Leaf Peeping Hot Spots for Travel This Fall

Whiteface Lodge, the award-winning all-suite gem tucked away in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, is the place to be for vibrant hues. The Lodge is set in a picturesque woodland setting and is a true rustic fall getaway with cozy fireplaces in-suite, warm, homemade cookies at turndown, and access to tons of fall activities. Nearby, six-million-acre Adirondack Park is home to tons of leaves turning colors, and views of the golden leaves on the lake are a sight for sore eyes.

Perfect for fall activities, Whiteface Lodge is offering a customizable Adirondack Experience Stay and Play Package, including a $100 credit for stays of two nights, and a $300 credit for stays of three nights or more, plus a $100 credit for each additional night. The credits are redeemable on-and off-property for activities and adventures booked through the resort. Whether guests want to unwind at the Spa followed by a cocktail at KANU, or explore their adventurous side white water rafting in the Saranac River, Whiteface Lodge’s Stay and Play Package gives guests the freedom to do the Adirondacks their way. Packages start at just $550 per night and rates also include full breakfast daily and access to all resort amenities and privileges, including, valet parking, pool, fitness center, game room, movie theater, and, on weekends, Kamp Kanu, the Lodge’s supervised children’s program.

Sea Crest Beach Hotel, the quintessential beach hotel in Cape Cod’s North Falmouth provides guests with a front row ocean view from its private Old Silver Beach, and is a hot-spot for off-season travelers looking to take in the beauty of the Cape. Not only will visitors beat the summer crowds, but they can partake in tons of activities on the Cape like hiking or biking the Shining Sea Bike Trail. Hugging the coast from Falmouth to Woods Hole and winding along the Vineyard Sound shoreline, guests can embrace this scenic bike route lined with fresh Cape Cod foliage and views of Buzzard’s Bay. Couples looking for a cozy beachfront getaway can sleep-in and wake-up to a fresh sea breeze, followed by long strolls on the beach and romantic seaside dining with the hotel’s Bed & Breakfast Package.

Sofitel New York, the stylish Midtown hotel with a decidedly French accent, welcomes its guests with a generous serving of Paris in the Big Apple, and is front and center for some of the best places for leaf peeping this fall. A stroll through Central Park, the New York Botanical Garden or Prospect Park will lend itself to some gorgeous sights. For other fall activities, Sofitel New York is just a stone’s throw from Fifth Avenue and is at the center of Manhattan’s business, art and cultural scenes. Guests can head out to explore the city and some of the most celebrated attractions in Midtown, including Times Square, Broadway theaters, galleries, museums and shops, as well as major corporate headquarters. Those looking to dive further into the French culture can also spend the day at one of many cultural events at the French Institute Alliance Française. Following a fun-filled day, guests can unwind with signature cocktails and an exquisitely prepared French meal at the hotel’s Gaby Brasserie Française.

Fall guests will love the new Paris Weekend in New York package from Sofitel New York. Incorporating highlights of French culture, the package includes:

- Two nights’ accommodations for two, Friday through Sunday
- Welcome amenity of two of Gaby Brasserie Française’s signature Franburgers, each served with a glass of Bordeaux
- Breakfast for two daily at Gaby
- Pair of tickets to a cultural event at the French Institute Alliance Française
- Pair of tickets to a burlesque show
- Late checkout
- Priced from $999 for a luxury king room, exclusive of taxes, fees and gratuities