There’s a saying in Hawaii: there’s a cost to paradise. Among the US states, Hawaii had the highest cost of living in 2019, according to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. The median price of a single-family home on Oahu is more than $1 million. And gas costs nearly $5 a gallon. But there…
Winter in Montana is a harsh but magical season. A winter hush descends upon a landscape so cold that even sound seems frozen. But for those well equipped and with a certain level of experience, Montana offers incredible ways to get out and explore its stunningly beautiful mountain terrain. Whitefish and the surrounding Flathead Valley…
Sandie Kestell, Lonely Planet’s destination editor for Central and Eastern Europe, recently returned from Obergurgl in the Austrian Alps. Here, she highlights the destination’s best places to ski, eat and sleep in – and what you shouldn’t miss. I’ve just returned from the Gurgl in Tyrol’s Ötztal Valley, deep in the Austrian Alp. I made…
Puerto Rico's capital isn't a cheap city, particularly when compared to neighboring islands, like the Dominican Republic or Jamaica, with an abundance of all-inclusive resorts and a generous exchange rate. There are free activities to be found, however, for those who know where to look. Here are some of the best free things to do…
Despite being Switzerland’s largest city, Zürich is a compact place with many pedestrian areas, making it ripe for exploration on foot. However, as befits a Swiss metropolis, its public transport network is highly organized and runs like clockwork. Here's our guide to getting around Zürich, whether by S-Bahn train, tram, bus, ferry, bicycle or scooter,…
One of the last bastions of phone-free travel is about to get connected, eliminating the need for airplane mode – at least in the European Union. In late November, the EU announced that airlines can provide 5G technology on planes, alongside previous mobile-technology generations, allowing passengers to use their smartphones without restrictions during flights. “5G…
It’s cold out there. A Caribbean getaway has never sounded better. We get it. As you weigh your options in paradise, we’re sure you’ll be drawn to two island nations that have a special hold on visitors’ imaginations: Jamaica and the Bahamas. Yet since we’re equally drawn to the two countries’ stunning beaches, perfect weather…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) along with 14 industry partners are connecting with top travel trade buyers to showcase the Maldives and our unique experiences at ILTM…
Oh, Canada – the country known for politeness and poutine, majestic mountains and maple syrup. Canada offers an abundance of wide open spaces to explore, and bustling metropolitan areas to discover, with people, places, and provisions that are sure to surprise and delight the kids who visit – and their parents, too. Get trusted guidance…
Lucky for both residents and visitors, the beautiful Garden District of New Orleans lives up to its name. There are few areas as as pleasant anywhere in town. Here, you’ll find spreading live oak trees and shaded lanes, whirring streetcars and college students on a stroll, mansions and apartment buildings that resemble mansions, and quirky businesses.…