Best Places TO GO in OCTOBER

OCEANIA

Fiji Islands

  • FIJI (National Day, Fiji Cultural Festivals, Comfortable weather and not too much humidity, 300 islands, Endless walking with sky-high palm trees, Diving and snorkeling)

 

  • QUEENSLAND/GREAT BARRIER REEF/SYDNEY, Australia ( Comfortably warm weather with an evening breeze, Wildlife spotting, Water activities – diving ,kayaking , paddle-boarding, North Wollongong beach skydiving)

 

ASIA

Indonesia

  • TOKYO/ KYOTO/KANTO region, Japan ( Pleasant Autumn weather, Japanese architecture in Autumn colours, One of the best times to visit, Hitachi Seaside Park, The magical Kochia flower) 

 

  • CAMBODIA ( Right after the monsoon season, Pleasant weather with a bit of rain that coming to an end, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Preah Vihear Temple (UNESCO), Siem Reap forest, Sampling West Baray street food, Cheaper prices)

 

  • NEPAL (Peak tourist season till December, Dry season and warm weather from mid-September – December is might be the best time to see that breathtaking mountainous landscape with the clear blue sky on the background,10 highest mountains in the world, World’s highest mountain peak – Mount Everest (best time to climb is from March to May and from September to November), Annapurna, Gautama Buddha – Lumbini, Pristine glaciers, Traditional festivals, Hiking , One of the best white water rafting, Golden trio sightseeing –  Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara, Panoramic Flight Over the Himalayas, Tibet region, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini Peace Park, March – May is also ideal for trekking and exploring nature, Vibrant culture, Traditional tasty food some acquired from Tibetans, Peak tourist season in Autumn (September – November) and Spring (March -May))

 

  • VIETNAM (One of the best time to visit from September to November as well as from March to April, Peak tourist season till December, Comfortable weather, Halong Bay , Cat Ba Island hiking trail, Mekong delta cruise, Ngo Dong River, Phong Nha National park, Hang Son Doong – world’s largest cave(UNESCO), Cat Tien National Park, Wildlife spotting, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Buon Ma Thuot waterfalls, Temples)

 

  • SHANGHAI/ GUANGXI and YUNNAN provinces,China ( Dry season, Mild temperatures, Peak tourist season, Pudong area, Reed Flute Cave near Guilin, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, City God Temple, Shanghai Museum, China Art Museum, Ancient limestone cave famed for its vast quantity of different types rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave, Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike, Lujiazui skyline, Nightlife, Zhangjiajie – Flouting mountain/ Avatar Mountains (5 hours by plane or 1 day by train) October – mid-November and April are the best to go there, Zhangjiajie Bridge (260 m) – the world’d tallest breathtaking glass bridge that has world’s highest bungy jump, Good time to visit would be September -November and March – May) 

 

  • BEIJING, China ( Mild temperatures, Off-peak tourist season, September to October as well as March to May could be considered as the best climate months full of colours and comfortable weather, The Great Wall, Forbidden City – Imperial Palace, Jingshan Park,  Temple of Heaven, 1 day Terracotta Warriors tour from Beijing – Basically form Beijing to Xi’an City of Shaanxi Province that can be reached by overnight train or by plane (2 hours), Beijing duck and other dishes of Jing cuisine/ Mandarin cuisine)  

 

  • HONG KONG (Mild and pleasant weather, Peak tourist season till December, Victoria Peak, Victoria Dockside, Chi Lin Nunnery – Buddhist monastery, Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, 100 old Cat Street market,  Lama Island beaches, White-sand beaches of Tai Long Wan Bay, Blue House, Kowloon Walled City Park, Tai O fishing village, Peak tourist season also in late January/early February -Lunar New Year)

 

  • INDONESIA (About 17,000 islands to see, ‘Dragon’ Lizards in Komodo National Park, World’s largest Buddhist temple, Pristine beaches,’Colour changing’ lakes, Possibly the cheapest month to travel right after the peak season) 

 

  • SOUTH KOREA (Nice weather, Before the peak tourist season, Bamboo Festival, Boseong Green Tea Festival, Seoul’s palaces, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun market, Cheonggyecheon stream, N Seoul Tower hiking, Seoul Nori Madang, Seoul Grand Park, Lotte World and Everland theme parks, Good time to visit April – June and September -November, Peak tourist season is June -July)

 

