If you take the sunny and tropical out of a sunny, tropical paradise, what exactly is left? Lonely Planet contributor Chris Dong explores how to travel (and live) when the weather just isn’t what you expect. Most terrestrial animals seek shelter from the rain. Outdoors, that can happen in a tree or log holes, under…
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has launched a social media marketing campaign for the Chinese market on Weibo and WeChat for the Chinese market. The campaign is…
Set on the Dhaalu Atoll, Kandima Maldives, an impressive 3-km long island destination, features a wide range of playfully decorated family-friendly accommodation options, ranging from suites to beach and aqua…
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the opening of its JW Garden, a peaceful and charming sanctuary that beautifully blends the marvels of nature with the…
The Nautilus is a private island resort in the Maldives and the ultimate destination for multi-generational travel offering a fully bespoke ultra-luxe holiday experience tailored to guests’ individual needs. With…
It’s all about the heat come July, with the northern hemisphere’s sizzling summer temperatures adding an extra shine to some of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Europe is bathed in sunshine, bringing the Mediterranean beach scene to the forefront, while in the tropics dry season signals prime wildlife spotting opportunities. Colder regions also benefit…
Maine is a popular tourist destination, known for its scenic beauty and picturesque coastal villages. Millions of visitors flock to the northernmost New England state every year for a week by the lake, to drop the kids at summer camp or for a long weekend in Portland, the state’s largest city. This demand can translate…
Nestled between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is a compact country that you could fit into a two-week road trip. Contrasting with its small size is the country’s diverse culture, cuisine and landscapes that range from the rugged coast in the west to the mountainous inland and from the cool and lush north to the…
Burgundy (Bourgogne in French) is quite literally synonymous with wine. Not just any wine, either: the bottles produced here are some of the most prized on the planet. This beautiful vine-covered region is home to nearly a quarter of France’s wines with the coveted AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) designation, which means they meet stringent regulations…
Think of the Iberian peninsula, and you’ll have quick visions of Portugal’s fado and tile-fronted buildings, and Spain’s bulls and matadors. Yet there’s a corner of the peninsula that’s more James Joyce than Miguel de Cervantes. Portugal’s northernmost region and Spain’s northwestern corner are lands united by a landscape that’s perpetually green, and a common…