Although the weather here in the UK hasn’t been the worst, you may still be dreaming of a late summer getaway. July and August are of course peak season for breaks, with school holidays allowing families to get away, and balmy temperatures in most popular destinations. But if you want to wait until the main travel season has passed – whether to save money or beat the crowds – it’s worth booking a trip in September instead.
The good news is that it’s a great month to get away, with many resorts and cities still enjoying plenty of hot weather and sunshine as autumn approaches. Nice Temperature: 25°C Sunshine hours: Eight hours Flight time: Two hours, five minutes If you don’t want to travel too far in search of sun then Nice in France is an excellent option, one which still offers plenty of warm temperatures at this time of year. If it’s sunbathing you’re after, there’s no shortage of places to top up your tan – check out La Reserve with its diving board, or nearby Villefranche Sur Mer, which served as the location for Julia Stiles’ glitzy drama Riviera.
There are a wealth of tourist attractions too: marvel at the Matisse artwork collection at the Musee Matisse, snap up some bargains in the bustling Cours Saleya, or just take a stroll down the Promenade des Anglais, the famous beachfront walkway which stretches for 7km through town. Fuerteventura Temperature: 25°C Sunshine hours: Eight hours Flight time: Four hours 15 minutes The second largest of the Ca.