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Best Autumn Destinations

Autumn is a fantastic time of year for a getaway - many destinations have quietened down from the high season, temperatures are warm but the blistering heat of summer has subsided and the great outdoors is dazzling as golden leaves glow in the autumn sun.

Relax with a chilled glass of wine on the streets of a warm European city or hike amongst crisp autumn foliage in North America. Take your pick from our selection of the best destinations to stretch out the summer...

Short-Haul

Our top picks for weekend breaks with flight times under 3 hours

Panoramic view from Miradouro das Portas do Sol of the Alfama district of Seville with its red rooftops.

Short-HaulLisbon, Portugal

The sun sets over Florence, reflecting on the Arno River as it flows under the Ponte Vecchio.

Short-HaulFlorence, Italy

People in boats in front of the elaborate facade of the Plaza de España.

Short-HaulSeville, Spain

Reflection of autumnal trees and houses in one of Amsterdam's canals.

Short-HaulAmsterdam, The Netherlands

Mid-Haul

Top trips for slightly longer autumnal breaks with flight times under 7 hours

Birds flying over the rooftops of Istanbul as the sun sets.

Mid-HaulIstanbul, Turkey

The main square (Jemaa el-Fnaa) in Marrakech glows at night with the fires of street vendors cooking food.

Mid-HaulMarrakech, Morocco

A tree lined path in Central Park, New York with golden autumnal leaves on the ground.

Mid-HaulNew York City, USA

View of the Parthenon in front of a golden sky.

Mid-HaulAthens, Greece

Long-haul

Faraway escapes for your autumn break with flight times over 7 hours

Looking through a frame of golden autumnal trees through to the temple rooftops of Kyoto below and rolling hills and bright blue sky in the distance.

Long-HaulKyoto City, Japan

The Sydney Opera House at dusk as the pink clouds, peach sky and golden lights reflect in the water.

Long-HaulEast Coast, Australia

The sun sets through the trees on Autoroute des Laurentides, Prévost, turning the rolling hills and trees a golden hue.

Long-HaulOntario and Québec, Canada

View of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel which is designed to look like a boat sitting above the three 55-storey towers.

Long-HaulSingapore

Based on autumn in the northern hemisphere (September to November)

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