Tyrol, AUSTRIA

Climate: 17 to 20 °C, with 6 hours of sunshine a day and 8 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: for active travelers September is the perfect month to be in Tyrol. Because in addition to about 24,000 kilometers of marked mountain and hiking trails, the small Austrian province is big on mountain sports. In addition, there are 115 single trails (tendency: growing), bike parks, and trail running routes. Gourmets can look forward to a total of 110 hoods and excellent, down-to-earth inns. Until mid-October, for example, you can enjoy creative dishes from the region's top chefs at the Culinary Weeks Scheffau at Wilder Kaiser. Towards the end of September you can also admire the custom of the Almabtrieb .

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Where to stay: if you hike, you should also enjoy yourself. The Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol, winner of the category Best Hotel in Tyrol 2023 in the Falstaff Hotel Guide 2023, scores on all levels. Here, you can relax in the indoor or outdoor pool, enjoy cuisine at the top of the range and be pampered in the spa. The spectacular view of nature and the Inn Valley makes everyday life seem a distant memory.

Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol
Dr.-Hans-Liebherr-Alpenstraße 1, 6410 Telfs-Buchen, Austria
Tel.: +43 50809-30
Web: interalpen.com
Price: Doubles incl. half board from € 355 per person

Lignano, ITALY

Climate: 25 °C, with 11 hours of sunshine a day and 3 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: the seaside resort on the Italian Adriatic has properly moulted in recent years. One has invested heavily, and new hotels were built. The long promenade also shines in new splendor. From September 1 to 3, guests can also indulge in culinary specialties related to the sea at the Easy Fish Festival. For four days, star chefs create gourmet street food. There'll also be tastings and workshops. A day trip to Venice is worthwhile on the following weekend. Because that's when the Film Festival takes place - the celebrity factor in the city is correspondingly high! Towards mid-September it becomes quieter, the beautiful sandy beach is then shared with only a few tourists.

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Where to stay: Monaco Suites Hotel welcomes its guests in the heart of Lignano Sabbiadoro, in Piazza Fontana. From the terrace the view falls on the landmark of the city - the fountain. In front of the door the promenade stretches to one side. And on the other side a private beach section for hotel guests awaits the vacationers. 

Monaco Suites Hotel
Viale Gorizia, 24, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro UD, Italy
Tel: +39 0431 71523
Web: hotelmonaco.net
Price: Doubles from € 220

New York City, USA

Climate: 25 °C, with 9 hours of sunshine a day and 7 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: New York City is one of those destinations in September 2023 that guarantees absolutely pleasant temperatures. Neither too hot nor too cold you enjoy the Sightseeing in the Big Apple. But even away from the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, there's plenty to experience. From Broadway shows to the New York Film Festival, from the US Tennis Open to the Electric Zoo Festival, the entertainment on offer is almost limitless. Toward the end of the month, walks in Central Park are worthwhile. As the leaves change color, it transforms into an Insta-hotspot. It's the best way to experience the Fall Foliage outside of the then crowded New England!

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Where to stay: The Mark Hotel is one of the best addresses in the city. Not only did the first Caviar Kaspia outlet outside Paris recently open here. It also scores with its location right on Central Park, one of the largest hotel suites in the world and a beautiful design.

The Mark
25 E 77th Street at Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10075, United States
Tel: +1 (212) 744 4300
Web: themarkhotel.com
Price: Doubles from € 970

Bali, INDONESIA

Climate: 23 to 30 °C, with 8 hours of sunshine a day and 2 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: as a tropical destination, Bali has no seasons. There's only the dry season and the rainy season. The latter begins in October; that means, the best chances of low rainfall are in September. Here, the summer can be extended quite comfortably almost endlessly. That's because the island's beautiful beaches - we're thinking, for example, of Nusa Dua Beach - and laid-back vibe are the epitome of vacation. Surfing, volcano hiking and temple visits provide variety.

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Where to stay: The Apurva Kempinski Bali has made a name for itself as aluxurious hotel with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection. It's located on the majestic cliff of Nusa Dua. From here, you have a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. Pretty cool: the vegetables for the kitchen come from the hotel's own rooftop garden.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali
Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 2092288
Web: kempinski.com
Price: Doubles from € 300

West Highland Way, SCOTLAND

Climate: 8 to 24 °C, with 5 hours of sunshine a day and 3 rainy days a month.

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Reason to book: the weather in Scotland is said to change four times. Per day! In fact, it can be very changeable in terms of climate. However, September is considered relatively stable. This makes it the ideal travel time for the famous West Highland Way. Because then the many tourists from the summer months have already left and you have the beautiful nature almost to yourself. The route leads from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. It goes 154 kilometers through the Highlands. You should consider planning 5 to 9 days for the hike.

Where to stay: the easiest and most straightforward way to experience the magic of the famous long-distance trail is to book a self-guided tour. Providers are numerous; they take care of the booking of accommodation and luggage transport in advance. One of the experts in this regard is, for example, Wikinger Reisen with offers starting at € 1,098 per person.