September marks a real turning point across North America, as summer crowds thin out and the first signs of autumn begin to appear.
National parks grow noticeably quieter after Labor Day, with cooler temperatures and thinner crowds making September a popular month among experienced travelers. Fall foliage begins early in the month across parts of Canada and the northern United States, with color spreading steadily southward as the weeks go on. Hurricane season also reaches its most active stretch this month, worth checking before booking a trip near the Caribbean or Gulf Coast. The Caribbean and coastal Mexico stay warm throughout, though travelers should keep storm forecasts in mind. Prices also tend to ease across much of the continent once summer break comes to an end.
The destinations on our list for North America reflect that same shift, from early fall color to warm coastal escapes further south.
