As the golden hues of fall and the delightful hush of early winter arrive, they add a touch of seasonal magic to luxury travel. Whether your drawn to the remote corners of the Arctic to see the northern lights or hoping to spot lions in the Serengeti, these four luxurious experiences are as varied as the landscapes they showcase.
Arctic Awe: Secret Atlas Micro Cruise in Greenland
September is a prime time to experience the polar zone of Greenland on a 12 or 14-day micro cruise with Secret Atlas. With a maximum of 12 guests, it’s an intimate, expedition-style journey into one of the most untouched wildernesses on earth with icebergs, northern lights, and remote Inuit villages. It’s not your typical luxury cruise. It’s for those craving the luxury of experience indulging in silence, ice, and space.
Wild Luxury: Nimali Serengeti with Golden Sky Safaris
Tanzania’s Serengeti is a bucket list destination. For an extraordinary experience stay at Nimali Serengeti, a luxe tented camp blending the wildness of the bush with upscale elegance. Picture sundowners by a fire pit overlooking the savannah, spa treatments with local botanicals, and early morning game drives to see elephants, mud-bathing hyenas, and a pride of lions including cubs. My trip was seamlessly curated by Golden Sky Safaris, which is my go-to outfitter for luxury photographic safaris in Tanzania. Their insider knowledge ensures you’ll catch the wildebeest migration or elusive leopard sighting…without a horde of safari vehicles crowding the scene.
Bubbles and Bliss: Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, France
Craving effervescent extravagance? The most luxurious way to sip your way through France’s famed Champagne region is by staying at Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. This countryside retreat oozes French elegance with modern flair including Michelin-starred dining, a world-class spa, and panoramic vineyard views from its expansive terrace. Whether you’re exploring historic cellars in Épernay or toasting at sunset, it’s the ultimate destination for those who prefer their harvest season getaway with a side of fine bubbles.
Soak and Ski: Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Canada
When the first snowflakes fall and the slopes beckon, Fairmont Château Lake Louise in Canada’s Banff National Park is one of the most iconic and luxurious resorts in the Rockies. It’s more than a skier’s dream; it’s also home to a brand-new thermal spa experience at BASIN Glacial Waters. With uninterrupted views of Victoria Glacier, this over-the-top luxe property is now a thermal bathing destination. Whether you ski, skate, snowshoe, or simply sip hot cocoa fireside, this is Canadian winter wrapped in luxury.
As the days get shorter and the temperatures get colder, fall and early winter travel is the perfect time to slow down, splurge a little, and soak in the world’s beauty, one exceptional experience at a time.
Written By: Jennifer Broome
