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The 10 best beaches in Portugal Lonely Planet Editors about 4 hours ago The popular Praia do Camilo is among out favourite beaches in Portugal, but which other spots made the list? © Nido Huebl / Shutterstock With 830km of coastline, Portugal has sun-kissed shores of every type, from buzzing, bar-lined city beaches to vast swathes of golden sand where scores of surfers tussle with the fabled Atlantic swells. Most sun seekers make a beeline for the sheltered coves and resort beaches of the Algarve (and for good reason!), but there are plenty of other divine coastal swimming spots to be foun...

Travel to the Dominican Republic without a COVID-19 test or vaccine Andrea Smith Beaches in the Dominican Republic are a big attraction © Filippo Carlot / Getty Images/iStockphoto There's a change in rules affecting those planning to travel to the Dominican Republic, as the Caribbean nation is lifting travel restrictions for incoming visitors. This means that travelers don't have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be permitted entry, nor do they have to provide a negative PCR test upon arrival or undergo quarantine. Airports and other ports of entry will now perform a breath test to b...

When to go to Indonesia Lonely Planet Editors Indonesia tops many bucket lists © Aleksandar Todorovic / Shutterstock With its golden sands and azure waters, Indonesia looks so good you just want to dive right in. But book your dream trip to the country in the wrong month and you may find yourself being greeted by monsoons or energy-sapping humidity. Thankfully any travel mishaps can be easily avoided with a touch of forward planning. Whether you’re dreaming of hitting the beach in Bali, seeing orang-utans in Borneo or diving off the coast of the Maluku Islands, here’s our guide t...

When to go to the Philippines Lonely Planet Editors about 8 hours ago It's never a bad time to grab a beach towel and head to the Philippines © John Seaton Callahan / Getty Images With over 7000 islands spread over 300,000sq km, there’s never a bad time to grab a beach towel and head to the Philippines. The country is renowned for its strips of golden sand, and even during the height of the rainy season you’re still likely to find an island where the sun is shining. On top of this is a calendar chock-full of fiestas and events, offering a unique cultural highlight for visitors wh...

The best national parks in Taiwan Ali Wunderman When Portuguese sailors happened upon Taiwan in 1542, they called it Ilha Formosa, meaning “beautiful island.” Almost five hundred years later, that pervasive beauty attracts nature lovers from around the world. From innovative cycling programs to an extensive coastline to dramatic mountain peaks overlooking floating gardens, Taiwan is an island rich with endless opportunities for getting outside, from stunning national parks to lakes, waterfalls, and hot springs. If you're wondering where to start, these are eight of the best nationa...