It’s been a long and hot summer, but soon it will be the fall and during this shoulder season, better temperatures and prices are waiting to be had. According to research by Expedia, the week of October 20 is the cheapest time to travel. Reportedly, average international ticket prices are $260 lower than in the summer, making a fall getaway a must. Read on to find out some of the best destinations to chill out after summer travel in the shoulder season.

Save on travel in the fall season at these destinations

Readers seeking an escape after summer can save some money in the fall and experience relaxation and wellness, or learn the history of one of the following destinations.

Activ-Fitness wellness program at Rishikesh, India

The fall is a perfect time to chill out and experience the Activ-Fitness wellness program at Ananda in the Himalayas. Currently, not a lot is known about how Ayurveda views physical fitness and how the retreat integrates the two.

The shoulder season is the ideal time to relax with this dedicated wellness fitness program that integrates Vyayvama, the Ayurvedic ritual for movement and breath with contemporary training techniques. This program uniquely blends fitness sessions with Ayurvedic therapies, customized diets, yoga, aqua fitness and hikes in the Himalayan foothills.

Ananda in the Himalayas is a world-renowned holistic wellness retreat in North India. Located in the former Palace Estate of Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, the retreat overlooks the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the River Ganges. Moreover, the retreat features 100 acres of gardens and offers yoga, meditation, emotional healing, spiritual awareness and healthy cuisine.

The retreat’s 25,000-square-foot wellness center offers beautiful therapy rooms overlooking views of nature, open-air meditation and yoga pavilions, a physiotherapy center, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a wide range of Ayurvedic and international therapies for holistic cleansing of the body, mind and soul. Visit Ananda’s website for more information or to make a booking.

Escape from stress in Monteverde, Costa Rica

Nestling in the Monteverde cloud forest highlands, Hotel Belmar can help revive your mental and physical well-being. The hotel leads with its best sustainability practices and stands as Central America’s premier destination for authentic and enriching experiences.

During the shoulder season, travelers can enjoy 20 to 30 percent off lodging, and 15 percent off hotel-led experiences during its fall promotion through October 31. The promotion applies to stays of two nights or more. Moreover, visitors will enjoy access to complimentary weekly yoga sessions and can unwind to the sounds of live music at the hotel.

Meanwhile, Hotel Belmar has also recently launched a new Wellness Enhancement add-on to make any stay a thematic self-retreat. Moreover, the package includes daily farm-to-table breakfast, daily yoga sessions, a relaxing massage, daily health smoothies, a private breathwork session and an immersive nature experience.

This independent and family-owned luxury eco-lodge has pioneered a model of regenerative tourism to enrich visitors with immersive experiences while fostering connections to nature, mindful serenity and holistic wellness. Find out more about Hotel Belmar on its official website here.

Connect with history in Rome, Italy

According to Expedia, Rome is the fourth-most searched international destination during the fall. However, Bettoja Hotels will make a stay feel like an escape. Located a short distance from Termini Station, the family-run hotel group offers three hotels.

Meanwhile, the four-stay Hotel Mediterraneo offers monumental luxury with some of the best examples of Art Déco in Italy’s capital. Restorations at the hotel have brought its historical heritage to the forefront, with its monumental architectural feats and the value of its artistic elements. Moreover, the rooms benefit from the restoration with carefully preserved and restored period furniture.

From here, guests can explore Rome on foot and experience the charms of past centuries in its historical landmarks. At sunrise, see Rome with the unique experience of ArcheoRunning. New for the fall season, the ArcheoRunning Unveiled Colosseum Running Tour or Walking Tour starts from either of the Bettoja Hotels in the early morning, ending at the entrance to the Colosseum at 8:30 a.m. Experience this iconic city from different perspectives with private guided tours led by ArcheoRunning’s founder, Isabella Calidonna, an art historian and archaeologist.

Exploring the wonders of Rome through its historical landmarks is made possible by Bettoja Hotels. Visit their website for more details.