Laura Motta, senior director of content at Lonely Planet, shares a snapshot of a dreamy – and ski-free! – winter trip to Vail, Colorado. Here’s what to see, do and eat in this mountain paradise. I don’t ski. I don’t particularly like winter or cold weather. I have lived most of my life a mere…
Budapest might offer two cities for the price of one – handsome Buda and fun-filled Pest – but you can taste more of Hungary on a day trip. Not far from the capital is the countryside, where wine cellars, cobbled country towns and historic, arty outposts by the Danube await. The area around Budapest is gorgeous all…
Known as the Pearl of the Danube, Budapest is a city where you can tour grand monuments in the morning, slip into a thermal bath in the afternoon and party in a world-famous ruin bar after sunset – and plenty of your best experiences won't cost a single forint. Visiting Hungary's capital city on a budget? Here are 14…
Around an hour's drive from Miami on Florida's southern tip, Everglades National Park offers 1.5 million acres of natural wonder. Covering an area the size of Rhode Island, this complex and vital ecosystem of wetlands, swamps, mangroves and forests is North America's biggest protected sub-tropical wilderness reserve. Teeming with wildlife such as alligators, crocodiles, manatees…
Ireland’s coastline is a rich, 6200km-long necklace (3852 miles) of glorious spots where the land meets the sea. From quiet coves known only to a few to great stretches of golden sand that are a destination in their own right, Ireland’s coast is a beachgoer’s paradise. The best beaches invariably are on the wild western coastlines, where…
Nothing beats a quiet day spent at the beach. Especially if you can find a stretch of silky sand with few other sunseekers save you. From a national park located on a remote island to a state park packed with driftwood to a cove known for its whale migration, here are some secluded beaches across…
Mexico is a wonderland... one moment, you're sipping smoky mezcal, and the next you're floating in the bluest of natural pools or being serenaded by mariachi singers while Frida Kahlo peers down from a mural. Things feel even more fantastic when you find the tastiest food while discovering plumed serpents, pyramids and millennia of history…
It's easy to enjoy Lisbon without breaking the bank, and the Portuguese capital's biggest draws are outdoors – from astounding views at hilltop miradouros (lookouts) to tranquil squares and magical strolls in Alfama. Many hostels also offer free walking tours that guide you through street art displays and historical sites. Here are the best things…
With a durable peace deal in place and an ever-growing number of international visitors, Colombia has seen a total transformation in recent years. Hemmed in by the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines in the north and west and the Amazon rainforest in the south, Colombia contains some of South America’s most spellbinding scenery and thrilling adventures. Wildlife-rich…
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