Hawaii asks Maui visitors to postpone

If you have upcoming plans to travel to Maui, the state of Hawai'i’s tourism organization is asking you to reconsider your trip to the island so that its resources can be devoted to helping Hawai'ians impacted by devastating wildfires. Wildfires are burning both on the island of Maui and on Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Coast. Many…

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Total Trip: what I spent on a family break in Pembrokeshire

In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Lonely Planet guidebook writer, Kerry Walker, shows us how much a coastal family break costs in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Cornwall hogs Britain's coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful. At the mercy of the Atlantic…

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Discover West Cork: A Guide for American Travellers

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Navigating the Maze: A First-Time Flier’s Guide to Boarding Connecting Flights

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Shop With the Top Brands in Dubai Outlet Mall

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Explore Chicago like a local: here are the 10 best things to do

No matter what kind of vacation vibe you want to roll with, the Windy City can cater to it. Whether it's a break jam-packed with iconic sites like the Bean, the Picasso structure or Navy Pier, or a quieter trip to more chilled parts of the city like the North Side’s Andersonville, Chicago keeps the…

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You’ll see this everywhere: Stuttgart Stäffele

Sundays in Stuttgart mean one thing: Sonntagsspaziergang (Sunday walk). This leisurely hike with friends or family is a great way to explore the surrounding forest and feel refreshed for the week ahead. But owing to Stuttgart’s location in the bottom of a valley, you’ll need to tackle a set of stairs on your way from…

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8 of the best things to do with kids in Uzbekistan

If you are contemplating traveling the Silk Road with kids, Uzbekistan should be the first destination on your list. Not only does Uzbekistan have an exciting, eclectic combination of things to see and do, but it is very child friendly. Uzbekistanis like to travel with their extended families — often three generations together — so hotels,…

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When is the best time to visit Savannah?

Travelers flock to Savannah, Georgia, to see its picture-perfect scenery – like a time capsule of years past with carefully preserved architecture. Savannah’s location in the coastal plain region puts it in a subtropical climate, meaning visitors can enjoy mild temperatures nearly year-round. But each season brings its own advantages and drawbacks. Summer is the…

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