Ideas by Month - October
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Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, Oct to Nov
For six glorious weeks in spring, Victoria comes alive with the power of the world's champion thoroughbreds. Whether you come for the horse races (the premier metropolitan race days or the fun and relaxation of the country events), or for the glamour, the jockeys or the fashion, you will love Spring Racing in Melbourne. Enjoy 50 days of wonderful entertainment.
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Japan: Autumn Leaves, October to November
If you're considering a trip to Japan, autumn is a wonderful time to visit as it is the coolest month of the year and the most vibrantly coloured season. The brightly coloured leaves (koyo) of the Japanese autumn are what the stunning cherry blossoms are to Japan's spring, and the viewing of autumn leaves has been a popular activity for the Japanese for centuries. The ancient city of Kyoto is particularly famous for colours of the momeji - the Japanese maple tree. There are also many traditional Japanese festivals during autumn, giving thanks for harvest.
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Rome, Italy: Great Antiques Market
One of the largest markets in Italy fills the Autodromo di Vallelunga with eager antiquarians and collectors in the first week of October each year. Visitors can expect a huge range of relics and paraphernalia, from gadgets, grandfather clocks and remnants of Roman life to period kitsch. The market specialises in vintage cars, motorcycles and furniture - so it pays to have a plan in case your purchase is a little bigger than the standard baggage allowance!
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Transylvania, Romania: Halloween
For something different, why not experience Halloween in Dracula's birthplace, Transylvania? There are some interesting tours that will show you all the historical places related to the cruel Vlad the Impeller - Dracula. On 31 October, dress up in costume for the ultimate Halloween party, then follow up the next day with lunch at Vlad Dracul's House - the very place where Dracula was born, now an exquisite restaurant showcasing frescoes dating back to the 14th century.
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The Middle East: Travel to Egypt, Morocco, Jordan and Syria
The unbearable heat of the Middle Eastern summer has come to an end and winter is drawing closer. Now is the best time to visit these amazing countries, marvelling at world famous icons such as Egypt's ancient pyramids, the rose-coloured temples of Petra in Jordan, charming old Damascus in Syria and the stunning deserts of Morocco. Temperatures average at around 30°C.
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Hunter Valley, Australia: Music events at the wineries
Opera in the Vineyards
Some of Australia's leading opera performers mount the outdoor stage and share their magnificent talent in a 'best in the world' natural amphitheatre among the Hunter Valley vines. A Food and Wine Fair preceeds the event.
Jazz in the Vines
Running for more than 15 years, Jazz in the Vines is held each year on the Tyrrell's Long Flat Paddock, set against the imposing Brokenback Mountain Range. Dubbed by James Morrison as the most significant jazz event in Australia, the combination of food, wine, music and a good crowd vibe in an outdoor setting is sure to please.
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Tasmania, Australia: Blooming Tulips Festival
Enjoy this week-long festival of sense-stimulating events held in the small coastal town of Wynyard and surrounds in Tasmania's north-west. This is a celebration of the colours of spring, and there are many ways of joining in the festivities: become the new champion in the Tulip Tossing Championships, sample fresh island produce and revel in the magical fireworks display over the river at the end of the week.
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