As kids go back to school, temperatures readjust to pleasant ‘explore-friendly’ levels and Summer crowds turn into a smoother flow of visitors, Autumn is a fantastic season to travel. Today we pick 6 wonderful Autumn getaway ideas:
1-EXPLORE EUROPE ON A RIVER CRUISE
As Summer fades into Autumn, some of Europe’s waterways come alive with stunning golden colours, particularly those criss-crossing enchanting wine regions such as the Douro Valley in Portugal, Bordeaux and Burgundy in France. Go wine tasting, discover charming towns and cities, indulge in local gastronomy and take in all the beauty of this season at a slower pace, onboard a river cruise.
At JWT Cruises, we work with many fabulous river cruise lines and will find the perfect one for you, from 5-star to ultra-luxury, whether you are travelling solo, with family or a special person.
More details and bookings: RIVER CRUISES
2-WALK THE HISTORIC CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
Pilgrims of all ages, nationalities and creeds have travelled the trails to Santiago de Compostela for many centuries. The Camino de Santiago is a network of many historic trails covering thousands of kilometres across Europe. However most modern-day pilgrims walk the popular routes: the Camino Frances and Camino Portugues and its coastal variation.
You don’t need to walk for weeks on end to tick the Camino off your bucket list travel experiences. Joining a week-long Camino guided tour is a great option if you have always wanted to ‘do the Camino’ but you’d like to share the experience with a group.
Check out our Camino Frances guided tour departing in October, travelling with a like minded group for newfound friends. Our Camino guided tours include return flights from Dublin.
More details and bookings: CAMINO GUIDED TOURS
3-JOIN LEINSTER RUGBY’S SEA OF BLUE IN SOUTH AFRICA
As the URC and Champions Cup kick start the new season in the Autumn, it will be time to get your Leinster Rugby jerseys out and get ready to travel with the Sea of Blue.
Leinster Rugby will be kicking off the new URC season travelling to South Africa for the second time this year, where they will face DHL Stormers at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town and Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
As Leinster Rugby official travel partners we have a fantastic tour for supporters lined up: as well as attending the Leinster Rugby games, we have organised unforgettable activities for you to explore beautiful places and experience the best of South Africa’s hospitality.
More details and bookings at: LEINSTER RUGBY TRAVEL
4- EXPLORE HISTORIC MALTA
Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to explore the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo and admire the historic heritage and architecture in all its glory.
Explore the fortified city of Mdina, visit the magnificent Christian Catacombs of St Paul in Rabat, be amazed by the beauty of the cliffs at Dingli, discover the Baroque heart of the capital Valletta, visit the Megalithic Temples of Ggantija in Gozo and much more!
At JWT Travel we have a fantastic week-long escorted tour to Malta, departing in mid-October, including flights, hotel accommodation at 4* Best Western Premier Malta, transfers and a great programme of guided activities so you can discover all the highlights of Malta and Gozo.
More details and bookings at: MALTA ESCORTED TOUR
5- RELAX ON THE DUBROVNIK RIVIERA
Enjoy a week of full relaxation by the coast on a week-long Dubrovnik Riviera holiday, staying at a 5-star luxury resort on the Adriatic. Enjoying a privileged location overlooking Cavtat Bay and excellent amenities, the Hotel Croatia Luxury Resort offers the perfect escape for the October mid-term break this year!
Relaxed by the pine shaded pool, pamper yourself at the Wellness and Spa, enjoy dining al fresco with views of Cavtat Bay and don’t miss breath taking Dubrovnik, a short drive away or 45-min by boat.
Our travel package includes return flights with Aerlingus, transfers to the hotel and 7-night accommodation with breakfast, enjoying the hotel’s superb amenities.
More details and bookings at: EXCLUSIVE DUBROVNIK RIVIERA
6-ESCAPE TO A TROPICAL ISLAND
Late Autumn is the perfect time to escape to a tropical island, press reset and get some vitamin D before the winter! A Caribbean cruise has it all: island hopping, sea swimming, Mayan ruins exploring, Latin dancing and generally enjoying the best things in life!
Take the family, travel solo or bring your best friend on a sun-kissed escape to recharge the batteries. The islands of the Caribbean are all so different! Talk to our expert cruise team and they will find the best option and destination for you.
More details and bookings at: CARIBBEAN CRUISES
Talk to our travel team to book or to find more travel inspiration and Autumn getaway ideas here: JWT TRAVEL TOURS.
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