Beaches

Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet destination editor AnneMarie McCarthy shows you how to make the most of 24 hours in Palma de Mallorca.

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 min read

The French Riviera is rightly celebrated as one of France's most glamorous coastal towns but the sun-kissed Atlantic coast holds plenty of magic of its own.

Jul 20, 2023 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Malta and Gozo and fell hard for these twin islands in the Med.

Jul 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Get to know the striking beaches of Iceland, from black sands dotted with icebergs to blond geothermal coves.

Jul 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Lisbon itself might not have a beach, but the Portuguese capital is a short trip away from plenty of golden stretches of sand. Here are the best.

Jul 13, 2023 • 5 min read

We asked four travel writers about the their favorite under-the-radar vacation spots in their native Spain.

Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read

Greece's Northern Aegean islands offer natural splendor, scenic towns and villages, and beautiful, uncrowded beaches

Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read

From warm shallow bays perfect for tiny tots to crashing waves that will delight surfers, there are our top 10 beaches in the Algarve.

Jul 11, 2023 • 8 min read

From the wildly beautiful Yorkshire coast to the sun-drenched southern counties, England has a beautiful beach for every taste. Here are 10 of our faves.

Jul 6, 2023 • 7 min read

Which of these countries – two of the world’s most beguiling – makes for a better vacation? Two expert writers make the case for each.

Jul 3, 2023 • 6 min read

Whether you’re dreaming of dreamy Mediterranean beaches, ancient allure, or buzzing city life, these are the best times to visit Greece.

Jun 30, 2023 • 9 min read

Seattle can be an expensive city to visit, but we've rounded up the top attractions that won't cost you a dime: 22 free things to do in Emerald City.

Jun 28, 2023 • 6 min read

It’s not easy to decide which idyllic island is for you. Which is why we asked two opinionated experts to make the case.

Jun 25, 2023 • 16 min read

The mild-weathered City by the Bay is a compact place, ranked number seven in the US for parks, with tasty food for even the most finicky eaters and with a…

Jun 12, 2023 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet digital editor Sasha Brady shares scenes from a luxury trip to andBeyond Mnemba Island in Tanzania.

Jun 6, 2023 • 10 min read

From the tucked-away covers in the Cinque Terre to the sands of Sicily and Sardinia, here are our top 17 beaches in Italy.

Jun 1, 2023 • 8 min read

From the tourist sights of Downtown to the historic streets of Beacon Hill, this guide to Boston's best neighborhoods can help you plan the perfect trip.

May 31, 2023 • 13 min read

From soaring over scalloped mountains to strolling along iconic beaches, here are the best places to visit in Hawaii.

May 29, 2023 • 9 min read

From the wind-lashed shores of the Atlantic coast to the coves of Italy, we bring you the cream of the European coast.

May 25, 2023 • 3 min read

If you want more than an all-inclusive beachfront resort, we have the Caribbean-island pick for you.

May 19, 2023 • 7 min read

A masterpiece of varied influences, Friuli Venezia Giulia has everything travelers love about Italy in one tight region

May 13, 2023 • 8 min read

From tucked away private coves to some of the most glamorous places in Europe – here's our pick of the best beaches France has to over.