Best Places TO GO in SEPTEMBER

NORTH AMERICA

Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA

 

  • CANADA (After the peak tourist season July-August, Towering mountain peaks, Dazzling blue lakes,  forests, Niagra Falls, Canada Day, September – November is arguably the best time to visit for more pleasant warm weather, less tourists, and cheaper prices)

 

  • GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA (September till November after the peak season, mild weather, Viewpoints on the Canyon, Canyon Village, Canyon Skywalk, Colorado River rafting, North Kaibab Trail, Rim Trail, Havasupai Falls)

 

  • YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WY,USA (September till October after the peak season, Landscapes and wildlife, Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, Morning Glory Pool, Grand Canyon Yellowstone,Mammoth Hot Springs, Hayden Valley, Yellowstone Lake, Norris and Upper Geyser Basin, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Boiling River)

 

  • YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA, USA (Yosemite Falls ,Bridalveil Falls, Ribbon Fall, Warm weather, Fewer tourists after the peak season)

 

  • KEY WEST. FL, USA (Weather is dry and pleasant, busy crowds don’t roll around until later in December, Beautiful beaches, Cheaper tickets/accommodation)

 

  • JAMAICA (Hot sunshine weather with high humidity, Good time for surfing till October, Fewer tourists, Negril beach and the Negril cliffs, Doctor’s Cave Beach, Montego Bay, Martha Brae River, Dunn’s River Falls, Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Port Antonio, Rafting, Snorkeling, Best time to surf, Blue Hole, Ocho Rios, Nightlife, Rio Grande River)

THE CARIBBEAN

  • BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS(BVI) / US VIRGIN ISLANDS (USVI)( Mild weather ranges between 22°C (71°F) – 17°C (62°F), BVI have 4 main Islands whereas USVI have 3 main Islands, Outdoor activities, Great place for sailing and yachting, Diving, Brilliant white-sand beaches, Island hoping -need passport if travel to both BVI and USVI, Sage Mountain National Park (BVI), Shoulder season, Fewer tourists, Better deals on accommodation/ flight tickets till November,  St. Thomas island is cheaper to live on than St. John (USVI))

SOUTH AMERICA

Machu Picchu, Peru

  • PERU (Dry season till November, After the peak tourist season, Inca trail, Machu Picchu (UNESCO),Titicaca Lake, Humantay Lake, Cusco’s Architectural Treasures, Colca Canyon, Rainbow Mountains, Paracas and Huacachina, Amazon river, Amazon jungle, Nazca Lines, Sacred Valley, Moray, Palomino Islands, Ballestas Islands, Peruvian coastline, White sand beaches, World’s surfing destination (surfing competitions), Delicious cuisine: Ceviche, Aji de Gallina, Papas a la Huancaína, etc.)

 

  • PATAGONIA, Chile/Argentina (Mid- September to November beautiful spring season 8°C/46°F to 20°C/65°F , Before the peak tourist season in November – March (ideal weather),Torres del Paine hiking trail,  Tierra del Fuego, Tasty cultural food and drinks)

AFRICA

Morocco

 

  • MARRAKESH /HIGH ATLAS, Morocco (Pleasant weather, One of the best months to visit, After the hot summer season, Shoulder season, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna sunsets, Maison Tiskiwin, Dar Si Said, The mellah – the old Jewish Quarter, The Marrakech Museum, Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa, Central courtyard, Majorelle Garden at former home of Yves Saint Laurent, Rue Errachidia and Bab Doukkala impressive neighbourhoods, Open air markets -The central souks, Mint tea, Rock climbing, Ski mountaineering, Mountain biking, Morocco’s Toubkal National Park)

 

  • FES, Morocco (Best to visit is mid-March – May or September – October, November – February is off peak season season – for budget travelers, Authentic experience, Less chaotic than other cities of Morocco, Narrow streets make it look like a maze – can get lost easily in that cultural surroundings, World’s oldest university – the University of al-Qarawiyyin, “Ancient walled city”creation in the Middle Ages, Colourful, Medersa Bou Inania, Medersa el-Attarine, Fes el Bali, Bab Bou Jeloud, World-famous tanneries – Chouara tannery (oldest leather tannery in the world), Carpets, Traditional tasty cuisine)

