Lonely Planet publishes a Top Travel Destinations list year. In 2022, the Cook Islands were included. Many Lonely Planet employees dream of visiting these 15 South Pacific islands.
Mauritius, east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, is a little-known African retreat. Mauritius has great golf courses, mountain treks, watersports, birdwatching, beaches, and more.
Belize features Mayan ruins and Caribbean waters for everyone. A short, direct trip from several North American cities makes it accessible to Americans.
Lonely Planet and Michelin are recognizing Slovenia and awarding seven stars to eateries. With so many intriguing Eastern European sites, Slovenia is sometimes overlooked.
Even though Anguilla is a British overseas territory, it made the list! Tourism has been carefully reopened on this beautiful Caribbean island.
From fjords to "the Empty Quarter," Oman has it all! Mountains up to 2,000 meters high at Musandam, on the Strait of Hormuz, make for magnificent landscape.
Nepal has lots to offer non-Everest climbers. Hikers in Mustang, Nepal, can explore the high desert and lodge with locals.