Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Family travel myths worth forgetting

Plus: Sweden's secret isle: tracing history in Visby, Gotland, Spotlight on: Botswana adventure safari, Slowing down in the old towns of Sichuan, China ���
 
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Family travel myths worth forgetting
Thoughts of long-haul mayhem or overheated little ones holding you back from taking that dream trip? Don't let them. We've debunked the common myths surrounding travel with kids.
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Sweden's secret isle: tracing history in Visby, Gotland
Sweden's secret isle: tracing history in Visby, Gotland
Steal away to the history-steeped Baltic Sea island of Gotland to discover why it's a much-loved if little-known getaway for Swedes.
ancient appeal
 
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Spotlight on: Botswana adventure safari
In the wide open spaces of Botswana, Lonely Planet Destination Editor Matt Phillips travels from dry salt pans to lush marshland, meeting meerkats, hyenas and elephants on the way.
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Slowing down in the old towns of Sichuan, China
Slowing down in the old towns of Sichuan, China
Dramatic scenery and spicy food make Sichuan province a favorite stop for travelers in China – but don't overlook the region's historic old towns.
stuck in time
 
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China travel guide
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Where to go in July for 'the journey'
Where to go in July for 'the journey'
Searching for walruses, whales and polar bears in Norway, taking a train through the Australian outback and driving Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way are among the seasonal adventures waiting for you this month.
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Friday, June 2, 2017

Win a trip for two to Kenya

Not only were safaris born in Kenya, but so was the very word itself ��� in Swahili it means ���journey���, which is a fitting translation for what awaits one lucky winner and a friend.
 
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Win a trip for two to Kenya
Not only were safaris born in Kenya, but so was the very word itself - in Swahili it means 'journey', which is a fitting translation for what awaits one lucky winner and a friend. Discover stirring landscapes and superb wildlife with this 7-day safari adventure, courtesy of Kenya Tourism and Gate 1 Travel.


The prize includes:

  • International round-trip air travel from New York
  • First-class resort accommodations
  • A guided eco-walk on the shores of Lake Elementaita in the Great Rift Valley
  • Game drives to the 48,000-acre Soysambu Conservancy and the magical Masai Mara National Reserve
  • A visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, former home of the famous Out of Africa author
  • A giraffe feeding experience at the Nairobi Giraffe Centre 
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN. This promotion is open only to U.S. residents aged 18 years or older at the commencement date of the promotion. Void where prohibited. Promotion runs through 23rd August 2017. Please read the official rules which govern this giveaway.
 
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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Meet a traveler: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Plus: Beauty, beer and break-ups: seven reasons to visit Zagreb, Video of the week, Road tripping New Zealand's North Island ���
 
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Meet a traveler: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
We talked to Canada's dynamic leader about Lonely Planet crowning his homeland as the best place to go this year, insider tips for would-be visitors and what travel means to him.
  O CANADA  
 
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Beauty, beer and break-ups: seven reasons to visit Zagreb
Beauty, beer and break-ups: seven reasons to visit Zagreb
From street art and quirky museums to craft beer and colorful markets, Croatia's often-overlooked capital is brimming with intrigue.
COOL CROATIA
 
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Video of the week
Video of the week
With thick swathes of rainforest, abundant wildlife and thundering waterfalls, Si Phang Nga National Park is a spectacular place to embark on a hike. Lonely Planet writer Marika McAdam hits the trails with a local guide from Sarojin, discovering a jungle escape from Thailand's busy cities and beaches. Presented by GoPro.
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Road-tripping New Zealand's North Island
Road tripping New Zealand's North Island
Explore M��ori culture, magical caves and mighty surf-ready waves in New Zealand. The best way to see it all? On your own four wheels, of course.
KIWI CRUISING
 
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Meet a traveler: Ed Bartlett, curator and street art aficionado
Meet a traveler: Ed Bartlett, curator and street art aficionado
The author of Lonely Planet's new Street Art book gives us some insider tips on where best to experience this blossoming urban art form.
STATE OF THE ART
 
See Europe by public transport
See Europe by public transport
Embrace the trams, buses and boats that give a more authentic perspective of a city - from Lisbon's classic yellow streetcar to the Venice vaporetto.
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