Before we rush to conclude that summer has slipped away and our return home signals a change of season and spirit, let’s pause to appreciate our good fortune. We’re blessed to visit or (for the luckiest of us) live in a land where the climate bestows upon us a rare gift: an extended summer that most can only dream of. It’s time to seize this golden opportunity.

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True, vacation days may be dwindling, and the halls of learning may soon echo with activity once more. But who among us can claim to have had their fill of sun-soaked holidays, invigorating plunges into azure waters, carefree moments, and blissful escapes from city life?

As autumn’s first month unfolds, a delightful surprise awaits. The mercury still climbs high, the sea remains a warm embrace, and nights are sweet with languid charm. Tourist hotspots take on a more relaxed, human pace compared to August’s frenzy. Prices become friendlier, service more attentive, and island towns and villages transform into uncrowded idylls.

So this September, let’s forgo the cliché “Happy Fall” and instead focus on where and how we’ll travel to savor the Mediterranean’s climatic gifts. From innovative city breaks in coastal gems to popular islands we missed during peak season, or timeless mountain retreats, this magical interlude proves perfect for every type of traveler.

The Month’s Fab Four: Destinations to Savor

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