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…
With cobblestone lanes wrapped around arched bridges and canals, Amsterdam makes for a charming vacation at any time of year. All the romantic scenery, coupled with mild weather, makes it hard to decide when you should go. Every travel season in Amsterdam has pros and cons, whether it's sniffing fields of fresh tulips or waiting in…
With a story that stretches back more than 5000 years (and likely long before), the past is a constant presence in England. If you want to explore urban historic centers, admire mysterious monoliths, walk through scenic landscapes and enjoy rugged coastlines and national parks, then be inspired by these 16 highlights of a trip to England. When it…
Azure waters, verdant green forests, terracotta structures gleaming in the sun: around the world, there’s no shortage of eye candy waiting to satisfy your visual sweet tooth. Yet as stunning as the frosty white peaks of a mountaintop or the warm ocher of desert adobe can be, it pays to see the world through rose-colored…
Berlin has risen from the ashes of its troubled 20th-century past and grown into one of the most liberal and safe cities in the world. Looking at Berlin today, it's hard to imagine that the city was divided by barricades for nearly three decades during the Cold War. Get local insight on destinations all over…
Martha Lee from Devon, England, an avid traveler and hiker, explains to Sara Stewart how having long COVID has affected – but not stopped – her ability to move around in the world. “I’ve been traveling solo and with friends since I was 17. I like to save up money and time, then head off…
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, situated in Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, is thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for the esteemed Marriott Bonvoy…