Destinations

For travelers hitting the road with older family members, whether parents, grandparents or in-laws, it is definitely a different experience than traveling with your peers. Trips like these create lasting memories with those that you love. While they are savored trips, they can come with certain logistical challenges, especially when navigating varied energy levels, mobility

For many international travellers, Delhi’s best quality is its transport links. Visitors touch down in its large international airport and often make a beeline for its bustling central train station, hopping on the fastest train to the mesmerizing desert landscapes of Rajasthan, the emblematic Taj in Agra or frenetic, fantastic Varanasi. But the Indian capital is

I go to Paris as often as I can. I think I’ve been about 10 times now, maybe more. I always get requests from friends and family on what to do there, where to eat and drink and what to see, and I thought with the Olympics happening now and all eyes on Paris, it

On Europe’s far eastern flank, Armenia is one of the few remaining countries on the continent where you can truly get off the beaten track. (Think: Albania five years ago.) Rich in history and culture, this captivating country in the Caucasus is dotted with enchanting stone monasteries, many dating back more than eight centuries. Its

One of the best ways to discover Germany is by bike. Whether zipping around a new city, zooming along a river, winding through vineyards or circling a lake, every route offers an alternative vantage point from which to see the country. While some trails might take a few hours to complete, others can take days,

Lonely Planet’s publicity and marketing coordinator, Aoife Breslin, recently traveled through Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip. Having previously visited some of Croatia’s more popular destinations, like Split and Dubrovnik, I was eager to see more of the country and seek out experiences beyond the

Road trips in Montana really take you places. Massive mountains, glacier lakes and wild rivers unfurl outside the window on the state’s wide-open roads, each diving into a state of exploration and pure natural wonder. And with plenty of Western scenery and outstretched landscapes along the way, road-tripping across Montana proves it’s all about the

Rome is the eternal city – but you do not need an eternity to get a real taste for Roman life. In a place where history teams from every cobblestone, edifice and dilapidated wall, Rome may not have been built in a day, but it is entirely doable in one. This itinerary assumes an early

A ribbon of color and life providing a habitat for more than 9000 marine species, the Great Barrier Reef is an Australian icon. Despite increasing threats to its survival, the world’s largest living organism – stretching along the Queensland coast for over 2300km (1429 miles) – continues to dazzle visitors with its surreal underwater scenery

Things are changing fast in Delhi – the modern metropolis is now the capital of the world’s most populous nation, with a modern metro and an increasingly international feel. But Delhi has always treasured its incredible past. As one of the world’s oldest continually occupied cities, you don’t have to look far to encounter Delhi’s

They say your twenties are for finding yourself, and what better way to do that than through travel? That’s why our writers have gathered their tried and true destinations for those who want to celebrate their burgeoning adulthood by seeing the world.  Learn to surf on Sri Lanka’s impeccable waves like here at Arugam Bay.

Lonely Planet editor AnneMarie McCarthy recently returned from a jam-packed week in the Azores, exploring four different islands in 7 days.  As the lucky destination editor in charge of Lonely Planet’s Portugal coverage, I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: you all love the Azores. Week after week, I see how readers like

The first dude ranch was established in the South Dakota Badlands during the late 1800s. The concept was such a hit that these ranches began popping up across the West, allowing wealthy city folk to recreate frontier life for themselves and partake in simple pleasures like horseback riding, fishing and fresh air.  Today people visit dude

Overlooking modern-day Athens, the mighty Acropolis is a powerful reminder of the city’s ancient history. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, this “high city” served various purposes, from housing Greece’s kings to being a center for worship and intellectual activity. Through natural disasters, foreign invasions and periods of neglect, the Acropolis has proven it was built to

The Italian Lakes are glimmering, glacier-made bodies of water in northern Italy. Maggiore, Como and Garda are the three largest, and each is ringed with picturesque villages and backed by steep mountains. The biggest reason to visit is the spectacular scenery, but there’s lots more to do besides admiring the views from a shoreline dining room.

With so much wilderness right on the doorstep, there’s always something to do in Montana at any time of year. The state is highly in tune with the rhythms of nature, and activities vary with the weather and season. The peak summer and winter seasons always draw in a crowd, but the shoulder seasons in

The island of Maui is characterized by a delicate balance of lively nightlife, esteemed restaurants and mai tais on the beach, contrasted against secluded adventures, rugged terrain and rich Native Hawaiian culture.  Maui has been through a lot historically. In 1898, the Kingdom of Hawai‘i was annexed by the United States and later became a

This article is adapted from the Maui guidebook due to publish August 2024. The guidebook was written by Amy Balfour, Malia Yoshioka, Ryan Ver Berkmoes and Savanah Dagupion.  The people of Maui are bonded by aloha ‘aina – respect for the land – and a love of hospitality. In recent years, however, Maui’s hospitable culture

Aptly nicknamed the Garden Isle, the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi is filled with natural beauty, from the stratified walls of Waimea Canyon to the carved cliffs of the Na Pali Coast and the serene waters of Hanalei Bay. And while this incredible landscape with all its flora and fauna is the main draw of this sleepy, slow-paced

This article is adapted from an essay written by Savannah Rose Dagupion for the Maui Guidebook due to publish August 2024. Between the ridges of the West Maui Mountains and above the town of Lahaina is the Kauaʻula Valley, home to numerous Native Hawaiian families – including the Palakikos. The Palakikos live on their ancestral