Best places to travel in October

12 destinations ranked by overall draw and how well October fits each. Updated daily.

Best picks for October

Italy

The benchmark for food, history, and beauty.

Greece

Southern Europe

Ancient history, beach, and good food in perfect Mediterranean combination.

Japan

Extraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.

Australia

Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.

Croatia

Dubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.

Lisbon, Portugal

The best value city in Western Europe.

South Korea

Seoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia.

Argentina

Buenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.

India

Overwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.

Morocco

Medinas, desert, mountains, and coast — sensory and varied.

Peru

Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's food scene, and the Amazon.

Southern Portugal

Atlantic beaches, excellent food and wine, slow pace.

Trending right now

Underrated spots having a moment this October.

Japan

Extraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.

Lisbon, Portugal

The best value city in Western Europe.

South Korea

Seoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia.

Vietnam

The best food in Southeast Asia, remarkable scenery, a long coastline.

Skip in October

Off-season for these places — rainy, too hot, or limited access.

Frequently asked

Where's the best place to travel in October?

Italy. The benchmark for food, history, and beauty. October is peak season there.

Where should I avoid in October?

Places like The Alps, Costa Rica, Norway are off-season — rainy, too hot, or limited access. Worth checking the calendar on the destination page before you book.

What's a good budget destination in October?

Italy, Greece, Croatia all sit in the budget-to-mid range and work well in October.

Personal match

Let the quiz pick for October

22 questions, three destinations matched to your travel style. Five minutes.