Luxury September holidays

September brings the start of the beautiful autumn season across the northern hemisphere, with fewer crowds in Europe, the return of the Northern Lights to Scandinavia and the Nordics and prime bear watching season in Canada. Browse our selection below.

Last of Europe's summer

Take in the tail-end of the European summer – an ideal opportunity to avoid the crowds. It's one of our favourite seasons to visit, with the likes of Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece among the highlights, offering superb food and wine and more agreeable temperatures.

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Porto, Portugal

Return of the Northern Lights

Above the Arctic Circle, September sees the return of the Northern Lights – and did you know it's one of the best times to spot them? Take in the celestial display with relatively balmy weather alongside the chance to go hiking and cycling in autumn-hued forests. 

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Treehotel, Sweden

The best of North America

As Canada and the USA slip towards a temperate autumn, avoid the crowds and take in the first signs of New England’s spectacular fall foliage, indulge in the best season for food and wine in California's northern wine regions and enjoy prime bear watching in the rainforests of Canada.

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Spirit bear, British Columbia, Canada

Our top September holiday ideas

Arena di Verona

Italian opera experience at Arena di Verona

4-day tailor-made holiday from £1,790 pp incl. flights

Experience the pinnacle of Italian culture with a night of Opera at the iconic Arena di Verona on this luxury getaway, alongside a stay in a historic 14th-century palace, time to explore a city steeped in history and romance, and a visit to the Soave wine region, renowned for it's white wines.

Turquoise stone beach in Rovinj, Croatia
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Adriatic Odyssey with Ponant & the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

14-day luxury rail and cruise holiday from £9,560 pp incl. flights

Save up to £2,140 pp – ends 3 Jan

From the medieval walls of Dubrovnik to the romantic waterways of Venice, experience the best of the Adriatic aboard Ponant's L'Austral. Following a stay in the city of canals, conclude your epic journey with a truly unforgettable experience on the world-renowned Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Sardinia coast

Best of Sardinia

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,225 pp incl. flights

Discover Sardinia’s historic cities, rural villages, ancient archaeological sites and idyllic beaches on this self-drive adventure, starting on the south coast and ending up in the far north.

Winelands near Cape Town in South Africa

Cape, Winelands & Kruger Safari

12-day tailor-made holiday from £7,275 pp incl. flights

Perfect for a first-time visit to South Africa – explore vibrant Cape Town, wander amid world-class vineyards and spot the Big Five from a luxury lodge at Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

The Presidential, Portugal

Porto, The Presidential & Douro Valley

Backdropped by a series of gastronomic experiences, this is Portugal's most luxurious rail journey – a favourite among celebrities and royalty, with all of its original style immaculately preserved.

Japan cherry blossoms

Highlights of Japan

10-day tailor-made holiday from £7,225 pp incl. flights

This is the ideal introduction to Japan, pairing a host of highlights with personalised tours, including a trip up the iconic Tokyo Skytree, stays at luxurious ryokan accommodation, traditional kaiseki feasts and journeys aboard the bullet train.

Santorini

Luxury Island Hopping: Mykonos & Santorini

With private touring and five-star stays, this is your chance to explore two Greek islands in depth, and in consummate style.

The Wickaninnish Inn

The Wickaninnish Inn & Vancouver Break

8-day tailor-made holiday from £3,000 pp incl. flights

Experience Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast as you go bear watching in ancient rainforests and spot humpbacks and orcas on guided boat trips. It's all enjoyed alongside a stay in vibrant Vancouver.

Ion Adventure Hotel

Ion Adventure Hotel

Ion may be easily accessible from Reykjavik, but this stilted, eco-conscious luxury design hotel, which juts out from the base of a long-dormant volcano, couldn’t be more removed, justifying the tag ‘The Adventure Hotel’.

The Helix Bridge, Singapore

Singapore & Sentosa in Style

Celebrate one of the world’s great cities on this indulgent weeklong break, complete with private tours and transfers, and stays in two luxurious hotels.

