Travel always involves a bit of uncertainty. And there will always be location-specific warnings to observe depending on where you’re going. The good news is there are several proven precautions you can take ahead of time and while traveling to stay safe and navigate any unexpected catastrophes when away from home. Here are 10 tried-and-true
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Some doomsayers have called wine tech a “graveyard of failure.” But that’s far from the reality I see playing out. Spectacular crashes may get more attention, but for every dumpster fire, there’s an online wine platform that’s quietly crushing it. I’m not the only one with this viewpoint. “I think just the opposite,” says David
Lonely Planet’s Executive Editor, Nitya Chambers, has just returned from a family trip to New Mexico. Here, she shares some shots and recommendations that made the trip memorable. I was desperate to figure out where to spend my kids’ week-long winter break in February. My passport renewal sat with the US State Department which limited
After disposing of its beer and cider business, Kent-based Chapel Down delivered healthy results for the year to December 2022 as a purely wine-focused company. Revenue rose by 10% over the 12 months but accelerated in the second half to 14%, providing extra momentum moving into the current financial year. The record result of £15.6
In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A JetBlue Airways Corp. plane prepares for landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images JetBlue Airways is preparing to cut scores of weekly flights in the New York City area this spring and
When we think of springtime travel, many people picture that classic spring break trip to a beach in Florida or the Caribbean. But this season is also a great time to explore the vast beauty of our national parks system. Many national parks are bursting with colorful floral blooms around March, April and May. You
Need inspiration for your next romantic getaway? Look no further than your wine glass. More than just tastings in a vineyard and purchases of a few cases of that sauvignon blanc you loved, wine touring lets you discover the landscapes in which the grapes are grown, deepening the experience of enjoying a nice white or
When traveling through Tuscany in the warmer months of the year, it is not unusual to encounter parades of people wearing colorful, traditional clothing inspired by medieval culture. Historic reenactments are deeply rooted in local folklore, bringing Tuscans back to an era of city-states, tower houses, and clashing dynasties. If a town in the region
The 2022 Washington Wine Grape Production Report has just been released, reflecting a 34% increase from the previous year. This follows the excitement of a big month for the winemakers of Washington State, who have just celebrated Taste Washington Wine Month encouraging customers and buyers to try a new-to-them-wine. “Winemakers and growers alike are thrilled
Park Lane New York There are plenty of hacks for catching those all-important Z’s, but studies show sleep quality has been on the decline for decades with many of us now getting less than six hours of it a night. Perhaps no surprise then that sleep has become the next big thing in wellness travel
Lagosians are big on beaches. On any given weekend – if they’re not out partying or shopping at malls – chances are they’ll be at any of the city’s private and public beaches. And with the local hospitality sector seeing record investment, more private beaches, beach clubs and resorts are opening their doors in Lagos.
Lisbon-based designer and branding specialist RitaRivotti Design has earned gold and silver awards in the recent Pentawards packaging design competition with projects for Symington and the Serôdio Borges family wine estate. In 2021, Rovitti and her team were awarded the highest honor, a Platinum award, for their work with wine producer VINHO DO MAR. This
A private jet is landing over the snowy mountains of St. Moritz in Switzerland. Private jet emissions, which have a disproportionate impact on the environment, were found to have more than doubled in Europe in 2022. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images A private jet aviation boom shows no signs of slowing. Analysis
San José isn’t an attractive city, but it makes for a great basecamp. With hundreds of hotels, Costa Rica’s capital is the ideal spot to drop off your luggage, pick up supplies and rent yourself a car. Then you’re free to roam around the Central Valley, day-tripping to one bucolic spot after another, reassured that
It would be difficult to tire of the Mediterranean view, considering the rugged beauty of the surrounding cliffs and coastline. Outdoors, there is a garden filled with succulent plants, an original snail-shaped swimming pool, terraces for lunching on, and a second pool – this time an infinity version with vistas of boats pulling in and
Planning a safari can be a very intimidating experience. The amount of time and money required to make it happen, as well as never being entirely certain that you’re using the best operator, are just a recipe for uncertainty and anxiety. Shed all doubt by planning a safari trip in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet. Our
Chef Virgilio Martínez needs no introduction. Best known for his revered Lima-based restaurant, Central (#2 on World’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2022), Martínez has been a driving force in showcasing Peru’s unique flavors and immense biodiversity, which he executes through creating sensory-forward experiences at each of his establishments. While snagging a res in Lima may
All Images Credit A S Boutique Residence Havana Cuba and Havana in particular, are not a destination for everyone. For those looking for a pristine tropical holiday a la Turks and Caicos, Barbados, or St. Barths you’ll not find that here. However, it is exactly the destination that a certain traveler is after. For the
Lagos can be anything you want it to be. If luxury is your language, rest assured that Lagos speaks it well. If, however, you’re on a tight budget and want to experience this bustling Nigerian city without spending anything, you’ll be welcomed with open arms by the city’s creative arts community, whose vibrancy is attracting
Amsterdam is a city that celebrates individuality, encourages quirkiness and delights in difference. It has a long history of riches and rebelliousness. The glory-days of the 17th century, the über-cosy 1800s, the counter-culture explosion of the 1960s – they’ve all left tidelines along Amsterdam’s canals: opulent gables, Rembrandt and Van Gogh, barrel-lined cafés, gardens of
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