These are 8 of the top trending destinations right now, according to travel experts
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Summer may (unofficially) be over, but that doesn't mean you've missed your chance to explore a new destination.
Fall is a great time to travel — there are often fewer crowds, lower prices, and milder weather in some of the most popular tourist destinations around the world.
If you're looking to take a vacation this fall but aren't quite sure where, take these suggestions from Jamee Lubkemann, vice president of American Express Travel.
The rewards-focused travel portal provided us with a list of some of the most popular destinations for fall travel this year, using internal booking data to compile it. The platform focused on destinations that saw a large increase in customer interest over the last year, comparing bookings for September through December 2016 to the same months this year.
Here are some of the most popular places to travel this season:
Beirut, Lebanon
Increase in bookings: 150%
"Cognizant of today's geopolitical climate, Americans are shifting the conversation from apprehension to understanding and are openly exploring destinations in the Middle East – tourism is booming, [and] airlines are creating more routes," Lubkemann said.
Beirut was once known as the "Paris of the Middle East," in a nod to its French-inspired architecture and vibrant dining scene. As one of the oldest settlements in the world, it's an especially popular destination with history buffs.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Increase in bookings: 148%
A trip to Tel Aviv could include everything from beach lounging and museum hopping to falafel and hummus sampling.
"Tel Aviv is modern, vibrant, and cosmopolitan," Lubkemann said.
Casablanca, Morocco
Increase in bookings: 86%
Morocco as a whole is trending with modern travelers, but with the promise of new construction projects like Parc de la Ligue Arabe and Grande Theatre de Casablanca, the port city of Casablanca is the place to be right now.
Explore the spice markets and admire the Moorish architecture while you're there.
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