Beaches

Sep 1, 2017 • 7 min read

Travel in the UK can be a bargain experience if you do it right. Museums and galleries are often free, historic cities and parks offer plenty of options…

Aug 29, 2017 • 6 min read

Magnificent Guadeloupe, the southernmost of the Leeward Islands and the European Union’s largest territory in North America, has more than its fair share…

Aug 29, 2017 • 5 min read

Clustered in the blue-green Mediterranean an hour’s boat ride north of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands are one of Europe’s most visually stunning and…

Aug 25, 2017 • 6 min read

Prices in Morocco have risen along with its popularity, but there are still bargains to be had. In the relaxed seaside city of Essaouira, many of the…

Aug 24, 2017 • 7 min read

It was once Japan that was famous for its high-speed train network, introducing the world to its Shinkansen, or bullet trains, way back in 1964. But while…

Aug 18, 2017 • 4 min read

Seattle’s closest beach is a Pacific Northwestern riff on the popular beaches of Southern California. Along this two-mile stretch of beach, you’ll find a…

Aug 18, 2017 • 5 min read

Cruising has made Alaska’s once-impenetrable wilderness accessible to millions. But to really get a feel for the unforgiving landscapes that made…

Aug 17, 2017 • 15 min read

This South American country may be small, but it has a dazzling array of wonders. Explore the colonial capital, Quito, before delving deep into the cloud…

Aug 11, 2017 • 5 min read

With 17,000-plus isles to choose from, planning an Indonesian island-hopping adventure can feel overwhelming. If you’re beginning – but not wanting to end…

Aug 10, 2017 • 4 min read

Whoever said nothing in life comes free has obviously never experienced the numerous (and thrifty) thrills that the island of Oʻahu offers. From…

Aug 9, 2017 • 5 min read

Large or small, rich or poor, every community in Iceland has its own public swimming pool. Here neighbours catch up, children misbehave and the local…

Aug 7, 2017 • 6 min read

Spanning 87 sq km (34 sq miles), this lush, mountainous Caribbean jewel is the world's smallest landmass split into two nations: the French side, St…

Jul 19, 2017 • 7 min read

Long the domain of savvy sailors and fly-in millionaires, the spectacular Grenadines also offer plenty for the independent traveler – you don’t need your…

Jul 11, 2017 • 5 min read

Hua Hin’s strategic position on Thailand’s upper gulf coast makes it the ideal base for excursions into the outlying countryside. Awaiting you are…

Jul 5, 2017 • 5 min read

Given it’s one of the world’s most famous resort islands, Bali seems an unlikely choice for those wanting to escape the crowds. And while it’s true that…

Jun 26, 2017 • 6 min read

US- Cuba relations have rarely been straightforward. The path to improvement is often a case of two steps forward, one step back. After several years of…

Jun 22, 2017 • 4 min read

There’s no doubt that Bali has all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday. What is entertaining for grown-ups, however, might not always be fun for kids.

Jun 21, 2017 • 5 min read

You’ve enjoyed city delights in Waikiki and Honolulu – now it’s time to escape to Oʻahu’s North Shore. From sunrise yoga salutations and sips of Hawaiian…

Jun 21, 2017 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Marissa Tejada is a travel writer, journalist and blogger who has been living in Athens for eight years.  What she loves about the…

Jun 15, 2017 • 7 min read

Manga comics, blazing neon, speeding trains, supersized pedestrian crossings – Japan might not immediately inspire a vision of traditional romance, but…

May 23, 2017 • 5 min read

Relaxation means something different to everyone. Perhaps you love laying out on the beach and paddling in turquoise waters; maybe you’d rather soak up…

May 19, 2017 • 5 min read

This round-up of adventures is all about getting out into the wilds – go in search of walrus, whales and polar bears around Norway’s Arctic archipelago;…