Month: June 2024

One of the best things about working at Lonely Planet is that discussing travel plans is considered work. And we have much to discuss. It seems that nearly every week, one or more of my colleagues is exploring an incredible destination and returning with inspiring stories and travel tips.  Mostly, these trips are for research,
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Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman/Chris Molina The Cayman Islands has been a sophisticated global financial hub for decades, but discerning beach buffs are probably better acquainted with the archipelago’s postcard-perfect sugary white sand and warm turquoise waters. Famed for its vibrant coral reefs, visitors can also find some of the world’s best scuba diving and snorkeling here.
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Argentina has traditionally been considered a budget destination for foreign tourists; the country’s highly unstable economy has resulted in multiple exchange rates, leading to low-cost goods and services. The only large expense travelers usually bemoaned was the high cost of flying into the country – but that’s changing. Since Argentine President Javier Milei came to
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Columbia Hillen Broad cobblestone streets lined by exotic trees and flowers wind their way lazily around a complex of villas and townhouses that comprise Martinhal Quinta luxury family resort in Portugal’s Algarve.  This gated, holiday complex with 24-hour security, is one of a number of hospitality projects by enterprising couple, Roman and Chitra Stern, the former from
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Everything you need to know about one of America’s favorite red wines. Merlot is one of the world’s most popular red wines, and America’s second favorite after Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for its soft, sensual texture and approachable style, it’s made from red-skinned grapes that can adapt to a variety of climates to produce food-friendly wines
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Mayfair is anything but lacking in restaurants. Widely considered London’s swankiest locale, chefs and restaurateurs have flocked to the neighborhood for decades hoping to attract the area’s discerning clientele. The difficulty doesn’t lie in finding a good restaurant, but finding a good restaurant worth its inevitably-sizable bill (there’s a reason Mayfair is the most expensive
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One of Europe’s best features is the stunning diversity of its landscapes ⁠— and that extends to its magnificent islands. Whether you want to take in whitewashed buildings that cling to rocky cliffs or see the northern lights brighten the sky from a snowy isle, Europe has the perfect spot. We’ve rounded up some unique
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If it seems like every week there’s a new competition out there revealing its list of the best boozes on the planet…Well, there is. The lucrative enterprise has blossomed into a full-fledged cottage industry. And consumers, thirsty for more knowledge on how to direct their spending, are forever eager for the guidance that this industry
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