Don’t miss… September travel experiences
Beautiful Provence
PROVENCE, FRANCE
There are so many reasons why Provence is a good idea in September. The warmth of the dipping sun on your back, the chance to enjoy beauty spots all to yourself, the experience of the grape harvest across the region...the list goes on. But there’s one reason that trumps all...foodies, read on! In the last two weeks of September enjoy Tous au Restaurant, an annual event where participating restaurants lay on a special menu to proudly showcase their food. Throughout the festival, restaurants promise that ‘your guest is our guest’, which means two people can dine out, but only one will pay. Incredible meals at top bistros and even Michelin Starred restaurants for half the price? What are you waiting for!
Perfect for:
Foodies
A weekend away
Group trips
Romantic escape
HERMANUS, SOUTH AFRICA
Whale watching in Hermanus, South Africa
When the days start getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere hop on an overnight flight to the South where spring signals the arrival of the whales on the coastal waters off the beaches of Hermanus in South Africa. The Hermanus Whale festival celebrates this amazing moment that takes place in September each year when you can watch the majestic whales from the beaches with a cold beer in hand. Make the most of the dry season to follow up your whale watching with a safari trip in excellent conditions. September sees a dip in the crowds and a drop in the malaria risk but a gathering of glorious animals around the watering holes making them easy to spot. What are you waiting for!
Perfect for:
Family adventures
Getting back to nature
Romantic escapes
Winter sun
Beautiful Croatia
croatia
If you’re not tied to school holidays, September is a wonderful time of year to visit Croatia when temperatures are still in the mid-twenties but the high season crowds and package tourists will have dispersed making it feel like you have the place to yourself. Charter a boat to cruise around the beautiful islands and enjoy uninterrupted views of the breathtaking beaches, pretty ports and Venetian architecture. And if you want to really immerse yourself in a Croatian cultural experience, visit the annual Giostra Festival in Poreč, which recreates a historical knight tournament held in 1745.
Perfect for:
Fun with family and friends
Last of the summer sun
A weekend away
Romantic escape
Scilly Isles white sandy beaches
THE SCILLY ISLES, UK
While most of the UK may be reluctantly putting on a jumper in September, you won’t need to in the Scilly Isles thanks to the warm winds of the Gulf Stream which keep the weather dry and warm well into the month. You’ll have the place almost to yourself in September, making it a wonderful time to hit the white sandy beaches, take a bike ride around the trails of the islands or try your hand at Stand-up paddle boarding or snorkelling among the seals. The joy of the Scilly Isles is that they’re only a short hop from the UK mainland but they feel a world away. This might just be in the answer this summer.
Perfect for:
Family adventures
Last of the summer sun
Weekend away
Outdoor adventure
The East Coast beaches of Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA
The East Coast of Sri Lanka is way less densely populated with tourists than other parts of the country, but it packs a punch when it comes to beautiful Indian Ocean beaches and breathtaking scenery, not to mention an impressive 8 UNESCO world heritage sites. If you head there in September you’ll also miss the Yala Monsoon which can hit the West and South West Coasts, but with its position on the equator you’ll enjoy consistently warm temperatures of 26-30°C. So if you’ve missed out on a foreign holiday this summer, make up for it in Sri Lanka this September! Choose a hotel on the east coast during September, avoiding the Yala Monsoon which can hit the west and southwest at this time of year. As the island is situated close to the equator, temperatures are consistent year round, with daily averages of 26-30°C. Roughly the same size as Ireland, Sri Lanka manages to cram an awful lot into a small space. Discover 2000+ years of culture at it’s impressive 8 UNESCO world heritage sites; ancient temples, ruins and national parks are all worthy of exploration – not to mention the gorgeous sandy beaches that surround the island.
Perfect for:
Long-haul adventure
Culture and history lovers
Romantic escapes
Winter sun
