The hottest holiday offers in September
From a country house-style retreat in Cape Town’s wine region to a waterfront sanctuary in Bangkok, these British Airways Holidays hotels give you even more reasons to check in this month
Words: Harriet Cooper
02/09/2026
The pool at Constance Le Chaland, Mauritius (also opening image)
Constance Hotels & Resorts
Indian Ocean
With their brilliant white beaches and a sea so aquamarine it appears neon, the islands that dot the Indian Ocean come close to paradise. High-end hospitality group Constance Hotels & Resorts has a collection of properties in the region, including Constance Le Chaland, tucked away on the jungly southeastern shore of Mauritius. A shining example of indoor-outdoor living, the days here drift by in a dreamscape of snorkelling the marine-rich waters, spa visits and sipping rum punches poolside. If you’re leaning more towards the Maldives, Constance Halaveli in the North Ari atoll is set on an emerald islet surrounded by a ring of coral reef that shoals of rainbow-bright fish, turtles and rays call home. Each of the 86 villas, whether on the beach or overwater, has its own pool. Families will love the water sports and the kids’ club; couples congregate in the spa, which has a reputation as being one of the best in the region. Evenings are spent in Jing, an Asian fusion restaurant that perches on the wooden jetty, or over platters of grilled lobster at toes-in-the-sand restaurant Meeru.
British Airways Holidays offers up to 30 per cent hotel savings on your Constance Le Chaland stay, valid for travel until 31 October 2026; and up to 25 per cent hotel savings for stays from 7 January–18 March 2027. British Airways Holidays offers up to 35 per cent hotel savings on your Constance Halaveli stay, valid for travel until 26 December 2026; 25 per cent hotel savings for stays from 10 January–8 May 2027; and 15 per cent hotel savings for stays from 27 December 2027–9 January 2028. For all savings, book 60 days before and by 30 September 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
A spacious Family Suite at Hilton Cancun
Hilton all-inclusive stays
Mexico
There is never a dull moment in Mexico. The country brims with vim and verve, whether you’re visiting for its ancient Mayan history, to swim in cenotes, eat mole poblano or explore its pueblos mágicos (aka ‘magic towns’). And that’s before we mention the 5,800 miles of pristine coastline and balmy year-round climate. How better to enjoy your holiday than by staying at a Hilton all-inclusive, where you can revel in every plush aspect of your hotel or resort (upscale spas, gourmet dining options, spacious suites) without having to worry about the bill piling up, as you glide from your oceanfront breakfast to a beach cabana to drinking Palomas beneath the stars. The question is, where will you go? Will it be Hilton Cancun, which sits on 100 acres along the Yucatán Peninsula? Or maybe Hilton Tulum, set in a secluded white sand bay on the Caribbean coast. Or perhaps you’d like to wind down at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya or Conrad Tulum, a beachfront resort in Quintana Roo? Either way, expect top-tier service from sunrise to sunset – and with no nasty surprises for your wallet at the end.
British Airways Holidays offers £150 saving per booking on flight and hotel holiday packages for seven to ten nights or £200 saving per flight and hotel booking of 11 nights or more. The offer applies to Hilton Cancun, Hilton Tulum, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum. Book by 30 September 2026. Blackout dates apply: 21 December-2 January 2027. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
A sunlit Premier Suite at The Cellars-Hohenort
The Cellars-Hohenort
Cape Town, South Africa
Not many cities can boast a Unesco World Heritage Site on their back doorstep. Cape Town can. One minute you could be browsing craft markets or exploring the cobbled streets of the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. Next, you could be hiking up the face of Table Mountain to be rewarded with 360° views of the metropolis, the cliffs and the deep-blue Atlantic Ocean. After all that activity, you’ll want to unwind in the Constantia Valley. Just 15 minutes from the centre of town, the lush green corridor is dotted with world-class wine estates. At its heart is The Cellars-Hohenort, a 51-room Cape Dutch era, country house-style hotel set in fragrant rose-filled gardens, with poker-straight vines stretching beyond. Play tennis, luxuriate in the spa or by one of the two pools and dine on local, seasonal flavours in The Conservatory, where the wine list is superb. Though if you want to shake and stir things up, they do an excellent martini at the bar.
