Quick Summary:

  • Question: Why is October a great month for travel?
    Answer: October is great for travel due to great deals, with kids back in school, and resorts, hotels, and inns offering attractive packages, free nights, and VIP perks.
  • Question: What should travelers keep in mind about Columbus Day weekend?
    Answer: Columbus Day weekend is a busy time for fall foliage, so it’s best to book ahead.
  • Question: What affordable options are available in October for travelers?
    Answer: Travelers can book an ocean view room in Hawaii at a fraction of the cost or enjoy viewing fall foliage.
  • Question: What cities are ideal for a romantic October trip?
    Answer: Cities like San Francisco and Memphis are ideal for a romantic trip, offering great restaurants, museums, and parks.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Conrad Bora Bora Nui ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Conrad Bora Bora Nui | October Vacations
© Conrad Bora Bora Nui

2. Windham Hill Inn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Windham Hill Inn | October Vacations
© Windham Hill Inn

3. LUX Le Morne

LUX Le Morne | October Vacations
© Marc Stephan/stock.adobe.com

4. Elounda Bay Palace on Crete

Elounda Bay Palace on Crete | October Vacations
© Elounda Bay Palace

5. Soneva Kiri in Thailand

Soneva Kiri in Thailand | October Vacations
© icemanphotos/stock.adobe.com

6. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, California

Category: Accommodations
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, California | October Vacations
© Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

7. Explore the Rhine Valley with Viking Cruises

Explore the Rhine Valley with Viking Cruises | October Vacations
© Viking Cruises

8. Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel and Spa

Category: Accommodations
Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel and Spa | October Vacations
© Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel and Spa

9. Hotel & Spa Iadera in Croatia

Category: Accommodations
Hotel & Spa Iadera in Croatia | October Vacations
© Hotel & Spa Iadera

10. Brown's Hotel

Category: Accommodations
Brown's Hotel | October Vacations
© Brown's Hotel

11. Hard Rock San Diego

Hard Rock San Diego | October Vacations
© Hard Rock San Diego

12. Las Ventanas al Paraiso

Las Ventanas al Paraiso | October Vacations
© Las Ventanas al Paraiso

13. Westgate Hotel in San Diego

Category: Accommodations
Westgate Hotel in San Diego | October Vacations
© Westgate Hotel

14. Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments

Category: Accommodations
Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments | October Vacations
© Athenaeum Hotel

15. Library Hotel in NYC

Category: Kids & Family
Library Hotel in NYC | October Vacations
© Library Hotel

16. Escape to Shape: Explore the World while Getting Fit

Category: Entertainment
Escape to Shape: Explore the World while Getting Fit | October Vacations
© Wayhome Studio/stock.adobe.com

17. Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico | October Vacations
© Casa de Sierra Nevada

18. Gaya Island Resort

Category: Accommodations
Gaya Island Resort | October Vacations
© Gaya Island Resort

19. Hotel Palafitte

Category: Accommodations
Hotel Palafitte | October Vacations
© Hotel Palafitte

20. The Sun Siyam, Iru Fushi Maldives

The Sun Siyam, Iru Fushi Maldives | October Vacations
© The Sun Siyam, Iru Fushi Maldives

21. Karma Jimbaran

Karma Jimbaran | October Vacations
© Karma Jimbaran

22. Kiaroa

Kiaroa | October Vacations
© Kiaroa

23. Ponta dos Ganchos

Ponta dos Ganchos | October Vacations
© Ponta dos Ganchos

24. Porto Kea Suites

Porto Kea Suites | October Vacations
© Ela/stock.adobe.com

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