Anna Maria Island amisland.com is a tranquil oasis of calm in the fall. Enjoy gentle walks along the beaches with the sea lapping your toes, watch the pelicans swoop and dive over the Gulf and the sandpipers running in and out of the shallows. Down on leffis key there are boardwalks for birdwatching and exploring a small section of wetlands adjoining the southern tip of the island close to the bridge that leads down to Longboat, Lido and the beautiful city of Sarasota.

Over in the UK, the Bwlch Tre Banau Estate is experiencing the most beautiful September in memory. The pale morning sunlight illuminates gorgeous views down over to the valley and the mountains in the far distance. The cottages nestled into the hillside are an oasis of luxury with fluffy white towels in the bathrooms and 400 Egytian cotton sateen linens. Renters have endless hot water for showers & the Victorian style bath tubs, fireplaces with a free supply of logs for crackling fires, elegant furnishings and antiques. Country walks, visits to local restaurants to sample the best cuisine Carmarthenshire has to offer. www.walesholidaycottages.com
If you are thinking of traveling to Europe, make a point of staying at Wheatsheaf Cottage, Barley cottage or Meadow Barn. Another great stop off on the famous English Riviera on the south coast is to be found at Torquay www.torquay.uk.com