Experts advise us to discover each of the world’s delights in a particular season. Hence, while it is best to catch the sun beams on a Hawaiian or Caribbean golden beach and to snorkel in the azure ocean water when summer is in full swing, there’s nothing like a getaway to a resort in the Alps when the snow is sifting down from the sky and Christmas is near. Still, what are the world’s best places to visit when the chilly autumn is knocking on summer’s back door? Well, if you are eager to start an early-fall out-of-country escape and to rejoice the lower rates, the crowd-free locations and a mild wind, here’s a one-stop shop for some of the most amazing destinations scattered worldwide that you can discover in the fall.

Florence

Due to the multiple works of art, buildings, churches, monuments featuring an impressive architecture, Florence, the capital of the Italian region Tuscany draws millions of tourists all year round. The heart of the city is constantly crowded with eager-to-know travelers gazing at the Dome (also known as Santa Maria del Fiore Church) and wandering in Piazza della Signoria overwhelmed by the spectacular architectural masterpieces. However, during the first months of autumn, this open-air museum isn’t as crowded as in the summer days and you can avoid all the agitation surrounding the multiple groups of tourists.

Great Smoking Mountains

If you’re a nature-lover, you shouldn’t cross the borders of the country to admire the perfect fall picture drawn in shades of orange, yellow, green and red because the Great Smoking Mountain National Park offers top-notch sights during the rainy season. Aside from escaping the bustling city and breathing fresh air, you can spot multiple species of animals (including the black bear) and plants. The park is home to deciduous forests so you can step on a colorful carpet of leaves when strolling down the narrow forest paths. What better and more beautiful sign of the nature living the autumn?

Munich

Nothing says autumn like the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. It is a time of celebration when the locals hold fairs, organize exhibitions and serve traditional culinary delights like the tasty wursts, traditional fried sausages that come with mustard and a pretzel. Still, the festival has gained reputation among the tourists due to the large pints of flavored beer sold with this occasion. Not to mention there are multiple beer styles featuring different mouthfeel and color that you can savor. Despite its denomination, the festival kicks off in September and comes to an end in October, so if you happen to be in Germany in the aforementioned period, stop by and experience a slice of the German culture.

Napa Valley

Autumn is not only the season of the falling leaves, but also the time when the rich, mellow fruit are gathered, including the grapes that produce a sweet-tasting aromatic wine. So what better time to stop by the Napa Valley in Carolina dotted by vineyards than the harvest season? Whether you’re a wine-lover or a less experienced traveler when it comes to this drink, I’m sure a freshly-squeezed grape juice or an old bottle of locally produced wine will satisfy your taste buds.

Shanghai

A visit to the China’s major city, Shanghai can cost you less provided you catch a travel deal and decide to start your trip at the beginning of October. Hence, you can pay a visit to the City God Temple or to the Bund on a sunny day as in this country autumn is a mild, enjoyable season. In addition to the fine weather, visiting the Chinese metropolis during fall features another advantage: the streets are less crowded and this cosmopolitan package is a blast.

Even though Labor Day symbolizes the end of the hot season, being celebrated this year on September, 7 it doesn’t mean it has to suggest the end of the summer fun as well. Therefore, why don’t you extend the summer fun-filled days and set up an easy escape to a magnificent destination? After all, this three-day weekend is all about rest, parades and tasty food. In spite of the fact that over the years the tourists have been after the cosmopolitan package, picking a big bustling city for a quick exploration, we suggest you to give up the classic formula and to go for a top-notch destination that will help you enjoy the sunbeams and the warm weather close to the nature and not far away from your home. Best of all, we came up with several solutions, whether you would like to spend a few days on the beach, hiking, gazing at overwhelming lake sights or sample the fine restaurants and the amusing, cultural  aspects of certain towns. Briefly, let us countdown some of the destinations that would make for the ideal Labor Day weekend.

