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Lonely PlanetAug 21, 2026

The 13 best places to visit in Europe in winter

Put off the January blues by booking an off-season experience in Europe.

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Guggenheim MuseumMuseumGroundbreaking architecture.
Plaza NuevaNeighborhoodBiggest pick of pintxos bars.
Mercado de la RiberaMarketArt-deco market with cafes and produce stalls.
Azkuna ZentroaArts centreExhibition space with rooftop pool.
Casco ViejoNeighborhoodAmble through cafes and produce stalls.
Siete CallesNeighborhoodMedieval streets.
Museo de Bellas ArtesMuseum
Elsewhere
Keşlik MonasterySightCappadocia, TurkeyExplore its rock-hewn structures.
KaymaklıHotelCappadocia, TurkeyLabyrinthine underground city.
Göreme Open-Air MuseumMuseumCappadocia, TurkeyFresco-covered cave churches.
Ihlara ValleyTrailCappadocia, TurkeyWintry walks.
Playa del MatorralSightFuerteventura, SpainLengthy beach.
CofeteSightFuerteventura, SpainOffbeat and isolated beach.
Parque Natural de CorralejoSightFuerteventura, SpainEndless dunes.
Eryri (Snowdonia)TrailSnowdonia, United KingdomMountains, coastline, lakes, waterfalls.
National White Water CentrePlaceSnowdonia, United KingdomOpen to rafters year-round.
Sé (cathedral)SightFunchal, PortugalOrnate cathedral.
Mercado dos LavradoresMarketFunchal, PortugalArt deco market.
Monte Palace Tropical GardensGardenMonte, PortugalBloom year-round.
Reid's PalaceCaféFunchal, PortugalElegant afternoon tea service.

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Lonely PlanetAug 11

Seeing the eclipse in northern Spain? Follow this 11-day itinerary

Spend 11 days with Lonely Planet Journeys in northern Spain, from iconic cities to lesser-known pockets in the Pyrenees.

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Museo Guggenheim BilbaoMuseumdeconstructivist architectural marvel with art galleries
Elsewhere
Sagrada FamiliaPlace of worshipBarcelona, Spainnewly completed, designed by Antoni Gaudí
Casa BatllóPublic artworkBarcelona, SpainCasa Batlló is a building in the center of Barcelona, Spain.
Casa VicensAttractionBarcelona, SpainGaudí’s first major commission, features vivid tiles
La PedreraPublic artworkBarcelona, SpainDescobreix La Pedrera - Casa Milà, una obra mestra de Gaudí a Barcelona i Patrimoni de la UNESCO.
Ebro DeltaNature reserveTarragona, SpainCatalonia’s largest wetland, known for rice paddies
Trabucador BeachSightTarragona, Spainnarrow strip with wetlands and Mediterranean coastline
Vinyes DoménechRestaurantCapçanes, Spainfamily-run vineyard offering tastings and picnics
Cellers de Scala DeiSightEl Molar, Spainwinery in DOQ Priorat, operating since 17th century
Río VeroSightAlquézar, Spaincanyon with suspended platforms for hiking
Ruta de las Pasarelas del Río VeroTrailAlquézar, Spainsuspended platforms over turquoise waters
LecinaNeighborhoodAlquézar, Spainquaint village for hiking and canyoning
Sierra de Guara Natural ParkSightHuesca, Spainnatural park for hiking, abseiling, and canyoning
Ordesa and Monte Perdido National ParkSightHuesca, Spainnational park with snowshoeing and hiking trails
CastildetierraSightBardenas Reales, Spainiconic spire in a desert landscape
Hotel Aire de BardenasHotelBardenas Reales, Spainhotel with cube-shaped and bubble-shaped suites
Smugglers’ RouteTrailNavarra, Spainhistoric trail used for smuggling between Spain and France
Lizarrieta PassSightNavarra, Spainmeeting point for the Smugglers' Route
Kbzón TxikiRestaurantDonostia-San Sebastián, Spainbar known for heavenly hake pintxos
Borda BerriRestaurantDonostia-San Sebastián, Spainbar known for cheesy risotto and crispy pig ear
Flysch GeoparkSightZumaia, Spaincoastal trail with fascinating cliff landscape

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

The top things to do in Bilbao, Spain and how to do them

Come to know the incredible Spanish city of Bilbao through its art, food, architecture and our picks of must-do experiences.

