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Enjoy These Hotels Before They Close For The Season
07.09.2023 - 13:59 / forbes.com
With fall on the horizon, the window for travelers to visit seasonal hotels and resorts is narrowing, and often shoulder season is the best time to visit seasonal properties as it brings less crowds, cooler temperatures and more affordable prices.
According to AAA, booking holiday travel plans before September and October gives travelers a better chance at the best deals. AAA also gives some reminders for travelers to keep in mind when booking a vacation:
These hotels can be enjoyed prior to closing for the season within the next month or two.
Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Open until Oct. 29
Surrounded by Lake Huron, Mackinac Island is often referred to as being suspended in a forgotten, more innocent time. With a ban on motor vehicles, Mackinac Island limits modes of transportation to horse-and-buggy, walking and biking. Travelers seeking a true end-of-the-season trip can appreciate the seasonal leaf peeping with layers of beautiful fall foliage at the color show tour. For a unique experience, guests can stay till the very end and experience the Great Turtle Trail Run during the last open weekend of the season. Stay at Mission Point Resort, which offers a sweeping Great Lawn overlooking the lake with Adirondack chairs, lawn games and a putting green. Guests can book the Fall Experience package inclusive of F&B credits, bike rentals and more.
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa, Kefalonia, Greece, Open until Oct. 30
Escape to the idyllic island of Kefalonia and uncover a travel secret well-kept from the crowds. Set on the southern shores of Kefalonia, with the capital Argostoli just a 20-minute drive, travelers will find authentic tavernas, boutiques and a buzzing port and piazza. Choice of accommodations include one, two and three-bedroom villas, each with its own private saltwater pool or hot tub, kitchen, outdoor dining area, barbecue and terrace. Nature-based relaxation and wellness take center stage with a wooden outdoor gym, saltwater swimming pools, Eliamos Spa, wellness activities and pilates. Harnessing the power of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, Eliamos breeds an authentic yet refined dining philosophy with a health-conscious approach.
Calilo, Papas Beach, Ios, Greece, Calilo will close for the season in Oct. 2023
Situated on the unspoiled island of Ios in the Greek Cyclades, the family-owned luxury resort Calilo opened in 2019 and was created with sustainability, ecotourism and purposeful design at the heart of their ethos. The family has left 99% of the land undeveloped in order to sustain Ios’ natural beauty. The land that has been developed has been done so in an environmentally friendly manner with marble and stone graniteextracted from the ground of the actual building
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