If you’ve never traveled during the fall season, it’s time for you to pack your bags. Even though in many places it’s considered the ‘off-season,’ it’s rather the opposite—fall happens to be one of the best seasons for traveling. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but the popular destinations are less crowded, discounts are bigger, and temperatures are milder. What more could you ask for? These are just a few of the benefits of traveling in the fall…
Less Crowds
Kids are back in school and summer vacations are over, leaving popular tourist destinations way less crowded than in the busy summer months. This means you’ll spend less time waiting in lines at attractions and waiting for a table at restaurants, all the top sights that are normally overflowing with people will be quiet, and beaches will have plenty of open spaces. If you’re looking for a more relaxing vacation away from the crowds, it doesn’t get any better than fall.
More Value
Since everyone is traveling in the summer, rates on airfare and hotels aren’t lowered because of the high demand. Once school is back in session, flights, hotels, and cruises don’t fill up as fast, meaning that prices inevitably drop. There are always amazing promotions and sales during the fall season, so you’ll be able to get a great deal. Saving money on travel costs means you can do even more fun activities while you’re on vacation!
Mild Weather
Fall weather is pretty perfect in just about any location. Temperatures are mild, comfortable, and cool in certain places. For example, Europe weather in the fall is very pleasant, New England can be chilly (which only adds to the fall appeal), and warmer climates such as Mexico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean are all still warm but not steamy hot like they are in the summer. Whether you’re craving a warm weather escape or a chilly getaway, there are plenty of options to choose from in the fall.
Fall Foliage
Of course this doesn’t apply to tropical locations, but in destinations with a true fall season, the scenery is truly stunning. Places in Canada, the Northeast U.S., and destinations all throughout Europe offer incredible fall colors that you must see to believe. Some even plan trips to these locations in the fall specifically to see all the beautiful foliage!
Seasonal Dishes
There are so many delicious food options in the fall due to harvest season for things such as truffles, olives, porcini mushrooms, apples, butternut squash, pumpkin, chestnuts, figs, and plenty of wine harvest events. Plus, when it’s chilly out, it’s perfect for indulging in comfort foods such as creamy pastas and hearty soups. Dishes such as truffle pasta, French onion soup, classic chili, and pumpkin pie all represent the fall season. There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of soup to warm you up on a chilly fall evening!
For travelers, fall offers so many benefits that aren’t available in other seasons. You’ll get ideal temperatures, low prices, less crowds, and breathtaking scenery. We can’t think of one reason not to travel in the fall!
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