Seasonal guide
Where to go in October
16 destinations are at their best in October.
At their best in October
Islands 路 French Polynesia
Bora Bora
Overwater bungalows on the bluest lagoon in the South Pacific.
2 live deals
Moderate in October From $1,739
City Breaks 路 South Africa
Cape Town
Table Mountain views, wine country and two oceans meeting.
No live deals
Moderate in October
Islands 路 United States
Maui
Volcanic sunrises, road-to-Hana waterfalls and world-class snorkeling.
No live deals
Moderate in October
Coastal Europe 路 Italy
Amalfi Coast
Pastel villages clinging to cliffs above a glittering Tyrrhenian Sea.
3 live deals
Busy in October From $979
National Parks 路 Tanzania
Serengeti
Witness the Great Migration across endless golden plains.
1 live deal
Busy in October From $1,270
Coastal Europe 路 Portugal
Algarve
Golden sea caves, sleepy fishing towns and Europe's sunniest coastline.
2 live deals
Busy in October From $562
Islands 路 Indonesia
Bali
Rice terraces, surf beaches and serene temples on the Island of the Gods.
2 live deals
Busy in October From $1,005
Coastal US 路 United States
Malibu
Surf breaks and seaside dining along the legendary West Coast.
2 live deals
Busy in October From $817
Islands 路 Greece
Santorini
Whitewashed villages, blue domes and the Aegean's most famous sunsets.
3 live deals
Busy in October From $1,849
City Breaks 路 Australia
Sydney
Harbour icons, golden beaches and a world-class food scene.
1 live deal
Busy in October From $3,718
Theme Parks 路 Japan
Tokyo Bay
Two world-class parks on the bay, plus the endless energy of Tokyo next door.
3 live deals
Busy in October From $2,955
Coastal US 路 United States
Bar Harbor
A rugged northern harbor town on the doorstep of Acadia.
2 live deals
Busy in October From $222
The Heartland 路 United States
Branson
Ozark mountain shows, lakes and good old-fashioned hospitality.
1 live deal
Busy in October From $2,771
The Heartland 路 United States
Door County
Cherry orchards, fish boils and lighthouses on Lake Michigan.
2 live deals
Busy in October From $246
Quiet in October
Not their peak season, but you will have them to yourself.