Florida’s fabulous national parks

When thinking of the USA’s majestic national parks, a massive swamp, a seemingly endless swath of the Atlantic Ocean or a 19th-century fort might not immediately come to mind. Yet these places represent three of the country’s most biologically diverse and captivating national parks. And all three are located at the southern tip of Florida. Among some…

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The best ways to travel around Canada

Towering snow-capped mountains, lush evergreen forests filled with wildlife, deep blue coastlines dotted with little towns: this isn’t the setting of a fantasy novel, this is Canada, home to some of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes.  Canada spans six time zones across 10 provinces and three territories, and it’s over 5000km (3107 miles) from the…

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15 best places to go off-grid in 2023

Peace, quiet and the freshest of air: some of the world’s most remote destinations are sanctuaries of stillness and solitude.  These are the kind of destinations that give you the luxury of disconnecting from the glare of a screen as you reconnect with your natural surroundings – and yourself.  The following destinations are highlights from…

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Here’s why you see flower garlands everywhere in Hawaii

You’ll see lei at birthdays, weddings, graduation parties, luau, even at the airport when you arrive. Defined as a garland or wreath, lei is so much more than just a beautiful adornment. In Hawai'i, it’s the symbol of aloha, it’s something you give to someone you love, it’s a way of showing appreciation – a…

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Where the Lonely Planet team wants to go in 2023

At Lonely Planet, the constant desire to add new places to the bucket list is an occupational hazard. Our travel plans are vast, varied and ever-changing – and many of us already have something (or many things) in mind for 2023. Find out where a few of us are planning to travel next year.  Fin…

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8 Caribbean islands you may not have explored yet

Few places compare to the Caribbean when it comes to sun, sea, sand and surf. The bluest of blues and turquoise waters make for some of the world’s best beaches. It is paradise. No hurries, no worries, just relax – it’s no wonder around 30 million people a year head to the Caribbean for a…

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