September is a great time to go on vacation - you will find fewer crowds and great deals in many popular destinations. Whether you are dreaming of a quick weekend getaway or a longer vacation to a sandy beach, our list should give you plenty of vacation ideas. Best islands to visit in September include Hawaii, the Caribbean and Fiji.
El Encanto in Santa Barbara
California is one of the best places to vacation in September, offering sandy beaches and great weather. The theme at the iconic El Encanto in Santa Barbara is romance and the idea is to create a luxurious retreat where couples come to rejuvenate for a weekend of great food, privacy and spa treatments. The property has 92 unique suites and bungalows surrounded by lush gardens and ocean views. Guests get to relax on their private patio, luxuriously furnished, and next to the indoor fireplace. California coastal cuisine is served in the restaurant which offers romantic coastal views. Indoor and terrace seating is offered. The Wine Room is available for private parties, while the Lounge serves light meals and Afternoon Tea. The spa incorporates local flora into seasonal treatments that make you feel pampered from head to toe. The Fitness Studio features a variety of core, Pilates, yoga and strength training classes.
Villa La Diouana
Once you are done exploring the busy Marrakech, drive to the beautiful Atlantic coast of Morocco and rent Villa La Diouana in Oualidia. A hammock swaying under a tree, lounge chairs by the pool and beautiful starry nights will make you forget about the hurried life you left behind. The villa has three badrooms, a separate cottage and an apartment.
La Lancha Hotel in Guatemala
La Lancha Hotel is a lakeside getaway surrounded by a lush rainforest in Guatemala. The hotel overlooks lake Peten Itza and is near historic Mayan ruins which consist of 3,000 structures, ancient temples and plazas. The property has an outdoor pool and an open-air restaurant with spectacular rainforest and lake views.
La Mamounia in Marrakech
La Mamounia in Marrakech is a glamorous hotel which has attracted many famous guests, including Winston Churchill, Franklin D Roosevelt, Alfred Hitchcock and Charlie Chaplin. The hotel was recently renovated, preserving its trademark look from the 1920s. The property is set on 17 acres with century-old gardens and a large outdoor pool.
Palmetto Dunes Villa
Palmetto Dunes Villa has been named as one of the world's 25 best family resorts by Travel + Leisure, great for guests traveling to the island with young ones. The eco-friendly resort stretches along three miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline, offering a plethora of activities for visitors of all ages, ranging from an award-winning tennis center to a full-service marina and scenic swimming lagoon.
Zeavola Resort
Zeavola Resort is a luxury hotel located in Thailand's lush Phi Phi Islands. The hotel sits directly on the shores of the beautiful Laem Tong Beach. Guests can choose from private villas or suites that are surrounded by landscaped gardens.
Castello Del Nero
Situated in the lush Italian countryside, Castello Del Nero is one of the best-known luxury hotels in Tuscany.
Although the hotel is in a secluded area, guests can easily reach the cities of Florence, Siena, and Pisa by car or private shuttle. One of the hotel's defining features is its destination spa.
The Peaks Resort and Spa
Located just a few steps from the Telluride – Mountain Village gondola, The Peaks Resort and Spa puts you right at the heart of the Telluride action. Besides the convenience of a ski-in/ski-out location, the peaks resort offers a string of on-site facilities which are hard to beat. You have access to a fully-equipped fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa for the pampering and the Altezza restaurant.
Carmel Mission Inn
The Carmel Mission Inn is a value boutique hotel with a charming setting and amazing amenities in a central location. All rooms have 37-inch LCD flat-panel TVs, in-room safes, iPod docking stations, refrigerators, dual phones, voice mail, data ports, coffeemakers, and complimentary wireless internet. Choose from a king or queen room or one that is pet friendly. Groups and families love the two queen bedrooms.
Post Ranch Inn
The Post Ranch Inn delivers a serene retreat for romance or a simple getaway. There are 39 guestrooms plus a private home, all of which deliver mountain or ocean views, luxury, and rustic elegance. Post Ranch lets guests connect with themselves, nature, and those with them, which is why there are no alarm clocks or televisions and only adults are allowed.
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
Travelers looking for a guest ranch experience will find it at Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. What began as a ranch school for wealthy girls – think Vanderbilt, Westinghouse, Campbell – in 1929 was redesigned into a guest ranch in 1944, drawing the likes of Katherine Hepburn, John Wayne, Spencer Tracy, and other Hollywood types.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
The luxury of the The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is well known, and it goes without saying that this hotel in Orlando lives up to the hype. Rooms with marble bathtubs, flat-screen TVs, and available Wi-Fi, or suites, which add kitchens and separate living rooms, are spacious, comfortable, and top of the line.
Reunion Resort
Accommodations at Reunion Resort vary from a one-bedroom villa all the way up to a full vacation home, perfect for a big family gathering or event. Villas and homes have everything guests need for a great stay, including full kitchens, living and dining rooms, and multiple bathrooms equipped with toiletries and bath products, while some of the private homes even have their own private swimming pools and game rooms.
Villa Sant'Andrea
Set on a private beach, Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea provides guests with breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea.
The property boasts 68 luxurious rooms and suites that come with a range of high-end amenities. Although the Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea is in a secluded area, guests can easily reach the town of Taormina with the hotel's private shuttle.
W Hollywood
Located in the heart of Hollywood, W Hollywood sits beneath the Hollywood sign and alongside the Walk of Fame.
Guests can choose from several different types of rooms, but no matter which option they pick, they are guaranteed to have great views of Southern California's most well-known city.
