Reasons to escape in autumn

Travelling in autumn can be equally, if not more, fulfilling than travelling in summer. It’s more affordable, the weather is cooler, and the season offers a host of unique things to do.

Here’s a few reasons you might want to consider taking your next minibreak after the kids go back to school. 

Avoid transport troubles and attraction queues

Summer is the busiest time when it comes to travel, and it seems like almost everyone takes advantage of the good weather to go on holiday.

When you plan your getaway for autumn instead, you’ll come across fewer tourists and see your destination as the locals do, without the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Forget long waiting times for attractions and queuing for restaurants too.

If it’s off peak inspiration you need, we’ve got plenty of ideas for places to visit during the off season.

Take time off without leaving your colleagues in the lurch

If you have loads of colleagues with children, you’ll probably find it much easier to get time off outside of the peak summer holiday season. 

Depending on your industry, summer may also be a busy period workwise, so you might find it easier to request time off for autumn.

It’s not only easier to get time off holidays are often cheaper later in the year too. Travel and accommodation companies are well-known for hiking their prices in peak holiday seasons. Planning a getaway for autumn often means your holiday will be much more affordable. 

Take your itinerary indoors without that guilty feeling

Escape room! When it’s 30 degrees outside!? Get me out of here. No one wants to stay indoors when the sun’s out.

During autumn however, shorter days and overcast skies are the perfect excuse to book that massage or set off on a shopping trip somewhere new.

Forget feeling like you haven’t made the most of the weather and leave the sun cream behind, it’s probably drizzling outside anyway. 

There’s no better time to enjoy comfort food

While summer is full of BBQs, salads, and fresh fruits, there’s something special about being able to enjoy a hearty comfort meal in autumn.    

Many of Britain’s most famous dishes are designed to be enjoyed in the cooler climates of autumn and winter rather than during the heat of the summer. Going on a getaway in autumn means you’ll get even more enjoyment out of the comfort food on offer.

Who wants a roast on the beach when you can have it in front of a roaring pub fire instead? 

Savour those unmatched autumn views

Warm temperatures and sunshine make for great landscapes, but if you’re looking for some really stunning scenery, autumn is the time to find it. Some of Britain’s best beauty spots come to life later in the year.  

Leaf peeping, an American term, is the act of travelling specifically to look at and photograph the changing colours of autumn foliage.  

Consider planning an autumn getaway just to spend some time outside in the ever-changing natural landscape. Your camera roll will be happy you did.