from September to November
Visit Canada in September and you can expect entire forests of maples turning flaming red and grizzly bears feasting on salmon from fast-flowing rivers. In Greece, the crowds retreat and it’s easy to find a seat on sun-dappled terraces to relax and drink crisp white wine. The Mediterranean is adorned with sunshine and all tones of turquoise, with waves lapping at whitewashed fishing villages. The dry season is ending in Namibia, where animals gather in their hundreds – much to the delight of photographers and wildlife enthusiasts – and conditions are mild, with sunny days and chilly nights. Wherever you decide to disappear for a few blissful days or weeks, a September holiday is a delicious prospect.
Where to go in September
To experience autumn’s colours at their best, head to Japan in October for momijigari, which literally translates as ‘red leaf hunting’ – a rival to spring’s ever-popular cherry blossom season. In Tanzania’s Serengeti, October welcomes one of the most incredible events in the natural calendar: the Great Wildebeest Migration. This colossal wildlife event sees over two million wildebeest migrate here; watch in awe as thousands cross the Mara River dodging hungry crocodiles – it’s an edge-of-your-seat experience and one for every bucket list. In New Zealand, it’s springtime and the national parks blossom in a magnificent flourish of flowers and greenery. Closer to home, Andalucia’s lovely in October – its white-washed villages look particularly pretty and temperatures float pleasantly around 20°C.
Where to go in October
November is a beautiful time to gallivant around Chile; Patagonia has finally got the spring memo and blooms into full force just before summer hits at the end of the month. This is the best time for long walks in national parks, stalking the country’s elusive birds and creatures and frolicking among pretty-as-a-picture patches of wildflowers. In Guatemala and Mexico, All Saints Day falls on the 1st of November and is followed by the Day of the Dead – a colourful celebration honouring the nation’s deceased. Wander through cemeteries adorned with colourful flowers and painted mausoleums while marimba bands play music to remember lost ones. Over in Cambodia, it’s the dry season, so you can visit Angkor Wat without fear of rain and with fewer crowds than in December. The monsoons have also ended in India by November, making it the perfect time to explore regal Rajasthan.
Where to go in November
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