Nothing can stop summer from ending, but a trip to one of these affordable fall destinations can help ease the pain. From a South American hotspot with savings galore to a Caribbean island in its shoulder season, these are the kinds of places (and deals) that will have you packing your bags the minute the leaves start changing.

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