These places are at their best in autumn. Each one shows its best months, with hotels guests rate highly, close to the centre.
New YorkBest months:Apr – May, Sept – DecMild spring days, autumn colour in Central Park, and festive windows in December.See hotels 
ParisBest months:Apr – Jun, Sept – Oct, DecSpring blossom and long light evenings, golden parks in autumn, and Christmas lights in December.See hotels 
KyotoBest months:Mar – Apr, Oct – NovCherry blossom in late March and early April, and red maples from mid-November.See hotels 
RomeBest months:Apr – Jun, Sept – OctWarm days for walking in spring and early autumn, without the August heat.See hotels 
SantoriniBest months:May – OctWarm sea from late May to October; May, June and September are calmer than high summer.See hotels Our top picks in autumn are New York, Paris, Kyoto and Rome. Each one is at its best in these months, for the weather and for what there is to do.
Popular places fill up early, so booking two to four months ahead usually gives you the widest choice. Many rates have free cancellation, so you can book early and still change your plans.
South of the equator the seasons are reversed: there, in autumn runs from Mar – May. Good places then include Lisbon, Seville, Paris and Kyoto.
Yes. The total you see includes taxes and fees. Only some local charges, such as a city tax, are paid at the hotel, and they are always shown before you book.
