
Italy's Piedmont region: Autumn is harvest time for wine producers in Italy's Piedmont region. It's also a great time to visit the delicious destination.

Yellowstone National Park: Spread across parts of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, Yellowstone's summer crush gives way to a quieter fall season for viewing its geysers, hot springs and wildlife.

Northern California: Much of the gloomy weather that can plague the summer months here clears out as summer winds down. The coastline in Carmel provides next-level shoreline views.

North Fork of Long Island, New York: Long Island's North Fork is home to beautiful wine county that isn't as well-known as California's wine regions. As summer fades, fall colors will arrive with the harvest.

Lisbon, Portugal: The sun-splashed city of Lisbon still has warm weather and warm water in early fall without the crush of summer visitors.

Outer Banks, North Carolina: This string of barrier islands stretching 175 miles along North Carolina's coast is host to several fall events including a marathon and a seafood festival.

Hawaii: In autumn, this island state offers more affordable rates and the same stunning scenery, including rainbows like these at Tunnel Beach on Kauai.

South Africa: October, springtime in the Southern Hemisphere, is the ideal month for a trip combining regions in South Africa, such as Kruger National Park in the north and whale watching along the coast in the south.



