11 Fall Getaways for Every Type of Traveler This Season

A glass cabin perched on a hillside above the Rogue River, a roaring fireplace inside, a sauna visible through the window below. This is where writer Megan Reynolds spent a quiet November weekend at Tu Tu' Tun Lodge in Gold Beach, Oregon, one of eleven fall getaways Guardian contributors say they would book again without hesitation, proof that the season's shorter days and cooler air make a strong case for travel rather than an excuse to stay home.

An All Electric Base Camp in the Rockies

In Boulder, Colorado, writer Tobey Grumet Segal found more than hiking trails at the newly opened Limelight hotel, the largest all electric hotel in the country. "The rooms are spacious and I had a stunning view of the Flatirons from my window," she said, praising an eclectic on site restaurant, a heated rooftop pool, and a complimentary two hour Audi test drive experience that rounded out the stay's eco conscious appeal.

Minimalism in the Catskills

For travelers allergic to hotel pomp, Tim Stevens points to Eastwind Hotel in Windham, New York. "I hate hotels that are full of pomp and posh appointments," he said. "I do, though, appreciate good design, quality materials, and solitude." The pet friendly property offers everything from a simple writer's studio to full suites, alongside a casual on site restaurant well suited to foliage season.

Mountain Towns Built for Slower Mornings

Paige Triola recommends two Colorado stays for different moods. The Frisco Inn on Galena offers hot tubs, spa services and views of glowing yellow aspens along the town's historic Main Street, while the Viceroy in Snowmass impressed her with its Latin restaurant and walkable location during the Snowmass Balloon Festival. "This is one of the nicest hotels I have stayed at," she said of the Viceroy, "with beautiful decor, friendly staff, great amenities."

Sustainability Behind the Scenes in Vermont

In Burlington, Vermont, Marissa Miller found luxury paired with quiet environmental effort at DoubleTree by Hilton. Beyond the signature chocolate chip walnut cookie at check in, the hotel runs a 4,250 square foot rooftop solar system and Italian designed energy efficient heat pumps in every room, placed near waterfront trails ideal for leaf peeping.

A Splurge Worth the Price in Napa

For readers willing to spend considerably more, Bernadette Machard Gramont singles out Meadowood in Napa Valley, a 250 acre estate rebuilt with sustainability in mind after a devastating 2020 fire. "It feels like a high end camping compound," she said, praising cottage rooms equipped with soaking tubs and private patios among the redwoods.

Beaches, Deserts and Mountain Silence

Rounding out the list, Tobey Grumet Segal also recommends the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City for a livelier beach escape, while Josh Patterson points to Slackline Moab in Utah for outdoorsy travelers chasing fall color across sandstone mesas. Julia Skinner closes the list with a quieter pick, Boulder Brook hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, a childhood favorite where the sound of a nearby river provides its own soundtrack. "Being so close to the river means you're treated to the gentle soundtrack of running water and droves of wildlife," she said.

What Eleven Different Trips Have in Common

Taken together, these stays span glass cabins, casino resorts, and Michelin adjacent wine country escapes, yet each contributor circles back to the same idea, a sense of place strong enough to be worth returning to. For readers weighing where fall might take them next, from literary city breaks to woodland solitude, the season offers no shortage of reasons to book something new.

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