You’re probably planning to come to Orlando to join the crowds at the theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. (We don’t blame you; they’re amazing.) But when is the best time to do that? And beyond the rides and costumed characters, is there a preferred time to take in the city of Orlando itself,
The bad news? The weather is, indeed, absolutely shocking at the moment. The good news? London has no shortage of places to retreat from the rain this month. If we’re silver-lining it, it’s fair to say now is actually the perfect time to explore what’s new on the city’s culinary map. From Japanese yakiniku to
Orlando’s major amusement parks are world-famous – and can be famously expensive, too. Yet if you have some time yet not much money left after your time with the Mouse, you might be pleasantly surprised at the many attractions and activities in and around Orlando that don’t cost a dime. There are no long lines,
Food loving Scrabble players, your time has come. Merriam-Webster just added over 200 words to its dictionary, and several of them are common American food terms. “Our lexicographers monitor a huge range of sources to select which words and definitions to add,” says Peter Sokolowski, Editor at Large for Merriam-Webster. “From academic journals to social
The Inn at Stonecliffe offers luxury, and a step back in time. Photo by Fran Miller Mackinac Island has long captured my imagination. Through the decades, tales and images of the auto-free Michigan vacation destination within Lake Huron ignited a curiosity that I hoped would one day be satisfied with a visit. Fudge! Horses! Bikes!
Electric-green palms stretching above glinting backwaters that empty into rippling lakes. Honey-colored beaches washed by the tropical surf dotted along an almost 600km(370-mile)-long coastline. Fragrant coconut-laced stews mopped up with fluffy appam (rice-flour pancakes). This is just a taste of what awaits discovery on a trip around India’s magical, laid-back southwesternmost state. Kerala is defined
Robert Alexander | Archive Photos | Getty Images Over the years, travelers have repeatedly been warned to avoid public Wi-Fi in places like airports and coffee shops. Airport Wi-Fi, in particular, is known to be a hacker honeypot, due to what is typically relatively lax security. But even though many people know they should stay away
Champagne has long been the drink of choice for life’s most celebrated moments, but its allure goes far beyond the toasts it perma-punctuates. With centuries of winemaking expertise and a terroir like no other, the Champagne region of France produces bottles that are not only symbols of luxury but also expressions of artistry. From bottles
Pumpkin patch season is in full swing. And those in Northeast, Pennsylvania making their seasonal pilgrimages to Roba Family Farms in Abington Township can prepare for yet another autumnal feast of apple cider doughnuts, plus entertainment, pumpkin shopping and so much more. Amidst the corn maze, hayride, pig races, apple cannons, potato sack slide, and
A vibrant mashup of styles, Montréal has both Parisian-style bakeries and cutting-edge arts events. You could spend weeks exploring the city’s many layers, with 18th-century architecture, canal-side trails and hilltop overlooks all woven into the urban landscape. Most people think only of summer when planning a trip to Montréal, but there’s really no bad time
Outbound travel from China is set to receive a much-anticipated jolt as “Golden Week” bookings show changes in where and why Chinese people are traveling. Buoyed by falling airfares, Chinese travelers are booking more overseas trips for the National Day holiday period, which extends from Oct. 1 to 7, according to Fliggy, a major travel
September may signal the turn of the seasons, but not a turn of heart (at least, not mine!) when it comes to drinking rosé. As readers of this column know, I have been a steadfast supporter of drinking the pink-hued wines well beyond the summer months and beyond the traditional borders. The fall months, in
There’s much to love about Phuket besides its many powder-puff beaches. Firstly, there’s the old town, frozen in time by candy-colored mansions nodding to the days of tin barons, the proud flagship of Phuket Town. Beyond Sino-colonial homes and palm-fringed bays await markets that are visually Thai, with pop-up stalls and motorcycle grills wherever you
Tipping is an elusive custom that seems to change its rules across the globe – what is deemed a generous token of appreciation in some countries can offend the subtle cultural sensibilities of others. When it comes to the Middle East, tipping is generally customary across the region. How much you tip largely depends on
Last month the New York World Spirits Competition convened for its annual anointment of the best bottles money can buy. The panel consisted of some top names in the industry, including booze writers, bartenders and actual craftspeople. Sequestered in a convention hall in downtown Brooklyn, they sampled through hundreds of entries across all the major
With over 300 days of sunshine per year, good weather in Barcelona is the norm – but that doesn’t mean this Mediterranean metropolis has no seasons. Winter nights can get quite cold, and summers are hot and muggy, making spring and fall the best seasons to visit. However, the city has a busy calendar of
Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say nowhere is it more fun than in its original home of Munich. The festival attracts some six million celebrants every year, according to a festival website operated by Munich’s Department of Labor and Economics. As a non-Bavarian
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s been a jam-packed Climate Week here in New York City. But I’ve barely had enough time to process all of the inspiring information—on top of the four panels I spoke on and all the folks I got to meet—because I’ve also been working on a
So, you’re wrapping up your African safari trip and there’s one thing left to do: tip. But what’s the appropriate amount? While you’re not obligated to tip, tipping is customary in most African countries. Amounts vary depending on where you are and what service you’re tipping for, from safari guides to hotel staff. Most tips
Lonely Planet Destination Editor Melissa Yeager just returned from sailing the fjords of the coastal route of Norway. Here, she shares an alternative, ecofriendly option for experiencing the wonder of the Norwegian landscape from the sea. When I travel, I personally crave the flexibility to decide my itinerary and timeline. The freedom to spend more
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