It's not just Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals that have people getting excited for the holidays. Many hotels around the world are rolling out the holiday decorations and activities to get everyone into the spirit of the season. For many, giving the gift of travel is one of the most exciting presents of all. Here are some of the most interesting hotel experiences available to travelers this month.
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is launching some Christmas activities that will add some festivity to a paradise vacation. These include a pan-Asian holiday feast, the Vommuli Open (a Dec. 27-28 tennis tournament between guests), beach barbecues, snowball games, gingerbread house and ornament making, mailing letters to Santa and a Christmas tree lighting on the beach. Guests can also earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points during their stay.
In line with its focus on overhauling the way loyalty programs works, the Dis-loyalty program from Ennismore is launching a series of Dis-loyalty Drops. These are special deals that allow members to achieve outsized value from hotel stays as well as their restaurant and bar tabs. These deals are only available for the first member to reply when the drop goes live on Instagram with their membership number. It’s first come, first served. On Nov. 23, three members can host nine people each for dinner at iconic restaurants for a total of $150.
For London-based members, on Dec. 9, the first four members who show up at the “to-be-announced” London hotel with their suitcase, passport and a companion win an immediate Eurostar trip for dinner and overnight in Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam or Lille. On Dec. 21, 10 members can score free annual membership to Dis-loyalty and a bespoke suitcase from Scandinavian outdoor brand Db.
Thompson Hotels, part of World of Hyatt, around the country offer this holiday programming with different events at each hotel. In addition to a cowboy-themed New Year’s Eve Party, Thompson Austin is offering holiday cocktail making classes, a Tunes for Tots event benefitting Toys for Tots; a local holiday gift market, pop-up bars and an 80s-themed après ski party.
Guests visiting the Langham Chicago this winter can take part in a variety of family holiday activities. This includes a tree-lighting ceremony, Santa Claus visits, Santa’s presents-themed afternoon tea and dining events. The Oh Christmas Tree package also includes suite accommodations and in-room welcome snacks.
Rack up those Marriott Bonvoy points with the Winter Wonderland escape package at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Available between Nov. 22 and Dec. 27, this suite accommodation includes fully-decorated Christmas décor with a Christmas tree and lights, access to the club lounge
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