Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The article highlights several fall travel opportunities, including the opening of 1 Hotel Austin, Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, and Santorini Sky. It also mentions the new Kundalini Spa at Embassy Suites Aruba and Aman’s upcoming Maldives property. Hyatt Vivid offers an adults-only experience with dining and wellness options. Santorini Sky is now bookable with Hilton points. Amanolu will open in the Maldives in 2028 with a focus on serenity and nature.
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The escape is carefully planned.
1 Hotel Austin offers nature-inspired interiors and a rooftop pool. Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana features elevated dining and wellness activities. Santorini Sky provides private heated pools and Aegean Sea views. Embassy Suites Aruba adds a spa with kids’ experiences. Amanolu promises serenity in the Maldives.
Every retreat comes with a checklist.
Travelers chase the fall glow, but the journey is mapped out.
Even the most secluded spots require a reservation.
Author: Evan Null
1 Hotel Austin is now open
The 1 Hotel Austin has opened in the Rainey Street District, offering 252 rooms and suites. The hotel features nature-inspired interiors, a restaurant by Johnny Curiel, and a rooftop pool with panoramic views. It is part of the revived Starwood hotel brand under Barry Sternlicht.
Hyatt’s social-forward all-inclusive brand opens in the Dominican Republic
Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana is an adults-only resort with 467 guest rooms. It includes five restaurants, seven bars, and wellness activities. The resort is designed for social explorers and digital nomads, with all-inclusive options available through the World of Hyatt program.
A popular Santorini hotel is now bookable with Hyatt points
Santorini Sky, a luxury resort on the highest point of the island, is now part of Hilton through Small Luxury Hotels. It offers private heated pools, Jacuzzis, and dining with Aegean Sea views. Cash rates start at $168 per night, or 51,000 Hilton Honors points.
An Embassy Suites … with a spa?
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort now features the Kundalini Spa, offering massages, facials, and kids’ spa experiences. The resort, which was reviewed as an “unexpected knockout,” is part of Hilton’s evolving portfolio in the Caribbean.
Aman has a name for its first Maldives property
Aman will open Amanolu in the Maldives in 2028, featuring 52 keys and 16 residences. The name combines “Aman,” meaning peace in Sanskrit, with “Olu,” inspired by the water lily. The resort will include a swimming pool and an Aman Spa, with details to be announced.
