With Lunar New Year celebrations taking place in Asian communities this week, what better way to join in than with a cool Asian-inspired cocktail? Bartenders across the country are coming up with creative takes on classics using Asian ingredients and spirits to enjoy during the festivities and well into the spring. As 2024 ushers the
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus, or bike – with tips on how to reach your destination without flying, and what to see and do along the way. Here, we join Lonely Planet contributor Brian Healy on the 112-year-old Alishan Forest Railway in Taiwan following
The vast desert landscapes, quiet beaches, verdant oases, heritage sites, interesting museums and thrilling theme parks of Abu Dhabi appeal to travelers who are after a deeper cultural experience in the UAE. In summer, the emirate, like the rest of the UAE, experiences a blistering heat that makes visitors swap outdoor activities for shopping in air-conditioned
Since I migrated to the Cayman Islands from Barbados four years ago, I’ve found myself yearning for the sensory experiences that I once took for granted. The familiar pop of flying fish, our cherished national dish, as it sizzles in a greasy pan. The vibrant hues of multi-colored rum shops lining the coastline. The gratifying
First things first: there’s not really any such thing as a bad time to visit the Maldives. Whether your holiday to the Indian Ocean’s pièce de résistance is a romantic escape, a getaway with friends or a solo adventure, you’re in for an incredible experience. That said, it’s worth spending a moment researching the advantages
San Francisco’s iconic Palace Hotel They don’t make hotels like this anymore. With its 11-foot ceilings, wide hallways, Italian marble columns, and crystal chandeliers, San Francisco’s Palace Hotel is the embodiment of everything the City by the Bay was and continues to be: elegant, sophisticated, chic, contemporary, and inclusive. Few hotels in the nation can claim such
For many Chinese, Harbin conjures images of ice and steel, a city both cold and tough. But this winter, the heavily industrialized city morphed into a warmly welcoming host, drawing in a record-breaking number of visitors, mainly from China’s south. During the three-day New Year period from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, Harbin received more
Sure chocolates are nice for Valentine’s Day (or any time, really) but if you really want to show the person you love you care about them, there are plenty of beers that mimic lots of desserts. If your special someone loves beer, then all the more reason to go this route. I’ve selected five beers
Spring is on its way – meaning rising temperatures, blooming buds and the dread that accompanies the idea of having the kids at home for their mid-semester vacation. But planning for this time off with your family doesn’t have to mean endless lines at theme parks or overpriced beach restaurants – or, for that matter,
Puglia embodies everything that is seductive about southern Italy: rolling countryside blanketed in almond and olive groves, luridly turquoise beaches, snug whitewashed villages, and long, lazy lunches washed down with prized local vino. Lapped by two seas and stretching 432km (268 miles) from north to south, the region of Puglia delivers an array of diverse landscapes,
We are days away from the 2024 Super Bowl, where the San Francisco 49ers face off agains the Kansas City Chiefs, the time-honored tradition of home parties filled with abundant food and drinks this year’s festivities come with a twist. Consumers, brands and supermarket retailers must navigate the complex landscape shaped by fluctuating food prices
It’s hard to believe that Puglia once played second fiddle to the likes of Tuscany. Spanning Italy’s sinuous stiletto, this luminous southern region has some of the country’s cutest villages, quirkiest architecture and most knockout beaches. From a wild, wooded promontory to baroque cities and curious Hellenic towns, the following places merit a spot on
San Francisco’s cultural heart beats just a few blocks from ‘Cerebral Valley,’ a nickname coined last year for the Hayes Valley neighborhood following an influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up activity. Civic Center is home to the city’s most established performing arts institutions—America’s oldest professional ballet company, San Francisco Ballet, the 101-year-old San Francisco Opera,
Hotel Californian If you’re looking to relax and recharge this winter, look no further than a sunny escape at the pristine Hotel Californian in charming Santa Barbara. Perfectly situated a stone’s throw from the beach in the famed Funk Zone, the 121-room boutique hotel oozes designer elegance thanks to its striking decor by Martyn Lawrence
The gorgeous little, traffic-free village of Saas-Fee looks a bit like a small Zermatt with its dark wooden chalets, and it is surrounded by magnificent glaciers and mountain peaks, including the Dom – the highest mountain located entirely within Switzerland. Saas-Fee’s ski area is one of the highest in the Alps, popular for summer skiing
The kingdom of Bhutan is planning a “mindfulness city” that, if built, will cover some 2.5% of the country — an area larger than Singapore. Plans show the 1,000-square-kilometer city will be built near the town of Gelephu, along Bhutan’s southern border with India. “Gelephu Mindfulness City,” as it’s called in the project’s masterplan, will
Tea and how you take it can be a contentious issue. So much so that reaction to a recent scientific study might compel the Brits to throw a Boston Tea Party of their own, but more on that to come… Brewing a Global Beverage Plenty of countries lay competing claims to have been the driving
Cancún is one of Mexico’s crown jewels – a spectacular destination with stunning white-sand beaches and a nightlife that doesn’t stop. But just beyond this bustling beach city, there’s a world of excursions and adventures that offer everything from a pleasant change of pace to a deeper understanding of the region’s richness, with ancient pyramids, otherworldly
Most of the accommodation in Saas-Fee is in hotels, including some smart options to suit guests with deep pockets. However, families and visitors on modest budgets can find apartments and catered chalets in the resort’s traffic-free centre and within easy reach of the lifts. For further Saas-Fee inspiration, see our guides to the resort’s best
Such was the natural beauty of the volcanic region southwest of Brisbane, early–20th-century writer and adventurer Arthur Groom named it the Scenic Rim. Thanks in part to Groom’s conservation efforts, the arc of national parks cradling this agricultural center remains a key draw. Here’s how to make the most of a trip to one of
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