The UK’s weather is cooling down and autumn is rolling in – but there’s still plenty of sun and sea to be had overseas. According to travel expert Simon Calder, now is the perfect time to start booking a late summer getaway.

Calder told ITV’s This Morning he had recently returned from a fabulous holiday in the south of France in Cassis, which he recommended as a perfect place for a trip.

“It’s just a gorgeous place to be, the food is great and you can get a bus from Marseilles for three euros.”

This bus ride will take you across France and you can marvel at one of the greatest drives in the world – without having to focus on the road.

Flights are incredibly cheap as well – Calder revealed he had flown to the city for just £25 and his return flight was even cheaper at a jaw dropping £12.

If France doesn’t appeal to you though, don’t fret. Calder also recommends the beautiful Greek island of Corfu for another cheap and cheerful getaway.

This island is surrounded by the azure Mediterranean sea, which in September is actually the perfect temperature for a dip.

Calder revealed this is because it’s the warmest it will be all year as it’s been “cooking” all summer.

Not only is Corfu ocean-swim friendly but it’s wallet-friendly too.

tui is currently offering an all-inclusive package holiday to Corfu which includes all flights, luggage and transfers for a week.

You’ll stay in self-catered accommodation and incredibly, it will only cost you £182, which works out to approximately a pound per hour that you’re away.