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 Portugal for their top picks. Small but mighty Portugal is understandably an international favorite, thanks to its fabulous beaches, exciting cities, rich history and mild climate. Yet such popularity can bring throngs…
A day-long road trip around the beautiful island of St Lucia gives you an incredible insight into its natural beauty, numerous opportunities to stop for delicious food and the chance to experience the island as locals do. In West Indian parlance, a “lime” is not just a citrus fruit. In the local lingo, it means hanging…
Compared to the rest of Europe, Spain is easy on the eyes and even easier on the wallet. Between the low cost of food and alcohol and the ease of finding budget accommodation outside the large city centers and resort areas, your Spanish holiday doesn’t need to be extravagantly expensive. Trimmed with nearly 5000km (3107…
You don’t need a booming bank account to revel in Chicago’s cultural coolness. Accommodation will cost you, but oodles of free things to do, discount ticket schemes, and relatively low cost of food and transportation help keep overall expenses in check. Here are our top tips for stretching your dollars in the Windy City. Make…
Visiting Norway is easy: for both locals and tourists, almost everything seems designed to help you live your best life and travel your best trip. Norwegians are also pretty relaxed and welcoming: if there are any rules of etiquette to observe, you’ll be quickly forgiven if you break them, if indeed anyone even notices. But there…
Denver is an easy-to-navigate midsize city, located at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Though Colorado’s capital is primarily car-centric, it has a robust light rail and bus network that makes getting around without a vehicle a breeze. Walking and biking are also great alternatives, especially in Denver’s core downtown neighborhoods – though be forewarned,…
Lonely Planet destination editor AnneMarie McCarthy recently returned from a flying visit to Palma de Mallorca. Here she shows you what you can squeeze into 24 hours in Mallorca's cultured capital by sharing highlights from her jam-packed day trip. I visited Mallorca in May with a friend as part of a longer trip to the…
Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in the US, a one-time "cow town" turned Rocky Mountain powerhouse. At the core sits LoDo, the city’s oldest neighborhood with historic buildings, boutique shopping and some of Denver’s best hotels. Just west of there is LoHi, a leafy Victorian-era neighborhood and foodie’s haven. South and east…
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 and bookshops to vintage and homegrown design stores, we’ve found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces. San Diego means sunshine,…
Often described as the most romantic river in the world, the Seine in Paris is poised to open a new chapter in its mythology with the revival of an old heritage: the return of public swimming. In 2025, locals and visitors alike will be able to swim and sunbathe at three points along the river.…