British Airways Holidays offers the third night free on a stay of two nights at The Cellars-Hohenort. Book a stay of three nights and receive the fourth night free; book a stay of five nights and receive two nights free. These offers cannot be combined with other offers. The price includes breakfast and a welcome drink. Valid for travel until 31 October 2026. Book by 30 September 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The indoor pool at the award-winning Irene Forte Spa at Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Sicily, Italy
Sicily has been in the spotlight of late, having played a starring role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. If you fancy your own odyssey, the island – just off the ‘toe’ of Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula – is a lesson in la dolce vita. While the culturally minded will appreciate the ancient Greek temples and the Byzantine mosaics, the adventurous can lace up their walking boots to climb Mount Etna (there is a cable car if you want the excitement without the exertion). As for the food… it’s little wonder that Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel on the southwestern coast, has no fewer than eight restaurants and bars serving sun-ripened ingredients grown on its own organic farm. Think heirloom tomato tarts, fresh pappardelle with sage or fish stew. Walk it off amid the olive and orange groves or by playing a round of golf at one of the championship 18-hole courses. Rooms and suites open onto sea views, villas are hidden away in the gardens; the 4,000sqm spa provides four thalassotherapy pools, treatments by Irene Forte Skincare and a state-of-the-art gym.
British Airways Holidays offers €150 resort credit per booking, valid for use on food and beverage from 1 October–30 November 2026. Not valid for use in the spa. Book by 30 September 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The dazzling Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort at dusk
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
Bangkok, Thailand
Staying in the centre of a huge metropolis needn’t mean sensory overload. It is possible to be in the midst of the civic sprawl and find serenity. Bangkok is a fine example. Thailand’s capital is a bundle of round-the-clock energy. And, yet, nestled along the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, you’ll find the peaceful 281-room, 95-suite Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. With its waterfront setting, 11 acres of tropical gardens and lagoon-style pool, it defines urban sanctuary. Spend your stay resetting in the spa, feasting on pad thais and green curries and sipping sundowners in the soaring rooftop bar and you’ll honestly forget you’re in the centre of one of the biggest, busiest cities in the world. But if you want a slice of the action, a complimentary shuttle boat service takes you direct to the central SkyTrain, which will whizz you to the megacity’s golden temples, after-dark street markets and neon-lit nightlife.
British Airways Holidays offers up to 25 per cent hotel savings on a five-night holiday to Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, plus one 60-minute traditional Thai massage per person per stay (maximum two persons). Valid on bookings made 90 days or more prior to arrival. British Airways Holidays offers up to 20 per cent hotel savings on a five-night holiday when booking 60 days or more prior to arrival. Valid for travel up until 31 October 2027. Blackout dates apply: 28 December-2 January 2027 and 6 February-13 February 2027. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Water splash play area at Loews Royal Pacific Resort within Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort
Florida, USA
From exhilarating rollercoasters and jaw-drop waterslides to immersive worlds conjuring magical scenes from your favourite films (yes, that includes Harry Potter), Universal Orlando Resort promises fun beneath the Florida sun, from thrills and spills to chills, thanks to excellent shopping and dining. Staying in one of the 11 Universal Orlando hotels is the best way to experience it all, as you'll get not only prime locations close to the parks and family‑friendly rooms, but also a whole host of exclusive theme park benefits. Hotel guests can take advantage of Early Park Admission*, allowing you to enter Universal theme parks up to one hour before regular guests (valid theme park admission required. Select attractions). You’ll also enjoy complimentary transportation to and from the parks, making getting around effortless. Plus, at select Signature Collection hotels, you’ll enjoy shorter wait times with free^ Universal Express Unlimited ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure (theme park admission required. Select attractions. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or Universal Epic Universe).
British Airways Holidays offers up to 30 per cent savings on a hotel stay at Universal Orlando Resort when booking a flight and hotel package of seven nights or more to any of the 11 Universal hotels. Valid for selected travel until 30 September 2027. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any additional discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. See ba.com/universal.
