Destinations

Some people ski for the fresh air, the mountain views or the sheer physical challenge. But, as I’ll freely admit to anyone who asks, I ski so that I can après-ski.  This time-honored tradition is truly one of the best parts of schussing down the slopes. “Après” is the French word for “after,” so translated literally,

Loreto is a charming, under-the-radar seaside town in Baja California Sur boasting beautifully clear waters,  dolphin sightings and clambakes on the beach. Only a 90-minute flight from Los Angeles, Loreto has become a haven for retired snowbirds and visitors from around the world, as well as a major stop for backpackers and the occasional cruise

One of North America’s most dynamic cities, Montréal has treasure-filled museums, a vibrant music scene and grand churches full of little-known history. The city’s famous restaurants, luxury hotels and smart boutiques here make it easy to live it up – and spend a fortune. Yet some of the Montréal’s finest attractions won’t cost you a

Sprawling across along an island in the St Lawrence River, Montréal is a city of vibrant neighborhoods. In these diverse districts, visitors can get a strong sense of the city’s blend of French and English heritage – indeed, its very soul. Historic, cobbled streets and centuries-old architecture make Old Montréal a focal point for most visitors,

You can create all the spreadsheets you want filled with restaurants and must-do experiences, but if you truly want to get to know a place, track down a local grocery store or market – really!  In the US, your options are seemingly endless and wonderfully varied, which is why our staff have nominated their very favorites

Barcelona is an incredibly popular destination with visitors from all over the globe and with good reason – its wealth of stunning architecture, incredible food scene, charming neighborhoods and a thriving nightlife is enough to rival any major city. But that popularity can also bring complications and confusion – especially if you fail to escape

I’m an Adelaide-based travel writer and photographer, capturing adventures across Australia – although, shamefully, I hadn’t visited Sydney since the pandemic lockdowns. So when an invitation arrived to go to the harbor city to launch the latest Lonely Planet Australia guidebook series (for which I’d helped pen the South Australia chapter), I took it as

Ever dreamed of finding yourself a new beach for every day of the year? Well that’s exactly what’s on offer in the beautiful twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, which famously boasts 365 separate strands. They’re the perfect setting for sipping Antiguan rum punch under thatch umbrellas, or feasting on some of the freshest seafood

Long a center for design, art and architecture, industry and music, Detroit is one of America’s most intriguing cities. I fell in love with its soaring art deco skyscrapers, fascinating history and fierce spirit on my first visit in 2013, and every trip since has shown me something new. Start your own Detroit journey with

Picture rows of oil lamps twinkling in the night and pathways adorned with rangoli – intricate patterns made from flowers and colored sand. All around you, firecrackers burst, painting patterns in the darkness. Persistent drumming melds with Indian melodies and special festive foods invite you to enjoy the festival mood. This is Diwali (or Deepavali)

Lonely Planet Destination Editor for Central & Eastern Europe Sandie Kestell recently traveled to Moldova and Transnistria. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip. When I told people I was planning a trip to Moldova, responses were mixed, ranging from “Amazing!” to “Why?”, right through to “Where is that?”.

Bold, big and beautiful, Arizona has a lot to brag about. Framed by New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and California, and with Mexico at its southern reaches, the state gets more than 300 days of sunshine a year and has four distinct seasons. Arizona’s sprawling deserts and massive mountains provide a range of weather conditions year-round,

Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. Here, Austin Bush explains how he traveled from Seville, Spain, to Lisbon, Portugal, via land.  I had just

Having lived in and out of Ho Chi Minh City for the last 10 years, I’ve had a chance to look at this city through the eyes of a local and sometimes a visitor. In Vietnamese, we refer to this city as Sai Gon hoa le, literally translated into “Saigon flowers and tears”. While the

No matter where you stay in the Florida Keys, you’ll feel a bit outside of normal USA time. Throughout this chain of coral islands drifting south from the tip of Florida, you’ll find incredible things to do: lost-in-time dive bars and weather-worn marinas are interwoven with oceanfront views from five-star resorts and Michelin-star-worthy dining experiences.

Boston and Philadelphia are both US cities with rich histories that helped shape the nation. Both have world-class institutions of art and culture, sports teams with hordes of committed fans, and both cities make culinary claims to fame. But if you can visit only one of them, which should it be? To help you decide, we

The cities of Scotland may be full to the brim with history and atmosphere, but it’s the countryside in between that captures most visitors’ hearts. Quintessentially Scottish landscapes of lochs, glens and mountains begin right on the limits of Edinburgh, Glasgow and other major cities, setting the scene for road trips to rival James Bond’s flight across

Palm Springs is the California desert’s restaurant hotspot, but it wasn’t always so. For much of the last century, the city – and the Coachella Valley to its southeast – felt like chiefly the realm of retirees and golfers, with ho-hum dining to match.  My, how things have changed. As a nonstop stream of visitors

As the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, El Yunque is an unmissable stop for anyone visiting Puerto Rico. Its nearly 29,000 acres of lush landscape are a nature lover’s dream, home to 200 types of trees, 70 kinds of birds, multiple bat and lizard species and 13 coquí species – the

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, copious amounts of mulled wine and some of the best hot chocolate you’ve ever had. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across Europe, with hundreds of festive markets glittering brilliantly as soon as the first Advent door is opened. While Germany is the real fairy-tale deal, Christmas