After my trek on the Camino de Santiago, I spent some time relaxing in Spain's Canary Islands. My favorite stop was Lanzarote, where I had a leisurely meal in a seaside restaurant after spending the afternoon lounging by the pool at this delightful (and sustainable) boutique hotel. Despite being located off the western coast of Africa, it was a temperate 22C/73F while I was visiting – though it was windy! Considering your own trip to the Canaries? We have a helpful guide to figuring out which island is right for you and just recently published some new advice about getting around Tenerife. If it seems like everyone you know is in Spain right now, there's certainly data to back that up. Spain saw 85% of its international tourists back in April, and I expect that number to be higher in May. If you'd like to push back that trip to avoid the crowds, our off-season guide to the Balearics can help you plan your trip. | | | | | Ask yourself these questions before you travel | Though tourism has robustly returned in Spain, there are a few things that have changed, not only due to COVID-19. The country is trying to target and discourage bad behavior it has seen from tourists – especially those visiting the Balearics. From entry requirements to heat waves, my colleague Sasha Brady writes about 6 things you need to ask yourself before you depart for Spain to make sure your trip goes smoothly. | | | Oberammergau's Passion Play opens | The small German town hosts the production every 10 years | Nearly 400 years ago, the German town of Oberammergau made a promise to host a Passion Play to fend off the plague. The production involves nearly everyone in town and draws in spectators from around the world. After COVID-19 pandemic postponed its latest production, Emily Schultheis writes about how it is extra special this year. | | | | The sweet treats made by Spain's cloistered nuns | A secret tip for visiting Spain: some of the convents and monasteries with cloistered nuns sell pastries through turnstiles, which can be a delightful adventure. You likely won't fully see the nuns, who live in religious contemplation away from the outside world, but you can briefly chat with them through a screened window to buy their baked goods. | Madrid and Barcelona also have convents that sell pastries – so it's worth researching if you're headed to Spain for a memorable experience (and a belly full of delicious treats). – Melissa Yeager, Senior News Editor | | | More travel news you can use | | | | | The United States celebrates Independence Day on Monday, July 4, and it's got lots of historic places to visit. Though you may not get there in time for the fireworks and barbecues this year, it's worth starting to plan your next trip, especially now that the US has rolled back its COVID-19 testing requirement for entry. | | | Getting the most out of your visit to Jordan is about to get a bit more affordable. The country's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is now offering the Jordan Pass, a package that combines a tourist visa with admission to about 40 tourist sites across the country for a discounted price. | | | | How would you rate this newsletter? | | | This email was sent to you by: | Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 | | | |
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