Start planning your holiday getaway with a stay at one of these hotels going all out for the festive season.
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‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Escape the cold with Christmas in Hawai’i. This property offers family-friendly programming including letters to Santa, cultural classes, cookie and malasada decorating, and tutu storytelling. From Dec. 12 to 24, Scuba Claus makes twice-daily visits to the 280,000-gallon Oceanarium. Spa U’ilani offers a special candy cane holiday massage throughout December. Enjoy a new, special four-course dinner with cocktail or wine pairing in a private cabana.
© Coeur d’Alene Resort
This resort in Idaho hosts an annual holiday light show with more than 1.5 million lights. Journey to the North Pole with a cruise across Lake Coeur d’Alene. For the holiday season, the resort features igloo dining experiences with festival cocktails and lake views.
© Tanveer Badal
Head to this resort in the British Virgin Islands for a variety of holiday programming. Indulge in special holiday brunch and Caribbean rum tastings. For competitive guests, take part in a sandcastle-making competition, pickleball tournament and a special New Year’s resolution fitness session.
© San Ysidro Ranch
Located in Santa Barbara, California, this rustic resort transforms into a winter wonderland with Christmas trees, roaring fireplaces, unique ornaments and more than 60,000 lights. Imbibe festive cocktails including The Grinch, The Kings Tea, Frosty Spritz and house-made eggnog. Enjoy holiday fixed-price menus at award-winning Stonehouse Restaurant. Christmas trees are available for cottages upon request.
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