Destinations

Uzbekistan is the Central Asian destination that you’ve been dreaming about. Magnificent blue-domed mosques, towering minarets, atmospheric Silk Road cities and ancient bazaars are coupled with the region’s best accommodation, easiest transportation and great value for money. It’s the most visited of the Central Asian republics and with good reason. A decade ago, Uzbekistan had

When I got into the points and miles world a decade ago, it was a niche “hobby,” and there were few resources to help newbies get started. I had to dig through countless blogs, forums and read loyalty program terms and conditions obsessively to learn all the tips and tricks. Nowadays, social media is swarming

It’s a running joke in the South that how you greet someone can reveal volumes about where you are from. For instance, in Atlanta, they ask, “What do you do for a living?” In Charlotte, they ask, “Where are you from?” In Charleston, it’s “What’s your mother’s maiden name?” and in Savannah, it’s “What are

From the indescribable west coast sunsets at El Matador Beach to the fun and vibrant electric energy in Venice Beach, Los Angeles is home to some of Southern California’s best beaches. The City of Angels’ beach culture is deeply ingrained in its identity, attracting local and tourist beachgoers, surfers, sunbathers, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the

Paris is a fabulous place to travel en famille (as a family), with a host of specially designed activities for kids of all ages, both inside for rainy days as well as out and about in the city. From the best places to go with kids to top planning tips on accommodations and how to travel

If you have upcoming plans to travel to Maui, the state of Hawai’i’s tourism organization is asking you to reconsider your trip to the island so that its resources can be devoted to helping Hawai’ians impacted by devastating wildfires. Wildfires are burning both on the island of Maui and on Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Coast. Many

In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Lonely Planet guidebook writer, Kerry Walker, shows us how much a coastal family break costs in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Cornwall hogs Britain’s coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful. At the mercy of the Atlantic

No matter what kind of vacation vibe you want to roll with, the Windy City can cater to it. Whether it’s a break jam-packed with iconic sites like the Bean, the Picasso structure or Navy Pier, or a quieter trip to more chilled parts of the city like the North Side’s Andersonville, Chicago keeps the

Sundays in Stuttgart mean one thing: Sonntagsspaziergang (Sunday walk). This leisurely hike with friends or family is a great way to explore the surrounding forest and feel refreshed for the week ahead. But owing to Stuttgart’s location in the bottom of a valley, you’ll need to tackle a set of stairs on your way from

If you are contemplating traveling the Silk Road with kids, Uzbekistan should be the first destination on your list. Not only does Uzbekistan have an exciting, eclectic combination of things to see and do, but it is very child friendly. Uzbekistanis like to travel with their extended families — often three generations together — so hotels,

Any ideas for a snow-free Alps vacation?  In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answer your travel problems and provide tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. This week Lake Geneva–based writer, Alps expert and outdoor aficionado Nicola Williams shares her favorite spots for a mountain holiday sans snow.

The end of summer is coming fast, so it’s time to start planning your last hurrah for 2023. Whether you want to tackle Utah’s hiking trails or escape to a Caribbean beach, these destinations are easy last-minute Labor Day weekend getaways. Plan a drive on America’s most iconic road trips View of Minneapolis from St

Considering the wide geography of the Lone Star State, there’s really no such thing as a bad time to visit Texas. While you may want to skip the soaring temperatures of the Santa Elena Canyon in summer months, winter in Amarillo is not the best time to visit the Great Plains. Here are our tips

Savannah‘s small size doesn’t mean it lacks distinct neighborhoods – each one has its own character and charm that will entice you to linger. From picturesque Downtown to artsy Starlands, each neighborhood has its own distinct attractions. Its grid-like layout makes it the perfect city to explore on foot and the green spaces and parks

The secret is out about Belize, although seasoned globetrotters added the country’s vast mountain range and deep-sea wonders to their bucket lists years ago. And as easy as it is to fly to the Central American country – most major U.S. cities are two to three hours away – it’s just as quick to obtain

Thinking of something a bit…bigger than another beach holiday? We might suggest heading to the remotest points on Earth – literally. On opposite poles of the globe, Antarctica and the Arctic have long appealed to the imaginations of explorers. And now that you’ve started dreaming big yourself, you have a decision to make: head way north,

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy. Setting your sights on your next great adventure? Whether it’s rafting the Grand Canyon, trekking to Mount Everest or cycling Slovenia, you’ll get there faster and with plenty of perks to

Wrapped around the east coast of mainland Southeast Asia like a mythical Naga serpent, Vietnam naturally lends itself to overland travel. Its two biggest cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – are divided by 1100km of rice paddies, tropical jungles, historic townships, wartime relics, national parks and sandy beaches, and most people

Captivating Cartagena stands as one of Colombia’s top tourist destinations owing to its unique style and culture, wrapped up in a disarmingly beautiful package of well-preserved historic architecture. After absorbing the sights and sounds of the vibrant “walled city,” take some time to travel further along the Caribbean coast for the day, or longer if

As Lonely Planet’s creative director, I have the privilege of traveling for work and getting to some pretty remarkable places. I usually travel with excess baggage filled with camera equipment, clipboards of paperwork and the frantic feeling in my stomach that (although I haven’t slept in days and there’s no chance of rest on the