As the oldest fortified city north of Mexico, Québec City and its 400-year-old vieux ville (old town) attract throngs of visitors year-round. Fortunately, you don’t have to drive too far to escape the crowds. Within half an hour of the center, you can visit the gushing 272ft Chute Montmorency waterfall and vineyard hop on Île
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If you’re a budget-conscious traveler looking to explore Central America, start by checking out these money-saving tips. With seven countries, two endless coastlines and countless attractions, Central America should be a top pick for travelers on a budget, whether you’re on a two-week vacation, a grown-up gap year or an open-ended sojourn and looking to
Whether you want to gain a new perspective on American history, explore unusual art venues or eat your weight in cannolis, Massachusetts is ready for you. Native Bay Staters and visitors from afar have little trouble filling their days with unique and exciting things to do all year long. For history buffs, art lovers, outdoor-adventure
Mexico’s landscape is extremely varied, ranging from steamy jungles and cactus-strewn deserts to white-sand beaches and even a few snow-capped mountains. The accommodations across this colorful country are just as varied as the geography. In Mexico you can sleep anywhere from a luxuriously converted bullfighting ring or castle to upcycled Volkswagen Beetles or a lone
Sprawling beaches, pristine waters and more than 700 islands full of tropical playgrounds make the Bahamas one of the most family-friendly getaways. Whether you’re looking for waterslides, waterfalls or underwater adventures, the Bahamas are an unexpected hotspot for kids. Make the most out of every adventure with help from our weekly newsletter delivered to your
Almost all travelers require a visa to enter Egypt, but fortunately, the process is pretty simple. A little advanced planning goes a long way. This guide will walk you through the entry requirements for visiting the land of pyramids on a tourist visa. Make the most out of every adventure with help from our weekly
Set between Chicago and Cleveland, Detroit and Nashville, Indianapolis makes a perfect weekend getaway for anyone traveling through the Midwest. Indiana’s state capital is home to craft breweries, award-winning restaurants and nearly a dozen sports teams. The best time to visit depends on what strikes your fancy: sports, food or outdoor recreation. Indy can be an
Perched on the inner tip of Cape Cod’s curling peninsula, Provincetown (also called P-town) has a long and complicated history as a safe harbor. For thousands of years, the indigenous Wampanoag (meaning People of the First Light) lived peacefully along these shores until European colonizers brought disease and destruction in the early 1600s. Then, in
Hills, bridges and the glittering expanse of the Douro River are all part of the scenic but sometimes challenging backdrop of Porto. Luckily, the city has an excellent transportation network for getting around, from a speedy metro system to old-fashioned trams, along with buses, taxis and even a funicular thrown in for good measure. Porto
As the pandemic held us hostage, we all experienced hot, sticky, airless nights where we pined for former lovers, our hearts weeping for their embrace. But now, as Portugal removes many of its travel restrictions, fantasy and reality can collide in one electrifying clutch. Here’s how to spend a weekend falling hopelessly in love with a distractingly
With urban centers often housing some of the most well-known museums around the world, you might be surprised at what one of the US’s least populated states has to offer. Museums in Wyoming cater to the art, history, geology and folklore of one of the most romanticized – and often misunderstood – areas in the
As a former sugar plantation colony, Barbados was stripped of much of its native forest cover under the British, but there are still some wonderful swathes of tropical greenery to explore. You can roam dense forests, meander through rugged seaside parks or stroll delightful gardens, all within a short drive of Bridgetown, Barbados’ historic capital.
Nearly 400 years ago, the town of Oberammergau made a promise to host a Passion Play every 10 years to fend off the plague. After a different pandemic delayed the latest production, this year’s show is extra special. When I arrived in Oberammergau on a balmy Saturday evening in May, the town of 5400 in
There’s something about a world-class city after dark, when the night brings out different feelings and experiences that the day never could. We reached out to Lonely Planet travel writers who live in Los Angeles, Bangkok, Delhi, Paris and London, asked them their favorite places in their home city to experience after dark, and got
No place says summer in New England like Cape Cod – that iconic arm that reaches out into the Atlantic, yielding 560 miles of sun-drenched, windswept coastline. Cape Cod is the quintessential summertime destination, with sand dunes covered with wild beach roses, happy kids frolicking in the surf and seals bobbing in the water. The varied
Utah is world famous for its red-rock arches and deep canyons – and as with many things in life, the journey across the Beehive State adds up to much more than any singular landmark. Since you’ll be driving through one of America’s most beautiful states, you can expect jaw-dropping views. Thankfully, many of these vistas
With five fabulous national parks, roads that encircle mountains and navigate red-rock deserts, and miles of slopes for skiing and hiking, Utah is an outdoor playground. For families, it’s one of the best destinations for exploring only-in-Utah natural wonders that are sure to dazzle visitors of all ages. Whether you’re looking to dip your toe
The world’s greatest tennis tournament may be known for elite athletes, celebrity spectators and strawberries and cream, but for many Wimbledon is also about queues, tents and takeaways. It’s one of the few sporting events that holds premium tickets to be sold on the day of play. But with COVID-19 meaning social distancing is central to everything
Despite having a coastline of beautiful beaches perfect for lazing, Kenya rarely inspires visitors to sit still – the country simply has too many exciting things to do. Stirring landscapes ranging from equatorial glaciers and jagged peaks to wildlife-laden plains and tropical reefs provide an epic natural playground for all who venture here, while the
Surfing walks out of the home team locker room into the glorious wave arena that is Hawaii. Whispers of daring Polynesian kings and nobles attempting to harness the ocean here go back some 800 years, back to an age when great 10-foot boards carved of Acacia koa trees were forged and high Polynesian priests appealed