I am desperate for a vacation. I spend my lunch break searching up last-minute sun holidays and immersing myself in Lonely Planet articles on dreamy beaches, cool city breaks, epic festival experiences and places that offer incredibly tasty things to eat. I’m more desperate than usual, mainly because summer has eluded me so far. I …
You can see a lot of Greece in under two weeks and get a real feel for its history, ruins, beaches, food, late-night revelry and a few of its many iconic islands. Ferries link many of the best places to visit, and lazing away the hours on deck gazing at the passing turquoise water is …
The Balinese people treat the ocean with enormous respect. Though their coastline is dotted with some of the world’s most stunning (and popular) beaches, living so close to the water means recognizing the power and risk that exists alongside that beauty. It’s not unusual for locals to meditate and pray at beaches to encourage positive …
Amid inland South Carolina’s year-round bliss – in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville – the state’s shoreline particularly pops come summertime. South of Myrtle Beach and stretching to the Georgia state line where Savannah awaits, you’ll find South Carolina’s Sea Islands, a stretch of islands each with their own unique ambiance and summer flair. Your options …
With a rich and varied culture and the kind of natural landscape that means you no longer have to wonder what heaven looks like, Costa Rica is rightfully top of many travelers’ must-visit lists. Adventure lovers in search of an adrenaline-pumping experience? Get your fix hiking through steamy rainforests to still-smoking volcanoes. Tired of the …
Manga comics, blazing neon, speeding trains, supersized pedestrian crossings – Japan might not immediately inspire a vision of traditional romance, but don’t be fooled. With subtropical beaches, soothing hot springs and an array of world-class food, it’s easy for lovers to be seduced by this extraordinary country. Stealing a kiss in Tokyo. Daniele Boffelli / …
Nashville is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and it’s not hard to see what draws millions of visitors to Music City year after year. Between the amazing restaurants, historic sites, museums, festivals, and world-class live shows playing everywhere all the time, it’s honestly difficult to not have fun here. Planning …
The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in Stone Town to form a rich cultural backdrop. If it is your first time visiting Tanzania’s most famous island, here are some tips to get started. 1. Beaches Zanzibar’s beaches are justifiably …
Scotland’s culture-packed cities tempt visitors with their streets full of history and atmosphere, but it’s the nation’s wild and beautiful countryside that truly captures the heart of everyone who spends time here. Classic Scottish landscapes of lochs, glens and mountains begin right on the limits of Edinburgh, Glasgow and other major cities, meaning you can …
From adventure seekers, partygoers and families to those in search of spiritual well-being, nature and culture, Bali truly offers something for everyone. The island’s natural splendor of beaches, mountains, rice terraces, river gorges, waterfalls and rainforests is combined with ancient spiritual traditions expressed through Hindu temples, ceremonies and rituals. In Bali, you can enjoy exceptional …