5 best places for seniors to visit in October
Planning a last minute getaway? Here’s where you want to go in October.
1. Perth, Western Australia
Head west as WA’s famous wildflowers spring into bloom. With more than 12,000 species, the state has more native wildflowers than anywhere else in the world. The season starts in the far north of the state in June and by October the floral wave has made it down to Perth. You can see plenty of flowers in the city itself, with spectacular blooms in the Royal Botanic Gardens, or head further afield to Rottnest Island, the Swan Valley or the Sunset Coast. It doesn’t hurt that the weather is also gorgeous in October.
2. Bali, Indonesia
One of our favourite overseas destinations, Bali is lovely at any time of year though it’s especially nice in October. It’s technically the start of monsoon season though you’re unlikely to get any rain and the temperature sits at a comfortable 27 degrees. The Ubud Writers’ Festival in early October turns the whole town into a vibrant cultural hub and offshore the surf is pumping. You’ll also avoid most of the school holidays, which means prices are lower on flights and accommodation.
3. New England, USA
October in New England is prime time for ‘leaf peepers’, the term given to people who travel to a specific destination to view the autumn foliage. New England is the region in the northeast of the United States made up of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The colours begin to change around late September and are at their peak in October, when thousands of peepers make their way to these states to take in the stunning season. And it’s a serious business – there are even fall foliage hotlines you can call to find out the best peeping for the day.
4. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Springtime in Buenos Aires is delightful. The weather is perfect, hovering around the mid to high 20s, and the jacaranda trees burst into bloom making the city look like she’s dressed for the ball. It’s outside of peak season so room rates will be reasonable – and that’s probably even more true this year as Rio Fever winds down. The majority of tourists don’t start to arrive in December, so you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the local culture and share a glass of malbec and a tango twirl with a Porteño (as Buenos Aires locals are known).
5. Prague, Czech Republic
There’s something about the light in Prague in October that makes the whole city look like a dreamy Monet cityscape. The city tends to have long summers (the locals even have a phrase for it, ‘babi leto’, roughly translating to Indian summer), so the weather is just starting to turn by October. Days will be long and sunny, while nights are crisp and clear. The leaves start to turn in Prague’s many public parks and in the lush fairytale Kunratice Forest just outside the city.
Have you been to any of these incredible destinations? Are there any you would add to our list? Let us know in the comments section.
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