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Inspiration for
September
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September has to be one of the best times of the year to take a holiday – the weather in the med will still be perfect: hot sunny days, warm,
balmy evenings and seas, but the crowds of high summer will have disappeared, leaving you free to enjoy the stunning beaches, villages and towns
in comfort – and for a lot less as the prices will have dropped too. In terms of
short haul destinations, . you can choose from the not-too-hot, such as France, Sardinia, Galicia in Spain, to the seriously sunny – Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, with Portugal, Spain, Italy basking in the sun somewhere in between.
Every Med
destination has
something different
to offer – some are
best for beaches,
others for
culture/food/sports,
some have it all.
There are excellent
family friendly
resorts and villas
of all types in all
destinations
locations, just
contact us with your wish list, and we'll help you find the holiday that best suits your family.
The long haul destinations have to compete with the Med options at this time of year , and so there are some great prices and deals for the Caribbean and Indian Ocean: if you’re happy to fly that bit further, then it’s the ideal time of year to grab a very luxe holiday for a lot less.
If you're keen to stay in the UK (and who knows, summer may still be just around the corner, albeit of the Indian variety…) then there are some great options here too - from cottages, to boutique hotels and luxury hotels with childcare. Again, just contact us with your wish list, and we'll research some options for you.
The Algarve
Villas or suites on the lovely Monte Da Quinta resort - restaurants, spa, golf, tennis, good indoor pool, horse riding and crèche and kids club from 6mths. The Vila Vita Parc for hotel luxury with childcare for all ages from 4 mths. The Pine Cliffs Residence apartments on the Sheraton site – again, great childcare and luxurious apartments offering space and flexibility with no compromise on level of service or facility. Also very good and with self catering options as well as standard hotel rooms: the Santa Eulalia.
Balearics
Easy to get around, great food, lovely beaches and interesting towns to visit. Palma, (perfect for strolls on the beach but also forculture, art galleries and excellent food), northern and south eastern Mallorca near the market town of Santanyi, Menorca near San Lluis and Mahon, and Ibiza near San Jose or near Sant Joan are our favourites. In Mallorca, for a luxurious hotel stay with golf, childrens’ clubs from 3 we recommend the Arabella Sheraton and Mardavall just outside Palma , and for a chic boutique hotel with one bed suites with cooking facilities, we recommend Hotel Migjorn.
France
France is a great location for September and has so much to offer.. Plenty to explore, great food, scenery,culture, activities. We have some wonderful villa and hotel recommendations.We love the new villa resort of Les Jardins de Saint Benoit in Languedoc –we stayed in April and had a great time. Beautiful unspoilt location, high spec accommodation,good kids club,lovely spa. Great 2 free night offer for September, and babygoes2 clients also benefit from free spa entance (worth 20 euros per day per adult) -
just contact us for options and ideas.
Italy
A great destination year round, but especially enticing in September – when the weather cools a little and is idea for both relaxing and exploring the wonderful countryside, villages and cities. We recommend the new luxury resort in unspoilt Puglia with childcare, the Roccamare resort on the Tuscan coast, and a whole variety of gorgeous houses of alltypes throughout the country.
Sardinia is also extremely popular with our clients who love the unspoilt, Caribbean-like beaches and the easy relaxed charm of the Sardinians. Likewise Sicily – which is fascinatingboth scenically and culturally – and is home to the new uber luxury family friendly Forte resort Verdura.
Malta
Malta and Gozo are also good options for September, very hot - yet a relatively short flight from the UK (3- 3.5 hrs). The Dragonara in Malta is very family friendly and in Gozo the Kempinski is both stylish and family friendly. Contact us for more info
Switzerland and Austria
Glorious destination – sunshine, crystal clean, clear air, stunning mountain scenery. Mountains aren’t just for Christmas! The Hotel Royal Park Evian is beautifully located overlooking Lake Geneva and has superb childcare from 6 mths to teenagers and excellent all round facilities.
The Canaries
Very good option for
September: excellent resort hotels, some with créche, kids clubs/babysitting etc, along with great food, excellent spas and very good all round and sports facilities and surprisingly good value. Hot sunny weather but with cooling breezes. We recommend the Yaiza in Lanzarote, the Abama and Bahia Del Duque in Tenerife, the Sheraton in Gran Canaria and the Sheraton in Fuerteventura.
