Where Lonely Planet staffers traveled in November

Every year, there seems to be a grim competition as to which North American mountain resorts will have the highest daily rate for a lift ticket: It’s scary times when $250 is the new average at marquee destinations.

Dec 9, 2024 • 7 min read

Once you become a parent, family vacations look a lot different from the years B.K. — before kids.

Air Canada will add service to Vancouver from three new cities in the United States next year.

Dec 4, 2024 • 4 min read

In Vienna, Christmas markets go hand-in-hand with the winter season. The Austrian capital sees its many public spaces play host to stalls and vendors peddling all manner of warm treats and artisanal crafts that are sure to get anyone—whether local or traveler—into the holiday spirit. Though there are many iconic Christmas markets in Europe—ranging from nearby Germany all the way over to the United Kingdom—Vienna’s Christmas markets are special for their venues, set against the kinds of glittering imperial palaces and grand squares that you’ll only find in Austria. The market season in Vienna is also relatively long, with some running from early November all the way to January, making the city—one of our Best Places to Go in Europe for 2025—a magnificent Christmas destination.

In 2008, the Travel Corporation (TTC) launched the TreadRight Foundation, a pioneering not-for-profit organization committed to making travel a force for positive change. With the inspiring motto "Make Travel Matter," the foundation has become a beacon of sustainable and responsible tourism.

Travel conditions across the country are beginning to improve after winter weather and rain prompted thousands of flight delays following the Thanksgiving holiday.Disruptions were felt from Newark to Seattle, with lake effect snow piling up from the Great Lakes to the Northeast. A lengthy power outage added insult to injury for weary travelers at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend. 

Ever daydream about vacationing alone on a tropical beach, where it’s just you, fluffy clouds and welcoming waves? That quiet relaxation is what I was looking for this fall on St. John, the smallest and wildest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has a reputation for being an off-the-beaten-path Caribbean gem. But I wasn’t sure what I’d find.

Considering Azerbaijan spans two continents, has a colorful history dating back millennia, and a culture influenced by surrounding countries from Russia to Armenia, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that this country is a melting pot of creativity. Just half a decade ago, even Azerbaijanis looked elsewhere for fashionable finds, as designer Nazrin Agharzayeva tells Chris Schalkx on a visit. Now, things are changing, and the capital is becoming a must-visit for adventurous shopaholics. Here, we take a look at where to shop in Baku, whether you're in search of hand-woven carpets that'll catch your dinner guests' attention, or one-off bazaar buys designed to start a conversation when you return.

Great news for Chase cardholders: The Chase Travel℠ platform for premium cardholders, The Edit, now allows you to earn hotel points and elite benefits in addition to earning Chase Ultimate Rewards points. This opportunity to double-dip can help you maximize your rewards, but it only applies to certain Chase cards and properties (for now).

Chances are, you know your star sign. You might peruse the daily horoscopes section in your newspaper of choice or even decide whether or not you will date someone based on whether they are a Libra or a Scorpio because of the associated characteristics of each. But would you let the stars tell you where to move to for work, where to look for love or where to go on holiday?