September

September is the "Golden Hour" of travel. The summer crowds have departed, leaving Europe’s vineyards in Bordeaux and Tuscany ripe for the harvest. The light is softer, the cities return to a sophisticated rhythm, and the weather is flawless. It is also a prime month for wildlife tracking in South Africa or watching the leaves begin to turn in New England. This is travel for the grown-up soul—unhurried and indulgent.