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japan
When the maples ignite across the temple gardens of Arashiyama and Fushimi, Kyoto transforms. Stay at a ryokan on the Philosopher's Path and wake to the sound of monks at dawn.
italy
The Pale Mountains turn rose-gold at alpenglow, and the silence between ski runs is absolute. Cortina d'Ampezzo offers serious skiing with very good espresso and even better architecture.