Here’s your plan to stay sunny

It’s the Southern Hemisphere’s time to shine! [View in browser]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet September 22, 2023   This week: It’s always trip-planning season. [People walking along coast in Tanzania]( 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]( 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]( [Benedetta in front of ornate blue tile work in Uzbekistan](   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]( [Hiker on cliff overlooking valley](   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]( [Alpine house overlooking lake in valley below](   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 [Cove of blue water in Ibiza]( 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](   [30% off books in the shop]( Save epically! We’re giving you 30% off your next purchase with coupon code SEP30.* *Valid through 9/30/2023 with code SEP30. 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]( Policy](