Editor's note amazingtravelmag.co.uk amazingdestinationsmag This spring and summer have been a whirlwind of travel and exploration, taking us to exciting new places (Journeys to change your life, page 142) and revisiting old favourites like California (page 10), Rhodes (page 80) and Mallorca (page 100). Good times have been spent with friends and family and adventures have been vibrant, varied, and spectacular. But as we head towards September and make the first calendrical turn towards Autumn, many of us will feel ready for a change of pace. Crunching over leaves in thick-soled boots, warm oranges and reds filling the trees, layered clothes and winter coats re-entering your wardrobe as that familiar chill appears in the air: autumn is a sublime season. If you're looking for great places to visit in the UK this Autumn we’ve rounded up seasonal sojourns covering every corner of the country. From Quirky Romantic Breaks (page 96) to hotspots in the countryside (The Brit List page114), or a staycation in the capital (London: Pick Six, page 22). People often ask me how I define a luxury hotel or resort and our recent trip to St. Lucia (page44) delivers a good answer. Luxury is not about perceived brand image, premium price tags, a big building to moot and a grand lobby decked out to awe. Luxury originates from the elements of intelligent-discrete service, unique experiences to make a stay memorable, cuisine that is authentic, and above all else, comfort in quality and style. All the hotels we feature in this piece demonstrate this perfectly. I conclude this note with the following thought. With challenging societal environments at home and abroad and perceived chaos all around peddled by mainstream media, at Amazing Destinations, we believe travelling is ever more essential. Travelling opens one’s eyes to the ground reality – that inherently, most people are – by default – friendly. Wherever this season takes you, try to be open-minded, stay safe and enjoy the ride. Martin Mason Editor To receive a free digital edition of Amazing Destinations, email your name, address and email to: subscribe@amazingtravelmag.co.uk Amazing Destinations 7
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