6 travel trends for fall

Fall is full of amazing things to do and places to visit. Whether you're looking to whisk your partner away for romantic weekend or trying to plan a getaway with the family, there is something for everyone. 

For Families: 

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee | Greensboro, GA

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is a peaceful lakeside resort with a strong sense of exploration and connection. It is ideal for families of all ages, with activities like lakeside water sports, indoor and outdoor pools, hiking, fishing and boating and the popular Ritz Kids program. The luxury resort has a slew of seasonal events this fall and winter season like haunted hayrides, costume parades, pumpkin carving, scavenger hunts, spooky story time, and complimentary s’mores by the fire every evening. And locally-inspired spa treatments and access to five championship golf courses help round out the experience for mom and dad as well. ritzcarlton.com

For Couples:

Shore Club | Turks and Caicos 

The Shore Club is approaching its one year anniversary after opening on Long Bay Beach in Providenciales last January as the first and only development on the secluded beach. This special piece of heaven offers pure relaxation and refined luxury, despite being minutes from town. Whether you’d like to unwind by the water with a book from the resort’s on-site library, indulge in a candle-lit dinner at the fine dining restaurant Sui-Ren, explore for the day on a yacht excursion into the bay or get pampered together at the sumptuous Dune Spa, The Shore Club is the ideal setting for couples to relax together. theshoreclubtc.com

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For Wellness Aficionados:

The Ritz-Carlton | Amelia Island in Florida

This fall, Amelia Island will have its first ever Wellness Festival, an all-encompassing event with classes, panels, and programming led by acclaimed names in yoga, meditation, and fitness. Heidi Powell, celebrity trainer and transformation specialist will headline the series, which will be emceed by yogi-musician MC YOGI. The event will feature instructed classes by yogi-influencer and NJ-resident Laura Kasperzak (@laurasykora); dance-inspired cardio studio, DanceBody, and MNDFL, New York City’s fast-growing mediation centers. In addition to the selection of sessions, the Amelia Island Wellness Festival will include a welcome reception and communal dinner on Saturday, including a panel discussion with the wellness masters. The festival will be held November 10-12 and held exclusively at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island; tickets are $599 per person for the full itinerary of events. The hotel is offering a special Wellness Festival Room Package for $299 per evening, requiring a two night minimum stay from November 9- 12. ameliaislandwellnessfestival.com.

For Pet Lovers:

Craddock Terry Hotel | Lynchburg, VA

Nestled in Downtown Lynchburg, Craddock Terry Hotel is a 44-room, boutique-style property derived from an old shoe factory, the Craddock Terry Shoe Company. The “official greeter” of Craddock Terry Hotel, Buster Brown is a Wirehaired Fox Terrier who loves to welcome guests and furry friends as they enter the property. Buster even acts as a tour guide - guests may take him on walks or runs on nearby trails or explore downtown Lynchburg during their visit. Today the decor throughout the hotel is accented with historical artifacts mixed with modern artwork and a unique collection of shoe memorabilia, and is the perfect place for pet lovers to traveler with their furry child. Guests will receive daily breakfast in-room served in a vintage shoe-shine box, delivered by Buster himself, complimentary shoe shine service in the lobby and a map of closest hikes and trails to explore with Buster. Man’s best friend can enjoy special treats, food/water bowls and a large outdoor space to run - Craddock Terry doesn’t disappoint guests or fur-fluencers. craddockterryhotel.com

For Girlfriends/Guy Friends:

Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina | Rhode Island

Surrounded by water with frontage on both the Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor and a few minutes’ walk to Downtown Newport, Gurney’s Newport offers a variety of lifestyle programming year-round and welcomes groups of guys and girls ready to explore the destination together. In addition to a completely new design, the property boasts four new restaurant outlets including Italian hotspot, Scarpetta; a three-tiered deck with eleven fire pits offering hand-crafted cocktails at Regent Lounge; an Italian-style coffee bar with a grab-and-go menu a Corso; and the hottest seats in town come courtesy of The Pineapple Club, bedecked in day beds and a splash-worthy restaurant and bar. For a fun take on its Goat Island location, Gurney's welcomed two very adorable pigmy goats to graze on property as unofficial hotel mascots. Cornelius and William easily acclimated to their new home, which happens to be a mini replica of Newport’s famed Marble House mansion. For easy access to the real Marble House, Gurney’s provides a complimentary water shuttle service straight to Bowen’s Warf, as well as Porsche house cars to jet guests to their in-town destination. gurneysresorts.com

For the Fashionista: 

Refinery Hotel | New York, NY

Located at a fashionable address in the center of Manhattan, just steps to Bryant Park and and the best shopping, the Refinery brings the city to your doorstep. Originally built as a high-end millinery factory and tea salon in 1912, the Refinery draws on the building’s past combining raw elegance in the guest rooms with refined public spaces. This 197-room hotel includes fashion-forward loft-like guest rooms featuring custom furniture, original artwork and industrial-chic design. 

The stunning Refinery Rooftop is open year-round and offers the best vantage point for undisturbed views of the Empire State Building. Offering brunch year-round on the Refinery Rooftop, look forward to indulging in fresh mozzarella doughnuts with tomato jam and roasted parm; Maine lobster tater tots with cheddar sauce, basil and horseradish; and a malted waffle with almond crumble. refineryhotelnewyork.com