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Escape to an end of year vacation at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach
Resort & Spa. (Photo: Marriott International)

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STILL IN VACATION MODE? START PLANNING A DREAMWORTHY END-OF-YEAR ESCAPE

By Terry Ward

Summer travel dreams can die hard once that first breath of fall comes blowing
in — but they don’t have to. All your dreamiest vacation-mode feels can carry
you from one season into the next, especially when you have your next escape in
the making or, better yet, already in the books. Get ready for an end of year
vacation.

Whether you opt for a tropical beach vacation like only Bali can bring, beeline
it for the Caribbean or hit France for some early turns in the Alps (or
something warmer along the French Riviera), post-summer travels and travel
planning are sure to keep the away-from-home fires burning all year long.

As always, check for travel guidelines and closures before planning your trip.


SEE SHERBET-COLORED SUNSETS ON GRAND CAYMAN

Love scuba diving and basking on a glorious beach in the Caribbean in equal
parts? Grand Cayman ticks all the boxes, with teeming reefs, a world-famous
wreck to snorkel or dive, and the splendid sands along Seven Mile Beach,
frequently lauded as one of the region’s best beaches.

The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa keeps things fun off the
sand, too, with a beautiful beachfront pool and fruity drinks whirring in the
blender at the hotel’s own Tortuga Beach Bar & Grill. Grab one and watch the
colors in the sky shift and dance at sunset.


GO ON AN A+ GETAWAY IN THE ABC ISLANDS

Adventure on land and sea in Aruba. (Photo: Getty Images)

Aruba, one of the three islands to escape to in the ABCs (which also include
Bonaire and Curaçao), beckons with long sandy beaches and desert interiors for a
great mix of water sports and land adventures (ATV rides and cavorting with wild
donkeys, for starters).

For a prime location right near Palm Beach and the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, where
you might spot wood storks, cormorants and more, check into the Courtyard by
Marriott Aruba Resort, with a lively swim-up pool bar and spacious rooms
families love.


LIVE PURA VIDA ALONG COSTA RICA’S GORGEOUS GREEN COAST

Lounge in lush landscapes at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort. (Photo:
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Verdant with jungles and rainforests and cut through with rushing rivers and
waterfalls, the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is an adventurer’s dream backdrop.
And if you take your adventures with a heaping side of luxury, Los Suenos
Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is the spot.

Close to Carara National Park, west of San Jose, the coastal resort fronts a
horseshoe-shaped bay and beckons friends and couples with swim-up rooms and an
adult’s-only pool. Golf, a fabulous spa and hammocks all over the place invite
you to relax whichever way you like best.


REVEL IN A QUIETER SEASON ALONG THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Take in rooftop French Riviera views at Le Méridien Nice. (Photo: Marriott
International)

The French Riviera is another favorite stop in Europe that’s as seductive in
autumn as it is during plein (full) beach season in summer — with a fraction of
the crowds, bien sûr.

Browse the open-air markets and shopping promenades of Nice and enjoy a stroll
surrounded by Mediterranean views along the Promenade des Anglais. Then retreat
for a rosé on your balcony or at rooftop La Terrasse at Le Méridien Nice, right
in the heart of the famed seaside city.


DISCOVER A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEACHY ESCAPE IN CHINA’S HAINAN PROVINCE

Experience island life at The Taikang Sanya, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. (Photo:
Marriott International)

Sandy beaches, lots of sunshine year-round and flowering trees for days make
China’s southernmost province, Hainan, the country’s tropical playground.

Stay right along lovely Haitang Bay in the south of Hainan Island at The Taikang
Sanya, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, a sprawling, serene spot with six restaurants
that’s close to temples, shopping, surf breaks and the excellent snorkeling
around Wuzhizhou Island, just offshore.


TAKE IN ALL THE TROPICAL BEAUTY OF BALI

See breathtaking Bali at Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali. (Photo:
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With deep surf culture along the coast paired with its heady inland landscapes
of rice paddies and volcanoes, Bali is breathtaking at every bend in the road.

Make Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali, set among the terraced rices
paddies along the Wos River on the outskirts of Ubud, your base for Balinese
dance classes, riverside yoga and day trips to experience all the natural beauty
and wonder the Island of Gods dishes up.


EXTEND YOUR SUMMER DOWN UNDER IN SYDNEY

Have a perfect day by the Harbour in Sydney. (Photo: Getty Images)

Few global metropolises can rival Sydney when it comes to urban fun served up
alongside some of the world’s most spectacular city beaches. And when summer is
sputtering to a stop in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s just getting ready to step
onto the stage Down Under.

Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection is perfectly positioned for
strolling to the Sydney Opera House (about 20 minutes away) for those iconic
views or a show, as well as for hopping a ferry from Circular Quay to cruise
around the headlands to superb Manly Beach for surf lessons or Shelly Beach for
snorkeling.


ENJOY SOME EARLY-SEASON TURNS IN THE FRENCH ALPS

Alpine exploration awaits at W Verbier. (Photo: Marriott International)

Switch up time under the sun in the tropics with some early-season skiing in the
French Alps with a stay in one of Europe’s most storied mountain towns right at
the beginning of ski season.

W Verbier‘s cozy-chic rooms and suites mix urban and Alpine inspo — all have
their own balconies and fireplaces to cozy up around, too, after a day exploring
the slopes and hiking trails directly outside your door. Take advantage of the
mountain concierge to arrange adventures like paragliding and mountain biking.


SAVOR THE CROATIAN COAST OUTSIDE OF HIGH SEASON

Savor Mediterranean marvels at the Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel. (Photo:
Marriott International)

Dubrovnik spills over with visitors during the busy (not to mention swelteringly
hot) summer months. But when you time your vacation for autumn in the walled
coastal city, you can skirt the “Game of Thrones” masses and hear your footsteps
falling on the city’s ancient streets as you explore.

Set your sights south along the coast for a relaxing beachfront stay at the
Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel and you can even venture into Dubrovnik via the
boat shuttle that launches right by the hotel.


INDULGE IN SAFARI ADVENTURES IN KENYA’S MASAI MARA RESERVE

Settle into safari serenity at the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge. (Photo:
Marriott International)

September and October herald the hot and dry months in Kenya, with little chance
of rain ruining your safari fun, making it an ideal time to experience the
wonders of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Set out to spot the Big Five and other incredible African wildlife during game
drives from your perch at the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, an all-inclusive
property overlooking the plains with just 20 large, luxurious en-suite tents —
all with private decks and alfresco hot tubs for wildlife viewing even when
you’re not in a jeep.


Article Tags: Aruba, Bali, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Grand Cayman,
kenya, Nice, Sydney, Top Hotels


WHERE TO STAY

 * Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
 * Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort
 * Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
 * Le Méridien Nice
 * The Taikang Sanya, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
 * Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
 * W Verbier
 * Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel
 * JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge

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