{"id":14504,"date":"2023-08-24T08:41:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T08:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuba.com\/5-top-destinations-for-the-october-break\/"},"modified":"2024-09-30T14:22:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T14:22:24","slug":"5-top-destinations-for-the-october-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuba.com\/en\/blog\/5-top-destinations-for-the-october-break\/","title":{"rendered":"5 top destinations for the October long weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>While nature dresses in warm golden tones and temperatures begin to drop, autumn provides the perfect setting for unforgettable experiences in fascinating destinations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">  The magic of the changing seasons intertwines with the beauty of certain places, creating a unique atmosphere that deserves to be explored. Today we present 5 <strong>captivating destinations<\/strong> that shine with a special light during this season, becoming autumnal wonders that perfectly combine history, culture, gastronomy and dazzling landscapes. Do you want to know where to <strong>travel in autumn<\/strong>? Join us to discover 5 top destinations to live a <strong>luxury experience <\/strong>during the long weekends of October, November and December! <strong>Istanbul, Turkey <\/strong>During these months, Istanbul is transformed into an impressionist painting of autumn colors. The city&#8217;s iconic minarets and domes stand out against a backdrop of golden leaves and serene skies. The cool climate invites you to explore the unique blend of cultural influences this city has to offer. From the majesty of Hagia Sophia to the scent of spices in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul in autumn is a feast for the senses. Here are our recommendations for your <strong>tailor-made trip to Istanbul<\/strong>: <strong>NUBA Experience<\/strong> Visit an impressive mansion, former residence of a distinguished Pasha, and enjoy the beauty of Ottoman art with the private collection inside, and finish with a glorious feast in a dining room worthy of a Sultan. <em>Top Accommodation<\/em> Located in the historic district of Karak\u00f6y, we find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peninsula.com\/en\/istanbul\/5-star-luxury-hotel-bosphorus\">The Peninsula Istanbul<\/a>, where luxury and cultural heritage go hand in hand on the shores of the Bosphorus. <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14427 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel The Peninsula Istanbul\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-739x494.jpg 739w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-395x263.jpg 395w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Hotel-The-Peninsula-Istambul-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><strong>Edinburgh, Scotland <\/strong>Edinburgh&#8217;s medieval charm intensifies in autumn. The soft mist that hangs over Edinburgh Castle and the cobblestone streets creates a mysterious and captivating atmosphere. Cultural festivals and the warmth of traditional pubs offer refuge from the cooler weather. From the Royal Mile to Arthur&#8217;s Seat, Edinburgh reveals its best-kept secrets this season. Here are our recommendations for your <strong>tailor-made trip to<\/strong><strong>EdinburghNUBA<\/strong> <strong>Experience<\/strong> Get up close and personal with the thousands of legends and ghost stories that haunt the city of Edinburgh, on an exclusive night tour, where you will be guided through the narrow cobblestone streets and dark alleys, witnesses of countless supernatural events. <em>Top Accommodation<\/em> Beautiful and classic, <a href=\"https:\/\/gleneagles.com\/townhouse\/\">Gleneagles Townhouse<\/a> is a boutique hotel with timeless charm located in the heart of the city. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche.jpg\" alt=\"View of Edinburgh at night\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-788x443.jpg 788w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-739x416.jpg 739w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-395x222.jpg 395w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Vista-de-Edimburgo-por-la-noche-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><strong>Prague, Czech Republic <\/strong>Prague&#8217;s historic buildings come alive in autumn with a stunning palette of colors. The parks and gardens turn golden and reddish, providing a picturesque backdrop to the famous Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. The cozy cafes invite you to enjoy a hot drink, while contemplating the Gothic and Baroque architecture of the city. Here are our recommendations for your <strong>tailor-made trip to Prague<\/strong>: <strong>NUBA Experience<\/strong> Contemplate the oldest library in Eastern Europe at the Strahov Monastery in Prague; learn its secrets from its director and experience a private violin concert in the same hall where the great Mozart composed some of his works. <em>Accommodation top<\/em> A historic villa by the Vltava River&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/prague\/\">Four Seasons Hotel Prague<\/a> opens its majestic windows, inviting us to contemplate from them some of the most privileged views of the city.  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14429 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the library in the Strahov Monastery in Prague\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-780x528.jpg 780w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-788x534.jpg 788w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-1536x1040.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-729x494.jpg 729w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-395x268.jpg 395w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga-600x406.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Interior-de-la-biblioteca-en-el-monasterio-Strahov-de-Praga.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Burgundy region, France <\/strong>Autumn is harvest time in France, a time when the country&#8217;s wine regions are dyed in vibrant colors. The vineyards turn ocher and gold, creating an incomparable visual spectacle, with castles that cut the horizon, giving a fairytale halo to the French countryside. All this, without forgetting that the season brings with it gastronomic festivals and cultural events, in which to discover and celebrate the country&#8217;s rich culinary heritage. Here are our recommendations for your <strong>tailor-made trip to France<\/strong>: <strong>NUBA Experience<\/strong> Discover the Burgundy region, cradle of gastronomy, confectionery or the cult of good wine.<br \/>\nDiscover one of the most fascinating routes in the world, not only for the quality of its wines, but also for the mythical stories that surround them. <em>Top accommodation<\/em> Located in Puligny-Montrachet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comohotels.com\/burgundy\/como-le-montrachet\">COMO Le Montrachet<\/a> welcomes us with the elegance, subtlety and exquisite gastronomy that only one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world could offer. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14433 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono.jpg\" alt=\"French countryside in autumn\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-739x494.jpg 739w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-395x263.jpg 395w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campina-francesa-en-otono-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><strong>Wadi Rum, Jordan <\/strong>In autumn, the remarkable summer heat subsides in Jordan, creating a perfect environment to explore its historical wonders.  From the majesty of Petra, to the healing waters of the Dead Sea, the country offers a unique experience in this season. The contrast between the desert landscape and the ancient monuments is even more impressive in the soft autumn light. Here are our recommendations for your <strong>tailor-made trip to Jordan<\/strong>: <strong>NUBA Experience<\/strong> A unique experience in which you will attend an authentic astronomy class following in the footsteps of the great sages of antiquity.<br \/>\nUnder the blanket of a clear sky full of stars, we will learn about the constellations, planets and galaxies in the desert of Wadi Rum. <em>Accommodation topDiscovery<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverybedu.com\/\">Bedu Camp<\/a> offers us the unique opportunity to experience the authenticity of the desert culture and traditions, in a luxury camp from which to observe the incomparable starry sky.   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14435 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea.jpg\" alt=\"Camping in the Wadi Rum desert with the Milky Way\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-739x494.jpg 739w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-395x263.jpg 395w, https:\/\/nuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Campamento-en-el-desierto-del-Wadi-Rum-con-la-Via-Lactea-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Istanbul<\/strong>, <strong>Edinburgh<\/strong>, <strong>Prague<\/strong>, <strong>France<\/strong> and <strong>Jordan<\/strong> are the ideal destinations to travel to during the <strong>long weekend in October<\/strong>, <strong>November<\/strong> and <strong>December<\/strong>.  <\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">  If you want to <strong>travel privately<\/strong> to these exclusive destinations, start designing your <strong>tailor-made trip<\/strong> with NUBA. <strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nuba.com\/en\/contact-nuba\/?var=BLOG23&#038;ref=PuenteOtono\">I want to contact a NUBA designer!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_6\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5 et_always_center_on_mobile\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The magic of autumn creates a unique atmosphere in the world. 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