Ask LP: What's a more authentic travel experience, a hotel or Airbnb?

Plus California's national parks, the best wildlife experiences in the USA, and Canada's mandatory three-day hotel quarantine.

Ask LP: What's a more authentic travel experience, a hotel or Airbnb? Many of us are looking for authenticity when we travel, to feel like we're really getting to know a place and its people. Lots of companies try to sell this authenticity to us, particularly for accommodation, as John Walton explores.   Learn more   Visit all of California's national parks on this legendary road trip California is romanticized for its sparkly Pacific ocean fronts, thickets of palm trees and glass-walled high-rise buildings in the big coastal cities. The thing is, California consists of so much more than the famed southern West Coast. Read More The best wildlife experiences in the USA Experiencing wildlife in the United States is especially magical. Not only is the nation made up of incredibly diverse landscapes and environments, but the way these spaces historically have been preserved allows ecosystems to flourish. Read More Canada is introducing a mandatory three-day hotel quarantine Canada has put enhanced new testing and quarantine measures in place around travelers in relation to COVID-19 air travel. It is due to introduce testing on arrival and a mandatory three-night stay in a hotel to await test results. Read More This New Mexico preserve is now an international dark sky park Valles Caldera National Preserve has become the latest US spot to be certified as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the preserve's night skies and enhance visitor experiences through astronomy-based interpretive programming. Read More Looking for more to read? In addition to these top picks above, these articles have been trending: Celebrate Lunar New Year online with a variety of virtual events Where to find the USA's 12 newest national parks Gear up for Super Bowl LV with these 8 unique NFL traditions A new walking tour sheds light on the history of Black resilience in NYC See more   Go Premium with a Lonely Planet Membership.   Enjoy the perks of being an official LP Member and get unrestricted access to watch any shows on Lonely Planet TV, unlimited destinations on the Lonely Planet Guides app, exclusive discounts to the Lonely Planet Shop and more.   Get your membership

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