Lonely Planet staffers pick their favorite travel photos of 2024
Lonely Planet has been traveling the world for 50 years and counting. And in an era of chatbots and AI-generated images, we continue to rely on real people and experts who taste, smell and see the world – then report the best of it back to us. To create our books and website, we work […]
A Lonely Planet guide to driving the Pikes Peak Hwy
Standing 14,115ft (4032m) tall, Pikes Peak is one of the most iconic mountains in Colorado – and in all the USA. Indeed, in 1893, a teacher named Katharine Lee Bates was so moved by the panoramic views from the summit that she penned a poem that later became “America the Beautiful.” Today, “America’s Mountain” continues to wow […]
14 of the most stunning islands in the world
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in local culture, watch wildlife, explore magnificent natural landscapes, or simple relax on a beach, be inspired by some of the world’s most interesting and unspoiled islands. With help from The Islands Book, Lonely Planet’s compilation of the world’s most amazing 150 islands, we’ve pulled together this list of […]
12 of the best places to go in Europe in spring
Whether you’re on the coldest stretches of remote Scandinavian islands or the sunniest coast of Spain, the return of spring to Europe is always a welcome thing. The changing season brings warmer weather, blushing blossoms and the reopening of many hotels, tour operators and other businesses that may have shut down for the winter. Eager tourists could […]
9 of the best places to visit in the USA in spring 2025
Springtime in the USA is a varied – and sometimes unpredictable – thing. Depending on where you are, you may experience warm, sunny days and wildflowers, soaking spring showers, or full-on snowstorms. But variety is the spice of life and one thing is universal: the infectious energy springtime brings as the northern hemisphere shakes off […]
All you need to know about New Mexico’s 4 best ski resorts
New Mexico may just be the Rocky Mountains’ best-kept secret – in terms of skiing, at the very least. With 300-plus bluebird days, over 200 inches of snow annually and dry, ultra-light powder that rivals celebrated ski destinations in neighboring states, the Land of Enchantment delivers major winter adventure – without big crowds or lift […]
Amazing animals in Costa Rica and where to see them
Costa Rica is known as a destination for wildlife watching. It may barely reach the size of the US state of West Virginia, but it’s believed to be home to almost half a million species – that’s 5% of the world’s biodiversity in only 0.3% of its landmass. Thanks to conservation laws established in the 1990s, Costa Rica […]
The 13 best things to do in Huelva, Spain
In Andalucía in the far south of the Iberian Peninsula lies an area rich with relics from Spain’s Golden Age. Christopher Columbus set sail on his first transatlantic voyage from a village near the city of Huelva, tucked between the Río Odiel and Río Tinto, just inland from the beaches of the Costa de la […]
The 19 best things to do in Rhode Island
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it has plenty for travelers to do. This is a destination where land and sea are intertwined, promising 400 miles of coastal adventures, a passion for local produce and sustainable seafood and a captivating blend of history and innovation. On a trip to Rhode […]
10 unmissable extreme sports and where to try them
Launching off a mountain may not be top of your vacation plans, but if you’ve ever had even a passing daydream about soaring through the air and landing on a ski slope, the world of extreme sports may give you a new reason to travel. I’ve tried some of these sports, like winter paragliding in […]