October is when the sun starts to come out in Montevideo, the laid-back capital of Uruguay — but you still have time before the big tourist rush in December and January.
Use the nice weather to explore the city's Old Town, get lost in an outdoor street market, and have lunch at the bustling Mercado del Puerto, a haven for meat-lovers. Don't forget to stroll or ride a bike down La Rambla, the avenue along the city's entire 13-mile coastline. It's the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon.
As an added bonus, tourists save money in Uruguay — hotels are tax-free, and foreign visitors who use their credit cards on certain purchases get the 22% Value-Added Tax automatically deducted from their bill.