Festival szn is upon us

Get ready to party: here are some festivals worth traveling for. [View in browser](   [facebook]( [instagram]( [TikTok](     [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com)   Friday Around the Planet February 24, 2023   This week: Get ready to party with some festivals worth traveling for 🎉 [People celebrating at Mardi Gras in New Orleans] Festival season's robust return They might be cleaning up the beads from Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but here at Lonely Planet, we see it as the beginning of the party. It is the start of festival season, and beyond longer days and warmer weather, there is so much to celebrate. Our beloved events are returning to their full strength this year and we couldn't be more excited. If you missed the chance to grab your beads and head to Mardi Gras this year, there are plenty of festivals worth traveling for in the year ahead. Don white for Holi, get boho for Coachella or plan to belt out “Ein Prosit” at Oktoberfest. The party is on. Which festival have you always wanted to celebrate? – Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor [Read more]( Other ways to celebrate A festival in the Pyrenees where a bear is the star This Sunday, the French mountain town of Arles-sur-Tech, located near the Spanish border, will celebrate Fêtes de l’Ours, a folkloric festival centering around the legend of Jean l’Ours (John the Bear) and the latest festival added to the Unesco cultural list. [Read more]( [bear festival](   Ain't no party like a Carnival celebration The Carnival spirit isn’t limited to just one time of year! These are some of the 8 best Carnivals spread throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to help you plan. [Read more]( [Carnaval](   This new sleeper train is a dream come true Two cities that know how to party, Barcelona and Amsterdam, are about to become connected by rail. Thank goodness, it’s a sleeper train so you can get a little shut-eye before taking on the nightlife after you arrive. [Read more]( [Sleeper train](   More hot travel stories - [Spend less money, have more fun in Porto]( - [O'Keeffe! Van Gogh! All the best new exhibits in New York this year]( - [Camping in Canada this summer? You’ll need a resy]( - [Warm up to these hot springs in Europe]( Trending destination Colombia With gorgeous coastlines, soaring summits and charming cobblestoned towns, Colombia offers an adventure for every type of traveler. [Read more](   Plan your trip - [How to decide between Medellín and Bogotá]( - [Here are the things you should do in Colombia]( - [See two gorgeous national parks in Colombia in just four days]( - [Stay on budget with these tips](     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 © 2022 Lonely Planet [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](