OCTOBER
WHERE TO GO IN OCTOBER
The proper arrival of autumn can mean many things. At home, it’s the scent of bonfires, the glow of pumpkins, the golden turn of leaves. But there’s still plenty of warmth out there in the world, if you know where to look.
We’ve hand-picked the ideas below to get your mind racing about where to travel in October. As ever, our luxury travel experts are on hand to give you detailed guidance and expert suggestions in choosing your trip.
CHILE
From Santiago to the Atacama, we’ve got a unique insight into each and every jaw-dropping corner of Chile. Why not be the first to pioneer the new wilds of Patagonia National Park? We’ll guide you. Of course.
COUNTRIES
Where to visit in October
ZAMBIA
This October, we’ll take you to Zambia and Lower Zambezi National Parks. Here, you’ll ditch the 4×4 game drives in favour of some of the best ‘walking’ safari experiences in the world. Ready to stroll alongside the Big Five?
JAPAN
Savouring sushi at Tokyo’s renowned Tsukiji fish market. Stumbling upon astounding art galleries and mountainous panoramas in Hakone. Wandering beneath neon signs in the endless streets of Osaka. Follow your nose on a journey through the flavours of Japan.
THE USA
As our second home, we have a mass of local expertise (and fiercely guarded secrets) to put at your disposal. September is the perfect time to soak up the onset of fall’s ferocious beauty. Golden leaves, the smell of wood smoke, and fallen fruit.
BRAZIL
Press reset with something adventurous, refreshing and unknown. An exhilarating destination that will have you exploring rainforests, wandering the streets of Rio and trekking wildlife. We’ll lift the lid on Brazil.
ITALY
Perfect for extending that summer feeling, Italy is blissfully quiet. Shaped by the traditions and landscapes of its immensely diverse regions, this is a true Black Tomato favourite. Balmy, bright, historic and calm, All roads lead here, after all.
OMAN
An ocean of golden, rolling dunes, Wahiba Sands is a desert playground shared harmoniously by local tribes and luxury Bedouin camps. It’s also one of the world’s best spots for stargazing. We’ll provide the telescopes.
BHUTAN
If we had to plan a perfect day in our favorite Himalayan destination it would start with a helicopter journey to Bumdra at first light. At its end? A private dinner at Changangkha Lhakhang, the region’s oldest temple.
GREECE
Late-season Greece is a great time for couples and families, with the summer crowds having dissipated. The islands are sunkissed by a heady summer, the days are warm, the waters welcoming. Experience island life without the masses.