Family Travel

Dec 18, 2020 • 11 min read

With most travel plans in 2020 canceled or put on hold, Lonely Planet's writers around the globe are dreaming up big plans for 2021.

Nov 16, 2020 • 2 min read

The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree signals the start of the holiday season. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tree.  

Nov 6, 2020 • 5 min read

If someone asked, ‘Are you are happy?’ what would you say? Well, if you lived in Fiji, there is an almost nine-times-out-of-10 chance you’d say ‘yes!’…

Nov 4, 2020 • 6 min read

Boasting prime job prospects, an appreciation for diversity and an active social scene, these are 10 of the best cities for expats.

Oct 27, 2020 • 6 min read

Winter camping in the UK means frosty mornings, crackling fires and star-filled skies. Here are some of the best cozy campsites and glamping spots.

Oct 23, 2020 • 6 min read

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on travel this year, and two main types of pod vacations are gaining in popularity.

Oct 22, 2020 • 7 min read

Is it safe to visit family for the holidays? Follow these tips to avoid turning Christmas dinner into a superspreader event.

Oct 15, 2020 • 5 min read

Finding a beach in Mexico is easy, but getting away from the crowds is a little more challenging. Here are the best off-the-grid beaches to get away.

Oct 12, 2020 • 5 min read

These detours will make the journey between New York City and Niagara Falls an enjoyable experience for solo travelers or the entire family.

Oct 8, 2020 • 6 min read

California's adrenaline sports aren't limited to warm days by the beach. The trick is knowing where to go. Here's a few spots to get the blood pumping.

Oct 6, 2020 • 5 min read

As working from home becomes more prevelant, the home office is being traded for more exciting locations.

Sep 25, 2020 • 8 min read

From newborns to teens, here's how to foster a lifelong love of the outdoors in your family.

Sep 24, 2020 • 6 min read

Who needs beautiful beaches when you've got Larry the Lobster or a croc wearing boxing gloves, Australia's 'big things' are the utlimate roadside attraction.

Sep 24, 2020 • 7 min read

Australia’s East Coast for road-tripping explorers: picture-perfect beaches, hip cities, lush rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef and native wildlife.

Sep 17, 2020 • 6 min read

Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Here are our favorite natural wonders.

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Ranger Leigh Gardner of Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, Tennessee, believes state parks and the outdoors are for everyone.

Sep 16, 2020 • 4 min read

Karen Binedell and her family have been on the road for 18 months. Here's what COVID-19 has meant for them and their future travels.

Sep 5, 2020 • 8 min read

Everything about Labor Day weekend travel in 2020 is different, from the destinations travelers are choosing to the precautions they're taking.

Aug 25, 2020 • 8 min read

Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.

Aug 21, 2020 • 8 min read

With 53 mountains rising at elevations above 14,000 feet, Colorado is home to far more “fourteeners” than any other state (second-place Alaska has 29.)

Aug 20, 2020 • 6 min read

Here are our top picks for family-friendly trips in some of America’s most treasured national parks

Aug 20, 2020 • 4 min read

With fabulously pancake-flat, scenic landscapes beckoning along every last dyke and canal, two-wheeling in The Netherlands is a great way to explore.