3 fall travel deals

In these three must-visit destinations, fall is shoulder season - which means fewer crowds and lower prices.

2 of 3

Hilton Head, S.C.

High season: $1,935

Shoulder season: $1,246

WHY GO: Crowds on this lovely island 45 minutes northeast of Savannah disperse after Labor Day, leaving a 12-mile stretch of beach wide open for deals. Expedia.com estimates that the average hotel rate falls from $191 a night in July to $133 in September.

Hilton Head sees average temperatures of 76° in October, and the ocean is nearly as warm as the air. (By the way, a recent state report shows a less than 1% chance of BP oil reaching the shores here.)

Just book your tee time in advance: Fall is still fairly busy at the island's heralded golf courses.

WHERE TO STAY: The oceanfront Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Rooms start at $149 a night -- up to 50% off high-season rates.

NEXT: Sydney, Australia

Last updated September 03 2010: 4:29 PM ET

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