I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before sailing in the Mediterranean.

I’ve been writing about Slovenia for Lonely Planet now for more than a decade.

I was born and raised in Athens, so I've seen a lot of tourists.

Last month’s total solar eclipse proved why 2024 is one of the biggest years yet for astrotourism, and the night-sky fun is far from over. This May alone will see a flurry of activity, from a strong meteor shower under near-perfect moon conditions to multiple moon-and-planet meetups. For those in the northern hemisphere, May stargazing comes with another treat: warmer weather.

"Yeah, right," I muttered while staring at a deal on Royal Caribbean's homepage last week. A countdown clock just below the promotion told me that I only had seven hours, 40 minutes and 28 seconds left to pounce on the offer before it would magically disappear.

Before April 2022, I had never seen a cruise ship in real life.

Tourists flock to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini every summer. But people are finally starting to catch on to the fact that many popular destinations are overpriced and overcrowded.

Nestled in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Aspen is a small ski town known for vacationers with big budgets.

Aman, in partnership with Cruise Saudi, plans to debut an ultra-luxury motor yacht in 2027 for small-ship cruising. The luxury group said the vessel will be the world’s first convergence between an ultra-luxury ship and a private yacht.

There’s so much more to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Rose of the North, than first meets the eye.

Priority Pass has revealed its best-rated airport lounges around the world — and you're definitely going to want to tick off a few of them on future trips.

As far as tiny, picturesque islands go, the Gili Islands have it all and then some. Glassy waters full of colorful marine life, local tradition and culture, a rowdy nightlife scene, and also plenty of places to completely relax under the sun – it's the real deal. 

It's looking like 2024 is a good time to travel to Europe, especially if you want to avoid extra paperwork and fees.