Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Holiday in September
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AUTHOR Robert Gillespie
August 23, 2017

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Holiday in September

We know that for most people in the northern hemisphere, September means tucking away the suitcases for another year as school and work beckon you back to daily routines. If you can possibly manage it though, autumn is the best time of the year to travel. Here are ten reasons why you should book your holiday in September.

#1 Shorter Line-Ups
Regardless of which tourist attraction you’d like to visit, September promises much shorter line-ups. You’ll get to see the Van Gogh museum without queuing for hours in the hot sun, and there won’t be ten other people standing between you and the sunflowers.

#2 Selection
You’ll probably be able to stay in the accommodation of your choice without worrying about overbooking or getting the room beside the kitchen. If you’re hiring a car, you’ll have a full selection of compacts, SUVs and premium vehicles.

#3 Price
Almost everything is going to be less expensive. Accommodations, car hire companies, and excursion outfits all lower their prices in the shoulder season when the bulk of the tourists have gone home.

#4 Back to Business
Many smaller business owners in Europe take their holidays in August. By the time September rolls around, everyone’s back to work. All the little boutiques and restaurants will be open, and many of them will be offering great deals.

#5 Special Events
In order to extend the tourist season, many popular destinations hold special events and festivals in September. Scotland has a national “open house” where you can visit places not normally accessible to the public. Barcelona has its fiesta, and Bonn hosts a Beethoven festival. They’re literally everywhere.

#6 No Kids
We seem to love our own, but other people’s – not so much. The kids are back in school, so you can holiday in September throughout North America and Europe pretty much child-free.

#7 The Heat is Off
Asia has cooled down considerably by September, so China and Japan welcome you to a lovely climate where you can visit world-renown attractions without the crowds.

#8 Unique September Activities
There are some things on your bucket list that can only be done in September. Maybe its spring skiing in New-Zealand, or going on safari in Africa when the animals are most plentiful. It’s amazing how many unique things can only be seen or done if you book your holiday in September.

#9 You’ll Find a Spot on the Beach
The fabled beaches of the Mediterranean are just as warm, scenic and plentiful in September – but if you go in autumn, you might actually find the perfect empty place to spread your towel.

#10 September is Glorious All Over the World
The southern hemisphere is shaking off winter and emerging to spring flowers and warmer weather. The northern hemisphere is leaving behind the heat and humidity of summer and enjoying balmy days and cooler nights. Really, its going to be lovely, no matter where you go.

Remember that if you book your holiday in September, your money is going to stretch a lot further than in the peak summer months. Treat yourself to a room with a view or hire the convertible you always wanted to try. In September, anything’s possible.

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.

Robert Gillespie

Traveller

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