The holiday season offers the perfect opportunity to unwind with a festive getaway. Whether you're planning a classic celebration in the Big Apple, a cozy retreat in the U.S. or a luxurious adventure abroad, we've curated a list of the world's most indulgent holiday experiences to inspire your next trip.
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New York City
Valerie
This bilevel Midtown cocktail bar transforms into a festive holiday escape. Just steps from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, Valerie’s Gatsby Lounge features holiday accents and a seasonal fall-to-winter cocktail menu. Upstairs, the Blushing Bar dazzles with holiday décor and twinkling lights, ideal for intimate gatherings or private events.
Great Jones Distilling Co.
Whiskey Wonderland will be in NoHo through Jan. 11. Guests can visit the transformed speakeasy, featuring a winter chalet vibe with a fireplace, ornamented trees and twinkling lights. Enjoy New York-made whiskeys, seasonal bites and warming cocktails like Comet, Cupid & Caramel. Open Thursdays through Saturdays by reservation.
The Penny Williamsburg
Celebrate the season at this pet-friendly Williamsburg hotel. Every weekend in December, elNico’s rooftop bar hosts a “paw-some” brunch, with holiday-inspired pet portraits and special dog treats by Executive Chef Fernanda Serrano.
The Dominick
The Dominick in SoHo offers festive in-room tree packages, from 2-foot tabletops to 6-foot fully decorated options in the SoHi suites. Holiday packages include Cookies & Christmas Wishes with milk and cookies; Holiday Romance with truffle popcorn and Champagne; and Baubles Under the Tree, featuring a gift card for Lizzie Fortunato’s showroom.
Park Lane New York
This Central Park South hotel transforms into an enchanted forest, with garlands, eucalyptus and festive bows. Guests can enjoy holiday-themed cocktails at the Darling rooftop bar and festive menus at Calvert’s, or ring in the new year at Darling Rooftop with a premium open bar, live DJ and Champagne toast.
Hard Rock Hotel New York
The Hard Rock Hotel brings holiday music theme decor with disco ball and guitar motifs vibes to NYC at the RT60 Rooftop Bar and festive holiday menus at Sessions. Christmas offerings include roast turkey, seafood and cookies, while New Year’s Eve features a luxurious three-course menu with wagyu rib-eye and white truffle gnocchi. Dinner packages start at $89 per person.
The Algonquin Hotel
This historic hotel offers holiday cheer, with nightly specialty cocoa and live carols at the Blue Bar. Highlights include KT Sullivan’s Cabaret Christmas on select dates and Rocco Dellaneve’s Rat Pack Christmas, complete with iconic songs, Santa-themed surprises and precision line-dancing performances.
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United States
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection
This holiday season, Wildflower Farms invites guests to connect with nature and embrace the power of wellness. Renowned landscape artist Lily Kwong has transformed the Great Porch and surrounding areas with a stunning installation of sculptural native evergreens adorned with elegant ribbons, on display through January. Alongside this visual masterpiece, guests can enjoy a variety of winter-themed activities designed to inspire relaxation and renewal. Highlights include wellness retreats offering the ultimate in relaxation and the Prana & Ice Plunge, where a certified Wim Hof Method instructor guides participants through breathwork and an ice bath plunge for rejuvenation and empowerment. Guests can also participate in a hands-on wreath-making workshop, learning to craft beautiful, lasting designs using seasonal dried flowers and greenery.
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Through Jan. 5, the Hyatt Regency Greenwich offers a festive package for travelers and locals alike. Suite guests will enjoy in-suite holiday decor, complete with a Christmas tree decorating kit, as well as a thoughtful welcome amenity upon arrival. The experience includes two complimentary drinks at Townsend, the hotel’s newly remodeled bar and restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients. Guests can start their mornings with breakfast for two at Glenna’s Market, a cozy café inspired by Connecticut golf legend Glenna Collett-Vare. Suite options include the Fairfield, Greenwich and Presidential, making this a luxurious and festive getaway.
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Beyond the U.S.
Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel | San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Experience the magic of Mexico’s historic art capital, San Miguel de Allende, during the holidays. The vibrant city center — with its grand Catholic church and festive decor featuring hanging stars, giant papier-mâché effigies and a towering Christmas tree — comes alive with seasonal cheer. Stay just steps from the action at Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel, a 37-room boutique property recently awarded the 2-Michelin Key distinction. From Dec. 21 through the new year, the hotel offers immersive holiday programming, including mini-mojigangas workshops where guests create holiday effigies, Mexican ponche stations and cooking classes. Enjoy festive four-course feasts, rooftop DJ sets, margarita-making showcases and intimate dinners that celebrate the warmth of a Mexican Christmas and a joyful new year.
The Fontenay | Hamburg, Germany
Celebrate the holidays in style at The Fontenay in Hamburg, where the Montblanc Happy Holidays Suite brings Alpine chalet charm to the German city’s most luxurious hotel. The suite, in the spacious Panorama Suite overlooking Lake Alster, features Montblanc-inspired decor, including a one-meter Meisterstück fountain pen, frosted windows with the brand’s iconic symbol and a Christmas tree crafted entirely of paper books. The Montblanc Suite experience includes breakfast, a personalized Montblanc gift, a logoed notebook and access to the Fontenay Spa, featuring a 20-meter indoor/outdoor pool, sauna and fitness area. This collaboration invites guests to embrace the joy of heartfelt messages and celebrate the season with elegance.