Baby it's time for fireworks! Light up the grill, watch the night sky and don't forget to protect your ears – the Fourth of July is one of America's most raucous and cacophonous holidays, and this year's crop of celebratory revels are next-level. From monumental events, big-city barges to wild-west rodeos, here are the best places…
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. We sent this Caribbean-related question to Dallas-based travel journalist Alex Temblador, who has crisscrossed the region from Barbados to Bonaire. Question: My family is traveling to the Caribbean this…
Nigeria’s diverse landscape and extensive river systems create lots of scenic opportunities for hiking, and there are plenty of kindred spirits to share the experience with. The cities of Abuja and Jos have dozens of hiking groups that organize trips almost every weekend. Destinations like Makurdi and Ososo are also now beginning to emerge as…
You probably already know that Nigeria is a country of diverse ethnic groups, numbering at least 250, and there is no better way to experience a fraction of that multiplicity than through a road trip. With the government’s recent investments in road infrastructure, the highways are a lot smoother to travel on compared with a…
Belize is rapidly making a name for itself as a vacation destination – and it can sometimes have prices to match. While a lot more expensive than its Central American counterparts, that doesn’t mean all the culture, cuisine and natural beauty Belize has to offer aren’t available to the budget-conscious traveler too. With the right…
It’s a hot May day in Nîmes, and a gladiator in the ring of Les Arènes winks at my kids. Giddy, they wave their handkerchiefs and parrot a prayer to the sky god Jupiter. Sat around us are some 12,000 spectators. But we’re not here to watch a rugby or football match. Instead, we’re cheering…
With its countless sun-dazzled islands dotted with toddler-friendly beaches, fun activities for older children, and fascinating cities where families can enjoy a raft of thrilling activities (often for pennies or for free), glorious Greece is one of the world’s best – and safest – family-friendly destinations. You’ll feel the welcoming vibe as soon as you…
Czechia’s capital city is a fantastic sprawl of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque buildings that line both banks of the Vltava River. Millions come here every year to soak in the atmosphere and architectural splendor, but with so many people crowding the streets, the flavor of the country itself can get lost. The surrounding countryside holds…
Denver is a welcoming place for kids of all ages. And it’s no wonder – with outdoorsy recreation of all sorts, family-friendly museums and activities, plus sunshine 300 days a year, Colorado's capital seems made for kids and families. The city is becoming increasingly expensive, but a visit is tough to resist. Here are the…
Timeless sanctuary Vakkaru Maldives welcomes seasoned hospitality veteran Patrick Duff as the new Resort Manager. With an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades and experience in some of the world’s…