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OCEAN HOUSE, RHODE ISLAND – OLD SCHOOL AMERICAN GLAMOUR
Ocean House, perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill and one of New England’s most iconic seaside resorts, is now a year-round destination due to the increasing popularity of Rhode Island as a winter destination. This December, and to celebrate the festive period, the Ocean House Collection will launch a new Season by the Sea programme offering more than 25 special winter events and activities ranging from seal spotting and bird trips to wine tasting, art lessons and cooking classes. The programme will also include Ocean House’s acclaimed “12 days of Christmas” countdown, a series of events including cookie and cupcake decorating classes, cheddar flight tasting with Ocean House’s food forager and sommelier, gingerbread house workshops, brunch with Father Christmas and exclusive movie nights with Christmas themed films in the hotel’s screening room. The Weekapaug Inn – Ocean House’s sister property – will continue with the festive fun with a special brunch with Father Christmas, ‘deck the halls’ craft workshops and a Feast of Fishes masterclass led by Executive Chef Devin Bozkaya. Ocean House Collection comprises three beautiful and unique privately-owned properties overlooking one of the most pristine stretches of coastline on the East Coast. Ocean House – the crowning jewel in the collection – is one of America’s most iconic hotels built in 1868 which has been beautifully restored to its former glory following a $156 million investment. The Weekapaug Inn overlooks Quonochontaug Pond and offers quintessentially New England accommodation in a beautiful and casual setting. The hotel comprises 31 guest rooms and suites, farm-to-table dining utilising the finest and freshest ingredients and a variety of activities including access to a private beach close by.

NANTUCKET ISLAND – A BEAUTIFULLY REMOTE, WINDSWEPT ISLAND FULL OF CHRISTMAS TRADITION
The island of Nantucket, located off the coast of Massachusetts and one of America’s best-kept secrets is transformed at Christmas into a winter wonderland. The Nantucket Christmas Stroll, one of the most celebrated events in the New England calendar, kicks off the festive season on 1st December when the town is adorned with an abundance of seven-foot Christmas trees. Founded in 1973, what began as a promotional stunt to encourage locals to shop in Nantucket itself instead of nearby Cape Cod, has now become a festive institution. Enjoy live entertainment, sing along with Christmas carolers and witness the Nantucket Town Crier bedecked in his finery. The world-famous Nantucket Whaling Museum welcomes its month-long annual Festival of Trees, showcasing more than 80 Christmas trees dressed up in vibrant and unique decorations. Throughout the month of December the island’s hotels and restaurants also come alive with festivities including Christmas movie screenings, mulled wine tasting and cooking making classes. New for this year, The White Elephant – which sits on the waterfront of Nantucket’s harbour – will launch a new special three-night ‘Holiday Stroll’ package as well as a series of unique spa treatments including cranberry body wraps and warm spice massages using cinnamon clove essential oil. Guests can also sample Red Sangria from the local Nantucket vineyards. Jared Coffin House, a charming three-storey redbrick just off Main Street and perfectly positioned for exploring the boutique shops, will once again be decorated from head to toe in traditional decorations and light up the street with reds, greens and golds. The hotel will also play host to Father Christmas following his annual arrival to Nantucket via the Coast Guard Boat.

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WINTER WARMERS AT THE LOWELL, NEW YORK – A LANDMARK HOTEL ON UPPER EASTSIDE
After a day of Christmas shopping on Madison Avenue, exploring Macy’s renowned Santaland or ice skating at the foot of the Rockefeller Centre, The Lowell offers the ultimate seasonal retreat in the heart of the city, thanks to the open fire places in their rooms and suites. These are lit for guests upon request, ready to warm visitors after a day of discovering the big apple and The Lowell is the only luxury hotel in the city to offer log burning fireplaces, which even comes complete with their very own ‘Log Menu’, allowing guests a choice of wood ‘aromas’ to choose from. For those hoping for an evening of unwinding, the ‘Balancing & Stimulating’ log, releases fresh and grassy aromas of Eucalyptus, whereas the ‘Invigorating & Restoring’ log will fill the room with a refreshing woody pine scent of rosemary, leaving guests energised and motivated. This year, families spending the festive season in the city can use the in-room fireplaces as campfires to gather around, with The Lowell’s new family package. The package includes a two night stay complete with in-room teepee beds for the little VIPs and an ultimate smore experience (minus the chill of the bitter New York winter). When the campfire starts to die and the little ones are sound asleep, the big kids can also enjoy a complimentary bottle of red wine and charcuterie board. What’s more, the hotel’s Pembroke Room is offering a special holiday tea selection. Featuring black, green and herbal infusions, the extensive menu includes teas with a nod to the festive season such as, Noir Parfume Black Tea with orange, caramel and cherry flavours and Tisane de Noel with hints of cinnamon, cocoa, liquor ice and peppercorn.

HOW: Rates start from $960 per night. The Fall Family Fun package is available to book until 31st March 2018. For more please visit: www.lowellhotel.com

QUINTESSENTIAL AMERICAN CHRISTMAS FOR ALL THE FAMILY – TAJ BOSTON
In the style of a Boston townhouse, Taj Boston is renowned for its cosy ambience, with traditional furnishings and indulgent suites, wood burning fireplaces and the services of a Fireplace Butler and Firewood Menu. During the festive period, Taj Boston offers a unique dining experience where guests can enjoy a buffet of culinary creations, including themed displays of chilled seafood, artisan cheeses, antipasti, charcuterie and salads, carving stations, and a special holiday turkey with all the cuttings. The holiday bustle on fashionable Newbury Street is an ever-changing parade viewed from The Café wall of windows, where guests can enjoy a selection of contemporary New England Fare or authentic Indian cuisine. The landmark hotel is ideal for guests to experience a New England winter, strategically located at Arlington and Newbury streets and surrounded by art galleries, boutiques and the Theatre District. Back at the hotel, children of all ages will love the hotel’s interiors, which are decked out in plush Christmas decorations, and can even enjoy the Teddy Bear Tea on select Saturdays and Sundays starting December 3. The menu includes children’s favorites such as peanut butter and jelly tea sandwiches, and the hotel will accept teddy bear donations for Children’s Hospital Boston. During the tea, children can enjoy story-telling by Mrs. Claus, letters to Santa, cookie decorating, a face painter, arts and crafts and a pianist under the crystal chandeliers. Families can then retire to one of the hotel’s 44 fireplace suites which overlook the picturesque Boston Public Garden and Boston Common’s ice-skating rink.

HOW: Rates start from US$314 / approx. £238 per night excluding taxes. Christmas Day menus start from US$95 per adult and $42 per child ($30 if donating a new teddy bear/toy).