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A holiday wish for more shared memories though travel.

Friday Around  the Planet December 23, 2022  This week:  A holiday wish for more shared memories though travel.  Austria: birthplace of "Silent Night" In 2017, my family stayed at Hotel Berner at Zell am See, Austria for Christmas. It remains one of my warmest memories.   If this picturesque hotel – run by the Berner family for three generations – ever shows up as the backdrop of a Hallmark Christmas movie, I would not be surprised. My heart warms thinking about the mulled wine, candlelit Christmas tree, incredible meals and sleigh rides. The best gift of all, though, was time with my family.   I hope in the coming year you have opportunities to create shared memories with the people you love through travel.   P.S. Since we’re speaking of Austria, did you know “Silent Night” was written in Oberndorf bei Salzburg in 1818? Here's the true story of one of the world’s most famous Christmas carols. Read more Conversation starters and last-minute gift ideas  News and guides to help you through your holiday gatherings 9 of the quirkiest holiday celebrations around the world Long before Elf on a Shelf, Krampus kept Austrian kids in line by punishing them for misbehaving. Here are some other unconventional Christmas and holiday celebrations.  Read more Stay in a snow globe Artistically created from cut blocks of ice, the 33rd iteration of Sweden’s Icehotel is open – and reason alone to take a trip to Swedish Lapland. Check out the pictures of its enchanting rooms and ice bar. Read more Scrambling for last-minute gift ideas Waited until the last minute and still stumped on what to give that travel lover in your life? Check out our gift guides for some ideas. (Gift idea…or shameless plug: wrap one of our guidebooks to put under the tree with the promise of planning the actual trip in the coming year.)  Read more More hot topics from the week UK airports to phase out liquids rule Help me, LP! Where can I travel with teenagers that won’t bore them? What does France’s new short haul ban mean for travelers? Inside Paris’s new opulent reading room (and other book-lover havens) Trending destination this week Vancouver  Vancouver's been in the news for heavy snow this week. Typically, it has a milder winter than most Canadian cities making it a wonderful winter destination for those looking to ski in the morning but enjoy the charms of an exciting coastal city in the afternoon.  Read more Plan a trip  8 essential Vancouver experiences to add to your itinerary  Best day trips from Vancouver 25 best free experiences in Vancouver This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2022 Lonely Planet Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy