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Here’s a sobering statistic: U.S. workers, on average, take only 12 of their 15 paid vacation days, according to the online travel company Expedia. If you don’t want to be one of them, time’s running out. Autumn is knocking at the door. But so is opportunity.

Our fall travel guide is full of ideas for hitting the road, whether you’re a culture vulture or outdoor enthusiast, looking for family fun or hankering for fine wine and crisp cider.

Use this guide for inspiration and get out there. Because it’s better to eat pumpkin pie and Oktoberfest brats than unused vacation days.