HAWAII

How about trading pumpkins, brauts and cider for luaus, snorkeling and pina coladas? Hawaii has fantastic year-round weather, so it makes sense to go in the fall when the crowds and prices get smaller.

Airfare to Hawaii typically goes on sale in the fall. For instance, Hawaiian Airlines' fall promotion offers fares as low as $360 round-trip from the Western U.S. And a deal from United Airlines connects many Midwest and Eastern states to the islands for as low as $333. Plus, the U.S.'s economic woes have left autumn hotel bookings down 30%, reports SmarterTravel.com. That means hotels are slashing prices to lure travelers, with some offering perks such as free stays and free groceries.