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14.12.2023 - 15:16 / forbes.com
When choosing a hotel for your December vacation, “sterile” and “corporate” simply won’t do. Winter is upon us. Christmastime is here. The holiday spirit should ooze through every check-in kiosk, ice machine and fitness center―the more, the merrier.
Even luxury hotels are not above a little Christmas kitsch. Or a lot. You don’t have to plan an entire vacation around these fantastic promotions to embrace the seasonal spirit, but you shouldn’t avoid them on your December travels.
The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has devised the ultimate kids’ Christmas-themed package for your “Little Festive Ranger.” Through December 27, children can dress up as Santa's Little Helper upon arriving at the doorstep. Then, children will enjoy a gift of festive amenities―think homemade gingerbread men or cupcakes―presented in a jolly Christmas box. The promotion coincides with the annual Winter Wonderland fair in neighboring Hyde Park, where your little elf can enjoy everything from roller coasters to ice slides. If London’s West End is in your December plans, allow for an extra day when traveling with little ones.
Don’t visit The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco on a full stomach. Starting with a three-course, prix fixe lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day, then another on Christmas Day, the seasonal gourmet dining in The Lounge is an over-the-top tribute to each holiday’s culinary traditions. Can’t make it out for either holiday? Guests on the club level receive exclusive access to a private city-view lounge with culinary and beverage offerings throughout the day in December: a naughty-or-nice eggnog cart, a “special sweet holiday surprise treat” during the nightly Club Lounge desserts with a cordials presentation from Executive Chef Patrick O’Sullivan, and a caramel apple decorating lesson for kids on December 16. Bon appetit!
“Christmas in Dubai” sounds like the premise for a Broadway comedy…until you step into one of Atlantis’ two luxury resorts in the coastal city. Ossiano, the Michelin-starred restaurant located in Atlantis, The Palm, is serving an 11-course dinner December 24 and 25 for 1,500 AED (approximately $400) per person. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the Michelin-starred restaurant located in Atlantis, The Royal, is serving a traditional British “festive menu” every night through the month of December―plus a five-course menu for 1,295 AED on Christmas Day. The two luxury resorts will also be serving Christmas-themed lunches, brunches, and afternoon teas from December 1 to January 7, surrounded by sparkling Christmas trees and the scent of gingerbread spice―a dash of holiday delight in the Persian Gulf.
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After spending Christmas on MSC Euribia, I’m convinced there’s no better place to celebrate the holiday season than on a cruise ship. In fact, I’m thinking MSC may secretly stand for Merry Sailing Christmas because it even managed to snag Santa, who was handing out gifts and looking like he’d had a grand old time at the buffet.
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a dynamic city that blends old-world tradition and contemporary elegance. And this is mirrored in the hospitality scene. Here, you’ll find hotels renowned for their opulent design, where grandeur is a given and superior service is a standard. So whether you’re seeking panoramic views of the glistening Persian Gulf, access to exclusive shopping precincts, or state-of-the-art wellness facilities, there is a wealth of options in the capital. Here are the top Abu Dhabi hotels for an unforgettable vacation.
Nothing says “happy holidays” like an extravagant Christmas display. Hoteliers know this. That’s why every winter hotels across the country get dressed in their holiday best, with twinkly lights and holly wreaths and maybe a reindeer lawn ornament or two. But only a handful of hotels truly go all out. From stories-high Christmas trees to beachfront ice skating rinks, these nine US holiday hotels take seasonal cheer to a whole new level.
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