Still craving sun? We size up six autumn escapes by weather, journey time and value, with the best places to stay, when to travel and whether they’re worth saving for October half term or better enjoyed à deux.
Still craving sun? We size up six autumn escapes by weather, journey time and value, with the best places to stay, when to travel and whether they’re worth saving for October half term or better enjoyed à deux.
Late September is my favourite time of year: those last long sunny days, with the first signs of cosy Autumn bringing golden leaves and new season motivation. It feels like the perfect time for change and possibility – and for families to get back into their groove.
In this issue we’ve got inspiration in the go-getting forms of Canadian actor and total dude Brandon Jay McLaren, on a long career that’s still feeling fresh and his Caribbean heritage; as well as more go-getting Caribbean inspo from this side of the pond via Eugene Patterson, whose recent Dragon’s Den experience with dad Ivor and their drinks brand ReVibed is a properly heartwarming tale.
We’ve got experts sharing their parenting knowledge on all kinds of dad topics, too. Teaching kids how to learn from failure; improve your fitness in five minutes a day; move forward when the dad load is overwhelming; advocate for your partner in the maternity ward; manage crushes outside of your marriage; choose the right shoes for your child; and – crucially – which wines you want for autumn.
Plus cool travel systems and water filtration systems (because let’s face it: water is life), and some ideas for short to mid haul travel if you’re still chasing sunshine in October.
I hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed creating it!
Lisa McGarry
Autumn means new seasonal wines, leaving the long rosé days behind and embracing a cosier, more rounded vino. Tom Mabon of Cotswolds Wines shares his autumnal pours.
Read Article
