Destinations

Amid inland South Carolina‘s year-round bliss – in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville – the state’s shoreline particularly pops come summertime. South of Myrtle Beach and stretching to the Georgia state line where Savannah awaits, you’ll find South Carolina’s Sea Islands, a stretch of islands each with their own unique ambiance and summer flair. Your options include the family-friendly

Perhaps no other US location has the diversity of Alaska when it comes to hiking. From casual strolls to hardcore alpine scrambling, the state proves itself over and over again as a destination of choice for trekkers. Those seeking solitude should venture out of the main city centers and tackle trails not usually traveled by the

Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, and even though residents have been saying “we full” for years, it doesn’t stop locals from welcoming visitors into our vibrant neighborhoods.  Most visitors choose to stay in and concentrate their time in the city center, or close to it. Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead are

We field this question a lot here at Lonely Planet’s New York City headquarters: Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard?  While you could visit both (both are beloved getaways, both are accessible by ferry, both have airports), summer vacation time (particularly for those from the USA) is criminally limited. And this question deserves an answer.  Associate Editor

The US is vast, so big that choosing between coast or mountains, islands or quaint small towns can get downright overwhelming. But there are some places that we keep going back to year after year, season after season. These places just hit right. The food, the fun, the beauty all combine to make these vacations

Home to eight of the tallest peaks in the world, Nepal is most famous for its enormous mountains. Which is to say that whatever else you’re interested in, the Himalaya is sure to be a major focal point of any trip to this wonderful country. Trekking in, climbing and admiring the views of Everest, Annapurna

Roughly two hours south from the hustle of Hollywood (depending on LA traffic), oh-so laid-back San Diego offers a different Californian experience. Despite being the second largest city in the state, you’ll find innumerable quiet corners and scenic views – an ideal destination for having your cake and eating it, too, when it comes to

Don’t tell winter, but summer is my favorite season in Colorado. Sure, skiing is great and I love venturing up to the mountains for exhilarating powder days and cozy evenings with hot chocolate in front of a roaring fireplace. But ever since moving to Colorado more than a decade ago, I’ve eagerly awaited the day

Utah might not have the most national parks of any state – that honor goes to California – but it certainly has the highest concentration. All of Utah’s “Mighty 5” are within easy driving distance of one another, meaning that the state is prime for an epic national parks road trip that you can even squeeze

Whether in a Beisl (bistro) or Buschenschank (wine tavern), mountain inn or Michelin-starred restaurant, Austrian fare is served with soul and a dedication to local suppliers, seasonal produce and the slow-food movement.  Traditional foods rooted in carb-laden fuel for mountain toil and dishes dripping with imperial legacy still top the menu, but new-wave experimentation, reinvention

The fortified medieval town of Provins, just 92 km (57 mi) south-east of Paris, has barely changed since the 17th century. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a million tourists visit every year to admire the town which was, in the 10th century, the third most important in the kingdom of France after Paris and

Argentina’s distinctive reputation looms large in imaginations oceans away from its borders. There’s so much to take in, and such immense distances to travel to do so.  And as flights whoosh past the wonderful bits and bus travel doesn’t serve many sights beyond the highways, the best option is to see the nation with your

A big city covered in trees and big on both warm weather and Southern hospitality, Atlanta is a treat for any visitor. And people have caught on to The A – which has made prices in town creep up notably in recent years. But a visit to Georgia’s capital doesn’t have to break the bank. In

In our 10K steps series, we’ve asked writers for the best places to get in your steps while enjoying city sights, favorite routes and some secret detours. In this one James March takes us around the colorful and chaotic streets and boulevards of Venice Beach. Los Angeles’ coast stretches 75 miles, but little of that

There must be magic in the air down on the Outer Banks. How else can you explain a place where wild horses frolic on a beach and humans can learn to fly? That’s what I thought on my first visit there as a lifelong resident of landlocked states who, truth be told, rarely craved a

Kansas City is synonymous with barbecue, but if you’re visiting just for the burnt ends, you’re missing out on the ever-expanding, diverse menu of flavors that KC dishes up daily – so save room. Kansas City has been my oyster – or whatever the landlocked Midwestern equivalent is – since I moved here in 2022.

Lonely Planet destination editor Melissa Yeager recently traveled to Playa del Carmen to take in the relaxing natural beauty of one of its ecoresorts. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip. Inevitably there are destinations and hotels you come across that you immediately think, in the words of Liz

I moved to Nice for love, but it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the city too. Beyond Nice’s postcard-perfect promenade and sun-drenched pebble beaches, the ancient city has a long history of craftsmanship, agriculture and trade, with a proud tradition of local production that you can still catch glimpses of

Set dramatically by the sea and rooted in Moorish mystery, Palma de Mallorca is instant love. The city is splashed with Joan Miró’s modernist art, liberally sprinkled with historic palaces in honey-colored stone, botanical gardens and cafe-rimmed plaças (plazas), and topped off by one of Europe’s most staggering Gothic cathedrals. Add in a hotter-than-hot food scene, a Spanish

In May 1994, the Eurotunnel – linking England and France under the English Channel – was opened in a ceremony led by French President François Mitterrand and Queen Elizabeth II. In the 30 years since then, the network, which shares its tunnel with the Eurostar service, has carried nearly 10 million passengers per year between