  • NORTH KOREA (Spring and Autumn the best so far if you want to visit that ‘closed’ country – Korean guides are provided to all visitors as its illegal to travel outside designated tour areas (South Koreans and journalists are routinely denied), Tower of the Juche Idea, Demilitarized Zone, Pyongyang Metro , Kim Il-sung Square, Mansudae Grand Monument, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, Rungrado May Day Stadium, Kim Il Sung Stadium, Traditional Korean food)Azores Islands , Portugal ( Breathtaking landscapes, Sete Cidades-Giant volcanic crater, Mount Pico, Whale and dolphin spotting, Hiking, Surfing, Diving, Affordable delicious food made on the volcanic rock and steamed, Tea plantation , Cozy hotels, Mild temperatures, After the peak season, Better prices)

 

EUROPE

The Parthenon, Greece

  • RUSSIA (May – September (summer) one of the best time to visit, November – March (winter) if you are fan of winter, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Arkhangelsk (The lost Paradise – Poonezhye, Arсtic beaches of the White Sea), Crimea, Irkutsk (Outstandingnature, clear-clean waters of the world’s biggest fresh-water Lake Baikal and its “Pearl” – Olkhon Island), Trans-Siberian Express to see Altai Mountain, Russia’s largest island – Sakhalin, Outside activities: Hiking/trekking, diving, river rafting, helicopter trips, Island hopping, wildlife/bird spotting)

 

  • AZORES ISLANDS, Portugal ( Breathtaking landscapes, Sete Cidades-Giant volcanic crater, Mount Pico,Whale and dolphin spotting, Hiking, Surfing, Diving, Affordable delicious food made on the volcanic rock and steamed, Tea plantation , Cozy hotels, Mild temperatures, After the peak season, Better prices)

 

  • SANTORINI, Greece (Fabulous seascape of Aegean Sea, Submerged volcano, The lagoon-like waters, Boutari Winery, The Ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri, Night life, Red beach, Pleasant warm weather, End of September –After the peak season ) 

 

  • ATHENS, Greece (Mild temperatures to cruise through the prehistorical places, Acropolis ,Parthenon National Archaeological Museum) 

 

  • CANARY ISLANDS, Spain (Mild summer temperatures, Jardín de Cactus,  Volcanic landscape, Timanfaya National Park, Famara beach, Outside activities,  Scuba diving through the art park Museo Atlántico, Sailing, Surfing,  Climbing a volcano, Low tourist season, Better and cheaper deals on hotels/accommodations)

 

  • THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, Spain (North-west of Spain having pleasant hiking conditions at that time of the year, Different hiking routes that earned UNESCO World Heritage status, Number of established routes ranging from 100km to 1,000km (certificate of completion could be given ), Place definitely for those who loves hiking)

 

  • BELGIUM (Pleasant warm weather, After the peak tourist season July – August, Fewer tourist, Cheaper and better deals on accommodation, Grand Place, Canals and Belfry of Bruges, Cathedral of Saint Bavo, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Delicious chocolates and beer, Best time to visit April -June and September – October – great weather to explore the nature)

 

  • VIENNA, Austria ( After the peak tourist season, Mild weather and mild crowds, Shoulder season – in between peak and off-peak tourist season, Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, Belvedere Palace, World-Class Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hundertwasser museum, MuseumsQuartier)

 

  • GERMANY (One of the best time to travel May – September, Comfortable mild temperatures 16°C /60°F,  Shoulder season, Oktoberfest – Not the cheapest time to fly but good deals on airfare/ accommodation are still possible, Snow-free alpine trails, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s Museum Island, Neuschwanstein Castle (Southwest Bavaria), Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Kölner Dom, The Black Forest, Miniatur Wunderland and the Historic Port of Hamburg,  Rhine Valley, Munich’s Marienplatz , Munich’s English Garden, Traditional food and beer, Nightlife, February is accordingly the cheapest time to fly) 

 

  • ICELAND (Warm temperatures, Off-peak tourist season, One of the best time to visit for the Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, Landscape full of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields, Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks, Dynjandi Waterfall, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Vikings land, Rauðasandur Beach, Asbyrgi Canyon, Lower prices and better deals on flights and accommodation)

 

  • DUBLIN, Ireland ( Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival, Dublin Theatre Festival, Bram Stoker Festival, “Adventurous’ month, Peak tourist season June-August, Best time to visit March – May and September – November for milder weather and smaller crowds, Cobh’s colourful architecture, Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sligo Abbey and Strandhill Beach, Killarney National Park)

 

  • PARIS, France ( Shoulder tourist season August -October, One of the best time to visit June – October, Warm and sunny weather, Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter, Château de Versailles, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, Musée du Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Delicious bakery, Fancy and yummy food, January is the cheapest time to visit)

 

