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Lonely PlanetOct 12, 2026

The Best Historic Hotels in Asia

Asia

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Yasaka KaikanSightKyoto, JapanSet inside a former theatrical venue, built in 1936.
Raffles SingaporeHotelSingaporeBuilt in 1887, revamped into 115 luxury suites.
The Grand LobbyRestaurantSingaporeAfternoon tea offers glitz and glam of Raffles.
Long BarBarSingaporeStop by for a Singapore sling, invented here in 1915.
Metropole HanoiHotelHanoi, VietnamFrench-built hotel opened in 1901, rooms steeped in style.
Gion Kōbu KaburenjōTheatreKyoto, JapanTheater where geiko and maiko practice for spring dance.
Miyako OdoriTheatreKyoto, JapanCity's premier spring event, held every April.
AmangallaHotelGalle, Sri LankaOriginally built in 1684 by the Dutch East India Company.
Oberoi Rajgarh PalaceHotelMadhya Pradesh, IndiaFormer fortress turned palace, built over 350 years ago.
Panna Tiger ReserveSightMadhya Pradesh, IndiaOne of central India's most important tiger habitats.
KhajurahoSightMadhya Pradesh, IndiaUNESCO-listed temples.
The Langham, Custom HouseHotelBangkok, ThailandConstructed in 1888, a stately neo-classical building.
T'ang CourtRestaurantBangkok, ThailandTriple-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant from Hong Kong.

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Lonely PlanetSep 23

Guide to American Samoa

Discover more about an oft-overlooked area of Polynesia, from when to visit and where to stay to fun things to do upon arrival in our guide to American Samoa.

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National Park of American SamoaNature reservePago Pago, American SamoaUS national park, only one south of the equator
StarKist tuna factoryPlacePago Pago, American Samoafactory in Pago Pago harbor
Ofu BeachSightOfu, American Samoabeach in American Samoa
Manu’a Cession DayFestivalPago Pago, American SamoaJuly 16th festival with feasts and events
Mount ‘Alava TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoachallenging trek with panoramic island view
Lower Sauma Ridge TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoatrail with view of Pola Island
Pola Island TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoatrail on Tutuila island
Tuafanua TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoatrail to desolate beach on western side of Pola Island
Jean P Haydon MuseumMuseumPago Pago, American Samoamuseum on Tutuila island
Pola IslandSightPago Pago, American Samoalimestone islet and seabird sanctuary off Tutuila
Pola Island BeachSightPago Pago, American Samoabeach near Pola Island
Tisa’s Barefoot BarRestaurantPago Pago, American Samoabar hosting an umu feast every Wednesday
Fagatogo MarketMarketPago Pago, American Samoamarket selling fruits, art, and clothing
Goat Island CafeRestaurantPago Pago, American Samoacafe serving burgers and drinks
North Shore ToursPlacePago Pago, American Samoatour company on Tutuila island

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Lonely PlanetJul 23

The 9 least-visited national parks in the USA

Escape the crowds and fill your spirit at these nine of the least visited national parks in the USA.

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Dry TortugasPlaceKey West, United StatesPark made of seven islands in the Gulf of Florida.
Yankee Freedom ferryPlaceKey West, United StatesFerry service to Dry Tortugas with included amenities.
Wrangell–St Elias National ParkPlaceMcCarthy, United StatesLargest national park, offering glaciers and historic mining sites.
PotatoRestaurantMcCarthy, United StatesRoadside stop for burritos.
Great Florida Birding TrailTrailKey West, United StatesTrail for scouting rare bird populations.
North Cascades National ParkPlaceMarblemount, United StatesPark with towering peaks and limited roads.
Sourdough Mountain TrailTrailMarblemount, United StatesGlute-busting hike with mountain vistas.
Happy Creek Forest WalkTrailMarblemount, United StatesWheelchair-accessible trail.
Ross LakeSightMarblemount, United StatesLake accessible by foot or boat, extending to Canadian border.
Ross Lake ResortPlaceMarblemount, United StatesFloating cabins on Ross Lake.
National Park of American SamoaNature reservePago Pago, American SamoaPark with volcanic and marine landscapes across three islands.
Katmai National Park and PreservePlaceKing Salmon, United StatesTop wildlife viewing destination, especially for bears.
Valley of Ten Thousand SmokesSightKing Salmon, United StatesLandscape resulting from a massive early 20th-century eruption.
Lake Clark National Park and PreservePlacePort Alsworth, United StatesPark with lakes, tundra, mountains, glaciers, and active volcanoes.
Gates of the Arctic National Park and PreservePlaceBettles, United StatesUntouched wilderness entirely north of the Arctic Circle.
Kobuk Valley National ParkPlaceAmbler, United StatesPark known for Arctic sand dunes and caribou crossings.
St Elias Alpine GuidesPlaceMcCarthy, United States
Brooks CampSightKing Salmon, United States
Rock HarborSightHoughton, United States
WindigoSightHoughton, United States

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SkiftApr 21

What Mandarin Oriental Is Seeing in Luxury Travel That Others Are Missing

Luxury hospitality in Asia is shifting from expansion to meaning. Brands that translate culture and data into emotionally resonant experiences will outperform. Others risk becoming interchangeable.

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Mandarin OrientalHotelfocuses on building a portfolio that holds pricing power
Fans of M.O. programmePlaceprogramme to enhance guest engagement
Riviera MayaNeighborhood
Fans of M.O.Place
Skift Asia Forum 2026Festival

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 30

8 Island Getaways That Don't Require a US Passport

American citizens don't need a passport to visit these US territories. Here's how to plan your trip.

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La FortalezaSightLocated in the historic quarter of Old San Juan in the capital city and municipality of San Juan, it has housed the…
Bioluminescent BaySightEnchanting, blue-green glow, claims brightest bioluminescence
Vieques National Wildlife RefugeSightWild horses roam around it
Managaha IslandSightDay trip destination from Saipan
TinianSightIsland three miles south of Saipan
Isla VerdeNeighborhoodArea in San Juan with beach bars and casinos
ViequesSightIsland off eastern coast, home to best beaches
SaipanSightLargest and most populated of the Northern Mariana Islands
Mount TapochauSightVista point in Saipan's tropical jungles
Tinian monarchPlaceEndangered bird species endemic to Tinian
RotaPlaceSouthernmost Northern Mariana Island
Rota GrottoSightPopular snorkeling spot on Rota
As Nieves Latte Stone QuarrySightUS national landmark on Rota
US Virgin IslandsPlaceUS territory, no passport needed for Americans
St. CroixPlaceMain island of the US Virgin Islands
King Christian HotelHotel300-year-old waterfront landmark in Christiansted
Fort ChristiansvaernSightHistoric fort in Christiansted
El MorroSight
Taga BeachSight
Tachogna BeachSight
Guata beachSight
Teteto beachSight
Bird SanctuaryPlace

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