 

  • MALAWI (Dry season,  Lake Malawi, named as “Warm Heart of Africa” for its friendliness nation, Mulanje Mountain, Likoma Island, Domwe Island, Beaches, Kayaking Snorkelling, Liwonde National Park, Kasungu National Park, Nyika National Park, Karonga, Nkhotakota, Nkhata Bay, Ilala Ferry,  Town of Dedza, Wildlife spotting: elephants, hippos, antelopes, crocodiles and birds) 

 

  • ZAMBIA (Dry season, Beginning of Hot and dry season – days are hot and nights are cool (23°C/73°F to 36°C/97°F), Peak tourist season, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zimbabwe on the south, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Cool dry season is May – August, Fewer tourists than in August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • ZIMBABWE (Dry season, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zambia on the north, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Cool dry season is May – August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • MASAI MARA, Kenya (Dry season till October, Peak tourist season, Masai Mara National Reserve, Wildlife spotting: lions, leopards, cheetahs, Last chance to see the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra to Maasai Mara (Kenya) before they go back to Serengeti (Tanzania))

 

  • KENIA (Dry season , Peak tourist season, Wildlife spotting ,Lamai Wedge, Mara River, crocodile-filled waters, Kichwa Tembo Camp, Bateleur Camp, Sayari Mara Camp, Watamu beaches, Top world’s and continent’s best beaches -Diani white sand Beach (Mombasa – in old town at night after the sunset can be dangerous to walk around, is highly recommended to not carry a lot of cash and jewellery with you at any time), Lamu Beach, Bamburi Beach and more, Funzi Island, Lamu Archipelago, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park)

 

  • MOUNTAINS OF RWANDA (Dry season till September, Warm weather, spectacular viewing of mountain gorilla, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Akagera National Park, King’s Palace Museum, Lake Kivu, Gorilla Guardians Village, Kigali city)

 

  • BOTSWANA (Peak season till November, Dry season, Nice warm weather 25°C/75°F and 34°C/94°F, Safari park, Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta for big 5 – rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe River’s amazing sunsets, Chobe National park,  550 species of birds (November to March – best for birdwatching), Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans National Parks, Moremi Game Reserve, Lodges and camps, Green season in November to April)

 

  • NAMIBIA (Winter season in Africa-  peak tourist season till October, Dry weather and cold but comfortable temperatures, Red sand dunes -Sossusvlei dunes, Namib Desert –The oldest desert in the world, Etosha National Park’s, Outstanding night skies, Spotting wildlife)

 

  • MADAGASCAR (After the peak tourist season , Wildlife spotting before the rainy season, Rainforest treks, Very unique animal species and flora and fauna – 800 species of butterflies and 40 species of lemurs)

 

  • SEYCHELLES ISLAND (115 Islands, Warm weather between the hot and humid, After the peak tourist season, Better deals on accommodation are possible)

ASIA

Zhangjiajie Bridge, Shanghai, China

 

  • TOKIO/ KYOTO/KANTO region, Japan ( Pleasant Autumn weather, Japanese architecture in Autumn colours, One of the best times to visit, Hitachi Seaside Park, The magical Kochia flower) 

 

  • SHANGHAI/ GUANGXI and YUNNAN provinces,China ( Dry season, Mild temperatures, Peak tourist season, Pudong area, Reed Flute Cave near Guilin, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, City God Temple, Shanghai Museum, China Art Museum, Ancient limestone cave famed for its vast quantity of different types rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave, Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike, Lujiazui skyline, Nightlife, Zhangjiajie – Flouting mountain/ Avatar Mountains (5 hours by plane or 1 day by train) October – mid-November and April are the best to go there, Zhangjiajie Bridge (260 m) – the world’d tallest breathtaking glass bridge that has world’s highest bungy jump, Good time to visit would be September -November and March – May)

