October Openings & Offers: Art, Abbeys, Pools & Palazzos

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    two red chairs in front of a wooden desk in a colorful hotel lobby

    Image courtesy of Almanac X Alcron Prague

    It’s officially fall, which calls for cozy getaways, festivals, art and amazing foods. Luckily, our partners have you covered on all fronts.

    Read on for the latest openings and offers we’re most excited about this season. Then, connect with Fora to plan and book your trip. (But act quickly, as the window of opportunity will close before you know it.)

    New opening: Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay

    a fancy hotel room with pink floral wallpaper and two plush tangerine upholstered chairs

    Image courtesy of Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay

    Live out your French countryside dreams at the newly opened Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay. The immense family estate turned chic country getaway is a mere 45 minutes outside of Paris, but feels worlds away. Expect grand, stone-studded façades, sumptuous fabrics, antique or custom furniture, sprawling grounds and an authentic majesty — the result of nearly a millennium of history. (One of the former owners, Baroness Charlotte de Rothschild, had Chopin as a piano teacher.)

    Fora Perks:

    • $100 hotel / resort credit, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

    Related article: Key Takeaway of Virtuoso Travel Week 2024: Under-the-Radar European Destinations

    New opening: InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

    a rooftop urban pool surrounded by lounge chairs

    Image courtesy of InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

    If you’ve been to San Antonio, you’re familiar with the city’s vibrant art scene, charm and palpable energy. It feels like a well-kept secret. InterContinental’s newest arrival, right on San Antonio’s Riverwalk (the place to be) is a celebration of the city it calls home. Pops of color complement a neutral palette, while brass, leather, marble and wood round out the edges. The concierge — members of the esteemed Les Clefs d’Or — is the best of the best. Inside, peruse local, artisanal products in the concierge gallery, then head outside to explore all San Antonio has to offer (including the Alamo, which is within walking distance).

    Fora Perks:

    • Welcome amenities, breakfast daily, an upgrade whenever possible & late check-out.

    Oktoberfest at White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection

    a four-post bed in a fancy hotel room with a brick chimney

    Image courtesy of White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection

    October means Oktoberfest, but you need not venture to Germany to experience the festivities. Instead, consider Maine. Auberge’s New England-chic White Barn Inn will be celebrating the storied fall festival from the 10th to the 13th. The weekend will be filled with autumnal meals, mulled cider and doughnuts around a bonfire, a pumpkin-carving class, fall-y cocktails and live music by the pool and the traditional lowering of the pumpkin — the Maine-grown gourd weighs over 1,000 pounds, and needs a crane to get the job done.

    Fora Perks:

    • $100 hotel / resort credit, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

    Rome Art Week at Palazzo Ripetta

    a white bed with green trimming and a blue sofa in a room with wooden floors and pale-green walls

    Image courtesy of Palazzo Ripetta

    Rome Art Week runs from October 21 to 26, and if ever there was a perfect hotel to experience the city-wide event, it’s Palazzo Ripetta. The hotel is basically a living, breathing art museum, and regularly collaborates with local artists. Notable works from the likes of Arnaldo Pomodoro, Giacomo Manzù and Sveva Angeletti populate the beautifully curated, unapologetically Italian interiors. During RAW, the hotel is as involved as they come, showing extra love to local, emerging artists. 

    Fora Perks:

    • $100 food / beverage credit, a welcome amenity, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

    Jan Bican pop-up at Almanac x Alcron Prague

    a sleek hotel room with a bed covered in white linens, a round coffee table, and wooden floors

    Image courtesy of Almanac X Alcron Prague

    All Almanac properties are local haunts, where savvy urbanites meet and linger. The effortlessly cool, hip Almanac x Alcron Prague is no exception, and their Euro-chic coffee shop, Elias, makes it especially easy to do so. Czech artist Jan Bican — who has collaborated with Puma, Rita Ora, Forbes, Machine Gun Kelly, and other notable names — left his bold, playful mark on the shop’s front-facing window in August. He’ll change the display as the seasons and moods change throughout the rest of the year, as part of the ongoing exhibition, Homecoming 25.

    Fora Perks:

    • Welcome amenities, breakfast daily, access to gym & sauna facilities, an upgrade & early check-in whenever possible.

    Related article: 5 of the Best Hotels in Prague: Boutique Gems & Five-Star Staples

    3rd night free at Balboa Bay Resort

    white yachts dock in a bay in front of a large hotel

    Image courtesy of Balboa Bay Resort

    Fall is the perfect time to head down to southern California, and Balboa Bay Resort, in Newport Beach, is the perfect place to stay. You’ll love the sophisticated, nautical décor and easy glamor — a remnant of the original Balboa Bay Club’s status as a magnet for Hollywood stars like Clark Gable and Lauren Bacall. Activities — from kayak tours and art exploration to shopping and theme parks — abound. If you need help deciding, the hotel’s stellar concierge will arrange any and everything.

    Fora Perks:

    • $100 hotel / resort credit, breakfast daily, complimentary shuttle access anywhere within two miles, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

    Fine print: Book by November 4, 2024, for travel now through November 7, 2024.

    New pool & 3rd night free at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena 

    a hotel pool surrounded by white cabanas

    Image courtesy of The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

    As if you needed another reason to love The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, they’ve recently opened a new resort pool. The glistening gem is surrounded by gardens and palm trees. Private poolside cabanas and plush modern loungers only add to the overall luxe vibe. And if you needed yet another reason to visit the stately, historic hotel, their third-night-free offer makes extending your stay all the easier. 

    Fora Perks:

    • When you book Langham with a Fora Advisor, you will enjoy exclusive COUTURE by Langham partner amenities. Reach out to your Fora Advisor to learn more.

    Fine print: 3rd night free offer valid for travel now through December 29, 2024

    Guaranteed upgrade for 3+ nights at Gran Hotel Inglés

    a hotel lobby with a handsome bar and wooden floors

    Image courtesy of Gran Hotel Inglés

    The 48-room Gran Hotel Inglés brings discreet, boutique luxury to Madrid. The hotel has been around since the late 19th century, and is as timeless as ever. The décor is posh and elegant, with sophisticated details like hardwood floors, rich textures, bronze and glass. Plus, the location is prime. Staying here puts you in the thick of the action, in the Spanish capital’s bustling Barrio de las Letras.

    Fora Perks:

    • One tasting menu experience, breakfast daily, an upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

    Fine print: valid for travel now through March 31, 2025. Blackout dates apply.

    Complimentary night at Mandarin Oriental hotels

    Grounds at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech: fancy outdoor seating beneath a pergola, loungers surrounding a sapphire-blue pool, gardens and hedges separating the spaces

    Image courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

    If you needed an excuse to book a stay with Mandarin Oriental, here it is. Stay for three or four nights, and you’ll get one for free. The brand’s refined, sophisticated hotels span the globe, from Hong Kong and Bangkok to Madrid and Muscat. Expect exceptional service and an air of discreet luxury. Mandarin Oriental is a show-don’t-tell type of brand. When it comes to hospitality, they know what they're doing. 

    Fora Perks:

    • When you book Mandarin Oriental with a Fora Advisor, you will enjoy exclusive Fan Club preferred partner amenities. Your advisor will be pleased to give you more details.

    Ready to travel? Connect with Fora to plan and book your dream fall getaway.