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Twelve reasons to visit Britain in 2012

If you have been looking for a reason to tick Britain off your travel bucket list, 2012 will have you spoiled for choice.
Where to see the best New Year's fireworks

Some cities around the world like to throw a huge bash and light up the sky to welcome in the new year...
Places that celebrate Christmas in style

As we countdown to Christmas, we take you to these great destinations that know how to make the most of the festive season...
Greatest places to say goodbye

With all this focus on airports lately, we forget that trains are still one of the most popular modes of transport. Here are some of the most beautiful stations!
Ten great stopover cities

Why put yourself through the ordeal of a 30-hour plane trip when you can break it up at one of these great destinations?
A chocoholic's heaven

The World Chocolate Wonderland coming to Shanghai will have visitors licking their lips...
Snow bound! Ultimate spots to shred these holidays...

Take a look at the world's most coveted winter destinations....
Top 10 regions to visit in 2012

Which parts of the world does Lonely Planet recommend visiting thiin 2012 - and why?

The world's ultimate adrenalin rushes

How far would you travel to say you've knocked off one of the world's greatest adrenalin rushes?
2012's top destinations for...

Where will be the best place to holiday as a family in 2012? Which destination will be best value? Frommer's offers up its top destinations by category...

Death-defying Mayan festival

The death-defying native Mayan dance, Palo Volador, is the highlight of the annual Fiesta de Santo Tomas.
November 13, 2011, 2:19 pm