Hack the holidays: travel edition

Move over PSL, there’s a new countdown in town. [View in browser]( [Lonely Planet Logo.](         [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet September 30, 2022 It’s showtime! We’ve reached that point in the year when it’s time to book holiday travel. We know, it’s not even October (though it is tomorrow). But, as you can probably guess, this year is gonna be majorly busy. Whatever you do during the upcoming festive season, the team here at LP is here to help you manage the chaos and set you on the right path with minimum fuss and a positive attitude. Happy Holidays, everyone! – The editors at Lonely Planet You should be booking holiday flights right now Generally speaking, you need to be organized months in advance to avoid airfare price surges for travel during the festive season. But if you haven't had the time, here's what you need to know about booking flights for the holidays, including when to bag a bargain and how to ensure a relatively hassle-free trip. [Read more]( This week's other top stories [North America’s spectacular winter destinations]( Winter is coming – this is a good thing. Taking a snowy hike or relaxing in a hot spring are just a few ways to embrace the chill and indulge in the season’s beauty. [Here are some of the places we love the most in winter]( when the snow crunches beneath our feet and the night sky comes alive in brilliant colors.       [Spooky festivals around the world]( Before you write off Halloween as nothing but tricks and treats for the kiddie set, why not head to a city that takes its traditions – not to mention its fun – seriously? Consider a New Orleans moonlit cemetery tour, the flamboyant debauchery of Hong Kong’s hippest party district or any of the[five best Halloween travel destinations](.   [What to eat and drink in South Korea]( Koreans love eating out, and dining options range from casual bites at a market stall to regal banquets at traditional restaurants. Whatever takes your fancy, be it BBQ or bibimbap, start with [our beginner’s guide to Korean dining](.   [The top 5 road trips in Greece]( Greece is meant for exploring, and not just by ferry. With a car, there is a wealth of history, food, culture and beaches to expore. Here are[our favorite road trips in Greece]( that traverse the fabric of the country’s mainland and its multiple islands.   [TikTok]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( 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]( | [Destinations]( | [Shop New Releases](