 

  • BEIJING, China ( Mild temperatures, Off-peak tourist season, September to October as well as March to May could be considered as the best climate months full of colours and comfortable weather, The Great Wall, Forbidden City – Imperial Palace, Jingshan Park,  Temple of Heaven, 1 day Terracotta Warriors tour from Beijing – Basically form Beijing to Xi’an City of Shaanxi Province that can be reached by overnight train or by plane (2 hours), Beijing duck and other dishes of Jing cuisine/ Mandarin cuisine)

 

  • VIETNAM (One of the best time to visit from September to November as well as from March to April, Peak tourist season till December, Comfortable weather, Halong Bay , Cat Ba Island hiking trail, Mekong delta cruise, Ngo Dong River, Phong Nha National park, Hang Son Doong – world’s largest cave(UNESCO), Cat Tien National Park, Wildlife spotting, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Buon Ma Thuot waterfalls, Temples)

 

  • NEPAL (Peak tourist season till December, Dry season and warm weather from mid-September – December is might be the best time to see that breathtaking mountainous landscape with the clear blue sky on the background, 10 highest mountains in the world, World’s highest mountain peak – Mount Everest (best time to climb is from March to May and from September to November), Annapurna, Gautama Buddha – Lumbini, Pristine glaciers, Traditional festivals, Hiking , One of the best white water rafting, Golden trio sightseeing –  Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara, Panoramic Flight Over the Himalayas, Tibet region, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini Peace Park, March – May is also ideal for trekking and exploring nature, Vibrant culture, Traditional tasty food some acquired from Tibetans, Peak tourist season in Autumn (September – November) and Spring (March -May))

 

  • SOUTH KOREA (Nice weather, Before the peak tourist season, Bamboo Festival, Boseong Green Tea Festival, Seoul’s palaces, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun market, Cheonggyecheon stream, N Seoul Tower hiking, Seoul Nori Madang, Seoul Grand Park, Lotte World and Everland theme parks, Good time to visit April – June and September -November, Peak tourist season is June -July)

 

  • NORTH KOREA (Spring and Autumn the best to travel to that ‘closed’ country – Korean guides are provided to all visitors as its illegal to travel outside designated tour areas (South Koreans and journalists are routinely denied), Tower of the Juche Idea, Demilitarized Zone, Pyongyang Metro , Kim Il-sung Square, Mansudae Grand Monument, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, Rungrado May Day Stadium, Kim Il Sung Stadium) 

 

  • BORNEO, Indonesia (Peak season, One of the World’s largest island,Tropical area- Rafflesia arnoldii- moster flower,Wildlife spotting: Orangutang, elephants, tigers, rhinos, and turtles can be seen on Lankayan Island, Surfing and diving destination,Highest mountain-Mount Kinabalu)

EUROPE

Santorini, Greece

 

  • SANTORINI, Greece (Fabulous seascape of Aegean Sea, Submerged volcano, The lagoon-like waters, Boutari Winery, The Ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri, Night life, Red beach, Pleasant warm weather, End of September –After the peak season ) 

 

  • AZORES ISLANDS, Portugal ( Breathtaking landscapes, Sete Cidades-Giant volcanic crater, Mount Pico, Whale and dolphin spotting, Hiking, Surfing, Diving, Affordable delicious food made on the volcanic rock and steamed, Tea plantation , Cozy hotels, Mild temperatures, After the peak season)

 

  • BARCELONA, Spain (Pleasant weather, Shoulder tourist season till November, One of the best time to visit April – May before the tourists cram beaches across Spain, 4,5 km of coastline, Beautiful beaches: Barceloneta, Bogatell, Mar Bella, and Nova Icaria, Architecture of Antoni Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà or known as La Pedrera (“The stone quarry”),Casa Batlló, and more, Art museums: Museo Picasso, The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Hospital de Sant Pau (UNESCO), Park Güell, Parc Natural de Collserola, Bunkers del Carmel, Santa Maria del Mar church, In October city usually experience heavy rains, Shoulder season is in March – May, September – October and off-peak tourist season is in November – February(chilly weather but carnivals and fun events are still in its full pace))

