Destinations: The most beautiful travel destinations in fall 2024
From Scottish castle gardens to French retro chic to new addresses in Kyoto, Hong Kong and Ibiza: here are some of the most beautiful destinations this fall.
August 28, 2024
Nostalgia En Vogue
Ludovic Balay
Thanks to the English aristocracy, the coastal town of Hyères was one of the birthplaces of tourism in France in the late 18th century. Later, luxury tourism shifted to Nice, Cannes and Monte-Carlo. The opening of Hôtel Lilou aims to revive the tourism scene in this historic town. The hotel has a retro-chic 1930s feel. Soft beige and cream tones define the setting, while rattan furniture complements the nostalgic interior.
Hôtel Lilou
7 Boulevard Pasteur, 83400 Hyères, France
Tel: +33 443 860 450
Web: lilouhotel.fr
Fragrant news
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Diptyque is more than just a fragrance and candle brand: the 400 square meter maison in London's posh New Bond Street is a tribute to the French lifestyle, including its own café and a fragrance library. The exhibition area "The Ephemeral Space" was curated by Colette founder Sarah Andelman.
Maison Diptyque London
107 New Bond Street, W1S 1ED, London, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 20 7199 8439
Web: diptyqueparis.com
Ready for the private island
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Ummahat Island is part of the fourth largest barrier reef in the world and has an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands. Divers can discover a barely explored underwater world of living corals that have thrived here for over 5,000 years. In future, guests of the luxurious "Nujuma" will also feel at home in this fascinating ecosystem: The private island off Saudi Arabia is now home to the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Middle East with 63 shell-shaped villas; each with its own pool and breathtaking sea views.
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Red Sea, Ummahat Islands 2-3 48501, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 2-92 001 1233
Web: ritzcarlton.com
Scotland in fashion
Sam Copeland
The Dior Cruise Show 2025 was spectacular in every respect - not only in terms of fashion, but also in terms of the setting: the Renaissance garden of Drummond Castle dating back to 1630 with French statues and Italian terraces. Incidentally, this was not Dior's first trip to Scotland: around 70 years ago, Christian Dior held a ball for his 1955 spring collection at the nearby Gleneagles Hotel.
Drummond Castle Gardens
Crieff PH7 4HN, United Kingdom
Tel.+44 1764 681433
Web: drummondcastlegardens.co.uk
New Openings
Six Senses Kyoto
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The luxury hotel brand is celebrating its Japanese debut with this urban oasis. The hotel with 81 rooms and suites is located in the heart of Japan's old capital Kyoto, surrounded by historic palaces.
Six Senses Kyoto
431 Myōhōin Maekawachō, Higashiyama, Kyoto 605-0932, Japan
Tel.: +81 75 531 0700
Web: sixsenses.com/kyoto
Lanson Place Causeway Bay
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From St. Regis in Rome to George V in Paris and Hotel Sacher in Vienna: Star designer Pierre-Yves Rochon has been responsible for redesigning the best hotels in the world - now also at Lanson Place in Hong Kong.
Lanson Place Causeway Bay
133 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3477 6888
Web: lansonplace.com
Hyde Ibiza
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In the bay of Cala Llonga on Ibiza's east coast, lies the Hyde Group's newest hideaway. It's just a short drive from the island's cult clubs, Pacha and Ushuaïa.
Hyde Ibiza
Calle Atalaya, 20, 07849 Cala Llonga, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 871 901 150
Web: hydehotels.com/ibiza
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Summer 2024.
