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The world seems strange and unfamiliar right now, but there is at least one constant. In some destinations, October can still entice travelers with the promise of foliage; cool, crisp temperatures; apple cider and doughnuts; and, in some destinations, shoulder season pricing and thinner crowds.
The best places to see fall foliage in 2020.
October is a great month for travelers who want to travel this year or in the future. If your kids have virtual classes, this is even more true. Most of our favorite autumnal events have been canceled this year, but there are still some places that are better seen in the fall. Because October is an off-peak travel time, travelers can expect fewer crowds, better hotel rates, and more affordable flights. Everyone wants to be outside now that the fall foliage destinations are very crowded.
It's never been more important to make backup plans and to pay close attention to the guidance from local and national officials and medical experts if you want to hop on a plane for a tropical vacation. Do what you can to reduce your risk of exposure to coronaviruses, and make sure that everyone around you is well.
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You can escape the crowds at Utah's national parks during the shoulder season.
When temperatures are cooler and the sandstone rock formations are aglow in the brilliant autumn light, you'll be doubly rewarded.
Zion is full of great places to stay if you only go to one Utah park. You can redeem the annual 50,000 point award night certificate from the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card at the Springhill Suites in the shadow of the park. The outpost of Under Canvas is just 20 miles from the entrance. The camp is only open for a short time.
The maples, scarlet oaks, sweetgums and hickories are some of the prettiest trees in the world during the fall.
You can view views of Tennessee and North Carolina from the observation deck at the peak of the dome. The summit of Mount LeConte can be reached by following the Alum Cave trail. Visitors can take one of the many scenic drives in the area.
October may be one of the most beautiful times to visit the Smokies, but you won't be the only one with this idea, as it can get crowded with leaf-peepers in autumn. Prepare to have a backup plan and look for less popular hikes.
There are nine of the best national parks to visit in the fall.
There are a lot of reasons to love the state in the autumn. Is that among them? The fall foliage in the park usually peaks in late October or earlyNovember. The Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen from either the network of hiking trails or the ribbon of Skyline Drive.
The Piedmont region is known as Virginia wine country and is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is easy to get out of Washington, D.C. in Loudoun County, which is over an hour away. Stone Tower Winery, Bluemont Vineyard and Casanel Vineyards and Winery are some of the best vineyards to sample wine from.
If you have The Platinum Card from American Express in your wallet, you can reserve a relaxing stay at the Salamander Resort & Spa. You'll get 5x Membership rewards points for booking a pre-paid stay, an upgrade upon arrival, a daily breakfast for two, and an up to $100 property credit, among other perks.
Commercial flights with U.S. airlines have resumed as well as the reopening of the island of Barbados. It's one of the few places where American travelers can actually go right now.
Even though it's the peak season for hurricanes, October is a great time to visit the island of Barbados. Even though it might be wet, you can still take advantage of the low season lull.
The island nation wants to get back travelers. Travelers will be able to move to the island for a year and work remotely through a new program. This could be the beginning of your year on the beach if you take a weeklong October vacation.
Travelers who are based in the U.S. will still need to take a test from an accredited laboratory within 72 hours prior to departure and complete an online embarkation and disembarkation card.
The White Mountains are less than an hour's drive from Boston. It's one of the best fall destinations on the Northeast because of its charming ski towns. On warm fall days, you can find climbers scaling sheer granite cliff faces, while hikers fill the nearby high peaks of the White Mountain National Forest, which is bursting with fall foliage.
Travelers are still able to explore the charming towns of Laconia, Meredith, Center Harbor and the Ossipee Mountain area despite the cold weather. You can get a good view of the lake from the top of Mount Major.
Independent bed-and-breakfasts and inns are the majority of accommodations in this area. You should pay for your stay with a card that will maximize your purchase, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x) and the American Express Green Card (3x). If you pay with a Capital One Venture rewards credit card, you can use your miles to wipe out travel purchases from your statement.
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There is never a better time to take a scenic fall-foliage drive. Thanks to its close proximity to both New York City and Boston, the Berkshires are an easy long weekend destination. Travelers flock here for the region's legendary arts-and-culture scene, which includes the MASS MoCA, the largest contemporary art museum in the country.
Visitors can explore the 15-acre Berkshire Botanical Garden, as well as hiking and cycling through the picturesque woodlands and dining at Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza, at the third iteration of the chain'swellness focused resorts. Life in Balance Spa offers a variety of activities, including yoga, fitness, and spa treatments.
It is possible to book a room at the Miraval Berkshires for an additional 20,000 points per night. Hyatt is currently offering a buy one get one deal on Miraval award nights. You can get two nights for 65,000 points. If you have The World of Hyatt Credit Card, you can get the higher rate of return on redeemed points.
The heat and humidity of summer are starting to diminish, so it's a good time for travelers from the area to visit Georgia. If you want to make summer last even longer, you can go to the coast and find great cuisine, or you can take a trip to Lake Oconee, where you can spend long days kayaking, water skiing, wakeboarding, swimming and so much more. You will feel like you're away from it all, but you're only an hour away from Atlanta.
If you're looking for a more cosmopolitan experience, you can take a stroll through the parks filled with live oaks and Spanish moss and see the Victorian mansions that line the streets. The month of October has a haunted history. Try a walking tour of the scariest spots in the city.
Georgia has a lot of luxury hotels. For between 50,000 and 70,000 points per night, you can book a stay at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee. You can redeem the annual up to 50,000 point award night certificate from the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card on nights that cost less than 50,000 points. ThePerry Lane Hotel is a luxury collection hotel. It will cost you between 50,000 and 70,000 points a night.
Before it gets too cold and the mountain roads are closed for the season, it's a good idea to check out the two national parks that are accessible from Jackson Hole Airport. The airport is close to the park boundary.
The cottonwood and golden aspen trees can be seen burning in the fall in the Tetons. The best time to view wild grasses and red-leafed shrubs is in the summer. The other perks of a fall trip are thinner crowds, moderate to cool temperatures, and you'll get more of the park to yourself. It can snow as early as September so be prepared.
The $80 America the Beautiful annual pass grants you and everyone in your vehicle free access to every national park, as well as national wildlife refuges, national forests and grassland.
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