Fall gets a lot of love from people celebrating the cooler temps, changing leaves, and spooky stories. But if you’re a summer-always type of person, you might dread the change of season, which means even colder days are ahead. The good news is that there are plenty of destinations where you can transform a classic fall vacation into a warm and tropical getaway. Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.
And, bonus: Crowds tend to be smaller and prices are usually lower in these locales during the fall. You do have to take hurricane season into consideration for many of these destinations, which runs until the end of November. But if you plan accordingly, you can enjoy an amazing tropical fall escape with the whole family or just the grown-ups. Here are my picks for tropical vacation spots ideal for visiting this time of year.
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Grand Cayman is home to Seven Mile Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. You’ll find a lot of the island’s top hotels situated along this stretch of white sand on the island’s western shore, as well as spots like Bonny Moon Beach Club, which offers cabanas and beachside food and drink service by day and DJs, stargazing, and other events once the sun sets. And you’ll get to enjoy it all with fewer crowds, but the weather will still be warm and pleasant.
