11 of the World's Best Places for Fall Color
Don your sweaters and boots, and maybe light a candle or two. Fall is nearly here, and those of us who hate the heat can finally rejoice.
And while the US certainly puts on a stellar show, spectacular autumn hues aren't limited to New England. It's shoulder season, too, one of the best times of year to travel, when temperatures cool down, summer crowds thin out, and harvests and festivals take over destinations around the world.
From Japan's volcanic peaks to Norway's fjords, these are some of the most mesmerizing places to watch fall transform the landscape.
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This Historic Pennsylvania Train Ride Showcases the 'Holy Grail of Fall Foliage'
Photo: Matthew Malkiewicz / East Broad Top RR
Pennsylvania's East Broad Top is the oldest surviving narrow-gauge railroad of its kind east of the Rockies, and every fall weekend a century-old coal-fired steam locomotive pulls riders through the Aughwick Valley's farmland and forests during its most vibrant time.
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August Edition
Where to stay: This treehouse is the perfect upstate New York getaway
What we’re loving: You've heard of Fat Bear Week, but now’s the time for Fat Marmot Week
What to do: Use your travel points, or you’ll lose them
What you need to know: American Airlines just raised Admirals Club membership by up to 75 percent, effective today
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There's Still Time to Catch North Dakota's Sunflower Trail
Photo: ND Tourism
North Dakota is the birthplace of the sunflower seed and one of the country's top producers. Follow the free, self-guided Sunflower Trail to see the fields at their brightest, and check which farms are in full bloom here before you go.
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Sync Your Calendar to These Epic Toronto Festivals and Events
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DESTINATION TORONTO
Toronto throws more than 1,000 festivals a year, everything from Caribbean Carnival on the waterfront to weeknight theater and once-a-year events worth flying in for.
Here's how to plan your year around Canada's busiest events calendar.
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As Popular Destinations Get Crowded, Airbnb Says Gen Z Is Seeking Something Weirder
Photo: WildSnap/Shutterstock
Forget the famous overlooks. A growing number of young travelers are planning fall weekends around a town's weird backstory instead, from the West Virginia home of the Mothman to a slice of Bavaria deep in the North Georgia mountains.
Airbnb calls it "lore-tripping," part curiosity, part quiet rebellion against the same overcrowded big-name destinations.
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The Best Airbnbs for Golf Lovers to Live Out Their Pro Tournament Dreams
Photos: Airbnb
These Airbnbs are built for golf obsessives. From an eight-bedroom Vermont estate on nearly 600 acres to a Scottsdale villa with its own putt-putt course, here are seven of the most upscale home bases in the country for a golf-centered getaway.
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Last Chance: Win a Getaway to Los Cabos
Photo: Pueblo Bonito Pacifica
Enter for a chance to win a 3-night all-inclusive escape for two at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica, an adults-only resort on a secluded Los Cabos beach. The prize includes a deluxe ocean view room, a 50-minute massage at the Armonia Spa, and access to a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course on the Pacific.
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