Category: Highlight Hidden Gems

Jan 24
Discovering the off-season beauty of Spain’s Balearic Islands

Beyond sun-washed summers and seductive Mediterranean beaches, each month brings its own beauty in Spain’s irresistible Balearic Islands, which reveal a…

Jan 24
Where to eat and drink in Spain

Bountiful seafood and rich produce from the interior of Spain combine to create one of the world’s great cuisines. Inventive chefs and a wealth of regional…

Jan 24
10 amazing places in Europe for a dose of winter sun

Winter in Europe can be lovely: bundles of pillowy snow, steaming mulled wine at Christmas markets, the crunching score of ice skates on a…

Jan 24
11 of the world’s best high-speed train journeys

Barreling across borders and zooming between cities, high-speed rail has come a long way since the first bullet train jumped across Japan in 1964. Exciting new…

Jan 24
Discover the 6 must-visit destinations, recommended by Black female solo travelers

Black women travelers can face extra challenges when traveling, particularly when traveling solo. Here are the destinations writer Stephanie Yeboah and her…

Jan 24
The best tapas dishes in Madrid and where to find them

Tapas culture in the Spanish capital is more than just about munching bite-sized plates, it’s a social ritual that involves sharing a variety of dishes,…

Jan 24
Lonely Planet staffers pick their favorite travel photos of 2024

Lonely Planet has been traveling the world for 50 years and counting.And in an era of chatbots and AI-generated images, we continue to rely on real people and…

Jan 24
A first-time guide to Granada

Dramatically situated against the backdrop of the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Granada was the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, and remains one of…

Jan 24
10 dream trips to take in Europe in 2025

It’s a new year and the perfect time to start planning your travels and vacation time in 2025. If Europe is on your bucket list, but you’re not sure where to…

Jan 24
Which Camino de Santiago route is right for you?

Upwards of 400,000 travelers a year journey the yellow arrows and scallop-shell markers along the Camino de Santiago.The historic pilgrimage routes lead to the…