Do you love music, culture, gastronomy and sport, or just laying back on a stunning beach in the tropical sunshine? If so, Barbados will tick all your checkboxes and then some. This lush tropical island at the southern end of the Caribbean has everything you'd expect from a Caribbean island and then some. If fun-filled…
Sapphire waters and sun-soaked sands beckon travelers to the Bahamas year-round. With warm weather that never fades and an abundance of unique islands to explore, this Caribbean nation located just a short flight from the east coast of the US is a magnet for repeat visitors and last-minute bookers alike. But what is the best…
The best travel advice comes from the people who have done it all before. In this series, we ask well-traveled experts to share their memorable travel experiences. Chef Noor Murad is described as ‘Bahrain-made, New York-trained’ by her mentor and co-author, Yotam Ottolenghi. She has worked in his test kitchen since 2016, and their latest…
Look at Thailand on a map – the country resembles an elephant's head. Stretching for more than 1000 miles (1610km) from Chiang Rai in the north (our Babar's right ear) to Narathiwat in the south (the trunk's end), there's plenty of jungle, road and shoreline for travelers to cover. Fortunately, the country's excellent, integrated transport…
As every skier knows, there’s something more fearsome than even the iciest cliff face: the cost of a ski trip. On everyone's mind is Europe's looming energy crisis this winter, already impacting ski resorts. Expect prices to increase as energy costs surge, along with trimming services like powering down select chair lifts and slowing down chair lifts…
It's been over a century since Thailand’s first train line – a scant 50 miles linking Bangkok and the former royal capital of Ayuthaya – was completed. Tracks have since been extended to most of the country, and while train travel has almost entirely been superseded by bus and air, scenic railway routes and sleeper…
What are we doing for our 10th year on honeymoon? We’re going on a quest for the world’s most romantic and sustainable destinations! Places that aren’t just trying to be green, but those who’ve made it their compass. Tourism that actively makes the surrounding environment and communities stronger, all while inspiring their guests to do…
If you're looking for a new festival experience, you're going to need a guide. Here, Lonely Planet writer Sasha Brady explains why France's long-running Rencontres Trans Musicales music festival is worth traveling for and why you should make it happen. France's Recontres Trans Musicales has become a December tradition for me. I've been every year…
A sizzling strip of coastal desert. Endless snow-capped Andean summits. A humid expanse of rainforest mazed by mighty rivers. These three types of terrain form a triumvirate of totally different climates, ensuring every time of year is a great time to go to Peru. This is a tradition-entrenched, festival-focused land, with at least one vibrant celebration…
Do you know when you want to travel but just can’t decide where? We’re here to break down the best places to go in each month of the year so you can find the perfect travel experience for you. As we look forward to 2023, 365 days of epic adventures, cultural experiences, foodie forays and…