What: Picnics and scavenger hunts in the crisp autumn air

Where: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, USA

Why go: Guests at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park are invited to explore the colourful foliage with a customised Central Park scavenger hunt. Created with families in mind by the hotel's concierge team, the hunt sees New York's most famous park transformed into a backyard playground as guests of all ages adventure through the endless grounds in search of hidden gems. Families staying at the hotel are also invited to join the team for a white gloved feeding of the Central Park carriage horses at noon daily followed by a ride with blankets and hot chocolate. The hotel's executive chef Mark Arnao has also curated special picnic baskets for the perfect family lunch through October.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park's Family Fun Package starts from US$795 (approx. £598) per night. This includes overnight accommodation, a Central Park Scavenger Hunt and tickets to the Central Park Carousel. To book, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-york/central-park.

What: Ancient temples shrouded in fall foliage

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, Japan

Why go: The viewing of “koyo” or autumn leaves has been a popular activity in Japan for centuries. Visitors to the city can take part from November into the beginning of December when colourful leaves paint the city's stately maple trees in a collage of reds, oranges and golden yellows. Places to see the foliage away from the crowds include the Shinyodo Temple, The Kyoto Gyoen in the Imperial Palace Park and the Kurama-dera Temple just north of the city.

Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto are from JPY70,000 (approx. £515) per night. This is based on double occupancy and includes breakfast. To book, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/japan/kyoto.

What: A private perch above a canopy of golden leaves

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, USA

Why go: As the temperature starts to drop, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston are able to enjoy the city's fall foliage from the comfort of the hotel's Luxury Parkview Suites. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer soaring views of Boston Common and the Public Gardens which are crowned in gold and orange hues from October to late November. Guests can curl up with a book on the window seat in the master bedroom and enjoy the tranquil scenery. 

Stays at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston's Luxury Parkview Suite are from US$1,600 (approx. £1,203) per night. To book, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/boston.

What: A cosy camping experience for all the family 

Where: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, USA

Why go: Children staying in the Statue of Liberty View suites at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park can enjoy a magical camping experience with their parents, minus the cold temperatures. Children aged three to eight can delight in an evening of adventure, sleeping in a tent for two with camping essentials including two custom sleeping bags, the “L is for Liberty” children's book and an indoor lantern. Campers can share stories by the fire, using toy campfire logs that glow and have moving “flames,” providing an authentic camping experience. Before heading off to bed, young guests can also enjoy a special, all-chocolate camping-themed treat created by the hotel's pastry team.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park's Indoor Campout Package starts from US$645 (approx. £485) per night. This includes overnight accommodation in an Expanded 1 Bedroom Suite or Premier Liberty View Suite and indoor camping amenities. To book, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-york/battery-park.

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About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates more than 90 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.  More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to the live conversation, #RCMemories.  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).