Best Fall Trips 2018
Better weather, fewer crowds, and unforgettable festivals make these the must-see spots for your autumn adventures.
Rocky Mountains
Sunlight falls on golden aspen trees. In the Rocky Mountains, autumn foliage reaches its colorful peak around October.
Botswana
African elephants are one of the many species that flock to Botswana’s Okavango Delta, the largest inland water system, during September and October.
Barcelona
Barcelona’s La Mercé festival features ancient traditions, like building human towers several stories tall—and setting off fireworks during the correfoc, a costumed “fire run” of devils and beasts.
Chiang Mai
The temples of Doi Inthanon crown Thailand’s highest peak. Chiang Mai Province is also home to the Loi Krathong and Yee Peng festivals, which celebrate the season with light parades and paper lanterns.
Patagonia
Granite towers, or cuernos, soar above Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. As the Northern Hemisphere enters autumn, Patagonia’s spring brings milder weather and fewer crowds.
Grenada
Falling just outside the major hurricane belt, the “Isle of Spices” offers visitors ecologically conscious hiking, snorkeling, and cultural activities.
Tunisia
Tunisia’s Djerba Island offers rich history and prime kitesurfing, while inland tours showcase the country’s sparkling markets, unique animal-watching, and eight UNESCO sites.
Malawi
For three days in September, the shores of Lake Malawi will play host to over 80 musical artists during the Lake of Stars Festival, which generates nearly $2 million for the local economy.
Berlin
Berlin’s legendary Oktoberfest also overlaps with its Festival of Lights, letting visitors pair beers and pretzels with pyrotechnic displays.
Japan
Southeast of Hiroshima, Saijō’s Sake Matsuri Festival celebrates Japan’s traditional rice liquor with brewery tours, music, and dance.
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