Great Falls, Montana

Provided you’re a nature-lover, the Great Falls in Montana featuring spectacular multi-chutes is definitely going to quench all your needs. Aside from the one-of-kind verdant landscape, there are all sorts of fun activities that will animate your day like fly-fishing for trout and salmon, kayaking or canoeing.  In order to have an overall image about this area, you can stop by the local museum or go on a cultural guided tour to find out all the details about the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Hawaii

Worldly reckoned for their white-powdery sand beaches, the Hawaii idyllic Islands have it all: azure ocean water, coral reefs, animated nightlife and mouth-watering seafood. And the best part is that these islands are located at nearly six hours from the West Coast. Plus, you could never get bored in this summer paradise as you have multiple activities to choose from: gentle surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling to spot the colorful fish, biking, hiking or simply swimming and basking in the sun. Make Hawaii your Labor Day destination and you’ll have the illusion of an all year long summer.

Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

The Lake of the Ozarks, a result of the human ingenuity is the main attraction in central Missouri and the perfect end-of-summer getaway due to the ring of restaurants, glitz shops and many-star hotels luring the tourists. Moreover, the area provides you with plenty of recreational activities like boating, fishing, shopping or bicycling. If you have time to kill, visit one of the two nearby state amusement parks and have fun in the sun. Therefore, this might be a good option for those of you seeking for family-friendly destinations as well.

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake, a picturesque small town close to the worldly renowned Niagara Falls is quite an off-the-path and beautiful escape on Labor Day. You can discover the local vineyards and taste a fine wine while taking part at the Shaw festival and admiring the actors portraying characters imagined by the famous playwright Bernard Shaw. Plus, you don’t have to worry about the accommodation as the city is crowded with B&Bs which will not have you spend an exorbitant sum of money.

Turks& Caicos

The main advantage of this summer hotspot refers to its location: a three-hour ride from the East coast and accessible for those of you living in any other corner of the country. The chain’s major asset is Providenciales, an island boasting the tourists with one of the best golden beaches in the Caribbean. You are guaranteed to love this island for its immense coral reefs, azure water, parties on the sand that last until dawn and water sports.

All in all, grab a deal, as we all know the end of the summer comes with tons of bargains, pack up your car or take the plane and kick off the Labor Day Weekend.

While some people travel to see overwhelming sights, natural wonders or worldly renowned landmarks, some other tourists seek for relaxation and are willing to discover exotic tastes of food and drinks. After all, a travel is set due to multi-fold reasons: admiring new places, gazing at landscapes, architectural marvels, food and drinks… When it comes to coffee, some people’s experience is reduced to a $5 cup bought from Starbucks and which is meant to keep them fresh and up all day long. However, the real coffee drinkers appreciate the flavor of a coffee made of high-quality freshly roasted beans without any sugar or milk added and enjoyed with a fluffy muffin. Nevertheless, regardless of the category, you have to admit there is nothing like the flavored smell of a hot cup of coffee that you drink in the morning hoping it will give you enough energy for the rest of the day. Lengthways time, some cities have gained reputation for providing the tourists with the best coffee in the world. So it’s high time we all know where can be savored the most flavored coffee worldwide.

But first you should know that aside from featuring a different aroma from one country to the other, coffee is also served differently. For example, in Turkey and Greece, coffee is usually brought to you in a small-sized cup presenting a thick consistency. While some coffee connoisseurs might find it unacceptable, when ordering a coffee in Japan coffee you receive a cup of the black drink with accompanied by condensed milk.

Java, Indonesia

Situated in east of Jakarta, Java is worldly famous for producing one of the most aromatic coffee beans from which a natural sweetened coffee is prepared.  Wet processed, the coffee in Java is a delight for your taste buds. A more light and aromatic specialty is the Mocha Java obtained from mixing Java with other type of coffee beans.

Coban, Guatemala

This city is a paradise for the coffee lovers because it offers not only distinct, exotic flavored coffee but also tours emphasizing the coffee making process. Therefore, we advise you to stop by the Finca Santa Margarita plantation because you will be also give a sweet treat, free samples of coffee produced here.

Costa Rica

La Finca Escondida, the coffee plantation in Costa Rica is praised for the organic, caffeine high coffee beans growing here. Moreover, the tourists can also rejoice a spectacular view of the coffee forests while sipping from an aromatic drink.

