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
Western EuropeThe benchmark for food, history, and beauty.
Greece
Southern EuropeAncient history, beach, and good food in perfect Mediterranean combination.
Japan
East AsiaExtraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.
Australia
OceaniaVast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.
Croatia
Eastern EuropeDubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.
Lisbon, Portugal
Western EuropeThe best value city in Western Europe.
South Korea
East AsiaSeoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia.
Argentina
South AmericaBuenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
India
South AsiaOverwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
Morocco
North AfricaMedinas, desert, mountains, and coast — sensory and varied.
Peru
South AmericaMachu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's food scene, and the Amazon.
Southern Portugal
Western EuropeAtlantic beaches, excellent food and wine, slow pace.
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Japan
East AsiaExtraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.
Lisbon, Portugal
Western EuropeThe best value city in Western Europe.
South Korea
East AsiaSeoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia.
Vietnam
Southeast AsiaThe 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.
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