Autumn offers travellers a chance to experience destinations through harvest traditions, cultural celebrations, changing landscapes and outdoor adventures.
From Italy’s truffle country to London’s theatre and
culinary scene, Montana’s alpine wilderness and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast,
the season brings distinctive experiences around the world.
In Italy, Rocco Forte Hotels highlights autumn through food,
nature and history. At Masseria Torre Maizza in Puglia, guests can explore the
Parco delle Dune Costiere with a botanist before turning wild herbs into
bespoke infusions.
In Sicily, Villa
Igiea offers Palermo Noir, an evening journey through historic districts shaped
by legends and centuries of intrigue.
Hotel de Russie takes guests to the Frascati hills for a
traditional scampagnata and hands-on cooking experience, while Hotel de la
Ville in Rome offers views of the city from Cielo Bar.
Further north, autumn’s truffle season connects Florence and
Milan with excursions into Tuscany and Piedmont.
Guests can join truffle hunts, sample white-truffle dishes
and explore Alba and the surrounding Langhe region, known for its culinary
heritage and picturesque landscapes.
In Hong Kong, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory arrives
at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on 4 November.
The Peninsula Hong Kong, the production’s Official Hotel
Partner, will offer themed afternoon tea and family experiences inspired by
Roald Dahl’s story.
Montana provides a contrasting autumn escape at One&Only
Moonlight Basin.
Guests can hike, mountain-bike, fly-fish and explore
Yellowstone National Park before retreating to cabins, spa treatments and
stargazing at the property’s private Observatory.
In London, The Peninsula celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
with Cantonese menus, mooncake experiences and Mahjong Mondays, while its
boutique offers its signature mooncakes.
Saudi Arabia offers a warmer autumn escape.
AMAALA and The Red Sea combine calm waters, desert
landscapes, mountains and wellness experiences, with activities ranging from
diving and kayaking to hiking and cycling. New resorts, including Four Seasons
AMAALA, Six Senses AMAALA and Rosewood AMAALA, add luxury stays along the
coast.
Across The Red Sea destination, travellers can also explore
Shura Links golf course, Miraval The Red Sea, Nujuma, The St. Regis Red Sea
Resort and Desert Rock Resort, where DarkSky-approved skies provide
opportunities for stargazing.
Together, these destinations showcase autumn through
distinctive combinations of food, culture, nature, wellness and outdoor
adventure. -TTN