18 Best Places to Travel in October

Published on September 02, 2025

Travel + Leisure - By Patricia Doherty

Travel + Leisure - It might still be summer, but autumn is just a few months away—and October brings cool weather, shoulder-season prices, Halloween festivities, and more. Now is the time to look ahead and plan that idyllic fall trip or weekend getaway, so we’ve put together a list of our favorite nearby and faraway destinations to consider. Here are our top suggestions for an unforgettable October vacation. Read the story here: