Here’s your plan to stay sunny

It's the Southern Hemisphere's time to shine!

View in browser A Trip Around the Planet September 24, 2023 This week: It’s always trip-planning season.  Chase the sun It’s about time to start booking those flights if you’re hoping to take a trip in the first half of 2024. For anyone seeking inspiration of where to go to chase balmy temperatures and longer daylight hours, it is the southern hemisphere’s time to shine. Here are three of my favorite ideas our team of Lonely Planet contributors have filed this week. It’s prime season for taking on one of New Zealand’s 23 Great Rides. (We have you covered on how to plan one!) For the eco-conscious, read about the resiliency of Kangaroo Island after the double punch of bushfires and COVID-19 shutdowns.  Meanwhile, the pictures alone have me dreaming of a beach-hopping vacation in Tanzania.  – Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor Beach hop in Tanzania Plan your next trip What I spent during an ambitious six-day trip to Uzbekistan Benedetta Geddo says she dreamed of the cities that made up the Silk Road ever since she heard the 1977 Roberto Vecchioni recording of the Italian song “Samarcanda.” She breaks down how much it cost her to make that trip a reality. Read what her trip cost Where locals go in India Our Where Locals Go series features under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. Check out where our team of writers in India says you should go.  Here are their recommendations Forget Hallstatt – go here instead! With more than 10,000 tourists descending on their quintessential Alpine lakeside burg daily, it’s understandable why the 800 full-time residents of Hallstatt are displeased. Visit one of these 5 picture-perfect towns to visit instead.  See where to go More travel news Total trip: What I spent on a weekend in Barcelona Protect your points: new legislation might threaten your travel budget Help me, LP! Is Brussels a good spot for a fall weekend getaway? Boston vs Chicago: two writers make the case for visiting their hometowns Trending destination Ibiza Dreaming of Ibiza but not sure if it's for you? There’s more to this popular island than just clubbing. AnneMarie McCarthy tells you everything you need to know before booking a trip to this sunny spot. Your first-timer's guide to Ibiza Save epically! We’re giving you 30% off your next purchase with coupon code EPIC30.* *Valid through 9/30/2023 with code EPIC30. Limit one per customer. Start shopping now! Love travel inspiration in your inbox? Share with a fellow travel lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking here. This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2023 Lonely Planet Unsubscribe|Privacy Policy