By Sarah Laing Special to the Star

If you like standing in lines, paying peak rates for accommodations and spending each day in an endless calculus of “Is this crowded activity worth the potential heatstroke?” summer travel is ideal.

If you prefer more temperate weather, fewer crowds and easier-on-the-wallet prices, however, shoulder season is the sweet spot. Here, we tapped three travel experts for their insider picks on places to go this fall — and while you’re planning ahead, what to consider for the holiday season, too.

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