12 destinations to visit

OFFSEASON TRAVEL

Peak season doesn’t equate to the best time to visit – it merely categorizes the weeks or months during the year when a destination is busiest. Enter: the offseason. We've rounded up 12 destinations that are worth considering during off-peak times.

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From Japan's Golden Route to the coast of Portugal, here are a few of our favorite places to explore this fall. Browse our expertly-curated itineraries and book with Lonely Planet Journeys.

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US travelers: before you head abroad, make sure you're fully passport-ready. From renewal timelines to entry requirements, there's a lot to know before you go. Make travel.state.gov your first stop for planning.