Orlando
Christmas magic and Disney magic seem to be a natural fit, and the Walt Disney World Resort goes all-out for the Christmas holidays. All the Disney World resorts are decorated for the holidays starting in late November. The theme parks have Christmas events all through the season, including the very popular Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Holidays Around the World. Pictures of Disney World Holiday Decorations
The Best of Florida Christmas Getaway at the nearby Gaylord Palms Resort includes priority admission to the amazing ICE! attraction and the ICE! Skating Rink. Holiday bedtime stories are broadcast over an in-room channel, and (for an additional fee) Santa's Elves will visit your room to tuck your child in bed. (Rates from $199 per night based on a two-night stay, November 17, 2008 through January 4, 2009; booking information.)
The Fifth Night Free promotion at Orlando World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando gives you the fifth night free when you book five nights. Holiday festivities start December 20th and include visits from Santa Claus, Christmas carolers, holiday karaoke and ornament crafts along with festive Christmas specials in many of the resort's restaurants. Rates start at $179 per night; package is valid now through May 3, 2009. Book online or call (888) 99-WORLD; ask for promo code PRO.
Chicago
The Shopping at Macy's Package package at Fairmont in Chicago includes nightly accomodations; $50 Macy's gift card; the Macy's Visitors Saving Pass; and late check out of 5:00 pm. This isn't any old Macy's, either; it's the the flagship Macy's on State Street, within walking distance to the hotel. It's the world's second largest department store, with ten levels under a historic 6,000 square foot Tiffany favrile glass ceiling. Rates start at $339 per night; package is valid through December 31, 2008. Book online or call (800) 441-1414.
London
The Bed & Breakfast Rates package at Radisson Edwardian Hotels in London includes full English breakfast for two; "A Little Book of Savings" with discount coupons for London attractions; and room taxes. Rates start at $179 per night; package is valid December 19, 2008 to January 4, 2009. Book online or call (800) 333-3333; ask for the Bed & Breakfast rate.
New York City
The Holiday Shopping package at Westin New York at Times Square in New York City includes accommodations in a newly renovated guestroom, a $50 gift card and an 11 percent coupon for Macy's Herald Square. Rates start at $425 per room, per night per night; package is valid November 20-25 and December 14-25, 2008. Book online or call (888) 627-7149; ask for promo code SHOPHOLP.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The Old-Fashioned Holiday Getaway package at Willow Valley Resort in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania includes a Breakfast Smorgasbord; two tickets for Santa's Paradise Express at Strasburg Rail Road; gift cards for dining at the Kitchen Kettle Village; and overnight lodging. Rates start at $149 per night, per couple, with a two-night stay required per night; package is valid December 12-14 and 19-21, 2008. Book online or call (800) 444-1714.
Mexico
The Pure Magic Christmas Dining Package package at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Mexico includes accommodations in a newly renovated deluxe room; daily breakfast for up to two adults and two children; and Christmas Dinner at the newly renovated La Estancia Restaurant. Rates start at $480 per room, a four-night stay required per night; package is valid December 21-26, 2008. Book online or call (800) 228-9290; ask for promo code XMA.
