<strong>Munich, Germany:</strong> Yes, there are worthy competitors but the much copied and never bettered Munich Oktoberfest is a "gotta do it" life experience. Click through the gallery for more places and events that make autumn an excellent time to travel:
Munich, Germany: Yes, there are worthy competitors but the much copied and never bettered Munich Oktoberfest is a "gotta do it" life experience. Click through the gallery for more places and events that make autumn an excellent time to travel:
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<strong>British Columbia, Canada:</strong> From late August to early October, grizzlies descend on rivers and streams in British Columbia to gorge on spawning salmon. We know of few more secluded and spectacular places to take in the action than Bear Camp on the Chilko River.
British Columbia, Canada: From late August to early October, grizzlies descend on rivers and streams in British Columbia to gorge on spawning salmon. We know of few more secluded and spectacular places to take in the action than Bear Camp on the Chilko River.
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<strong>Curaçao: </strong> Fall is the time to score deals in Curaçao with its rainbow-hued waterfront in Willemstad. Similar savings can be found in many Caribbean destinations, including nearby Aruba and Bonaire.
Curacao —
Curaçao: Fall is the time to score deals in Curaçao with its rainbow-hued waterfront in Willemstad. Similar savings can be found in many Caribbean destinations, including nearby Aruba and Bonaire.
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<strong>Moscow, Russia:</strong> Russia's autumn hues, seen here in Moscow, are underrated. They're best viewed in one of several former czar's palaces turned into grand public parks.
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Moscow, Russia: Russia's autumn hues, seen here in Moscow, are underrated. They're best viewed in one of several former czar's palaces turned into grand public parks.
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<strong>Chile:</strong> September savings are significant on late-season spring skiing at Hotel Portillo in the Chilean Andes. The resort area receives an average seasonal snowfall of about 201 inches.
Spring skiing (Chile) —
Chile: September savings are significant on late-season spring skiing at Hotel Portillo in the Chilean Andes. The resort area receives an average seasonal snowfall of about 201 inches.
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<strong>India:</strong> Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is India's biggest and most spectacular festival, with millions attending firework displays, prayer and celebratory events.
Diwali (India) —
India: Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is India's biggest and most spectacular festival, with millions attending firework displays, prayer and celebratory events.
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<strong>Malawi:</strong> Lake of Stars began as a low-key dance party on the shores of Lake Malawi. It's now one of Africa's hottest music events.
Lake of Stars (Malawi) —
Malawi: Lake of Stars began as a low-key dance party on the shores of Lake Malawi. It's now one of Africa's hottest music events.
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<strong>United States:</strong> The autumn kickoff of football season sees convivial tailgate parties in stadium parking lots nationwide.
Weekend tailgating (United States) —
United States: The autumn kickoff of football season sees convivial tailgate parties in stadium parking lots nationwide.
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<strong>Cayman Islands:</strong> A steel pan band competition is part of Pirates Week Festival.
Pirates Week Festival (Cayman Islands) —
Cayman Islands: A steel pan band competition is part of Pirates Week Festival.
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<strong>Melbourne, Australia:</strong> Flemington Racecourse is home to the Melbourne Cup. Think of it as the Kentucky Derby of Australia.
Melbourne, Australia: Flemington Racecourse is home to the Melbourne Cup. Think of it as the Kentucky Derby of Australia.
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