There’s nothing better than giving or treating yourself to a lovely little birthday trip, and for those born in September the opportunities are plentiful. Without straying too far from Italy you can find marvelous spots where you can still swim and enjoy the sea, but there are also places where the foliage starts to stand out and cities to visit with a decidedly more pleasant climate. This year, instead of blowing out the usual candles in your home garden, you could do it in a vineyard, in a turquoise bay, or among cottages that look like they’ve stepped out of a fairy tale. Where to celebrate a birthday if your birthday falls in September? Here are some unmissable ideas.
Why treat yourself to a birthday trip for those whose birthdays fall in September
If you celebrate your birthday in September, you are certainly lucky when it comes to choosing a trip as a gift or as a gift for yourself; the temperatures are pleasant and there are many options to consider. A birthday trip is a way to change perspective, setting aside the same old parties and trying instead something new and original, thereby creating memories that last a lifetime.
Where to go on vacation in September to celebrate the birthday
So what are the best destinations for a September birthday trip? The month that prefaces autumn but still smells like summer offers numerous options. The first is in Italy and we’re talking about the Roero, an alternative to the more trodden Langhe. The hillside changes its atmosphere with vineyards heavy with grapes, festivals and themed sagre. One can also explore splendid villages such as Canale, Guarene and Montà. To raise a glass? Certainly a glass of Arneis, perfect for a toast. And for the birthday dinner, simply look for a trattoria with Piedmontese dishes, perhaps with a view.
Provence is another option: the French region should not be considered only for its lavender fields; in September the temperatures are perfect for wandering through villages like Gordes, Roussillon, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, stopping at markets, in bistros, and on terraces overlooking the countryside.
Those who still can’t get enough of the sea and want to dive into the water and enjoy the beach have a top destination in the Turquoise Coast in Turkey: the coastline is still warm, much less crowded, and there are places to discover. You can start from Fethiye, reach the Ölüdeniz lagoon, sail among hidden coves, or choose Kaş as a base for slow days by the sea and harbor-side restaurants.
If you’re already longing to welcome autumn, the top birthday-trip destination is the villages of the Cotswolds. This beloved corner of the United Kingdom fully embodies the image of the English countryside. Imagine yourself strolling among the honey-colored cottages of Bibury, crossing the little bridges of Bourton-on-the-Water, browsing the shops and tearooms of Stow-on-the-Wold, and ending the day by the fireplace in a countryside pub.
The final option to consider? Georgia. Homeland of good wine, and more, it’s perfect for celebrating a September birthday on a trip. It isn’t overly expensive and it manages to merge a mountain spirit with a wine-making tradition. Starting from the outskirts of Tbilisi, you reach Kakheti, where wine production concentrates, and then you reach Sighnaghi, one of the most romantic villages: there is a lot to discover.
