Ski trip or beach holiday? Which winter plans are you making?

Whether you’re thinking of hitting the slopes or the sea this winter, we’ll help you find the trip that’s right for you. [View in browser]( [Lonely Planet Logo.](         [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com/) Friday Around the Planet October 28, 2022 This week we seem to be ushering in the beginning of winter. We’re seeing photos of snow-capped peaks and dreaming about our ski trips and holiday travels. It’s got us pondering who really has the best Christmas markets in Germany? Or maybe you’re more of a warm weather seeker and wondering if Tahiti is right for you (Hint: it is). But first Halloween, what will you do to spook yourselves this weekend? We think you should head to one of the most haunted places in the US. -The editors at Lonely Planet [Cologne versus Nuremberg]( Nuremberg vs. Cologne: what’s the best Christmas market in Germany? Prune men and 5 centuries of tradition in Nuremberg or fairy lights and a Silent Night serenade in Cologne? It's too much wonder! You’ll have to choose for us. [Read more]( Other travel news you can use [Cemetery]( Explore these 8 haunted places in the USA Spooky is the theme of this weekend folks. If one of these [haunted places in the USA]( are within a day’s drive for you, why not make a trip of it? Hot tip from New Orleans Occultist Valeria Ruelas: If you want to commune with spirits, bring an offering and be patient.       Help me LP! Is Tahiti suitable for me if I’m not a honeymooner? Amidst planning a winter trip to Tahiti, Senior Editor Melissa Yeager gives us all the [best tips for independent travel]( this amazing archipelago. Melissa suggests, among other things, to book a pension. Cultural immersion + budget-friendly seems like a good combo to us. [Woman in Tahiti](   [Skiing in Zermat]( Heading to Europe’s ski resorts this winter? Here’s what to expect amid energy and cost of living crises Ski trip planning is in full swing. [What does Europe's energy crisis mean for you?]( Maybe this is your siren call to check out the sustainability efforts at Switzerland’s LAAX resort. Expect some higher prices and slower lifts, but pray to Ullr for enough snow to make up for it.   Skip London’s Buckingham Palace and visit this eccentric English home instead Skip tried and true on your next trip to London and [head for beguiling and entrancing instead.]( Lonely Planet author and London local Séamas O'Reilly explains why travelers should immerse themselves in one of London's most eccentric homes. [Museum house](   [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](