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Mercury in 40°Centigrade: How to stay safe traveling [View in browser]( [TikTok]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet July 21, 2023   This week: How the heat wave could impact your summer travel [Woman holding umbrella trying to stay cool in Greece]( Mercury in 40°Centigrade Continuing a record-breaking streak, it’s predicted the temperature will rise to 118°F (47°C) today where I live in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s a dry heat (as they say) and though extremely dangerous, it's also something we know somewhat how to deal with here. Air conditioning is standard and many locals plan escapes to cooler climates like nearby San Diego. (Bargain seekers know this is also prime "staycation season" – a chance to enjoy Arizona’s posh resorts at a steep discount.) Though not entirely unusual for summer in Phoenix, I'm stunned to see similar temperatures in Europe. In Greece, the Acropolis [recently introduced new measures]( to protect visitors in the blistering heat. If you have travel plans in Europe, you may be wondering if it is safe to go. Lonely Planet editor Sasha Brady takes a look at the heat wave, what it means for your travel plans, and if you’re entitled to compensation if the rising temperatures impact your trip. My advice: try to get the bulk of your sightseeing done in the early, cooler hours of the day, and always wear cool, loose clothing, a hat and sunscreen. Finally, make sure you and everyone in your group drinks plenty of water. Carry a bottle and fill it up when you can – even when you're only halfway through your water – so you've always got a good supply. Stay safe, everyone. – Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor [Read more on traveling during the heat wave]( Inspiration to plan your travels See the Silk Road by train If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting the Silk Road cities, check out Paula Hotti’s incredible train odyssey through Uzbekistan. It’ll make you want to plan your own journey on this historic route. [Read more]( [Blue and white train in Uzbekistan](   How much for a London weekend with friends? Our series A Total Trip breaks down what a writer spent on a recent getaway. This week, Lonely Planet’s own Brekke Fletcher shares what she spent on an action-packed, four-day London getaway to see Paul Mescal (on stage). [Read more]( [White taxi and double decker bus in London](   Traveling the Bahamas by mail boat [The Bahamas]( draws travelers from around the world looking for a blissful island vacation. Read how Juan Martinez saw the archipelago by mail boat – an unfamiliar method of transportation for visitors, yet one fundamental to this island nation. [Read more]( [Mail boat in the Bahamas](   More hot travel news - [At these 5 pretty pink destinations, it’s always a Barbie World]( - [Vintage Prada and life-changing wine – these are the 5 shops to visit in Milan]( - [Having long COVID means I’ve had to change where and how I travel]( - [Everything you need to know about the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand](   [ 25 percent off guidebooks]( As a thank you, we're offering our newsletter subscribers an exclusive 25% discount off our Experience-titled guidebooks. Just enter code EXPERIENCE25 during checkout to start your journey.* *Valid through 9/31/2023 & one-time use [Start shopping!]( Trending destination [Skyscrapers on Australia's Gold Coast]( Australia’s Gold Coast The phrase “mid-century modern” probably conjures images in your mind of Palm Springs and California. But Tasmin Waby writes how Australia’s Gold Coast is having a cultural moment, one steeped in nostalgia for 1950s, ’60s and ’70s beach culture. [Learn more about Australia's Gold Coast](     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](