Sea-to-Sky corridor, Rocky Mountaineer

Grand Adventure Circle Tour on Rocky Mountaineer

From snow-covered summits to azure lakes, Rocky Mountaineer is one of the world’s most spectacular rail journey. Enjoy gourmet dining, stays in the region's best hotels and included cable car rides, off-road excursions and wildlife spotting as you head from Alberta's Wild West to Pacific Vancouver.

The 7th Room, Treehotel

Treehotel

The Treehotel, set in a rugged, attractive forest is an eco-friendly and unique concept that takes the breath away of everybody lucky enough to stay at this boutique property.

Tuscany

Florence & the Tuscan countryside in luxury

8-day tailor-made self-drive holiday from £2,115 pp incl. flights

With luxury stays in a historic country houses, this curated itinerary showcases Florence and Tuscany at their very best.

Varenna, Lake Como

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Lake Como

7-day luxury rail journey from £7,560 pp incl. flights

Travel from London to Verona onboard the world’s most famous train, finishing off with a truly opulent stay on the shores of Italian lake country.

Northern Lights, Lyngen Lodge, Norway

Arctic Norway: Tromso & Lyngen Lodge

5-day tailor-made holiday from £2,630 pp incl. flights

High up in the wilds of northern Norway, Lyngen Lodge is a wilderness hideaway on the shores of a spectacular fjord. Take it all in alongside the magic of Tromso's Northern Lights.

Lisbon, Portugal

Porto & Lisbon luxury break

7-day tailor-made holiday from £1,905 pp incl. flights

From the picturesque villages of Duoro Valley to the fairy-tale charm of Sintra, this Porto to Lisbon trip offers it all – world-class wine, magnificent scenery and stays in two fabulous hotels.

Rioja vineyards with castle int he background

A taste of Rioja

From the Guggenheim Museum to the wine estates of Rioja, this no-fly holiday takes in the very best of northern Spain's culture and cuisine. You'll also enjoy stays in some of the region's finest Parador hotels.

Las Teresitas Beach, Tenerife

Tenerife: Beaches, vineyards & volcanoes

See Tenerife's south at its best, staying in a luxury hotel, enjoying a private beach club and exploring with unique tours, from whale watching to wine tastings.

Grizzly bear in Knight Inlet

Vancouver & Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet Lodge

8-day tailor-made holiday from £4,000 pp incl. flights

Explore the beauty of British Columbia's Knight Inlet on this week-long break, where you'll visit one of the world's best grizzly viewing sites, bookended with stays amid Vancouver's coastal charms.

Napa Valley, California

Luxury California Coast, Wine & Yosemite Road Trip

13-day tailor-made self-drive from £4,100 pp incl. flights

Discover the highlights of the Californian coast, its wine regions and the spectacular Yosemite National Park on this luxury self-drive holiday.

The Portland Head Light At Sunrise, Portland, Maine, USA

Luxury New England self-drive

16-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,485 pp incl. flights

Breathtaking in autumn, picture-perfect in spring and beautiful in summer, New England is one of our favourite destinations for a scenic self-drive holiday.

Capri, Italy

Capri and the Amalfi Coast

10-day tailor-made holiday from £4,435 pp incl. flights

Capri and the Amalfi coast are characterised by vertiginous cliffs and grand, salt-encrusted villas. Crescent beaches in secluded coves line an aquamarine sea, and there’s history at every turn.

Belmond Reid's Palace, Madeira

Reid's Palace, Madeira

Overlooking the Atlantic and set amid tropical gardens, Belmond Reid’s Palace on Madeira is one of Europe’s grande dame hotels.

Epic Sana, Algarve

Epic Sana, Algarve

Epic Sana – a gorgeous boutique hotel set between emerald pines and molten yellow sands – is the essence of the romantic Algarve and one of the region’s finest retreats.

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