As with many cities in Texas, Austin is very much in thrall to the motor vehicle. The city is large and widespread, and in the summer when the temperature is hot and muggy, it can be difficult to walk from place to place. A car can make things easier, but not all visitors to Austin…
In Canada, a visit to the beach doesn’t just mean ice cream, basking in the sun and a bracing dip in the ocean. If you’re lucky, it might also include a bear encounter, a windswept walk amid driftwood and a chance to lob a snowball rather than a pebble into the surf. Depending on where…
Let’s have a look at all new and upcoming resorts in 2023 in Maldives. Maldives new resorts 2023 The complete list of opening resorts in Maldives The Maldives is set…
On this year’s International Mind-Body Wellness Day, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, situated on the Unesco Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll, crafted a special program with three different classes to…
There’s much more to Croatia than its glittering Adriatic coast. While you absolutely shouldn’t miss all those dazzling islands and the beauty of Dubrovnik and Split, the country also offers sophisticated culture in Zagreb, baroque beauty in Varaždin and a range of landscapes throughout the country that promise both beautiful views and hair-raising adventures. As you plan your trip…
Communities come first on Bhutan’s restored long-distance hiking trail, which promotes slow travel and socio-economic opportunities for remote villages. Bhutan’s Guardians of Peace emerged from among the spruce trees glowing orange in their uniforms, climbing quietly over moss and mulch with the stealth of a streak of tigers. They stopped to chat, curious to see…
Colombia's equatorial position means temperatures fluctuate by altitude, not the time of year, so with the country's diversity of landscapes, almost anytime is a good time to visit. The changes in altitude also mean Colombia has many microclimates and mini dry and wet seasons to factor in, although most places have little temperature variation between…
Generously endowed with an abundance of protected federal land, the state of Washington is home to a trio of stupendous national parks. There’s Mt Rainier, famed for its eponymous volcano; Olympic, a striking green wilderness with a little-touched roadless interior; and North Cascades, a crinkled web of mountains that could be a small slice of Alaska…
The arrival of March brings spring to much of the northern hemisphere. And after months of gray days and long nights, it’s about time. Now’s the moment to shake off the winter blues and last bits of snow with an incredible spring getaway. Our list features top spring-break destinations – with a couple of surprises thrown…
Roving Lonely Planet correspondent and altitude seeker Bailey Freeman recently returned from the highlands of Ecuador. She has a few tips for making the most of any trip to this stupendous region. I am a mountain person through and through, since their quiet grandness makes me feel alive in a way that no other environment…