The 18 places you must visit for some October sun: ROB CROSSAN

October is being pitched as the “shoulder season” escape for travelers seeking cheaper fares and fewer crowds, with airlines still running many summer schedules until month-end. In a guide by travel writer Rob Crossan (with 21 years as a travel journalist), the article says October can cut peak-summer prices, while destinations stay warm enough for beach activities—citing averages such as 23°C in Greece, 26°C in Seville, 22°C in Dubrovnik and 23°C in Naples. It also highlights harvest events in places like Tuscany and Provence. Crossan recommends 18 locations, beginning with Seville, Spain (Plaza de España, Real Alcázar, Guadalquivir) and Dubrovnik, Croatia, including kayaking options around coves as cruise crowds thin.