From "oil down" in Grenada to beer in Duluth, there's something for everyone.
Destination of the Day
Tuscany
The Italian region of Tuscany is at its most beautiful in the fall, particularly during the grape (vendemmia) and olive (raccolta) harvests. Most tourists first head to the region's capital, Florence, to take in sites like the famed Ponte Vecchio and the world-class Ufizzi Gallery. Still, the region is also home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic center of picturesque San Gimignano and Pisa, home to a famous tower you may have heard something about. Regardless of your gameplan, Tuscany is full of treasures, and you'll never run out of things to see and do.
While there are plenty of delicious dishes to try in Tuscany, meat, in particular, is popular, and you'll see this in dishes like the bistecca alla Fiorentina (a giant grilled T-bone steak, served rare), and pappardelle al cinghiale, a rustic pasta dish of wild boar ragu—perfect for accompanying a juicy red wine. Speaking of wine, as one of the first regions in Italy to really capitalize on wine tourism, Tuscany boats hundreds of wineries open to visitors for tours, tastings and, of course, shopping. Almost all of them offer a free bonus—enchanting views of the Tuscan countryside.
Your Packing List
Dressing in layers prepares you for all weather possibilities. Leave your shorts and sandals at home and opt for long-sleeved shirts, jeans or other long pants, fleece hoodies, cotton sweaters, and puffy vests or jackets. These pieces should suffice for most of the season.
Since November is the rainiest month, we also recommend carrying a rain coat. Featuring a roomy hood and extra-long length, this trench-style jacket from Lole Piper offers full waterproof protection while looking good with whatever outfit you've got on underneath.
We're declaring it: Wisconsin is the Vermont of the Midwest, and it's an ideal destination for a cozy weekend away. The comparison might seem unlikely, until you start unpacking these states' charms. Rolling countryside? Check. Brisk winter weather that practically demands quality fireplace time? Check. Cheese? You already know the answer to that one. Add in quality leaf-peeping and some 1,000 miles of Great Lakes coastline, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a season that doesn't invite some romance in Wisconsin.
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