From St. Petersburg to St. Vincent: Indulge in Festive Pampering

From celebrating the conclusion of the Mayan long count calendar on the Mexican Riviera, to experiencing an enchanted Christmas in the land of the Tsars, this holiday season ought to be rejoiced in a manner fit for the saints.

Grand Hotel Europe – St. Petersburg

For discerning travelers who are dreaming of a white Christmas, St. Petersburg in December is covered in snow and full of Dr. Zhivago- like romance. The Grand Hotel Europe is offering luxurious accommodations in which to enjoy this winter wonderland with the White Days package. Guests will be given the opportunity to experience an authentic Russian troika sleigh ride, an opera or ballet show, and the art collection of a former czar at the Hermitage Museum. In addition to a daily breakfast, a romantic dinner with a bottle of wine will also be offered. www.grandhoteleurope.com



La Mamounia - Marrakech

Gearing up for the holidays, La Mamounia, has designed an enchanting menu of festive delights to celebrate the magic of the season. From December 24th through January 2nd, the legendary hotel will provide an opulent setting for the fantasy to unfold with themed menus at each of the hotel's signature restaurants; a sumptuous “Brunch de Noel”; live musical performances; entertainment by world-renowned magician, Olmac and an array of exotic holiday sweets. To complete the evening, guests can start the new year with vigor as they dance to the beats created by Norwegian DJ Miss Vixen in La Mamounia's Grand Salon, for a truly unique and delightful start to 2013. www.mamounia.com



The Inn at Perry Cabin - Maryland

The Inn at Perry Cabin by Orient-Express is a distinguished choice for Thanksgiving festivities. With a renowned waterfront setting to match its dining experience, Sherwood's Landing, the only four-diamond restaurant on Maryland's eastern shore, is offering a locally curated Thanksgiving menu. The menu includes: Roasted Maryland turkey, caramelized root vegetables, sage stuffing and pumpkin pie flan.
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Maroma Resort – Riviera Maya

Celebrate the thirteenth baktun of the Mayan long count calendar at Maroma Resort & Spa with the “La Noche del Pescador” – “The Fisher's Night.” The weekly event takes place every Wednesday night, where Executive Chef Juan Pablo serves fresh seafood straight from the grill. Romantically decorated with torches and seasoned to perfection with live performance, guests will have the opportunity to dine and frolic on the private beach. Maroma Resort & Spa will also donate 50 percent of all proceeds from “The Fisher's Night” to “Amigos del Sian Ka'an,” a local organization dedicated to wildlife protection and sustainability in the Yucatan region. www.maromahotel.com



Jamaica Inn – Jamaica

Tropical temperatures and eggnog on the beach is what Jamaica Inn will be offering travelers who stay on property during the Christmas holiday. Guests are invited to relax on the beach, where the turquoise Caribbean water laps along the sea shore. Daily complimentary Planters Punch drinks will be replaced with eggnog on Christmas day, and a traditional Christmas dinner will be served that evening. To further the Christmas spirit, guests are invited to place presents under the decorated tree in the open-aired library room. www.jamaicainn.com



Charleston Place – South Carolina

Christmas guests are invited to enjoy the holiday at Charleston Place by Orient-Express, in a setting reminiscent of a grandiose seventeenth-century home. The ‘Festive Feasts' prix-fixed menu at Charleston Grill allows families to forego the kitchen and enjoy the company of each other. Additionally, guests will receive a special family group room rate in the elegant hospitality suite or guest suite, both which include dining rooms. Select menu items include: Spinach & Gruyere Gratin with Crispy Oysters, Molasses Glazed Pork Chop, and Chocolate Pecan Tart. www.charlestonplace.com



Reid's Palace – Portugal

For the holiday season, this legendary Orient-Express property curates a festive program that can entertain discerning travelers from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. Set amidst a subtropical garden overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Madeira, Portugal, Reid's Palace is offering guests daily activities from a secret jeep tour through the Madeira mountains, to a cocktail hour accompanied by a children's choir singing Christmas carols. When guests book the Holiday Celebration package they will receive luxury accommodations, daily breakfast, a bottle of Champagne and one Gala ticket per person. www.reidspalace.com



