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Autumn has officially arrived in our part of the world. The days are getting noticeably shorter, but instead of hot summer sun, there are colorful leaves and fresh air. Autumn is wonderful and undoubtedly has its beautiful sides. But not everyone feels ready to pack an umbrella in the morning instead of sunglasses. It's a good thing that there are many nearby destinations where autumn is still taking its time. We reveal where you can extend the summer a little longer and why it pays to visit certain destinations right now.

Morocco: Desert adventures at Amanjena

The bright red buildings of the Amanjena rise into the sky against the deep blue Moroccan sky. Designed by renowned architect Ed Tuttle, it is an oasis of calm just outside the bustling city of Marrakech. As a shortcut to deep relaxation, there are two marble-clad hammams and four private treatment rooms in the spa. This fall, the resort is offering the new Holistic Immune Support Retreat. Guests will boost their immune system and learn about local medicinal herbs and the wellness practices of the region. The extreme desert and mountain sports retreat is perfect for those who like adventure. This takes you to the Agafay Desert and the Atlas Mountains. Guests will face a new challenge every day. Back at the spa, participants can then enjoy a free spa treatment. www.aman.com

Greece: Rediscover the World at Angsana Corfu

Thanks to its location on the eternally sunny Mediterranean island, Angsana Corfu, which only opened in June 2021, is the ideal place to escape the autumn blues. Here you can replenish your vitamin D stores in no time at all. Surrounded by the lush colors of the island, guests can enjoy late summer from the infinity pool or the private terrace. Those who book a trip by October 15, 2021 for the period up to July 31, 2022 can also save money with the "Rediscover the World" package. The package includes a daily breakfast for two, dinner for two at the Ruen Romsai restaurant, a 60-minute body massage for two and a bottle of wine. The offer is available from 134/night in the low season and is valid for a booking of at least two nights in the Achilleion Grand room category.
www.angsana.com

Italy: Get to know Taormina at the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace

Once a monastery, now a luxury hotel: the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace Hotel in Taormina, Sicily, impresses with its spacious garden, a magnificent infinity pool and a lush inner courtyard. Guests stay in former monastery cells that have been joined together and enjoy the sea view from the suites. Chef Massimo Mantarro serves innovative Sicilian cuisine in the excellent Principe Cerami restaurant. Guests have the opportunity to get to know the new Four Seasons Hotel at a special price until November 30, 2021. The hotel is offering - 20 percent off the bed and breakfast rate. In the fall, Sicily scores with mild weather and significantly fewer tourists. This means you can enjoy the glamorous city of Taormina in a much more relaxed way than in high summer.
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South Africa: Doing good at the Thanda Safari luxury reserve

The sustainable reserve covers 14,000 hectares in northern Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal. It is known for its conservation activities and the wide variety of animals that guests can experience up close. With the Collars for Conservation package, travelers can now actively help to protect wildlife during their five-night stay. Each booking includes the purchase of a GPS collar, which is placed on a lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah or hyena. This allows the animals to be monitored and protected more effectively and also provides important data for research. Guests on the Collars for Conservation Safari can be there live and watch the Wildlife Conservation Team at work. The package also includes all meals and drinks, game drives, bush walks, Wi-Fi, helicopter transfers and laundry service. And there's plenty of sunshine on top! Extend the summer and do something good at the same time - what more could you want?
www.thandasafari.co.za

Turkey: get to know the local color at Amanruya

Located on the enchanting coast of Bodrum, guests of the Amanruya have the opportunity to experience several exciting adventures until the end of the season at the end of October. These include, for example, a trip to the village of Etrim. It is known for its intricate hand-knotted carpets. If you want, you can watch a carpet being made. Guests can experience how the spinning, dyeing and knotting is done in the home of a local master. This is followed by a traditional meal with an extra dose of local color: guests learn more about the centuries-old Turkish ritual of coffee fortune-telling. Other new additions this season include the Amanruya Barbeque Pop Up on the resort's rooftop terrace with a selection of delicious mezze, salads, fish, seafood and meat.
www.aman.com