Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort

Those who equate the holidays with frost have never walked the sand at Las Ventanas as evening settles. Alebrije’s Christmas Eve dinner is washed in candlelight; earthy moles and Baja shellfish appear, accompanied by mezcal tastings beneath hand-blown glass lanterns. Christmas Day, Santa arrives by dune buggy, while a magician keeps children entertained and the clink of glasses drifts over mariachi melodies. The al fresco Christmas Market is a tapestry of color—local textile stalls, simmering tamales, and chocolates from a nearby cacao finca, easily pocketed for later.

Rosewood London

London in winter is best experienced from the stately corridors of Rosewood in Holborn. Here, tradition is playfully undone—take the pie-making class in the Holborn Dining Room, flour-dusted hands turning out golden crusts, then retreat for an exquisite Art Afternoon Tea in the Mirror Room, where patisserie wears the colors of sapphire and emerald. Even Father Christmas makes time for a cameo, to the delight of adults and excitable children alike.

Rosewood Hong Kong

Victoria Harbour: glassy, perpetual, always humming. The Rosewood here takes its cues from its surroundings—a confidence matched only by its culinary program. At BluHouse, cacio e pepe twirls beside Asian-inspired cocktails beneath soft lighting. Christmas at Henry is hearty, bold: think locally-cured charcuterie beside USDA ribeye, the din of conversation punctuated by hints of jazz. Post-dinner, DarkSide transforms into an enclave of moody glamour, its seasonal cocktails as complex as the city itself.

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Thanksgiving unfolds beneath Baccarat chandeliers in the Chandelier Ballroom, the usual turkey here accompanied by Ojai citrus salads and Santa Barbara uni. Christmas Eve at Caruso’s, crowned with a Michelin star and framed by the salt-licked breeze, summons an Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes reworked to show off winter produce and Pacific catch. New Year’s Eve is a Bal Cristal affair with clever cocktails, lacquered oysters, and dancing through midnight beneath glass and gold.

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth

Christmas and New Year blend festivities with a deep respect for the island’s culture and environment. New Year’s Eve transforms into a Parisian affair filled with fine French vintages and the rhythm of a Caribbean breeze. Guests can also explore the Rosewood PlaceMakers program, which highlights local culture through partnerships with artists like Veronique Vandernoot.