Kona, Hawaii

Here’s another destination boasting you with the local coffee culture and featuring endless plantations. Tourists claim the beans collected from the trees in Kona are not only sun-kissed, but golden and make for the best fresh coffee in the world. And if you’re curious about the making process, you are free to take glance.

We have countdown so far the places where you can drink your coffee right from the tree and which are praised for producing the best coffee in the world, but there are also some high-class locations in the world were the accent is put on the way the drink is served.

Vienna, Austria

There isn’t a more elegant place to enjoy your coffee than in the heart of Austria’s capital. The local coffee tradition imagines the tourists sipping from their drinks and tasting from a mouth-watering cake, like sacher torte. In the coffee shops located here, you can try blending the taste of your coffee with brandy, whipped cream, honey or milk for a unique flavor. Probably one of the most popular coffee specialties on the Viennese menu is Maria Theresa which is prepared with a dash of Cointreau.

Rome, Italy

There is a certain unwritten rule in the capital of the boot-shaped peninsula: to sit down on a terrace and laze while enjoying a cup of espresso or cappuccino topped by rich foam. However, you should know that Italians consider it a bad habit to order coffee after breakfast, so if you don’t want to divulge your identity, order after 11.30.

Nothing says summer like a trip to a white-powdery sand beach rimmed by azure water just perfect for surfing, diving or near coral reefs for snorkeling or sailing in between. Long strolls on the soft sand, swimming, enjoying fresh cocktails while lazing on a lounge chair, these are the elements that make for an ideal getaway. In spite of the varied range of possibilities you can choose from when planning your summer holiday, there’s nothing more suitable for the hot season than a sun-drenched beach. Admittedly, it all depends on each traveler’s interests. Nevertheless, when travelling alongside your children, things get slightly more complicated as the priorities are way different: you search for amusement, sandcastle potential, water featuring small waves and all instead of a bustling nightlife. Hence, for those of you penciling a family vacation, here are the best five kid-friendly beaches across the United States.

Cannon Beach

Located not far away from Portland, Oregon, Cannon Beach overlooking the Haystack Rock attracts many families with amusement activities such as kit flying, tide pooling and a sandcastle building competition which is held every year on the Sandcastle Day, June, 13.

Cape May

This beach situated in southern New Jersey features something for all ages to enjoy. While it lures the children with many ice cream shops lined up on the extension of the beach and selling multilayered, sugar sweetened ice-cream and other candies, the parents will be delighted by the sea food served at the exclusive elegant restaurants set on shore.

Coast Guard Beach

This beach in the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts magnets parents and kids alike with an enormous sand area and great waves for surfing and both recreational and educative activities.  For example, while leaving your footprints in the sand, show your kids the endangered piping plovers or the place where Mayflower ship first arrived in the US.

Coronado

Take the ferry from San Diego and stop by the Coronado beach which many families choose as their summer holiday destination since it is the ideal place for surfing, swimming and spotting colorful fish in the crystal-clear water. You can also spend some time with your children by renting bikes and meandering your way through the shore or playing beach volleyball.

Daytona Beach

This beach is praised for providing the little visitors with fun-filled days on the sand and in the warm water, either surfing or swimming or off-sand featuring a ring of touristy objectives that could arouse their interest like Marine Science Center. Plus, the Disney Amusement Park in Orlando is just one hour car ride from the beach so you might want to put a smile on their faces by taking them to meet the fascinating Disney characters.

Hilton Head Island

If you’re children are animal lovers, you should definitely travel to the Hilton Head Island not far away from South Carolina to see the friendly dolphins either by taking walks on the beach or by booking a dolphin cruise. The calm sea dotting the idyllic island is just perfect for swimming and surfing. Moreover, you can also take your children to one of the two dozen golf courses available on the island.

Newport Beach

Enjoy some time with your family baking under the glorious sun of California on the Newport Beach. Aside from the 20-foot waves drawing the pro surfers, you will find gentle waves for the children at the Corona del Mar State Beach. A ride with a bicycle featuring four seats sounds both fun and quite a unique experience. And if you feel like going island hopping, Catalina Island is located not far away from Newport.

All in all, kick off the summer holiday season and choose one of these family-friendly beaches and rejoice the natural beauty of a seaside resort and the facilities they provide you with together with the ones you love the most.