It’s natural to think of October as the month to visit. fall in New York Witnessing New England autumn Leaves changing color Plan trips that are worth planning. Which are valid trips to plan? a road trip through Vermont.) It is also prime shoulder season for many people around the world, when September’s stragglers return to work, and Thanksgiving’s escapees are yet to arrive. Paris for Mercigiving. And don’t forget: Though it’s fall in the Northern Hemisphere, a trip to the Southern Hemisphere is a good opportunity to flip your season to spring, if the spirit so moves you—hello, Cape Town. It is also cheaper for hotels and airlines to operate with fewer tourists. high-value time to travel. Here are some of our favorite places to visit this October. From the art and culture of France’s Loire Valley in the countryside to the culinary wonders of Charleston in South Carolina, you will find them all below.
This gallery was updated after its initial publication.