8-day Alaska road trip

It pays to be prepared when hiking into desert environments such as Wadi Rum © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Nov 7, 202212 min read

The 7 best hikes in Jordan explore deserts, wadis and world wonders

Tulum might just have the most beautiful beaches in Mexico © Oleh_Slobodeniuk / Getty Images

Nov 6, 20225 min read

7 unmissable beaches in Tulum

Classic Cuban dish picadillo a la habanera, a soft, fragrant stew of ground beef and tomatoes, with raisins and olives, in a white casserole and boiled rice on the wooden rustic table, top view.

Sep 13, 202211 min read

What to eat and drink in Cuba

Young couple leaving restaurant in Tokyo

Sep 12, 20224 min read

This is how you can visit Japan as travel rules ease for fall

Observing the social aspect of lions' lives is one of the most memorable elements of an encounter with the species. Thomas Retterath / Getty Images

Sep 8, 20228 min read

The lions of Africa: expert advice on how to see them on your next safari

A large black rhino making its way across the parched grasses of Etosha National Park in Namibia. Manuel ROMARIS / Getty Images

Aug 16, 20226 min read

Safari animals: the story of rhinos and the best places to see them in 2022

There’s a reason to visit Nice in every season © Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images

May 26, 20223 min read

The best time to visit Nice (which is fabulous all year long)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Audience members scream and applaud during "Chicago" at Ambassador Theatre on reopening night on September 14, 2021 in New York City. "Chicago" along with three other major musicals reopened tonight after being closed...

Apr 20, 20222 min read

Broadway shows to continue requiring masks for performances through May

A female hiker, hiking in the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs California, stops to admire the mountain and desert view.

Mar 17, 20223 min read

What are the best hikes in Palm Springs? A new app rewards the adventurous

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Mar 4, 20223 min read

How the first of its kind Autism Nature Trail aims to make the outdoors more accessible

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