Home to over 100 beaches, the Algarve has some of Europe’s most beautiful coastline. Portugal’s southernmost region features plenty of famous resort towns (Albufeira, Lagos and Vilamoura chief among them), but you’ll find a wide array of sparkling shores in every part of the region. Get local insight on destinations all over the world with…
For decades, the most popular Greek islands have attracted thousands of visitors drawn to the immaculate beauty, the rich history, and the infinite blue of the Aegean sea and sky. But other destinations have remained under the radar – cherished privileges for the Greeks and well-kept secrets for savvy travelers. Away from the crowds and…
Greek food is widely celebrated around the world, but in reality there is no such thing as a single Greek cuisine. Each region has its own distinct tastes and recipes shaped over the centuries by the regional traditions, the local produce, and the area’s cultural influences. The islands of the Northern Aegean, untouched by mass…
In the past decade, the Nigerian government has made efforts to improve the country’s Ease of Doing Business ranking. In 2017, it announced new visa considerations for business travelers and tourists. This was updated with the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020. If you’re traveling to Nigeria for tourism, sports, entertainment, medical or religious reasons you qualify…
Such is England’s reach on popular culture, you may think you already know the country before you visit. Though if you’re expecting to be surrounded by a bunch of well-heeled James Bonds or a gaggle of eccentric Monty Python characters, then think again. While the everyday English aren’t quite the same as how they’re portrayed…
In our 5 Shops series, we’ll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world’s best cities. From food markets to bookshops, vintage and homegrown design, we’ve found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces. It may be the city where…
In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Lonely Planet Senior Director, Brekke Fletcher, shows us what she spent on a four-day London getaway... to see Paul Mescal (on stage). It's slightly bonkers how much I love to travel and how much money I spend…
With idyllic beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters and a culture that radiates relaxation, the Bahamas is one of the few countries that instantly evoke a summer-holiday vibe all year round. Travelers from around the world flock here in search of a blissful escape from the ordinary. Yet this time, on my second visit to the Bahamas,…
With its fairy-tale castles, historical landmarks, half-timbered houses, cuckoo clocks, sandy beaches, mountain lakes, and cows grazing along picturesque hills, Germany is an ideal destination for families traveling with kids. Germans love children and provide them with wonderful opportunities to enjoy their childhood to the fullest. Whether in an urban area or in the countryside,…
Our new series features under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. Here, we ask four experts on Spain for their top picks. Spain offers an embarrassment of riches, which understandably draw tens of millions of visitors each year. So that’s why we asked some of our expert Spain-based correspondents…