  • COTE d’AZUR, France (After the summer peak tourist season, Wine testing, Languedoc beach, Cannes Beaches, Hilltop Village of Eze, Beautiful scenery, Seaside resorts, All-size yachts, Romanesque and medieval architecture, Nightlife, Lower hotel and flight ticket prices)

 

  • CORSICA, France (Comfortable weather, Sunshine guaranteed, Fewer tourists after the peak tourist season from July-August, Autumn (September – October ) and Spring (April – May) have less tourists, Gorgeous landscape, Mountainous area, Pristine white-sand beaches surrounded by crystal clear Mediterranean blue waters, Scandola Nature Reserve, Palombaggia, Porragia Island, Bonifacio Citadel, Désert des Agriates)

 

NORTH AMERICA

Hawaii, USA

  • CANADA (After the peak tourist season July-August, Towering mountain peaks, Dazzling blue lakes,  forests, Niagra Falls, Canada Day, September – November is arguably the best time to visit for more pleasant warm weather, less tourists, and cheaper prices

 

  • HAWAII, USA (After the peak season and when summer crowds gone, Explore archipelago’s islands, Top food and surf in Oahu, Maui 30 miles of beach, Makawao artists’ community, Visit Surfing Goat Dairy farm that stand on the slopes of a volcanic crater, Skydiving destination)

 

THE CARIBBEAN

  • BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS(BVI) / US VIRGIN ISLANDS (USVI)( Mild weather ranges between 22°C (71°F) – 17°C (62°F), BVI have 4 main Islands whereas USVI have 3 main Islands, Outdoor activities, Great place for sailing and yachting, Diving, Brilliant white-sand beaches, Island hoping -need passport if travel to both BVI and USVI, Sage Mountain National Park (BVI), Shoulder season, Fewer tourists, The cheapest month to visit, Better deals on accommodation/ flight tickets till November,  St. Thomas island is cheaper to live on than St. John (USVI))

 

South America

Atacama Desert, Chile

  • GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (After the peak season, Milder temperatures and fewer crowds to enjoy watching wildlife yourself, Needless to say what beautiful landscapes that place have, Small- boat excursions)

 

  • CHILE  ( Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Zapallar town and its beaches, Concón and its 3 beautiful beaches ,Town of La Serena, Staning landscape of Caleta Cóndor Beach, Valparaíso, Swimming, surfing and sunbathing in Reñaca (water here is cold, better to cool off after hot summer days)

 

  • SANTIAGO, Chile ( Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Valle Nevado, Sky Costanera, Palacio de La Moneda, Cajon del Maipo, San Cristobal Hill, Metropolitan Park, Hill-park Cerro Santa Lucia, Gorgeous beaches- Bahia Inglesa(Caldera, Atacama), Playa La Piscina beach, and more)

 

  • ATACAMA DESERT, Chile ( World’s driest starkly beautiful desert isn’t the hottest, Mild temperatures, Red canyons, Sand dunes, Whooshing geysers, Steaming volcanoes, Salt flats, Better and cheaper accommodation)

 

  • PATAGONIA, Chile/Argentina (Mid- September to November beautiful spring season 8°C/46°F to 20°C/65°F , Before the peak tourist season in November – March (ideal weather),Torres del Paine hiking trail,  Tierra del Fuego, Tasty cultural food and drinks)

 

  • PERU (Dry season till November, Off-peak tourist season, Inca trail, Machu Picchu (UNESCO),Titicaca Lake, Humantay Lake, Cusco’s Architectural Treasures, Colca Canyon, Rainbow Mountains, Paracas and Huacachina, Amazon river, Amazon jungle, Nazca Lines, Sacred Valley, Moray, Palomino Islands, Ballestas Islands, Peruvian coastline, White sand beaches, World’s surfing destination (surfing competitions), Delicious cuisine: Ceviche, Aji de Gallina, Papas a la Huancaína, etc.)

MIDDLE EAST

Desert, Jordan

  • TEL AVIV/ JAFFA/JERUSALEM, Israel (Pleasant temperatures (18°C/64°F to 27°C/80°F) and affordable prices after the peak tourist season, Israel’s financial hub, Bauhaus architecture, Beautiful beaches of four seas – Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea, Holy Land, Old City (Jaffa/)Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock shrine, Historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Negev Desert, Masada National Park and Fortress, Traditional tasty food, Best time to visit for sightseeing September – November and March – May)

 

