Lonely Planet Recommends Off-Season Trips to Lisbon and Greece

Travel coverage offers several ways to make trips easier and more affordable, from practical gear such as luggage cup holders and compact multi-device chargers to choosing destinations outside peak season. Lonely Planet’s new guide recommends visiting popular places in quieter months, including Lisbon in November, the Canary Islands in January, and parts of Greece and Türkiye in February. New direct international routes from India, including flights to Réunion, Abu Dhabi and Athens, are also opening options for year-end travelers. In the United States, suggested fall foliage getaways include Vermont, Asheville, Rocky Mountain National Park and Michigan, with access through nearby airports. For the holidays, a KAYAK survey found many Americans favor traveling abroad over traditional visits home, amid sharply higher domestic airfare; the article points to destinations such as Iceland as potentially appealing alternatives.