Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel The Watergate Hotel wants you to break into its new whisky safeLonely Planet - Kelly MagyaricsThe Watergate break-in was one of the most bungling political mishaps in American history. But now there’s a chance for would-be burglars to get it right. And whisky is involved. To mark the 47th anniversary
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel These cities will see the biggest traffic delays on the 4th of JulyLonely Planet - Alex ButlerIndependence Day means many Americans will be heading out on the 4th of July to enjoy a vacation – but planning ahead might be the key to avoiding major traffic delays. AAA is predicting that it’s going
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Live like you’re in The Hills with these LA vacation mansionsLonely Planet - Sasha BradyWith the return of (scripted) reality show The Hills, we’ve picked out some LA vacation mansions that look like they came from the set of the MTV show, so you can live out your over-the-top mid-naughties
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetVenice There are calls for Venice to be added to Unesco’s endangered listLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIn the aftermath of a cruise ship crashing into the docks of the Giudecca canal in Venice, the city’s mayor has urged Unesco to place the city on its World Heritage site blacklist. Locals protested on
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetLeonardo Da Vinci The art gallery at Buckingham Palace is turning into an escape roomLonely Planet - Andrea SmithFans of escape room challenges will be able to take on one that has an artistic and decidedly royal twist. The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace in London is hosting an activity called Escape Room:
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel The Winter Olympics are heading to Italy in 2026 – here's where they will be heldLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoOn Monday, 24 June, the International Olympic Committee assigned the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to Italy. The games of Milan-Cortina 2026 will take place in a variety of different locations
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetAirbnb Can Australia's classic country pubs be revitalised by Airbnb?Lonely PlanetThe Airbnb team in Australia has plans to revitalise the classic Aussie country pub. Drawing in new hosts and new travellers to small rural communities, the Country Pub program will begin with five of
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel The Tide is London's answer to New York's High Line and it opens in JulyLonely Planet - Sasha BradyLondon’s answer to the High Line in New York is set to open next month with back-to-back festivals, sober raves and Damien Hirst art installations all in the works. Elevated parks are must-have symbols
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetPlay buttonCopenhagen Copenhagen's first ski slope is on top of an eco-friendly power plantLonely Planet - Jack PalfreyAlways one to do things a little differently, the city of Copenhagen has opened its first ski slope, and, in case this wasn’t unusual enough, it’s on top of a power plant. The new ‘Copenhill’ is a 500-metre
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetHotels London’s first Hard Rock Hotel will have Freddie Mercury’s childhood pianoLonely Planet - Alex ButlerMusic fans looking for a place to stay in London can now check out the first Hard Rock Hotel in the UK – and see incredible pieces of music history like Freddie Mercury’s piano or a letter by Buddy Holly.
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetMilan Ride the waves in Milan at one of the world's biggest surf parksLonely Planet - Sasha BradyMilan is known for fashion, design, art and incredible architecture and now… surfing. Visitors to landlocked Milan can now learn to surf at one of the world’s biggest surf parks. Wakeparadise, which opened
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Paris to plant 'urban forests' at major landmarks to combat climate changeLonely Planet - Sasha BradyIn order to make the air in Paris cleaner and lower urban temperatures, Mayor Anne Hidalgo will introduce urban forests beside four major landmarks across the city by 2020. Paris is relatively short of
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetHostels A hotel in Bali is offering “puppy therapy” sessions to its guestsLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you tend to miss your dog while on holiday, a hotel in Bali is offering “puppy therapy” sessions that may be able to help you with that if you stay there. Puri Garden Hotel and Hostel in Ubud has partnered
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel 10 European cities asked for the EU's assistance on Airbnb and similar platformsLonely Planet - Andrea SmithWhile travellers love them and are using them in ever-increasing numbers, a number of European cities have asked for help in curbing the “explosive” growth of Airbnb and other holiday rental websites.
