Devangi Sharma

The summer holidays are coming to an end, and parents across the globe are desperate for some peace and quiet. Sure, spending quality time with the kids is beautiful, but those beaches and city breaks look mighty tempting, right? It isn’t as simple as that, obviously, but September offers a different travel atmosphere from the one experienced in the heady days of summer. The weather is altogether more temperate, for a start, which can be a brilliant thing, and from rural wine tours to lazy beach stays, the best places to travel in September are a blissful collection of everything this beautiful world has to offer. Just make sure you line up the grandparents to look after the kids in the meantime.   RECOMMENDED:🧳 Full guide to the best places to travel🏘️ The world's coolest neighbourhoods📸 The best cities for culture right now

Who doesn't love colours, especially when they're splashed on houses and beach huts. Popular for its rain and gloom, the UK can make you a little, well, miserable at times, but visiting colourful towns can help with dealing with that gloom. Luckily, the UK is a haven for candy-hued beach huts, gaudy pubs and pastel-palette villages.  If you’re looking for a much needed change of scene, these eye-popping destinations are just the ticket. This is your sign to take a day trip or go on a much needed holiday in the UK to liven up your mood. Start planning your visit to one of these colour-filled spots across the UK and Ireland – even if your day trip does end in a downpour, there’s always a chance of a rainbow, right? RECOMMENDED:✨ The most magical places in the UK🌳 Amazing treehouses in the UK you can actually stay in🏰 The best castles in the UK💜 The best lavender fields in the UK📸 The most Instagrammed villages in the UK