Trip tips

Looking for a destination to stir your soul? Abu Dhabi serves up a romantic atmosphere, contemporary architecture, vibrant traditions, culture-rich museums and natural wonders in equal doses.

When it comes to experiencing awe-inspiring history, Wales' majestic castles offer a remarkable journey into the past. Moreover, Wales also boasts a wealth of diverse attractions, from exploring its stunning landscapes to immersing oneself in its vibrant culture. In this guide, we've focused on the ten best castles in Wales for you to visit.

Like everything else, the world of travel has been upended in recent years by the Covid pandemic, increasing bouts of extreme weather, political upheavals and other dire circumstances. At the same time, an increasing number of tourists are upping their risks by opting for adventurous activities such as cycling, rafting, trekking and more, in exotic locales. Indeed, the global adventure-tourism market is booming and expected to reach more than $1 trillion by 2030, according to a 2022 report by Grand View Research.

Among the list of to-do's before leaving for a long vacation, coordinating your mail may be the most important.

In search of a shot of sea and spring sunshine, Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Malta and Gozo and fell hard for these twin islands in the Med. Here she shares the highlights of her trip.

In 2021, my husband, my sister and I signed up for a five-day Tremendous Tawas Lake Huron tour run by Pardson, the Ohio company that publishes Bird Watcher’s Digest magazine. We paid almost $4,800 in all. The tour was canceled because of Covid that year, but we were so eager to see the rare Kirtland’s warbler that we accepted a credit. Shortly before the rescheduled trip was to leave in May 2022, the company emailed to tell us it was going out of business, and someone would contact us about a refund. No one did, but through my own efforts I got in touch with Jack Harris, the receiver responsible for the dissolution of Pardson. He told me the only way to get my money back would be through my credit card. But American Express said I was too late. Can you help?

This past spring, my inner anxious-planner took full control. I devoted a lot of time to meticulously reviewing my summer calendar and all I saw were back-to-back trips. However, I realized that there was little family time set aside. I quickly hopped on my Chase Travel app and booked a roundtrip ticket to Guyana to be with my loved ones. I venture to Georgetown, Guyana, twice a year to not only spend quality time with family, but also immerse myself in our rich and vibrant diverse culture that holds a special place in my heart. Relaxing in a hammock, surrendering to the tropical weather, enjoying the fresh fruit, and savoring all the curry dishes possible are the highlights of my visits. With a two-week stay planned, I celebrated my birthday and indulged in delicious mango that I picked right from my auntie's backyard. This time around, the weather greeted me with some spicy heat—meaning morning showers and steamy afternoons. Here are the essentials I packed that helped me have the perfect stay in Guyana.