Los Angeles
USA
Santa's surprise
Beyond the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood celebrity scene, a quiet, family-friendly LA awaits on the beach, writes Natasha Silva-Jelly.
Room Service
Venetian luxury with art on the side, and the ceiling
While art and crowds are a given for every Venice Biennale, there will be a new place of retreat this year at the Aman Canal Grande Venice in the northern Italian city.
USA
Where graffiti is celebrated, and punished
Ben Stubbs explores LA, where graffiti art is celebrated - but can still land you in jail if you pick the wrong wall.
The Tripologist
Can you trust the reviews on TripAdvisor?
The Tripologist For the most part, the TripAdvisor website is a blessing for travellers.
Photo galleries
52 Suburbs: New York to Los Angeles
Louise Hawson packs up her camera bag and heads west to LA in this latest instalment of her photographic odyssey of the world's suburbs.
Sights most featured in movies
Front up to the world’s most popular backdrops – each stars in their own right. From Lonely Planet’s new book, 1000 Ultimate Sights, out now.
Travellers Tips
Tripologist
Tripologist: Best way to do a California road trip
Tripologist I was wondering how I can best do a road trip up the California coast?
Tips
Planning takes pain out of flying
Getting to and from airports can be bad for your health and sanity, so a little thought will ensure your trip begins and ends smoothly, writes Julietta Jameson.
