The best time to visit Michigan

Every season in Michigan comes with its own side of magic. Summertime buzzes with travelers when draws like the Great Lakes, charming islands and unspoiled wilderness are at their most accessible, but there are also vibrant spring flowers, eye-popping fall foliage, and a vast array of winter sports – and a chance to see the Northern Lights.…

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Yosemite temporarily closes due to flooding

Starting Friday, April 28 at 10 p.m., most of Yosemite National Park will close due to forecasted flooding from snowmelt. The Yosemite Valley closure is currently scheduled through May 3, but the park's Twitter account cautioned it could be extended if necessary. All reservations for campgrounds and lodging during the closure will be refunded, they…

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The best time to go to Panama: watch the wildlife and the weather

With beautiful islands, Indigenous outposts, dense rainforests, cosmopolitan cities and two magnificent coasts to explore, Panama is somewhere to linger. But it pays to go at the right time – Panama lies just 9º north of the equator, buffeted by the trade winds, meaning a tropical drenching often comes with the territory. A key part of what…

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Nashville’s 5 best independent shops- Lonely Planet

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. There are many wonderful ways to…

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