Festive Feasts
Good food, great company. At its heart, this is what the holiday season is really all about. Our Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts are serving up holiday cheer by the plateful, from classic slow-roasted turkey and butternut squash soup, to lobster gnocchi, to citrus-infused pecan pie. Top it off with an enchanting winter getaway, and you have the fixings for a fantastic holiday season.
So gather ‘round with your nearest and dearest and indulge in a culinary adventure at these delicious destinations.
THE SANCTUARY BEACH RESORT | Monterey Bay, California
Winter in Monterey offers a unique opportunity to experience the city’s jaw-dropping beauty and small town charm without the warm weather crowds; its rugged coastline, home-grown wines and pristine beaches are yours to enjoy, and what better place to soak it all in than The Sanctuary Beach Resort.
During the holiday season, elevate your stay at The Sanctuary with a delectable, multi-course dinner at Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette. The resort’s on-site restaurant is an altar to all things local: locally-sourced ingredients, produced by local purveyors, prepared by local chefs. Anchored by a live-fire kitchen, Salt Wood offers a tantalizing dining experience with a genuine neighborhood feel, the perfect ambiance for holiday feasts.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, dig into caviar-topped oysters, Big Sur-salted prime rib, French-style lobster, and vegan pumpkin risotto. Salt Wood’s holiday offerings culminate on New Year’s Eve, when lucky guests can embark on a six-course culinary adventure of jumbo scallops with shaved truffle and foraged mushrooms, “surf and turf” with roasted vegetables, and much more. Add some live music and celebratory bubbly, and you have a fabulous start to 2022.
Book and learn more about The Sanctuary Beach Resort’s holiday offers here. Explore holiday menus from Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette here.
PARROT KEY HOTEL & VILLAS | Key West, Florida
Perhaps you’re someone who really loves a good time. The unconventional traveler in search of laughs and local haunts. Fear not, we have a holiday getaway for you, too.
Enter: Key West, the infamous island of laissez-faire lifestyle. Tropical, idyllic, and totally carefree, Key West is a fun-filled destination any time of year, but especially so for adults visiting during New Year’s Eve.
Start your island-style celebration at Parrot Key Hotel & Villas, an award-winning waterfront resort with four private pools, on-site watersports, gorgeous gardens, and so much more. Round up your closest friends and book Parrot Key’s “Toast to ‘22” package for special pricing on a villa or suite complete with New Year’s Eve party favors and a welcome bottle of champagne. Uncork and cheers to the year ahead, then make your way to The Grove – the resort’s al fresco restaurant – for delicious dinner under the stars.
As the clock winds down, head to one of Key West’s historic streets for a different kind of ball drop. On Duval Street, watch the conch shell drop from Sloppy Joe’s (a locals’ favorite bar) or cheer along as Sushi, the island’s most famous drag queen, descends into the crowds from a ruby red high-heeled shoe.
Key West is known to party well into the night. When you’re finally ready to kick off your own high heels, retreat to Parrot Key and the comforts of your luxurious villa. Best of all, your “Toast to ‘22” package comes with a $100 food and beverage credit should you need a recovery brunch on New Year’s Day.
Explore holiday packages and activities at the award-winning Parrot Key Hotel & Villas here. Find out more about Key West’s historic charm and ocean activities in our blog.
HOTEL 48LEX | New York City, New York
If you’re after a classic holiday experience instead, New York City is the obvious choice. Twinkling lights, towering evergreens, crisp air, nostalgic traditions; you’ll find all that holiday magic and then some in the Big Apple.
In our latest Independent Collection blog post, we round up the season’s can’t-miss events and beloved traditions across the boroughs. Choose your favorite experiences, then plan your stay at one of our dazzling New York City hotels.
For the quintessential New York City rooftop experience, look no further than the Aliz Hotel, where you’ll find Dear Irving on Hudson, a swanky cocktail parlor with sexy decor and 360-degree views of Manhattan. (Just imagine the fireworks you’ll see!) For a more luxurious stay, check in to Hotel 48LEX, a Four Diamond hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. With the hotel’s “Holiday Package,” guests will enjoy a bottle of wine in their city view room, along with a box of artisan chocolates from Manhattan’s oldest chocolate house, Li-Lac Chocolates, plus late check-out & 48LEX’s curated holiday guide.
Find out more on special offers and holiday happenings at Aliz Hotel and Hotel 48LEX. For even more NYC content, head to Independent Collection’s blog.