  • AMMAN/PETRA ,Jordan (Pleasant hot weather between 19°C/66°F and 30°C/ 86°F, Peak tourist season but less tourists till December, The lost city of Petra -famous archaeological site in southwestern desert, Red Rose City (UNESCO), Nabataean rock-cut temple/tombs, Dead Sea, Holy month of Ramadan starts in approx.mid of April till mid of May – smoking, eating, and drinking in public is prohibited during the hours of daylight but most restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions will still be open, Another peak tourist season from March till May) 

 

  • TURKEY ( Best time to visit March – May and mid-September – mid-November, After the summer peak tourist season (June – August) , Pleasant warm weather, Less tourists, Room rates and airfare are average, Rich culture and history, Istanbul city, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Ephesus, Paraglide above Ölüdeniz , Bodrum, Wildlife spotting: Sea Turtles in Dalyan, Mount Nemrut, Finest cuisine, Grand Bazaar, Top beach destination –  Blue Lagoon (Ölüdeniz), Kabak Beach (Fethiye), Mermerli Beach (Antalya), Icmeler Beach (Marmaris), Cleopatra Beach (Alanya), Patara Beach (Gelemiş), Kaputaş Beach (Kas), Cirali Beach and more) 

 

AFRICA

Malawi

  • FES, Morocco (Best to visit is mid-March – May or September – October, November – February is off peak season season – for budget travelers, Authentic experience, Less chaotic than other cities of Morocco, Narrow streets make it look like a maze – can get lost easily in that cultural surroundings, World’s oldest university – the University of al-Qarawiyyin, “Ancient walled city”creation in the Middle Ages, Colourful, Medersa Bou Inania, Medersa el-Attarine, Fes el Bali, Bab Bou Jeloud, World-famous tanneries – Chouara tannery (oldest leather tannery in the world), Carpets, Traditional tasty cuisine)

 

  • MARRAKESH/HIGH ATLAS, Morocco (Pleasant weather, One of the best months to visit, Fewer tourists makes it more  authentic atmosphere, Before the peak tourist season, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna sunsets, Maison Tiskiwin, Dar Si Said, The mellah – the old Jewish Quarter, The Marrakech Museum, Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa, Central courtyard, Majorelle Garden at former home of Yves Saint Laurent, Rue Errachidia and Bab Doukkala impressive neighbourhoods, Open air markets -The central souks, Mint tea, Rock climbing, Ski mountaineering, Mountain biking, Morocco’s Toubkal National Park)

 

  • MAURITIUS (Before the wet/peak season, Aquatic activities, Impressive African landscapes, Outstanding swimming and diving conditions, Start of Flamboyant Tree or Delonix Ragia blossoming (more in November through January))

 

  • CAPE TOWN, Republic of South Africa (Mild temperatures, Before the summer season starts in December, Amazing beaches, Garden Route, Western Cape, Little Karoo, Thrilling wildlife, Safari parks, Better deals on accommodation and ticket prices)

 

  • CAIRO ,Egypt (Pleasant warm weather, Fewer crowds, Low hotel rates, Shoulder season till November, Pyramids of Giza, Al-Azhar Mosque, To see Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo), Saqqara and Dahshur,Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Nile River, Egyptian Museum, Ain Sukhna beach with many luxurious holiday resorts and restaurants – only 2 hours drive away from the city)

 

  • MALAWI (Dry season,  Lake Malawi, named as “Warm Heart of Africa” for its friendliness nation, Mulanje Mountain, Likoma Island, Domwe Island, Beaches, Kayaking Snorkelling, Liwonde National Park, Kasungu National Park, Nyika National Park, Karonga, Nkhotakota, Nkhata Bay, Ilala Ferry,  Town of Dedza, Wildlife spotting: elephants, hippos, antelopes, crocodiles and birds) 

 

  • ZAMBIA (Dry season, Hot and dry season – days are hot and nights are cool 23°C/73°F to 36°C/97°F, Peak tourist season, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zimbabwe on the south, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Cool dry season is May – August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • ZIMBABWE (Dry season, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zambia on the north, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Cool dry season is May – August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • BOTSWANA (Peak season till November, Dry season, The hottest 38°C/100°F the busiest and usually most expensive time to visit, Safari park, Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta for big 5 – rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe River’s amazing sunsets, Chobe National park,  550 species of birds (November to March – best for birdwatching), Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans National Parks, Moremi Game Reserve, Lodges and camps, Green season in November to April)

 

  • MADAGASCAR (Wildlife spotting before the rainy season, Less tourists, Rainforest treks, Very unique animal species and flora and fauna – 800 species of butterflies and 40 species of lemurs)

 

  • SEYCHELLES (115 small Islands, Till December the weather is pleasant between hot and humid) 

 

PEAK SEASON: Botswana, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Jordan, Galapagos Islands, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands.