Top destinations to visit in October: Great options for fall vacationers
Plan your next holiday in October for a perfect autumn getaway. Enjoy fewer crowds, pleasant weather, vibrant fall colors, and exciting festivals worldwide. October is the ideal time to explore some of the top travel destinations, offering year-round appeal
Whatever your plans for the next holiday, here are some of the most recommended places to travel to in October to enhance your autumn experience.
There won’t be heavy crowds and there is good weather, good sights to see, and you will spend less time waiting in line for anything. The leaves are coming up with bright reds and golds, and the parties and festivals are happening across the world. Here are the most attractive travel destinations that can be interesting for travelers throughout the year and in any season.
Kyoto, Japan — Best time for viewing autumn leaves
Kyoto is famous for its magnificent temples and shrines as well as gardens, but in October there is much to admire. This is when the city goes through ‘koyo’, the foliage when the maple and ginkgo trees turn red, yellow, and orange. A dirty and winding stroll through the Autumnal Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or the elegant gardens of the Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) gives you mere views of how nature changes.
New England, USA: Fall foliage extravaganza
Autumn as a season of colorful landscapes has been traditionally popular in New England, including Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. October bears the countryside alight with red, orange, and gold in preparation for its most famous pursuit: leaf-peeping. New England is also endowed with beautiful small towns, archaeological places, and harvest fairs that capture the features of a typical fall season. Try a cider donut and hot apple cider (trail mix) at a local farm, or hike through the beautiful countryside in the White Mountains for the view.
Tuscany, Italy: Viniculture of wine grapes as well as golden vineyards
October brings the “truffle season’’ while more bright light events occur during the Tuscan grape harvest festival. Spoleto’s vendemmia refers to grape harvest, or the end of the growing season and the initiation of winemaking. Wine-producing vineyards are let out for tourists to come and taste wines, including Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. October is another launch office, cause Medieval towns like Siena for Montepulciano are less busy.
Marrakech, Morocco: Escape the heat
October in Marrakech is perfect in a way, as the summer heat gradually eases off. Alhamra is surrounded by souks and the vibrant medina is best seen in the souks that sell spices, carpets, and much more. That is why the mountains known as the Atlas are only a few hours’ drive away and with beautiful views along with trekking zones. One can even dare to take a ride on camels and spend nights in the Sahara desert.
Munich, Germany: Oktoberfest fun
No October travel list will be considered as complete if it has not included the Oktoberfest festival in Munich – the biggest beer festival globally. It’s an Oktoberfest kind of atmosphere, complete with a beer garden, German cuisine, music, and dancing. However, even when Oktoberfest is over, Munich is a city with numerous historical buildings, great parks, and best of all – the Alps nearby.
Santorini, Greece: Fewer people around and best climate
October is one of the best months to visit Santorini, not too many tourists and the climate is still good enough for sunbathing and sightseeing with a beautiful background. The whitewashed houses can be found on the cliffs along the shores of the Aegean Sea; what better place to watch the sunset?
Patagonia, Argentina and Chile: A Southern hemisphere spring
October is spring in Patagonia with wildflowers growing all over the place and the perfect climate for treks and wildlife spotting. If you would like to make a closer acquaintance with it, you can visit Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina where the Perito Moreno Glacier is situated, or walk through the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
Seoul, South Korea: Properties of fall colors and cultural festivals
October is an awesome season in Seoul, especially because the parks and mountains are painted with the colors of autumn. Events such as the Seoul Lantern Festival are among the landmarks that give a touch of culture to the country. Experiencing the oncoming autumn by walking on trails such as the ones in Bukhansan National Park will prove to be breathtaking.
Hawaii, USA: Tropical holidays with pedestrians and less tourist interruptions
October, as you know, is shoulder season in Hawaii, and it means fewer crowds and great weather. From hiking the verdant canyons of Kauai to swimming with dolphins in the crystalline waters of Maui; from jet boating across the lava fields of the Big Island, October is the best time to go on an adventure in Maui and get your rest, too.
October is a travel-intensive month featuring great fall colors in New England and Japan, festivities in Munich and Seoul, and a host of other attractions. For instance, there are city sightseeing enthusiasts, there are lovers of natural trails as each of them can find the most suitable place this autumn. Weekend trips, good weather, and unique events all make October one of the ideal months to map out a future vacation to see.