While you may traditionally associate the months of autumn with the changing colours of leaves, cooler weather and plenty of hot chocolate, this happens to be a great time to travel. And, if you know where to look, you can still find sunny weather and warmer destinations for your autumn getaway.
No matter what sort of trip you're looking for - whether that's an autumnal beach holiday or a cheap city break somewhere in Europe - there are many reasons why autumn is an ideal time to book. One of these is price - you can grab a fantastic holiday deal during this season, even to some of the most popular summer holiday destinations.
Check out our guide to find out where to travel to this autumn - and where to find the warmest destinations in September, October and November.
Starting in September and ending in November, the autumn months form an increasingly popular time to take a holiday. And with so many benefits, it's not that surprising people would choose to take an autumn trip.
The peak summer holiday months are behind you - and so are the sky-high holiday prices that often accompany them. Instead, autumn is thought of as a shoulder season, where you can find better deals, far fewer crowds and more adults-only fun, even in the most popular holiday destinations. It's true - there may not be as many tours, especially for the more seasonal activities, but you can still find plenty of things to do on an autumn holiday.
And perhaps the biggest bonus of all: you can find excellent warm-weather destinations in autumn. And, in some places, sea temperatures hit their peak during this season, making an autumnal dip in the sea a real possibility.
When it comes to booking your holiday, you'll almost always do better to book ahead of time, but not too far ahead. The question of when to book also depends on how far you're planning to travel, whether that's domestic, short- or long-haul.
We'd recommend booking around 2-4 months ahead of time for domestic or short-haul autumn trips; this is the ideal booking window for European city breaks, for example, as well as any staycations within the UK.
If you're planning to go long haul or are keen on a particularly popular beach resort area within Europe, then you may want to consider booking as far as 5-6 months in advance for the very best deals and discounts. That said, it's not always possible to plan that far ahead, so you can always choose to keep a lookout for last-minute and late holiday deals instead - you may be surprised by what you find!
If you find yourself daydreaming of sunny skies and balmy temperatures as soon as you feel the chill at home, then you'll be relieved to hear that you have plenty of options for a warm autumn holiday. And, in many cases, you don't even have to travel too far for sunshine either!
Perfect for a romantic getaway, family holiday or group trip, there are a lot of beach destinations that are not only warm in autumn, but some of them are even experiencing optimal conditions at this time of year. So, instead of staying at home, pack your bags and discover somewhere a whole lot hotter this autumn.
Here are some of our top choices for a warm-weather autumn holiday.