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LEFT: Cape Verde
RIGHT: Sentido Port Royal
Villas & Spa
out of the question until it cools down. That’s why active types are better off in autumn, when they can get out and appreciate the islands at their best. Thomas Cook recommends Rhodes, where low-20s temperatures are comfortable for hiking or biking through the mountainous landscapes of the west and interior, discovering deserted beaches, or climbing up to admire the views from the Monastery of Tsambika. Thomas Cook’s adult-only Sentido Port Royal Villas & Spa is on the edge of a sweeping Blue Flag beach, with an outdoor
lagoon, sun terrace and tranquil spa meriting its five-star rating. For families travelling in half- term, the Lindos Princess has Lollo and Bernie kids’ club, two children’s pools and a beach a short bus ride away. Spain: With many of the same
factors in their favour as Greece, the Spanish mainland and islands are perfectly pleasant in autumn. Not only can sun-seekers still catch the last of the warm weather – temperatures stay in the 20s until late September on the mainland and through October in the Canaries – but it’s also a better time to see these resorts when they’re not overrun with other tourists. Many towns along the Costa del Sol have their
Turtle Beach Resort, Barbados
There’s no such thing as a bad time to visit Mauritius. It is one of few truly year-round destinations
local fiestas in October – Nerja, Fuengirola, Cadiar and Pedro de Alcantara among them – plus movie buffs can look out for a few familiar faces at the Marbella Film Festival in October. Over in Tenerife, it’s a good opportunity to hike across the lunar landscapes of Mount Teide
or go kayaking and surfing – don’t forget sea temperatures stay warm long after the air has cooled – plus shorter daylight hours give stargazers more time to observe Tenerife’s clear skies. Mauritius: There’s no such thing as a bad time to visit Mauritius. As one of few truly year-round destinations, the island’s warmer, more humid summer runs from October to April, while the July-September winter is drier and cooler (and cheaper). These shoulder-season months, therefore, are a good compromise. Travel 2 senior product manager Deborah Wadhams recommends the five-star Heritage Awali Golf Resort &
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