Prices come down
Together with the end of the tourist season, prices also start to decrease. All becomes cheaper – magnets in souvenir shops, entrance fees to museums (the "winter" rates apply), tourist accommodation, and even airline tickets.
Easier to find a nice place to stay
Tourist boom in summer does not always allow you to book a room in the hotel you want or rent an apartment you like – good offers are taken very quickly. Regardless of what kind of place you are looking for, it is much easier to find good deals in autumn.
More excursions
Sightseeing is not quite comfortable neither when it's blazing hot nor freezing cold. Mellow autumn weather is the best time for excursions and city tours. Even if it rains, you can always pop into the museum or take the hop-on hop-off tour bus.
Fewer tourists
Even in the early autumn you can see how the flow of tourists to the popular resort cities is declining. This means you can have dinner without having to queue and deal with the noise and tourist frenzy, take a stroll along the beautiful deserted boulevards and not rush to the beach early in the morning to secure a sun lounger and a parasol.
Shopping
Despite the fact that in August the big summer sales are ending, starting the middle of the autumn you can find the first sales and great bargain prices. Moreover, November 24, the day of "Black Friday", you are guaranteed some generous discounts for the autumn-winter collection.
Holidays and festivals
In autumn, tourists like to go to different festivals in Europe. Some head for another Oktoberfest in Munich, other enjoy the October art festival in Budapest, and the rest wait for September to take part in the harvesting of grapes in the French Provence. You can also go to see how whales swim near the coast of South Africa, how Halloween is celebrated in the US, and how the Diwali fires are lit in India and Sri Lanka.
Picturesque landscapes
Whether you are going to New York, Barcelona or an Alpine village, you will always find picturesque autumn landscapes. Park alleys turned yellow, gracefully falling leaves and "transparent" autumn air will not leave anyone indifferent.
Comfortable temperatures
When the summer heatwave gradually leaves the seaside, there comes a second inflow of tourists – those who love the "mellow season". Soft autumn sun and warm summer water offer an opportunity to relax without the exhausting heat and hoards of vacationers crowding the beach.
New destinations
Autumn is an excellent time of year to discover new destinations, places where you would definitely not go in the summer. Perhaps you have long wanted to visit European capitals, or have always dreamed of a vacation in the mountains.
Meeting with the local residents
Fewer tourists – easier to get to know the local population. After chatting with residents at the beach, in a supermarket or at a bus stop, you can find out more about local attractions or just have a nice time.
As you can see, the autumn season offers many opportunities for an efficient and delightful holiday. In addition, this is a great chance to try something new and to look even at the familiar "summer" cities and countries from a fresh perspective.