Casa de Sierra Nevada – San Miguel de Allende

Precisely forty days after Christmas it is a tradition in Mexico to celebrate Candelaria, a day in San Miguel de Allende where people gather to buy plants and flowers in Parque Juarez. On this day, indigenous populations also take their seeds to the local temple to be blessed in hopes of ensuring a fertile crop in the year to come. In honor of this blessed day, Andanza, the restaurant at Casa de Sierra Nevada, will be offering a special menu available from January 30th – February 30th, featuring cuisine based on flowers, petals, roots and fresh fruits. www.casadesierranevada.com



Hotel Villa Magna – Madrid

Celebrate the holidays at the five-star Villa Magna, located in Madrid's most affluent neighborhood of Salamanca. The hotel offers a Christmas Eve package with Deluxe accommodations, a bottle of Champagne upon check-in and a dinner for two, complete with nougat de Foie Gras, Scarlet Shrimp Cream with King Crab delicacies, Christmas caramelia and more. For guests wishing to ring in the New Year traditional Spanish-style, the hotel's New Year's Eve package includes dinner in Restaurante Villa Magna comprised of lobster thermidor, Colbert Consommé, fresh strawberries in Menthe Gelée and more. www.hotevillamagna.com



Hotel De L'Europe – Amsterdam

The Hotel De L'Europe offers an exceptional array of holiday events to ensure a sophisticated and elegant European New Year's experience. Situated on the bank of the Amstel River, guests will delight in a front-row view of the annual Amsterdam Light Festival, while sipping on luxury teas and Champagne available during Christmas Afternoon Tea from 3-6pm. Surrounded by Dutch Masters paintings, visitors will enjoy a four-course dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the hotel's critically acclaimed restaurant, Bord'Eau. Also, not to be missed is the annual New Year's Eve Gala Dinner and After Party, featuring live piano music and a Champagne toast. Special holiday season room rates will benefit guests booking a holiday dinner. www.leurope.nl



Scottsdale, Arizona

Give yourself an early holiday present this year by booking a Scottsdale, Arizona getaway between November 18, 2012 and January 12, 2013 and receive one night free at 11 participating resorts. The beauty of the majestic McDowell Mountains combines with native foliage and peoples at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch where a third or fourth night is free, plus a $100 food credit with a participating stay.

For a romantic getaway, free from the stress of the holiday season, visit the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, one of Travel + Leisure's "Top 50 Romantic Retreats," and receive a third night free.

Visit the Spanish architecture and grounds of Montelucia Resort & Spa for a true escape, with a $50 spa credit, $50 dining credit and a fourth night free with a stay.

Round out any Scottsdale holiday trip with visits to unique attractions, such as Frank Lloyd Wright's desert home and school, Taliesin West, or the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, for a firsthand look at flora and fauna native to Arizona. www.experiencescottsdale.com



Banyan Tree Mayakoba - Mexico

To celebrate the end of the Mayan calendar and the promise of a new year, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is hosting a New Year's Eve Gala complete with a five-course dinner menu, live Mayan performances and a fireworks display. Overlooking the impressive Riviera Maya, guests will dine on a Mayan-inspired menu featuring dishes such as a Medley of Three Ceviches, Cream of Winter Squash Soup, Crispy Seared Sea Bass with Chipotle Lobster Tail and Baked Pumpkin Puree with Baked Panela Cheese. For reservations please call 1-800-591-0439 or email reservations-mayakoba@banyantree.com.



Buccament Bay Resort – St. Vincent & the Grenadines

This award winning resort presents an idyllic setting for the joyous holiday season. To start off the New Year's celebrations, the resort's culinary team will prepare a Tutti Frutti breakfast with tropical Vincentian fruits. Children can keep busy at the Bay Beach Club, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, or partake in soccer and tennis classes at Harlequin Sports Academy, whilst parents can enjoy a Paella lunch with fresh seafood, followed by rejuvenating treatments at The Spa. To welcome in 2013, Buccament Bay Resort hosts a Grand Gala New Year's Eve dinner on the beach exclusive to guests. www.buccamentbay.com