 

  • CANARY ISLANDS, Spain (Mild summer temperatures, Jardín de Cactus,  Volcanic landscape, Timanfaya National Park, Famara beach, Outside activities,  Scuba diving through the art park Museo Atlántico, Sailing, Surfing,  Climbing a volcano, Low tourist season, Better and cheaper deals on hotels/accommodations)

 

  • ROME, Italy (Better deals on accommodation/flight tickets, Colosseum, Pantheon, St Peter’s Square,  St. Peter’s Basilica,  Capitoline, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Villa Borghese Gardens, Palatine Hill, Traditional tasty cuisine, Sperlonga beach, Blue Flag beaches, Circeo crystal clear waters) 

 

  • BELGIUM (Pleasant warm weather, After the peak tourist season July – August, Fewer tourist, Cheaper and better deals on accommodation, Grand Place, Canals and Belfry of Bruges, Cathedral of Saint Bavo, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Delicious chocolates and beer, Best time to visit April -June and September – October – great weather to explore the nature)

 

  • GERMANY( One of the best time to travel May – September, Pleasant warm temperatures 22°C /71°F,  Shoulder season, After the peak tourist season, Cheaper deals on airfare/ accommodation, Snow-free alpine trails, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s Museum Island, Neuschwanstein Castle (Southwest Bavaria), Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Kölner Dom, The Black Forest, Miniatur Wunderland and the Historic Port of Hamburg,  Rhine Valley, Munich’s Marienplatz , Munich’s English Garden, Traditional food and beer, Nightlife)

 

  • PARIS, France ( Shoulder tourist season August -October, One of the best time to visit June – October, Warm and sunny weather, Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter, Château de Versailles, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, Musée du Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Delicious bakery, Fancy and yummy food, January is the cheapest time to visit)

 

  • COTE d’AZUR, France (After the summer peak tourist season,Wine testing, Languedoc beach, Cannes Beaches, Hilltop Village of Eze, Beautiful scenery, Seaside resorts, All-size yachts, Romanesque and medieval architecture, Nightlife, Lower hotel and flight ticket prices)

 

  • CORSICA, France (Comfortable weather, Sunshine guaranteed, Fewer tourists after the peak tourist season from July-August, Autumn (September – October ) and Spring (April – May) have less tourists, Gorgeous landscape, Mountainous area, Pristine white-sand beaches surrounded by crystal clear Mediterranean blue waters, Scandola Nature Reserve, Palombaggia, Porragia Island, Bonifacio Citadel, Désert des Agriates)

 

  • ICELAND (Warm temperatures, Off-peak tourist season, One of the best time to visit for the Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, Landscape full of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields, Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks, Dynjandi Waterfall, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Vikings land, Rauðasandur Beach, Asbyrgi Canyon, Lower prices and better deals on flights and accommodation)  

 

  • IRELAND ( Peak tourist season June-August, Best time to visit March – May and September – November for milder weather and smaller crowds, Cobh’s colourful architecture, Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sligo Abbey and Strandhill Beach, Killarney National Park, Music festivals)  

 

  • SVALBARD, Norway (Beginning the peak season June – August, The best and warmest time to go during the summer months from May till October, Average summer temperature 5°C/41°F, This is the warmest time to visit Wildlife spotting: Polar bears, Norwegian archipelago, Arctic landscape, Aurora Borealis during daytime, Midnight sun, Polar night, Snowmobile tours, Dog sledding, Hiking, Boat tours, World’s northernmost chocolate factory, See the ghost town)  

 

  • BERN/BRIENZ/VISP/ LUCERNE/GSTAAD ,Switzerland (Classical festivals, Wine Fest, Cow fighting Event, World Logging Championship, Farmers Harvest Fest) 

 

  • VIENNA, Austria ( After the peak tourist season, Mild weather and mild crowds, Shoulder season – in between peak and off-peak tourist season, Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, Belvedere Palace, World-Class Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hundertwasser museum, MuseumsQuartier)