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Museo Guggenheim BilbaoMuseumGleaming, titanium-clad museum, city's most striking building.
Plaza NuevaNeighborhood19th-century arcaded plaza, home to pintxo bars.
Gure TokiPubMany consider its pintxos to be Bilbao's best.
SorgínzuloPubStrong local following with standouts including calamari.
BacaicoaPubKnown for mushroom pintxos cooked to order.
BasterRestaurantKnown for octopus skewers and house-made croquettes.
IrrintziRestaurantOffers vegetarian or gluten-free options.
Taberna BasarasBarTraditional tavern known for anchovy pintxos.
Euskalduna PalacePlaceVenue hosts orchestras, operas, concerts and musicals.
Ría del NerviónSightRiver is central to life in Bilbao.
Puente San AntónSightBridge to paddle to and back from on kayak tour.
Ayuntamiento de BilbaoSightCity hall passed on kayak tour.
Teatro ArriagaTheatreTheater passed on kayak tour.
Concordia Train StationSightTrain station passed on kayak tour.
Mercado de la RiberaMarketFood market where many city chefs shop.
ItsasmuseumMuseumMaritime museum explaining sea's historical importance.
Carolaren ArimaSightInstallation of light and sound on the dock.
TournéPlaceOffers daily guided city tours by bike.
Puerto ViejoSightPort visited on a 19.5km bike route.
Basque RouteTrailCoastal cycle trail connecting Bilbao with Lekeito.
Puente ColganteTrail
Bar CharlyPub
Cafe-Bar BilbaoCafé
Vizcaya BridgeSight
Bizkaia BridgeSight

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

The top 20 things to do in Spain

From wine to art to surf and more, Spain is a travelers

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Camí de CavallsTrailMenorca, SpainRestored 14th-century path on Menorca.
Costa BravaNeighborhoodCatalonia, SpainRamble between wild, pebble-studded bays.
Costa de la LuzHotelAndalucía, SpainRemote sugar-white strands, great for kitesurfing.
Parque Natural Cabo de GataSightAlmería, SpainProtected nudist beaches.
Devour ToursPlaceBarcelona, SpainExpert-led food tours in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, San Sebastián.
Annie B’s Spanish KitchenPlaceCádiz, SpainFabulous tapas tours in Cádiz province.
Centro de Arte Reina SofíaArts centreMadrid, SpainHome to Picasso's Guernica.
Museo Thyssen-BornemiszaMuseumMadrid, SpainHome to Van Gogh's Les Vessenots in Auvers.
Museo del PradoMuseumMadrid, SpainHome to Velázquez's Las meninas.
Sherry TriangleNeighborhoodAndalucía, SpainAndalucía’s unmatched Sherry Triangle.
Illas CíesNature reserveGalicia, SpainSublime beaches.
Costa da MorteNature reserveGalicia, SpainClifftop paths.
Jerte ValleyNeighborhoodExtremadura, Spain
Ambroz ValleyNeighborhoodExtremadura, Spain

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 23, 2025

8 Cruise Itineraries We're Excited About for 2026

From Midwest sailings to solar eclipse-focused routes, these are the itineraries we've got our eye on.

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Guggenheim MuseumMuseumvisits to Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum
Elsewhere
Princess CruisesPlaceSouthampton, United KingdomTotal Solar Eclipse cruise from Southampton on August 8, 2026
Star PrincessPlaceSouthampton, United Kingdomsails on the Total Solar Eclipse cruise
VikingPlaceFort Lauderdale, United Statesepic World Voyage for 2026 departs December 22, 2026
London (Greenwich)SightLondon, United Kingdomconcludes Viking's World Voyage
Atlas Ocean VoyagesPlaceKangerlussuaq, Greenlandlaunches new Arctic Expedition aboard World Voyager
World VoyagerPlaceKangerlussuaq, Greenlandship for Atlas Ocean Voyages' Arctic Expedition
Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandSightKangerlussuaq, Greenlanddeparture point for Arctic Expedition
St. John’s, NewfoundlandSightSt. John's, Canadaconcluding port for Arctic Expedition
Quark ExpeditionsPlaceReykjavík, Icelandoffers Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes

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National GeographicJul 20, 2021

These are the world’s most beautiful museums

Return to travel by seeing 14 architectural marvels, from a building that tracks the sun to a donut-shaped cultural center. Planners and curators realized a flashy, design-forward museum could ...

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Guggenheim Museum BilbaoMuseumVoluptuous glass curves and gleaming facade
Elsewhere
Empire State BuildingSightNew York City, United StatesThe building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931.
Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceIt is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.
PantheonPlace of worshipRome, ItalyIl Capitolo dei Canonici della Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres – Pantheon di Roma ti dà il l benvenuto…
Guggenheim MuseumMuseumNew York City, United StatesSwirling, curling concrete building opened in 1959
National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumWashington, United StatesIt was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony…
Museum of the FutureMuseumDubai, United Arab EmiratesLopsided hula hoop-esque fiberglass and steel building
Shanghai Astronomical MuseumMuseumShanghai, ChinaPlanetarium formed from a floating sphere
V & A DundeeMuseumDundee, United KingdomShip-like showplace on the waterfront

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