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The Best Fall Long Weekend Trips Are Hiding in Plain Sight

The Best Fall Long Weekend Trips Are Hiding in Plain Sight

These fall getaways deliver peak-season experiences, from art-filled desert towns to apple country retreats.

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October travel rule change warning as 'families could miss flights'

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Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique, Costa Rica, hotel review

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'Ryanair of trains' announces new London to Scotland tickets costing less than £50

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'I went on Ambassador's themed cruise with dishes and tribute acts from the 80s'

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'I'm a travel expert and these beaches are perfect for a last-minute September trip'

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Every food you can bring into the UK - without facing penalties

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Mum infuriated as plane passenger's 'disrespectful' act ruins flight for kids

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The British market town that's 'essentially unchanged and uninfluenced by the world'

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'This seaside town is Devon's Dubai - there's nowhere in the UK like it'

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One thing tourists visiting Spanish hotspot in Sep 'should know' – it's not about protests

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I stayed in the best hotel in Northern Ireland — this is my honest review

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'I pulled my child out of school to travel the world - some say I'm selfish but it's cheaper'

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I’ve found the best cruise deals to book now, from cheap winter sun holidays to discounts on summer 2026 trips

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The wildlife mistakes I’ve made while travelling – from cuddling chimpanzees to riding elephants

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Forget parties by the beach - cosy bookcations are the newest travel trend

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I’m a Gen X retired raver – here’s how I swapped hedonism for high-end wellness in Ibiza

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'I decided to spend my holiday money on a day out in my hometown'

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Travel experts warn against social media 'pillowcase hack' when flying abroad

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Gorgeous UK town with waterfalls and cute shops is perfect spot to visit in autumn

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'We ditched Cornwall staycation for French Riviera with the kids and saved over £1k'

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I feel like a stranger in the UK after 21 years abroad

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These hotels have very specific concierge services, from sandcastle building to a ‘bourbon butler’

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Is it worth upgrading to premium economy on Emirates?