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Can't decide if you need a winter getaway or to get away from winter? We've got you covered. [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet December 02, 2022   This week: Can't decide if you need a winter getaway or to get away from winter? We've got you covered. [Winter resorts you can enjoy even if you hate skiing]( Who doesn’t love a mountain town? Charming, snow-capped villages waiting to welcome both the skiers who must get in 25 runs before they even think about après ski – and those who just…après. Now that Thanksgiving leftovers are (and should be) gone and Christmas decor looms everywhere, we’re all thinking about the impending winter and closing out the year. A super-cozy ski town is just the idea to bring everyone together. We’ve selected six US winter wonderlands that, in addition to offering deep powder and steep vert, take the hygge to the next level. Grab your winter boots and settle in for some cocoa or hot toddies, sleigh rides and snow tubes. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, after all. [Read more]( Choose your escape Winter brings the feels for everyone. Some people seek out four-foot snow drifts. Others want to escape the cold. And south of the equator, of course, summer is finally here. Escape the ordinary in Australia Lonely Planet’s Chris Zeheir picks the best offbeat places in Australia to escape the crowds. [Read more]( Want more exhilarating under-the-radar travel experiences? out Lonely Planet's [Kangaroo in Australia](   Escape the city Five ultimate adventures to experience the best of winter. [Read more]( [Ice climbing](   Escape to winter wonderlands around the world Winter has a way of making everything more beautiful. See the sparkle in these top winter destinations around the world. [Read more]( [California](   More hot topics from the week - [The world’s largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii – what travelers need to know]( - [Why you could skip Musée d'Orsay to visit this artist’s home-museum instead]( - [Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ life in travel]( - [Where to find and celebrate Rio de Janeiro’s Afro-Brazilian roots](   Trending destination this week Barbados Barbados welcomes visitors with soft beaches and turquoise bays – in addition to wild surf and a deeply interesting history. And don’t miss the incredible gardens and dense forests in the country’s lush interior. [Read more](   Plan a trip to Barbados - [The 9 best places to visit in Barbados]( - [Best hikes in Barbados]( - best road trips in Barbados]( - unmissable things to do in Barbados beyond the beach]( You're invited THE POINTS GUY AWARDS 2022 JOIN THE PARTY IN PERSON IN NYC For the first time in 5 years, we're opening the TPG Awards to the Lonely Planet audience – at a deep discount! If you’re in or near New York City on December 7, get your ticket TODAY and celebrate with us at Terminal 5. Use the code tpgfirstclass to get $45 off your ticket. [Buy tickets](   The results are in! Explore this year's expert-approved list of must-see destinations, places and unforgettable experiences guaranteed to inspire. [Discover the winners]( 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](