four properties, TONS of holiday cheer!

 

halekulani (oahu, hi – www.halekulani.com): 

• december 12 – 24: twelve days of christmas at halekulani

each day, guests of halekulani are treated to surprising, thoughtful, exclusive and complimentary holiday festivities. from poolside snow cones and limo transfers to the ‘rodeo’ of hawaii…this is a tradition beloved by return guests.

• december 24: halekulani’s santa claus arrives by outrigger canoe

as the sun sets over waikiki, young children of hawaii dance hula and sing in anticipation of halekulani’s beloved santa claus who surfs into waikiki beach every year. santa hosts an exclusive halekulani children’s party and an elegant adult’s reception together with the general manager.

• december 31: halekulani new year’s eve extravaganza

halekulani celebrates new year’s eve with a formal gala of fine dining at la mer and orchids featuring festive entertainment by the honolulu symphony and a fireworks extravaganza over waikiki beach.

 

waikiki parc (oahu, hi – www.waikikiparc.com):

• happy holidays and welcome to the parc. this year, the hotel is pleased to present its third annual “a cool christmas at the parc” which is inspired its guests. from december 16th – 25th waikiki parc invites guests to experience daily festive experiences. enjoy daily matinee holiday films poolside in the roof-top  home theater, merge and check out the chicest nine days of festive fun in paradise, including events at nobu waikiki, leading up to the big day!

 

the lanesborough (a st. regis hotel, london – www.lanesborough.com): 

• from december 13 – january 3 the lanesborough is offering special holiday rates which include champagne and petit fours, daily car parking, sony vaio laptops in all guest rooms, high-speed wireless internet access, unlimited movies on demand, fresh fruit and mineral water replenished daily, tea and coffee on arrival and with wake-up calls, as well as 24-hour butler service. nightly rates start at 355 gbp for a deluxe double to 575 gbp for an executive junior suite.

• from the 1st november 2009, ‘apsleys – a heinz beck restaurant’ at the lanesborough offers its collaboration with dom pérignon, a nine course tasting menu. served throughout november and december, the heinz beck and dom pérignon tasting menu represents the exclusive partnership of two globally respected names in the world of fine living. this exceptional menu comprises some of the finest ingredients and wines in the world, including herbal infusion with tuna tartar and tea sorbet and a selection of rare dom pérignon oenothèque vintages, such as vintage 1995 and vintage 1969 – of which there are only a few bottles remaining.

• london’s premiere hotel warmly welcomes guests over the festive season to experience and enjoy the delights that the city’s foremost address has to offer. soft candlelight, open fire and traditional decorations create the perfect ambiance for a luxurious christmas. in addition, michelin-starred chef heinz beck and his team have created a sumptuous array of temping menus to be enjoyed with friends and family, accompanied by the finest wines and champagnes.

nemacolin woodlands resort (southwestern pa – www.nemacolin.com)

• the resort is currently offering 3 – 5 night nemacolin holiday packages for stays between december 20, 2009 – january 4, 2010. enjoy accommodations and a $300 per day resort amenity credit to be used towards holiday special events, dining, spa services, retail and much more!  the possibilities are endless and the memories are long lasting!
  
• nemacolin elf tuck-ins - nemacolin elves tuck in children with classic bedtimes stories and stocking full of goodies (1/2 hour visit).
  
• in addition, the resort is hosting a number of events in conjunction with the holidays from a visit with santa at heritage court, gingerbread workshops, holiday cookie decorating & hot chocolate gatherings, and a christmas day holiday movie marathon to make this a truly memorable time.