Everything about today's annular eclipse

Your travel plans eclipsed (in a good way) [View in browser]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) A Trip Around the Planet October 14, 2023 [SPONSORED BY](   This week: Your travel plans eclipsed (in a good way) [People in protective glasses looking at eclipse]( Marvel at the eclipse This week we are totally excited about the [2023 annular solar eclipse](. Our very own Laura Motta is outside Keystone, [Nevada]( ([follow her on Instagram]( to view the celestial event, and we’ve spent the past few weeks at the office singing “Total Eclipse of Heart” and “Ring of Fire” at each other in anticipation. Don’t burn your eyes out, Laura! This eclipse trip has me thinking about how fun it is to book travel around major (or minor) events, whether it's jetting to [Melbourne]( to catch the Australian Open, planning a trip to London to see [a famous actor perform in a play]( or [going to Paris for the Olympics](. Watch this space for more fun planning and trip ideas for the end of this year and into 2024 (spoiler: another major eclipse is coming in April), and make sure you’ve signed up for [a free Lonely Planet account]( to keep all your travel plans organized. Happy trails. – Brekke Fletcher, Senior Director [Read where to see the eclipse]( Plan your trip Rio’s beaches are safe for swimming For years, pollution kept swimmers from enjoying [Rio]( glittering waters, but now thanks to a massive clean up effort, the tide is changing at these gorgeous beaches. Learn more about the transformation and what you can expect if you visit. [Read about the change]( [People on the beach in Rio](   Travel slow and leisurely aboard the night train from London to Barcelona via Paris Sure, you can take the fast train between [London]( and [Barcelona](. But Lonely Planet’s train expert Tom Hall explains you why you might enjoy taking the night train through [Paris]( instead. [Check out the route]( [Train passing through mountains](   Where do locals eat in London? What do a Michelin-star restaurant with a tasting menu that only costs £100 and a rooftop bar with sweeping views have in common? They’re both located in [East London]( and recommended by our food-obsessed local writer James Wong. Dig in. [See what's on the menu]( [Hand holding a bagel](   More travel news - [Europe looks to eliminate carry-on bag fees. Here’s what you need to know]( - [I threw caution to the wind to make my son’s dream trip a reality]( - [Salzburg vs Vienna: which Austrian city has more allure?]( - [Vintage treasures and feel good gifts – check out these 5 hot shops in Toronto]( Trending destination [People standing in park overlooking a pond and the Atlanta skyline]( Atlanta A buzzing city serving Southern hospitality with downtown edge, Atlanta is an urban adventure worth experiencing. Explore the city along its 22-mile BeltLine trail, sample its array of sensational restaurants or wander through the city’s fantastic museums – you’ll find no shortage of things to keep you entertained. [Read more](   ADVERTISEMENT   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](