| If you are planning to travel in October, here are some | | | | coral reef system. Many tourists stay in Whitsundays |
| of the most popular things to see and do. It's not too | | | | or Cairns, but if you have more time, try Hamilton or |
| late to catch fall foliage in New England and Canada. | | | | Lizard Island. If you don't scuba dive or snorkel, you can |
| The explosion of colors can vary from one year to | | | | also see the reef by helicopter tour, seaplane or glass |
| another, however normally the best time to see the | | | | bottom boat. |
| changing of the leaves at their peak, is the first two | | | | Fall is a popular time for wine festivals in Europe. In |
| weeks of October. | | | | Tuscany, it is time to harvest the olives and grapes. |
| Keep in mind that the further north you travel, the | | | | Many travelers spend five or six nights in Florence and |
| sooner the colors peak, so if you are visiting Maine or | | | | then take day trips to surrounding areas such as |
| Canada, then late September or early October are | | | | Lucca, Pisa and Montecatini. Also available are three to |
| best. If you are going to visit Boston or New York, then | | | | seven night culinary classes. Stay in historic hotels or |
| the second week of October is usually peak, unless | | | | villas, shop in local markets and learn to prepare |
| there are several cold fronts early in the fall. | | | | authentic Italian cuisine. |
| October is spring time in South America. The average | | | | Several river cruise companies have theme cruises in |
| daily temperatures are in the upper 60's and low 70's. | | | | the month of October. Choose from music or food |
| Buenos Aires is a city with culture and sophistication. | | | | and wine theme vacations. The music cruises include |
| Enjoy excellent restaurants, museums, shopping, parks | | | | special performances both on board the ship and at |
| and nightlife. Try to spend three or four days to take it | | | | venues,as well as visits to music festivals. The food |
| all in, and make sure and take a tango lesson. | | | | and wine theme cruises include special culinary |
| It's also spring in Australia from September to | | | | experiences during the cruise, as well as visit to |
| November. You'll find warm weather and flowers in | | | | vineyards, local restaurants and markets. |
| bloom. It's a great time to visit the beaches. Travel to | | | | Whatever you choose to do, October offers great |
| the Great Barrier Reef, which is the world's largest | | | | opportunities for travel and unique experiences. |
