October 2026

A weekend in Spain for food lovers: jamón serrano vs jamón ibérico on your plate

Peak Colour, Short Trip: Where Europe's Autumn Foliage Rewards a Long Weekend in October

Elegant short breaks on the best hikes in Iceland

Harvest Season Is the Reason: Booking a Weekend Around the Grape, the Olive, or the Truffle

October's Quiet Bargain: Finding Flight and Hotel Value After the Summer Rush Clears

Cultural Journeys

Elegant mementos to cherish: the best souvenirs from Italy for a short cultural escape

A weekend in Porto for wine lovers: how to taste the best porto wine like a local

Autumn Trails Beat Summer Ones: The Case for Hiking Your Weekend in October

Transportation Tips

Can you really drive to Juneau, Alaska? A weekend traveler’s guide to reaching America’s roadless capital

Local Etiquette

Against the Bucket List: Why the Best Short Trips Return to the Same Place

Transportation Tips

Elegant ways to make flight time feel shorter and more rewarding

The Building Is the Destination: Weekends Built Around One Piece of Architecture

A refined London itinerary for 4 days of culture, walks, and timeless icons