Travel in state North Carolina

The three U.S. states that generated the most in tourism taxes in 2023 were: Florida at $387 million, California at $212 million, and Tennessee at $135 million.

Catie Kelly, Lonely Planet’s Executive Vice President, moved to NYC in 2023. Follow her quest to get to know the city, one cup of coffee at a time.

Where can you find one of North America’s largest museum art parks, a collection of 30 Rodin sculptures and one of only two permanent Judaic art displays in the country? Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, offers all of this and more.

Combining shoulder-season prices with decent weather in many parts of the world, May offers a lot to travelers. So whether you’re seeking wildlife encounters, cultural happenings, an intrepid journey or a destination that won’t break the bank, there’ll be something in this month’s round-up sure to rouse your wanderlust. 

Since its opening in 1965, Bal Harbour Shops has been the rare outdoor shopping center driven solely by luxury retail tenants. It was the first U.S. location outside New York for both Yves Saint Laurent and Oscar de la Renta. Developer Stanley Whitman claimed it was even the first mall to charge for parking.

Millions flock to the national parks every year to witness spectacular fall color light up the Great Smoky Mountains or to see the otherworldly geothermal pools in Yellowstone. Last year, in particular, was a banner year for national park visitation, according to newly released figures from the park service: The parks welcomed 325.5 million visitors to the more than 400 national park sites. The visitation numbers are up 4% from 2022, though not a full rebound from the years leading up to the pandemic when the parks saw nearly 330 million visitors.

As Earth Day draws near, it's time to reflect on the beauty and diversity of our planet's ecosystems. For those with both a serious case of wanderlust and a passion for the environment, there's no better way to celebrate than by immersing yourself in the natural world. Here’s a selection of 4 of the best destinations that offer not just a getaway, but a chance to engage with wildlife and contribute to conservation efforts.

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American Airlines is rethinking its strategy. 

Breeze Airways is adding a new city — and state — to its growing route map. The Salt Lake City-based low-cost carrier unveiled plans Tuesday to launch service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire, and with a handful of new routes.

You'll soon be able to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points for a journey into the great outdoors.

Aeromexico is on an expansion spree in the United States, even as its vital partnership with Delta Air Lines is called into question by U.S. regulators.

Who doesn’t love a good blast to the past? Whether it’s the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, 90s, or even the aughts, nostalgia has a way of getting people excited. To immerse completely in the ’80s, you need to check out this ’80s themed Airbnb in North Carolina. Guests will feel like they’ve stepped into a time machine straight to a classic, decade-appropriate arcade.

Asheville is North Carolina’s most vibrant and dynamic city. It’s a place that appeals to all — mountain lovers, foodies, and culture enthusiasts. Whether you’re visiting Asheville to escape into nature or dive into downtown’s cosmopolitan and artsy vibes, these Airbnbs in Asheville provide a home base (or an experience into themselves) at a variety of price points.

Visitors to last week’s Singapore Airshow witnessed a landmark moment: the international debut of China’s C919 passenger jet.

In Drive-Away Dolls Ethan Coen has made what he dubs “filthy fun,” and what his wife and co-writer Tricia Cooke calls a “queer road trip movie.” Whatever you want to call it, the film—the director's first written and directed without his brother Joel—is a fast-paced journey that follows lesbian heroes and friends Jamie and Marian (Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan, respectively) on a road trip from Philadelphia to Tallahassee, Florida, with stops in states like North Carolina and Georgia along the way (and cameos from Pedro Pascal and Matt Damon). Why Tallahassee, you ask? “Tallahassee is actually beautiful,” explains Marian to an unconvinced Jamie at the start of the movie. "They have live oaks, Spanish moss, birding…”

There are more than 17,000 golf courses in this country, and over a thousand in Florida alone (the most in the country), but there are none quite like the new Match Course at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Startup carrier Avelo Airlines said Thursday that it was profitable in the fourth quarter of 2023, a significant milestone as the new airline continues to grow and begins to look towards its next phase.

One of America's newest airlines is doubling down on California's wine country with the launch of four new routes planned for this spring.

Breeze Airways, the not-so-new-anymore startup airline by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, is moving to its next phase.

Breeze Airways will add its 50th destination this spring with new flights from the coast of North Carolina, and is putting fares on sale across its network to celebrate.