🌒 Soft Season Escapes: Wine Roads, Lava Trails & Island Rituals

TravelReport Weekly Issue 047

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Daniel Lowry & Sasha
September 12, 2025

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💌 Hi Besties! Your Weekly Escape Just Landed ✈️

Fall is in the air — and the world is absolutely showing off. 🍂 The vineyards are blushing gold, the volcanoes are steaming in the cool morning air, and secret beaches are drying off their monsoon glow. It’s that in-between season we love most: less crowded, more magical, and full of quiet wonder.

This week, we’re wandering into storybook villages in France, hiking lava-warmed trails in Chile’s wild south, and washing ashore on enchanted islands in the Philippines — all places that feel like well-kept secrets, now opening their doors just for you.

Pack a scarf, your camera, and that sense of curiosity you’ve been ignoring all summer.
Let’s get dreamy. 🌍✨

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❓ Trivia Time

🧐Which country has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A) Spain
B) China
C) Italy
D) India

(Answer below!)🤭

🧳 Health & Safety Tips

  • 🦠 Seasonal flu shots are recommended for long-haul travel starting in September.

  • 🚿 Don’t skip the repellent — fall = peak mosquito season in parts of Southeast Asia and South America.

  • 🚰 Drink local, safely: In Chile and France, tap water is fine. In Siquijor? Stick to filtered.

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🌟Spotlight Destinations:🌍

🍷 Alsace, France

For: Wine lovers, fall foliage chasers, and anyone who swoons over cobblestone and color

Come autumn, Alsace looks like a painting that spilled over into real life — rolling vineyards, golden hills, and half-timbered towns straight out of a fairy tale. Think Strasbourg, Colmar, and Riquewihr… all glowing in warm, late-season light.

  • Top experience: Drive (or bike!) the Alsace Wine Route, with 70+ charming wine villages offering tastings, tarte flambée, and medieval vibes.

  • Best time to go: Mid-September to early November — for peak harvest season and local wine festivals.

  • Stay in: A traditional maison d’hôtes in Eguisheim or Obernai for cozy fall mornings and vineyard strolls.

💡 Travel Tips:

🌋  Pucón, Chile

For: Volcano trekkers, thermal bathers, and travelers who like their scenery dramatic

In Chile’s Lake District, Pucón is the place where you can hike a smoking volcano, soak in a natural hot spring, and eat wood-fired empanadas — all in the same day.

  • Top experience: Climb Villarrica Volcano (with crampons and a guide) or watch its glowing crater from below at night.

  • Best time to go: October–December, aka Chilean spring — wildflowers bloom, trails dry out, and crowds are still light.

  • Stay in: A lakeside eco-cabin with volcano views, or a boutique lodge with its own geothermal pool.

💡 Travel Tips:

  • 🔥 Soak in the Termas Geométricas — a dreamy series of red-wood hot pools in a jungle gorge.

  • 🥾 For mellow days, hike Huerquehue National Park — lakes, forests, and Andean peaks.

  • 🍷 Try Chilean Carménère by the fireplace — it’s the perfect fall red.

🏝️ Siquijor, Philippines

For: Beach wanderers, spiritual seekers, and lovers of the weird & wonderful

Forget Palawan — Siquijor is the Philippines’ “island of fire”, known for healers, mysticism, and untouched white-sand beaches. It’s slow, serene, and slightly spooky in the best way.

  • Top experience: Cliff-jump at Salagdoong Beach, then explore the island’s cave pools and century-old balete trees (some say they’re enchanted).

  • Best time to go: November–January, just after monsoon season ends — dry skies, gentle seas, and fewer tourists.

  • Stay in: A beach bungalow in San Juan for dreamy sunsets and scooter access to everything.

💡 Travel Tips:

  • 🌿 Visit a traditional hilot healer or try a coconut oil massage by the sea.

  • 🧙 Locals celebrate “Witches’ Month” in October — ask about healing rituals and folk stories.

  • 🏖️ Snorkeling here is underrated — check out Tubod Marine Sanctuary for calm waters and vibrant reefs.

    Read more about Siquijor, Philippines here

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💳 Points & Miles Tip of the Week

Use Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards (Fall Edition)

  • Every month, Flying Blue releases discounted award flights — think 25–50% off select routes.

  • September promos often include Europe to Asia or North America to Africa for under 30,000 miles one-way.

  • Book through FlyingBlue.com, and don’t forget: Amex, Citi, Chase, and Capital One all transfer in.

✈️ Pro tip: Use the Flying Blue “calendar view” to spot deal dates faster.

🔥 Travel Trend Watch (Just Between Us)

This season, travel is turning inward — and softer:

  • 🎭 In quiet corners of the world, small-town festivals bloom — truffle feasts, lantern-lit harvests, and seaside gatherings where time slows.

  • 🧘 Healing journeys are rising — not just yoga, but earth-rooted rituals, herbal baths, and wisdom passed hand to hand.

  • 📚 And in mountain inns and forest hideaways, reading retreats glow quietly — firelit pages, still mornings, and a gentle hush where Wi-Fi dares not follow.

🗺️ Trivia Answer Reveal

C) Italy — with 59 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it beats out China (57) and Germany (52). That’s a lot of ruins, cathedrals, and gelato-worthy views.

💫 Until Next Time, Travel Besties…

As the air turns crisp and the sunsets stretch a little longer, may you find yourself drawn to the kind of places that glow quietly, away from the rush — a vineyard in gold, a jungle warmed by rain, a beach where the tide carries stories.

This season isn’t just about slowing down — it’s about going deeper. Into nature, into culture, into yourself.

So light the candle. Pack the bag. Book the trip.
We'll see you out there. ✈️🍂

Sasha ✨
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