October is a time of outstanding beauty in the Northern Hemisphere – with road trips through the USA's New England a particularly beautiful choice. Our specialists have picked out their top October holidays below. Have browse, then give us a call to plan your holiday.
As Europe slips towards winter, harvest festivals make visits to the likes of Tuscany and Rioja's vineyards particularly pleasurable, while Portugal and Andalucia still enjoy great weather. Meanwhile, autumn in Scandinavia serves up superb fall foliage coupled with magical displays of the Northern Lights.
While many parts of the world are spectacular in autumn, few can match the sheer beauty of New England. Reaching their peak in October, the reds, golds and amber light up the forests of the USA's northeast – you’ll need to book early. Elsewhere, Japan and Atlantic Canada offer quieter alternatives. In the latter, you’ll also catch the tail end of whale season. You can also beat the crowds at Utah’s national parks, while California is still idyllically sunny.
If you're after some October sun, you'll find plenty to go around in the Caribbean, despite it being the low season. Mauritius, too, is a great bet, with October's fine weather showcasing the island at its glittering best.