🌾 The Countryside: Wildflower Farms in New York's Hudson Valley. Cottages tucked into the meadows, wellness classes, Icelandic sheep, and a farm-grown Thanksgiving dinner at Clay.

🌊 The Coast: Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys. Every room has an ocean-view terrace, there are five pools, and Key West is an hour down the road.

🍇 The Family Favorite: Carmel Valley Ranch in California. Vineyards, saltwater pools, a kids' club, and s'mores by the fire pit.

✨ The City: The Viceroy Chicago. Holiday lights on Michigan Avenue, the markets, and a Thanksgiving dinner reservation that's hard to come by.

Listen up! The festive season plays by its own rules. The booking window closes faster than any other time of year, and this year it's already picking up speed. Everyone wants the same thing at once: real time off (don’t care where my phone is), slower mornings (snooze on repeat), a trip that actually feels like an escape (not the time for a staycation), etc. Which means, the destinations and experiences worth having are filling up now, often before most people have even bothered to check their calendars past August. It’s time to make your move.  

Still trying to lock down your Thanksgiving plans? Don't worry—you've got time, and honestly, a last-minute getaway might be exactly what you need. Or maybe you're hosting this year and already fantasizing about next Thanksgiving when someone else handles the cooking. Either way, I've got you covered.

This edition of the Getaway Edit is packed with hotels and resorts that offer private home and condo rentals—think full kitchens (that you won't have to use), plenty of space, and way less stress. More time catching up with family, less time scrubbing roasting pans at midnight.

Not going anywhere for Thanksgiving? No problem. Bookmark these for your next trip. And if you want something closer to home or totally customized to what you're craving, just say the word—I'll make it happen.

There’s something enchanting about traveling in the fall. The air turns crisper, summer crowds diminish, and the breathtaking autumn colors come to life. Whether you're indulging in seasonal treats at a farmers' market or taking a picturesque hike, autumn is an ideal time to plan a getaway.

Here are 12 of the top destinations to explore in the fall. These locations are perfect for a long weekend trip (though I won’t blame you if you decide to extend your stay). I’ve also included some international options for unforgettable fall adventures.

photo by Mike Bird

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