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How The Weather Will Affect Your Fall Leaf Peeping Trips

Perhaps, I am just naïve. After all, I grew up in a place where the only things that fell from trees were coconuts. So when it comes to judging the brilliance of fall foliage I may be a bit out of my league. Personally, I think the mere fact that the leaves changes hues at all is exciting and amazing. However, it seems other more astute leaf peepers have different ideas on what constitutes a prize-winning season. Experts in the Midwest and South are warning travelers who are criss-crossing the nation in search of the ultimate fall foliage that they … Continue reading →

Where To View Fall Colors In Your Neck Of The Woods

In just a few weeks the nation will be awash in spectacular fall colors. One of the beauties of leaf peeping is that in most cases you don’t have to travel far to view Mother Nature at her finest. That includes you city slickers in New York, Philadelphia and Detroit. Don’t believe me? Take a look: NEW YORK Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Most people think if you live in New York you have to drive upstate to the Adirondacks to take in the fall colors. But the fact is there are several great places in urban areas that provide the same … Continue reading →

More Fall Foliage Travel Deals

The East Coast of the United States offers some of the most spectacular leaf peeping in the country. If you happen to live in the region the following travel deals are great opportunities for you to take an affordable weekend getaway. If you live elsewhere in the nation, but simply can’t pass up the chance to take in the fall colors in New York or Massachusetts the following deals will help keep your total travel bill down. Take a look: NEW YORK Does it get any better than this? Lake George, New York on a crisp autumn day. The leaves … Continue reading →

Cruising For Color

It’s one thing to view autumn’s rich color palette at a park, resort, or botanical garden. But, to be able to soak in the golden foliage from a ship is an experience like no other. Typically, most travelers shy away from taking cruises in the fall. Many wait until the winter months to board ships that take them to sunny locales. However, winter cruises come with a hefty price tag. By taking an autumn cruise, not only are more apt to find an outstanding rate, but you also get to experience phenomenally beautiful sights along the way. Here are a … Continue reading →

More Fall Travel Deals

Timing… it’s the key to getting a great travel deal. And while you may still be in summer mode, vacation deals to view the annual fall foliage shows across the nation are ripe for the picking—NOW. If you are looking for a fun fall family activity there’s nothing like touring color-rich New England to view autumn’s spectacular bounty. By booking now you are guaranteed a discount as golden as the leaves. MAINE The leaves change early in Maine (mid to late September) so now is the time to start planning your trip to take in the area’s bold fall multicolored … Continue reading →