Lonely Planet Offseason

Journey through 100 of the world's top destinations across 12 months of the year, exploring each one during its off-peak season. Packed with amazing travel ideas and inspiration, insights on how to avoid the crowds and support local communities, and still have unforgettable experiences while seeing our amazing planet in a different light.

Get to the heart of 100 of the world's top destinations during off-peak times so you can avoid the crowds, support local communities and see each place in a different light.

Lace up your walking boots for a hike in Spain's Western Canaries in warm but wintry January; explore the spectacular waterfalls in Kerala's hill stations during India's wet season; and dig into a feast of local delicacies and traditional dishes in Tuscany in November. Find fresh perspectives of amazing places around the world and discover the best off-season experiences in each destination.

Inside Offseason:

• 100 top destinations across 12 months of the year outside their peak tourist seasons
• Fascinating insights and unforgettable off-season experiences to seek out for each month 
• Essential need-to-know information and practical details to help you plan your next adventure and escape the crowds
• Stunning photography showcasing the beauty of each place
• Written by expert travel writers Sarah Baxter and Paul Bloomfield. Sarah is a travel author and editor whose books include Lonely Planet Where to Go When. Paul is a travel, wildlife and history writer whose books include Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World and Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World

 

Avoid the peak season crush and travel more sustainably with Offseason–the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life who wishes to see a different side to our planet.