May 15, 2023 • 4 min read
North Devon has been named the UK's first World Surfing Reserve, meaning the beauty spot in southwestern England is now afforded extra protection from…
Aug 10, 2022 • 5 min read
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has expanded to include Pōhue Bay, rescuing the important coastline from development.
Jul 20, 2022 • 5 min read
An increasing number of Italian beach destinations are bringing in new rules to curb the negative effects of tourism. From identity bracelets to entry…
Jul 19, 2022 • 6 min read
London may be famously cold and rainy but summer temperatures are soaring in the capital which is why Londoners are embracing outdoor swimming with…
Jul 6, 2022 • 7 min read
Lonely Planet writer Sasha Brady shares her tips and tricks from a two-week vacation in Barcelona, Spain.
Jun 24, 2022 • 6 min read
Traveling to Spain this year? Here's what you need to know before you go.
Apr 7, 2022 • 2 min read
Belize has lifted its internal COVID-19 restrictions but if you're planning to visit, several entry requirements remain in place.
Mar 24, 2022 • 2 min read
Just ahead of welcoming visitors flocking to its islands for the Easter break, Spain's Canary Islands are suspending some COVID-19 safety measures.
Feb 1, 2022 • 3 min read
As COVID-19 cases have risen in Mexico, some places have enacted new requirements to slow the spread. Here's what to monitor if you're planning to go.
Jan 28, 2022 • 3 min read
Philippines has been largely cut off to tourists since the start of the pandemic but that's set to change in February.
Dec 28, 2021 • 1 min read
Spain is set to be the first country in Europe to ban smoking on all of its beaches.
Jan 6, 2021 • 2 min read
The beach and books: two of our favorite things. Now imagine a job that combines the two in the Maldives.
Nov 26, 2020 • 2 min read
Costa Rica is offering free vacations to residents from the US and Canada who deserve a well-earned rest.
Nov 25, 2020 • 2 min read
A new underwater sculpture park is coming to Miami Beach. Called the ReefLine it will function as an artificial reef to protect and preserve Miami's…
Nov 23, 2020 • 1 min read
The resort will consist of a luxury hotel surrounded by six floating houses, which can detach and set sail on their own.
Oct 15, 2020 • 2 min read
A beach club wants to set up a members-only area of the beloved beach near Sydney, where customers would be served food and drinks in socially distanced paid…
Oct 2, 2020 • 2 min read
The Mexican government voted to introduce hefty fines for hotels, restaurants or other coastal businesses who block public access to the country’s beaches.
Sep 28, 2020 • 2 min read
If nothing makes you happier than finding the perfect holiday read, then a dream job awaits in the Maldives as the newest “Barefoot Bookseller”.
Sep 3, 2020 • 2 min read
Jubilee Pool, one of Europe's last remaining seawater lidos, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation as a year-round tourist attraction and the UK's…
Aug 4, 2020 • 2 min read
Dive into the Classical world via the remains of a mysterious merchant ship that dates all the way back to 5BC, the first ancient shipwreck to be made…
Aug 3, 2020 • 2 min read
From restored railway carriages to huge bell tents that should have been used on this summer’s music festival circuit, the unique spaces to camp across…
Jul 29, 2020 • 0 min read
As travelers look to outdoor activities amid the coronavirus pandemic, we look at some of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the US.