Those of us who follow travel news like a hawk were sorely disappointed to learn of the delay pushing off a new “sleeper train” connecting 2 of America’s most iconic cities. Taking a page out of Europe’s playbook, it has been long overdue for such exciting transit methods to make their way to the motherland. …

Fiji is a tropical island paradise with white sand beaches and dreamy landscapes.   It’s a bucket list destination and one that’s breaking records.   According to Tourism Fiji visitor numbers for 2024 are already 6.5% higher than last year. These means that the number of visitors to the country has hit a record high.   …

Some countries are so impossibly beautiful that they have to be seen to be believed.   And one of those destinations is Chile. On the one hand, the country is home to the Atacama desert, which is officially the driest place on earth. On the other hand, you can explore the glaciers and lakes of Patagonia’s …

Fairytale castles, ancient cities with origins lost to time, and the kind of architectural wealth younger nations on our side of the pond will take centuries to hoard: Europe is where every culture buff will be headed in the coming year. Lonely Planet is well aware of that, and experts at one of the world’s …

Spain and Portugal are two of the most popular countries in Europe, drawing in millions of visitors every year with their shared heritage, great food, wealth of historical sites, and of course, sun-drenched coastlines. They’re both located in Iberia, Europe’s southernmost and hottest peninsula, but surprisingly enough, both of their capitals––Madrid and Lisbon––are not connected …

When you think of visiting one of California’s beaches, what comes to mind? In all likelihood, you could easily circle them on a map as neighboring counties stretching from San Diego to Orange County and ending somewhere around Santa Barbara. Truth be told, there are many underrated beach towns in the state, and what you …

Some countries have the best beaches, some are famed for their outstanding natural beauty, and others offer incredible food.   But some destinations are lucky enough to have it all! And one of those magical destinations is Thailand. This is why Travel & Leisure has named Thailand their destination of the year for 2025.   In August, …

Sorry to induce flashbacks, but yes, there are still countries switching up their entry requirements. The good news it’s regarding 2025 and not 2020. My how time flies… Following the U.K. and Thailand’s lead, Belize is up next requiring new travel authorization from Americans beginning at an unspecified date in 2025. As winter is now …

Up for adventure? If so, there’s one place you can now easily visit that’s almost certainly never been on your radar. Set near Spain’s Canary Islands lies a disputed city with a history of controversy. Is it Morocco? Is It Western Sahara? You be the judge. Point being, despite governmental conflicts, tensions are nowhere near …

If you’re heading south of the border this winter, but Cancun, Cabo and Puerto Vallarta don’t exactly fit your current budget––we get it, $600-a-night for a resort stay is a bit much––have you ever considered a lesser-known, arguably more authentic Mazatlan? Lining the Pacific Coast, it combines the Old World charm of the colonial era …

White sand beaches, a near-perfect climate, and incredible verdant landscapes. Exotic, yet comfortable, Hawaii has long been considered the perfect island paradise by American travelers.   Travelers from America have long been Hawaii’s biggest source market, and for many years, it was one of the most visited states in the U.S. But in recent years, …

Perhaps to the surprise of many, Lonely Planet elected a lesser-known city in France that tourists often ignore as the best city to travel in 2025. Not Paris and its sparkly Eiffel, Strasbourg and its Gothic cathedral, and certainly not Nice with the high life and turquoise seas. Though it’s not on every American’s bucket …