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetUnesco Eighteen places around the world are now Unesco biosphere reservesLonely Planet - Andrea SmithUnesco has announced 18 new landscapes that it is adding to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, 12 of which are in Europe. A biosphere reserve is used to describe an ecosystem with plants and animals
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel How European cities are helping people cope during the heatwaveLonely Planet - Sasha BradyAs Continental Europe prepares for a “potentially dangerous” heatwave this week, some cities are taking measures to protect residents and visitors against the blistering heat. A plume of hot air travelling
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetAnthony Bourdain An A-Z of the late Anthony Bourdain's travels and culinary adventuresLonely Planet - Andrea SmithA particularly bright light was extinguished when chef, travel documentarian and king of the one-liners, Anthony Bourdain, passed away in France in June 2018. The exuberant 61-year-old from New York died
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetDubai Headed to Dubai? Don’t forget to grab your free Sim card at the airportLonely PlanetOne of the trickiest parts of travelling has to be trying to keep in touch with loved ones on the go. Do you sign up to roaming packages and face big bills when you return home? Or do you spend the entire
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Moleskine debuts travel gear for people on the moveLonely Planet - Maya StantonMoleskine’s iconic black notebooks have long been a must-pack for the self-reflective traveler, and with the debut of its new accessories collection, the company is expanding into uncharted territory still
Lonely Planetadded this to Traveler Tips & ArticlesBeaches The best beaches of the Albanian RivieraLonely Planet - Tom MastersAlbania’s rugged coastline, with traditional villages nestled in isolated bays and golden beaches lapped by turquoise waters, was a revelation when travellers first started discovering the country a decade
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Dip a toe into luxury-level waters with this Mediterranean yacht companyLonely Planet - Maya StantonWhat do James Bond, Kenny Rogers, and Kim Kardashian have in common? They’ve all hitched a ride on a luxe boat from Valef Yachts, one of the first charter companies in the Mediterranean. The long-running
Lonely Planetadded this to Traveler Tips & ArticlesTravel 3-2-1: how to experience a rocket launch on Florida's Space CoastLonely Planet - Swapna KrishnaThe NASA Space Shuttle may no longer be flying, but thanks to private investment, Florida’s Space Coast is busier than ever with regular rocket launches. Want to see one for yourself? These tips ensure
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetSoutheast Alaska Take a deep dive into the Alaskan wilderness without the crowds on a small-ship cruise lineLonely Planet - Maya StantonSay the words “Alaskan cruise,” and visions of oversized ships hauling hordes of tourists instantly come to mind. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As the state’s only Alaska Native-owned small-ship
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Emirates increases services for travel during hajj seasonLonely Planet - Claire NaylorEmirates airline will be expanding services to Jeddah and Medina to give more flight options to hajj pilgrims heading to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. An additional 46 flights will be made available
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel The cheap meal that’s the latest resurgence on the Paris dining sceneLonely Planet - Tom StainerThere’s a hot new dining trend in Paris – and it isn’t a hip market or a far-flung global cuisine. The latest craze is for bouillons: modern-day versions of traditional workers’ canteens, characterised
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel A tour will take travellers on a mystery adventure through four countriesLonely Planet - Andrea SmithFans of mystery travel may enjoy embarking on an 18-day trip that will take travellers on a 2200-mile trip across four countries into the unknown. Twelve travellers will take an 18-day trip from Tehran
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTower of London The playground game Tag is now a professional sport, and this summer you can try itLonely Planet - Jack PalfreyWhether you called it tag, touch, tig or tick, the childhood chasing game is a staple in schoolyards around the world. But at some point, most of us stop chasing our friends for amusement and surrender
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel How New Zealand's new visitor rules will impact your holidayLonely PlanetStarting from 1 October 2019, most visitors to New Zealand will need to request an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) to gain access to the country. The authority will enable travellers from
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetBoston Red Sox London to host Red Sox Vs Yankees: the first Major League Baseball game to be played in EuropeLonely Planet - Jack PalfreyFoam fingers and giant hot dogs at the ready – baseball is coming to the UK. The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox will face off against each other this June in London, the first Major League Baseball
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Pick your next adventure with a new wellness hubLonely Planet - Maya StantonIt’s more than having a moment. According to the Global Wellness Institute’s most recent data, the wellness travel sector is growing more than twice as fast as tourism overall, and it’s on track to hit
