Destinations

New York City loves nothing more than a good rivalry. And everyone here has an opinion about everything. Is the best food in Queens or Brooklyn? The best art scene uptown or downtown? The best neighborhood the West Village or Jackson Heights? While we won’t dare to take a side on these existential questions, we’ll

For first-time visitors to Africa – and for anyone who is drawn to nature and outdoor adventures – Malawi is a wonderful destination. This tiny sliver of a country has many superb places to visit, offering scenic diversity, from the vast, idyllic Lake Malawi and the zebra-dotted high plains to the epic heights of Mt Mulanje and

Panama City? It’s only got that canal, right? Well, no, actually. The Panamanian capital has way more to offer than that: world-class museums, wildlife spotting in tropical forests, paddleboarding in the Pacific.  With soft-sand beaches, a buzzing craft beer scene, and bounteous – burp! – belly-filling food trucks,  it’s got way more to offer than its

In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. This week, Lonely Planet contributor Helen Iatrou who considers herself a full-blooded Greek islander shares some ideas for planning an island hopping trip. Question: I’m planning a vacation to the

What is it about Iceland? Can I say, “everything?” It’s an out-of-this-world landscape that just happens to be… in this world. Its people are so welcoming and hospitable – and don’t really get what all the fuss is about, which frankly, I love. And it is the kind of place you have to see to believe.

With year-round sunshine and balmy weather, any time is a great time to visit Hawaii. But while there are no major seasonal changes in the Islands, there are subtle differences in weather, crowds and prices throughout the year. Most visitors travel during breaks, so summer and mid-spring are busy. But the busiest time in Hawaii is

No matter how close you are, it’s easy for siblings to drift when life’s paths start to diverge. A sibling trip can rekindle that special bond you share and offer experiences you can’t replicate anywhere else—no parents allowed. These five destinations are custom-made for those kinds of trips. And with the right travel credit card,

The St Patrick’s Festival has become one of Montserrat’s most popular annual events. This year mark’s the return to the island’s first in-person festival since 2020 and I can’t wait. I attended my first St Patrick’s Festival in 2003. Back then, Montserrat was still experiencing periodic volcanic eruptions and the makeshift festival grounds at Little

Puerto Rico is small but mighty. The island has a wide array of foods, landscapes, wildlife and attractions jam-packed into an area only 100 by 35 miles. Its relatively small size makes it an ideal road-trip destination. Here, no drive is too long or too far, and it’s easy to embrace “island time” and savor

Dancehall isn’t just a genre of music. For Jamaicans, it’s a way of life. The impact of this subculture is so massive that it forms part of everything Jamaicans do – from how we talk, dress, dance and even celebrate.  The number-one way to see and experience dancehall in Jamaica is at events, specifically street

With its lush beaches, historic cities and party vibe, Puerto Rico is emerging as one of the top island escapes in the Caribbean. However, compared to neighboring islands, such as the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba, traveling here can be expensive. With the lack of reliable public transport, rising living costs, an 11.5% tax rate

One July evening on my first trip to Yosemite National Park, my partner and I took a leisurely swim in Mirror Lake. As warm orange alpenglow from the setting sun lit up the face of Half Dome, we waded into the small but deep pool, the imposing peak towering directly above us. The lake was

San Antonio has grown tremendously in the last few years, and though most of the tourist destinations are concentrated in and around the Downtown area and along the River Walk, those aren’t the only places worth a visit. So how do you travel between San Antonio’s different neighborhoods? This is your typical car-centric Texas destination,

Combining shoulder-season prices with decent weather in many parts of the world, May offers a lot to travelers. So whether you’re seeking wildlife encounters, cultural happenings, an intrepid journey or a destination that won’t break the bank, there’ll be something in this month’s round-up sure to rouse your wanderlust.  Here are the best places to

Glastonbury revealed the bulk of its main festival line-up today, featuring an all-male headline set that has drawn criticism from music fans online with Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, and Elton John announced as the weekend’s top dogs. Still, there’s much to be excited about. The women are there and you don’t need to squint

In this series, we take you step by step through how we plan some of our most complicated travel adventures, so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, Japanese-railway enthusiast John Walton shares advice on how to stretch your yen as far as possible on a train trip through Japan. Whether you’re a train

Established by the Spanish in 1718, San Antonio has expanded into a thriving metropolis over the past 300 years, drawing people from all over the world to say, “Remember the Alamo!” in front of the famous fort itself. To help you decide where to base yourself or where to spend your time exploring, here’s a

Sitting just south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with its bridges, castles and football rivalries, and north of the windswept beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, it’s easy to overlook Durham on a visit to the northeast of England. But with a charismatic old town that has been designated a Unesco World Heritage Site, and

With breathtaking oceanfront vistas, lush, breezy mountains, tropical rainforests and one of the coolest culinary scenes in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is the kind of destination to just enjoy the ride. Learning a few of the island’s unspoken social rules will go a long way to helping you enjoy the vibes and understanding what makes

Located between Texas Hill Country and the Gulf of Mexico, San Antonio is a great base for day trips into the wider region. The surrounding area offers a mix of rolling hills for hiking and coastal plains full of amazing wildlife, as well as a thriving wine region and charming towns with quirky attractions, boutique shopping, and