Where to travel in autumn

25 March 2026

Autumn is a season that feels made for travel, with softer light, comfortable temperatures, and a sense of places settling into their most enjoyable rhythm. Across Europe, destinations like Portugal, Greece, and Spain ease into shoulder season, while North Africa and the USA offer ideal conditions for exploring without the peak-season intensity. Further afield, safari season begins in South Africa, Argentina moves into spring, and islands like the Seychelles are calm and inviting.

September's sweet spot

In September, summer crowds begin to thin across southern Europe, temperatures soften and landscapes settle into a more relaxed rhythm.

Touring conditions become far more comfortable after the intensity of high summer in North Africa, while outdoor exploration remains in full swing across much of North America.

If you’re wondering where to travel in September, this is when you can explore popular destinations such as Portugal and Vietnam without the intensity of peak summer.

Discover more perfect autumn destinations to see in September.

Autumn's rewards in October

October offers so many possibilities. In parts of southern Africa, wildlife activity increases as landscapes shift towards the end of the dry season. Across North Africa in Egypt, daytime temperatures become far more comfortable for exploring ancient sites.

Spring brings colour and energy across the Southern Hemisphere, while along parts of the Mediterranean like Spain, you can still enjoy warm days without high season crowds.

Explore our favourite October destinations.

Where autumn meets winter sun

November is a month of shifting travel patterns. Autumn colours reach their peak in parts of East Asia, while across South and Southeast Asia dry season conditions start to settle in. Daytime temperatures become far more comfortable in Qatar, while Mexico enters one of its most reliable weather periods.

Discover more destinations to travel to in November.

For more inspiration on making the most out of your spring season, contact your Travel Counsellor.

3 different ways to experience Malta on a city break

09 October 2026

A city break in Malta can look very different depending on how you like to travel. You could check into a five-star hotel and build your days around art, architecture, and Michelin-starred dining. You could slow everything down, wandering through neighbourhoods, stopping for pastizzi, and exploring historic towns. Or you could use the city as a base for hiking, kayaking, diving, and days spent discovering Malta’s coastline. Here are three ways to make a short break in Malta completely your own.

The perfect guide to a Valletta city break

09 October 2026

For a city break with plenty to see, eat, and experience, Valletta makes a wonderful choice. Malta’s compact capital is easy to explore on foot, with honey-coloured streets leading to grand palaces, historic churches, and harbour viewpoints. From its impressive fortifications to its lively restaurant scene, Valletta brings together centuries of history and a distinctly Mediterranean way of life, making it ideal for visitors who want more from a short break than simply sightseeing.

Travel Counsellors experience the magic of Bhutan

02 October 2026

Bhutan offers a rare sense of stepping away from the familiar. On a recent eight-night journey, a group of Travel Counsellors travelled from Thimphu to Gangtey, Punakha, and Paro, experiencing mountain passes, riverside valleys, ancient monasteries, local communities, and peaceful highland landscapes along the way. The itinerary combined significant landmarks with hands-on experiences and quieter moments, offering a thoughtful introduction to a country that still feels wonderfully untouched.

Where to travel in autumn

3 different ways to experience Malta on a city break

The perfect guide to a Valletta city break

Travel Counsellors experience the magic of Bhutan

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