Cyprus
Another ideal destination for September – plenty of hot weather, warm seas and lots to explore. It boasts a great variety of luxury family friendly hotels, most with excellent facilities for all age groups. We recommend the Almyra, The Anassa, Le Meridien Cyprus, The Elysium, Columbia Beach Resort and Aphrodite Hills.
Tunisia and Morocco
Tunisia and Morocco offer a shorthaul holiday with a difference – exotic, with a fantastic range of scenery. Stil pretty hot (around the same as Cyprus), Tunis is just a 2.5 hrs flight from the UK offers an intriguing mix of European boulevards and an atmospheric medina. Most Moroccan destinations are just a 3 – 3.5 hr flight too. Children of all ages respond to the vibrant colours and sounds of these fascinating destinations – from the camel rides on the beach to the excitement of the souks. The Residence Tunis is a superb hotel – elegant, contemporary, with unrivalled service, large heated pool, enclosed gardens, good food and childrens menu and kids club. Babygoes2 was there last year and had a fantastic time. Highly recommended. Options further south in Tunisia too. We were also in Marrakech and loved it.
Turkey
The weather stays very good in Turkey throguhto end October so it’s a great place for a September (or later) holiday. Outside the Eurozone, so is usually good value. Good choice of options from activity holidays such as Mark Warner, to luxury hotels,to villas and appt and small family run hotels. Much to explore.
UK
If you prefer to stay closer to home we’d recommend The Luxury Family Hotel group – fabulous hotels - all with plenty of character, great food, creche and kids club, pools, spa. Ideal for a luxurious, rejuvenating break. Also great is The Rosevine, a sought after mix of self catering flexibility and hotel style facilities from the team behind Family Holiday House. Spacious and stylish suites and mini appts, with shared indoor pool, restaurant, den with xbox, dvd etc, gardens, childrens play area, babysitting and a stunning location at Portscatho overlooking the beach. Comp sanck box for babygoes2 clients in September – just quote babygoes2 to benefit. Bedruthan Steps is hugely popular with our visitors too, and offers good childcare for all ages, superb locations, great spa and food – and a 10% discount for babygoes2 visitors – just quote us on booking
www.bedruthan.com.
Contact us
for more info and/or
alternative
suggestions.
Red Sea
The weather here will still be excellent, and the seas warm and ideal for swimming/snorkelling. There are some very good resort options from the luxurious Four Seasons to the great value Concorde. Abu Soma offers childcare from 6 mths. A great destination choice if you’re looking for sun, sand, watersports and lots of other facilities and activities.
Jordan
Again hot – but only 5 hr flight, much to see and explore not to mention the restorative properties of the amazing Dead Sea. We recommend the Movenpick and the Kempinski – both great for families.
Dubai and Oman
Very hot, but there are some VERY good offers for
September.. Fantastic resort hotels with every facility and great food – gorgeous beaches and balmy seas..
Mauritius
Fabulous location for September. White sand beaches, azure sea, a very high standard of accommodation and service. Some of the world's leading hotels, some smaller hotels too and some great self catering options, from luxurious villas with private pools to simple, on the beach properties. Flights can be non stop and overnight, so travel is relatively stress-free. Great offers for September too – free nights, free half board and even free room for children in some cases – along with lots of free extras such as lunch,massages etc...
Caribbean
A very good year-round destination. The weather is still good in
September (albeit a bit humid with a short sharp shower most days) and
there are a superb
variety of options,
from the
sophisticated to the
entirely unspoilt,
plenty of villas,
hotels , or villas
with hotel
facilities which are
very popular. Hot
weather, warm seas,
golden sand, plenty
of sports, spas,
diving, snorkelling.
The unique,
laid-back Caribbean
atmosphere makes for
a wonderful,
relaxing holiday.
Hard to beat. All
our Caribbean
recommendations are
on our Caribbean
pages, but we have
plenty more hotels
and villas to
recommend, just
contact us and tell
us what you'd like
from your holiday,
whether that's
childcare, value for
money, contemporary
chic, absolute
luxury, barefoot
luxury, villas with
hotel facilities... Contact us for suggestions.
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