Summer may have slipped past us, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to use your hard-earned vacation time before the end of the year. Get ready to plan a perfect fall getaway!

Regardless of how much time you have to take off of work—from one day to an entire week—there’s a city just a short drive or plane ride away where you can experience exciting art, culture, food, and entertainment that will inspire you well into the new year.

We're working with American Express to make sure that you spend your precious travel time right: During the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing city guides for excursions lasting from a long weekend to an extended week (use those weekends!), complete with insider travel tips that will guarantee that you make the most of your fall vacation. And a vacation doesn’t have to break the bank, either!

The Na Pali coast on island of Kauai in Hawaii