Wildlife and Nature

May 27, 2025 • 6 min read

Let a few locals share their fave vacation spots in England. Here's a list from our savvy insiders.

May 27, 2025 • 13 min read

Find your perfect Scottish island with our guide to the history-soaked, whisky-steeped, scenery-blessed islands on the west coast of Scotland.

May 26, 2025 • 12 min read

From gentle strolls around silent lochs to challenging scrambles through the Cuillin Hills, here are the best hikes in Scotland's Highlands and Islands.

May 26, 2025 • 10 min read

The French Alps are spectacular in summer. Follow our week-long itinerary to experience the best France’s alpine paradise after the snow melts.

May 26, 2025 • 11 min read

The wild north of Scotland is home to an abundance of wonderful wildlife species. Here are the top wildlife experiences in the Highlands and Islands.

May 26, 2025 • 7 min read

While most of the time, traveling to Rome means seeing historical monuments, don't sleep on the city's incredible park system. Here are 12 you can't miss.

May 23, 2025 • 8 min read

This marvelous country has many ways to get into nature and up close to wildlife. Museums, great restaurants and cultural activities also beckon.

May 23, 2025 • 8 min read

Tropical islands, remote nature sanctuaries, historic sites and more.

May 23, 2025 • 18 min read

From the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Lonely Planet editors have picked the 23 best beaches in the US.

May 23, 2025 • 7 min read

Surround stylish cities, historic sites and ancient ruins with pristine landscapes, from tundra to beaches, and you get Sweden's most stunning places.

May 22, 2025 • 8 min read

Greece has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to beaches. Here are 14 of the very best.

May 21, 2025 • 13 min read

Whether you want to spend a night or two in a tree house or go glamping at a riverside campground, here are the best places to pitch up in France.

May 21, 2025 • 7 min read

Reflecting mighty peaks on its shimmering blue water, this remote Himalayan lake makes a major impression on anyone who makes the trip here.

May 21, 2025 • 12 min read

From lava-fashioned landscapes to wonder-inducing walks and whale watching, here are the top things to do across all nine islands in the Azores.

May 21, 2025 • 11 min read

The scenery on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is the stuff of pure enchantment. Discover more with this list of the top things to do on Skye.

May 21, 2025 • 11 min read

Here are some easy but varied Greek Island pairings to help you get the most from your trip.

May 20, 2025 • 8 min read

From among Europe’s tens of thousands of miles of coastline, we’ve selected 20 of the best beaches all over the continent.

May 20, 2025 • 9 min read

Plan your multiday hikes in New Zealand with this guide to backcountry huts.

May 20, 2025 • 8 min read

Hike through the natural beauty of Albania's Accursed Mountains with this four-day itinerary.

May 19, 2025 • 7 min read

Bali versus Phuket – how do you choose between two island paradises? A pair of travel writers make the case for the island they love.

May 19, 2025 • 6 min read

Experience the best of the US's national parks, monuments, lakeshores, historic sites and battlefields.

May 17, 2025 • 8 min read

Before booking your trip to Alaska’s largest city, use our insider's tips and advice to make your trip to Anchorage the best it can be.