Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to stop exploring. As we welcome September, every upcoming weekend represents a new opportunity to explore a new city with a short break.
So grab your friends, pack your bags and plan a trip somewhere new and unexpected. Make use of the tail-end of the summer season and take a look at some of our favourite destinations. Each are easily accessible from our P&O ports.
Amsterdam in September
Amsterdam has the buzz of a metropolis, with very few big-city drawbacks. And there’s no better time to visit than late September, where you’re rewarded with a pleasant climate, and less crowds. This picturesque city has something for everyone. It’s small enough to explore easily on foot or bike, yet it’s rarely dull. Take part in the city’s unrivalled café culture, enjoy its beautiful tree-lined canals, and charming architecture before visiting its world class art museums.
Brussels in September
Ah, Brussels. As September comes around, end of summer blues are soothed by a new crop of cultural highlights in this ancient city. Milder climes harbour a whole host of gourmet festivities and other outdoor events. While museums prepare for autumn with splendid new exhibitions and activities.
The ‘Brussels Museums Late-Evening Openings’ (Nocturnes) have become a staple event in the Belgian capital. Running every Thursday night until 6 December, museums across the city will keep their doors open until 10pm with special workshops, exhibitions and tours.
Other events in Brussels include the Comic Book Festival (from 14th-16th September), the Bike Brussels Fair (15th-17th) and Brussels Sport Night (22nd).
Paris in September
Easily one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Paris is a place for all seasons. If your travels bring you to the French capital on the third weekend of September, count yourself lucky. Every year during this time, the city holds the Journées du Patrimoine, with monuments, city halls and other private locations opening their doors to the public for a rare glimpse inside. This year, the event will be held from 15-16 of this month. Other events to look out for include the annual Fête des Jardins, where the city’s private gardens open up to the public (22-23 September) and the Festival of the Imagination (26 September – 21 December), a whimsical event celebrating music and art from across the world.
Ready to get away this month? Take a look at our crossings today.
