Lonely Planet's Executive Editor, Nitya Chambers, has just returned from a family trip to New Mexico. Here, she shares some shots and recommendations that made the trip memorable. I was desperate to figure out where to spend my kids’ week-long winter break in February. My passport renewal sat with the US State Department which limited…
Need inspiration for your next romantic getaway? Look no further than your wine glass. More than just tastings in a vineyard and purchases of a few cases of that sauvignon blanc you loved, wine touring lets you discover the landscapes in which the grapes are grown, deepening the experience of enjoying a nice white or…
When traveling through Tuscany in the warmer months of the year, it is not unusual to encounter parades of people wearing colorful, traditional clothing inspired by medieval culture. Historic reenactments are deeply rooted in local folklore, bringing Tuscans back to an era of city-states, tower houses, and clashing dynasties. If a town in the region…
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. Here, writer Marcia DeSanctis reports on crossing the Canadian Rockies by train – and the natural wonders she…
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) has launched a digital marketing campaign with Thrillophilia targeting the Indian market. Held from March to May, the campaign will…
Whether you want to blissfully ramble and discover the perfect picnic meadow, or conquer majestic peaks that soar on the edge of reality, the Pyrenees won’t just satisfy your yearnings, it will inspire you to seek out more. From formidable rows of summits that surge through the clouds to sunsets that melt into hidden crevices…
Lagosians are big on beaches. On any given weekend – if they’re not out partying or shopping at malls – chances are they’ll be at any of the city’s private and public beaches. And with the local hospitality sector seeing record investment, more private beaches, beach clubs and resorts are opening their doors in Lagos.…
San José isn’t an attractive city, but it makes for a great basecamp. With hundreds of hotels, Costa Rica’s capital is the ideal spot to drop off your luggage, pick up supplies and rent yourself a car. Then you’re free to roam around the Central Valley, day-tripping to one bucolic spot after another, reassured that…
Planning a safari can be a very intimidating experience. The amount of time and money required to make it happen, as well as never being entirely certain that you’re using the best operator, are just a recipe for uncertainty and anxiety. Shed all doubt by planning a safari trip in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet. Our…
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) has welcomed journalists from prominent Italian publications to experience the world-class hospitality and luxury awaiting tourists in the Sunny…