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One of the best things about working at Lonely Planet is that discussing travel plans is considered work. And we have much to discuss. It seems that nearly every week, one or more of my colleagues is exploring an incredible destination and returning with inspiring stories and travel tips.
Mostly, these trips are for research, but there are annual leave vacations in the mix, too, and we love to chat at length about the lovely memories we managed to create with families or friends or even just by ourselves. Just this month, for example, my colleague Chamidae visited Ecuador with her mom and they swam with turtles in the Galápagos and went horseback riding in Cotopaxi—"pinch-me" experiences they'll never forget. Our photo editor, Erin, finally managed to get away for a belated honeymoon with her husband to the Azores, where they island-hopped, swam in thermal pools and discovered a new love for Verdhelo wine.
Here are some of the other places the staff at Lonely Planet traveled to this June.
Serina Patel, Marketing Manager
I took a trip to the beautiful Isla Holbox, Mexico for my sister's birthday. We flew from New York to Cancún, drove to Chiquila and hopped over to the island by ferry. It's a car-free island, with buggy taxis or bikes to get around. There are plenty of tourists, but not nearly the volume of Cancún or Tulum—perfect if you’re in need of a peaceful getaway.
I stayed at Punta Caliza, a gorgeous spot with its own beach club down the road. The best things I ate, and still dream about, are the chile relleno tacos and tostones with guac from Ser Casasandra Mojito Beach Club. You also can’t miss checking out Milpa, a stunning spot with a tasting menu. We ate, sipped cocktails by the beach at sunset, walked up Punta Mosquito (if you go in the early morning you can see flamingos) and went horseback riding. What more could you ask for?
My tip: Bring tons of sunscreen, bug spray and cash for taxis. Additionally, consider booking some things in advance, like dinners and beach clubs.
Aoife Breslin, Publicity and Marketing Coordinator
I spent a week traveling along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, stopping in Split, Korčula and Makarska, I savored home-cooked meals in family-run taverns, explored ancient ruins and natural landscapes, and learned about food traditions from locals.
A highlight was kayaking out to the island of Vrnik with Korčula Outdoors. Arriving on the rocky shoreline of Vrnik, it initially appeared as a ghost island with very few families still residing there. However, it's home to some of Croatia’s most beautiful beaches and secluded sea coves. On a guided tour, we learned about the island’s history in quarrying before visiting Vrnik Arts Club for lunch, one of
Jun 29, 2024 • 9 min read
The best part of summer cruising is that there are more cruising options than in any other season. Cruises to destinations like Alaska and Scandinavia are highly seasonal; go in the summer, or you can't cruise there at all. Even the Mediterranean is somewhat seasonal, with most cruise lines leaning heavily into summer and moving ships to warmer destinations during the cooler months.
Requesting an Uber or Lyft out of New York's John F. Kennedy Airport this summer may be a little less seamless due to a new protocol.
Between January and May 2024, India has emerged as the second-largest international source market – not including Canada and Mexico – for tourism in the U.S., according to data released by the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO).
There may be no city more closely associated with 4th of July than NYC, due in large part to the famed Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks event, which is the largest Independence Day celebration in the country. This year, the dazzling display in the sky will feature over 60,000 shells in more than 30 colors, as well as live performances from Tanner Adell, Luis Fonsi, The War And Treaty, and Lainey Wilson.
Now, all you need is a hot dog and some apple pie. ESPN will provide the baseball.
Travelers heading to Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean will enjoy discounts on their airfare portion when they book an American Airlines Vacations package with airfare and a hotel in an AA Vacations destination.
Jun 22, 2024 • 5 min read
Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, is offering a generous online status match for elite members of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, American Airlines AAdvantage, JetBlue TrueBlue Rewards and United Airlines MileagePlus programs.
The summer travel season is here, and most of us are trying to just make it through the chaos of airports and long hotel check-in lines without completely losing our patience.
A sandy, 15-mile spit that reaches across Arcachon Bay like a protective arm, Lège-Cap Ferret, on France’s western coast, is that country’s answer to New York’s Montauk, albeit dialed back a decade or two. Cap Ferret — not to be confused with Cap Ferrat, the glitzy, southeastern French peninsula with almost the same name — is a 30-minute ferry ride from the seaside town of Arcachon and features a varied, contrary, landscape: oyster farms on the tranquil lagoon, or side, and a broad surf beach on the Atlantic side (“When there are waves, they are gigantic,” says the designer and architect Philippe Starck), which has attracted Parisians since the 1950s.
Summer is finally here. As we gear up for fun in the sun, there are some great travel deals to round off the month of June that you'll want to keep on your radar. Before the scramble for last-minute Fourth of July plans, snap up one of these deals for a quick weekend getaway or a big European vacation. From $89 hotel stays on the Las Vegas strip to 25 percent off Play flights to Europe, there's a lot of ground to cover in the next few weeks.