 

  • COPENHAGEN,Denmark (Pleasant mild weather 17°C/62°F, After the peak tourists season, Tivoli Gardens, Canals, Kongens Have – Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Christiansborg Palace, National Museum of Denmark, The National Gallery of Denmark, Nyhavn Harbor, Red Square, The Round Tower, Den Bla Planet, Amalienborg Castle, Cycling culture and tasty cuisine)

 

  • RUSSIA (May – September (summer) one of the best time to visit, November – March (winter) if you are fan of winter, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Arkhangelsk (The lost Paradise – Poonezhye, Arсtic beaches of the White Sea), Crimea, Irkutsk (Outstandingnature, clear-clean waters of the world’s biggest fresh-water Lake Baikal and its “Pearl” – Olkhon Island), Trans-Siberian Express to see Altai Mountain, Russia’s largest island – Sakhalin, Outside activities: Hiking/trekking, diving, river rafting, helicopter trips, Island hopping, wildlife/bird spotting)

 

  • PETROPAVLOVSK – KAMCHATSKY (July- September is the best time to visit,  Warm weather, Russian Far East, Outstanding landscape of volcanoes and geysers, Pacific Ocean, Kurile Lake, Valley of Geysers, Nalychevo National Park,  Vachkazhets – Mutnovsky volcano, Wildlife spotting: one of the best places to see bears and whales, Hiking, Helicopter tours, Fishing, and more of adventure activities) 

 

  • GORNO – ALTAISK, Russia ( May – September is the best time to visit,  Pleasant weather, Katun River Valley, Russia’s most beautiful road and most beautiful lake, Belukha sacred mountain, Altai mountains,  Altai Mars –multi-colored mountains of Kyzyl-Chin, Kurai Steppe (1500 – 1600 meters above sea level),  Shavlinskye Lakes,  Ulagan Pass (high mountain pass at 2082m /6,830ft), Katu-Yaryk (high mountain pass at 1188m /3897ft), Chulyshman Valley (river of 241 km/150 mi long)

Middle East

Dome of the Rock shrine, Israel

  • TURKEY ( Best time to visit March – May and mid-September – mid-November, After the summer peak tourist season (June – August) , Pleasant warm weather, Less tourists, Room rates and airfare are average, Rich culture and history, Istanbul city, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Ephesus, Paraglide above Ölüdeniz , Bodrum, Wildlife spotting: Sea Turtles in Dalyan, Mount Nemrut, Finest cuisine, Grand Bazaar, Top beach destination –  Blue Lagoon (Ölüdeniz), Kabak Beach (Fethiye), Mermerli Beach (Antalya), Icmeler Beach (Marmaris), Cleopatra Beach (Alanya), Patara Beach (Gelemiş), Kaputaş Beach (Kas), Cirali Beach and more)

 

  • TEL AVIV/JAFFA/JERUSALEM, Israel (Pleasant temperatures (23°C/73°F to 30°C/ 86°F) and affordable prices even though it is a peak season (June-September),  Israel’s financial hub,  Bauhaus architecture, Beautiful beaches of four seas – Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea, Holy Land, Old City (Jaffa/)Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock shrine, Historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Negev Desert, Masada National Park and Fortress, Traditional tasty food, Best time to visit for sightseeing September – November and March – May)

 

  • AMMAN/PETRA, Jordan (Pleasant hot weather between 19°C/66°F and 30°C/ 86°F, , Peak tourist season but less tourists till December, The lost city of Petra -famous archaeological site in southwestern desert, Red Rose City (UNESCO), Nabataean rock-cut temple/tombs, Dead Sea, Holy month of Ramadan starts in approx.mid of April till mid of May – smoking, eating, and drinking in public is prohibited during the hours of daylight but most restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions will still be open, Another peak tourist season from March till May) 

PEAK SEASON: Canada, Costa Rica, France, Fiji, Jordan, Galapagos Islands ,Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.