Destinations

Rwanda in 2023 has played host to a slew of high-profile international events in Kigali and beyond, including star-studded landmarks like the 73rd FIFA Congress, Women Deliver, the Giants of Africa Festival, the Time 100 Summit, and the Trace Awards. But the country’s annual and semi-annual events are just as glamorous and exciting. Let’s take

There’s so much more to Panama than its world-famous waterway. Yes, its canal is a whopper – and something you won’t want to miss – but this Central American country offers lots more besides. With myriad islands, wildlife-rich tropical forests and miles of pristine coastline on two oceans, it’ll keep you under its spell for weeks. Squeezed between

Visitors to India can expect to use a combination of cash, credit cards and digital payments. Here’s what you need to know. In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. When it came to a question about

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If your first experience of traveling in Thailand was fighting through the traffic in Bangkok, prepare to be pleasantly surprised by Chiang Mai. Thailand’s northern capital offers a calmer experience, as you’ll discover once you start exploring this charming city of stupas, monasteries, and markets. The historic center of Chiang Mai – bound by a

Whether you’re a dedicated bargain hunter, passionate about interiors, a spa-o-holic, an obsessive foodie, love exploring places brimming with history and atmosphere, or adore contemporary art, then you’ve come to the right place. Few places on Earth do any of these things quite like Marrakesh. With so much dynamic creativity on the ground, deciding what

What’s your holiday vibe: Gilded Age splendor, Hallmark-movie gazebos or Bavarian-style Christmas villages? Americans have always loved decking the halls. Case in point, we’ve sought out ten of the best places in the USA to visit during this magical season, no matter what your Yuletide style is. New York, NY Is there anything more Christmassy

Montpellier – nicknamed the surdouée, the wonder child – is a city that buzzes with life and Mediterranean light. In its medieval glory days, it was a cosmopolitan center of trade and learning with influences from the Arab, Jewish and Christian worlds. But it slipped off the beaten track until the 1980s, when it changed

I’ve lived in Melbourne for over 25 years, so I can confirm the first thing everyone will tell you about Australia’s second-largest city: the weather is variable. It’s not quite the “four seasons in one day” that inspired the 1992 Crowded House song of that title, but the weather gods certainly spring surprises over the

The largest ski resort in the United States is now one of the nation’s most accessible.  Utah’s National Ability Center (NAC) recently opened a 9400-sq-ft facility at the base of Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR), equipped with accessible bathrooms, chalet-style windows and enough adaptive sports equipment to ensure all people – regardless of ability –

Umbria abounds with unspoiled nature – dense forests and green meadows, soaring mountains and pristine lakes. From the highest peaks to the deepest grottos and everything in between, Umbria offers outdoor experiences for all types of travelers. The Apennine Mountain range is punctuated with glacially-carved valleys, rivers, and a scattering of small villages © Getty

Although it’s perhaps best known for its grown-up pleasures – including bars and live music – Melbourne is just as welcoming for families. As a relatively young city (the median age is around 37), kids are very much a welcome part of the social sphere. You’re never far from a family-friendly museum, a well-planned park

Peru is a megadiverse country, offering countless adventures and cultural experiences for the intrepid – as well as potentially endless head-scratching and headache-inducing occurrences for the uninformed traveler.  Whether you plan to stay put in the capital or venture on a circuit through each geographical region, it’s always advantageous to have local insight. Here are

Tanzania is a fantastic family-friendly destination in waiting. Whether you’re here on safari to see the country’s astonishing portfolio of animals or looking to laze by a beach along the country’s Indian Ocean shore, Tanzania does family travel particularly well.  Tanzanians are a friendly lot, but traveling with children takes things to a whole new

As the sixth-largest country in the world, Australia has landscapes that range from dry savannahs and scrubland to lush tropical rainforests. Each season brings its own magic, depending on where you are and when. Summer can either mean comfortable temperate days, blistering desert heat, or days of extreme humidity and frequent rain. Similarly, winter can deliver

Bold, busy and boisterous, Bangkok is famed for gleaming temples, mesmerizing markets, incendiary cuisine and hedonistic nightlife, but is Thailand’s biggest city really suitable for families? We say yes! So long as you plan ahead and try not to be too ambitious in what you see and do each day, Bangkok serves up adventures big

With wild safari experiences, grasslands, rainforests, woodlands and savannah plains in abundance, Tanzania has a lot of different landscapes to explore. And perhaps the best way to get around is by car. Driving around this expansive country, you’ll encounter not just natural beauty but human diversity, too. Hundreds of ethnic groups call this East African

Replete with some of the world’s finest ancient Greek and Roman ruins, medieval hill towns, sprawling cities layered with history and natural wonders – including puffing volcanoes and hidden beaches – Sicily offers an extraordinary menu of unmissable destinations to visit. Here are the top places to experience this Italian island’s dazzling diversity of landscapes and cultural

Marrakesh is known for being a budget friendly travel destination accessible to all types of travelers, from backpackers to luxury lovers. Whether you’re traveling cheaply or want to indulge without breaking the bank, this article will help you find value as you explore the Red City.  Daily costs Hostel: Dh100 per bed in a shared

The ultimate tropical getaway, the Caribbean conjures images of palm-fringed beaches, rum-fueled dancing and lush jungle excursions. Pick any of the 700-odd islands that form an arc between Florida and Venezuela and you’ll get all these things and more. Rich in African culture brought to the region by the trade of enslaved people, the islands are