Lauren's Exclusives: Holiday Travel Edition
Is it ever too early to start thinking about the holidays? The answer is no! And the deals are going strong...I've rounded up some enticing early-bird holiday exclusives — half in warm locales, half in wintry paradises — to make the most wonderful time of the year even more so. Consider this your fire & ice holiday travel inspiration.
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort
3rd Night Free
15 ultra-luxe forest tents? World-class wellness services? Locally sourced, out-of-this-world meals? And did I mention it's all-inclusive? I'm already there.
Fora Perks:
Daily Breakfast for two people per bedroom, served in a hotel restaurant or through In-Room Dining
Resort Credit to enrich your visit, from spa and dining to recreation
Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in
Fine print: available for travel now through December 16th 2024.
Turtle Bay Resort
5th Night Free
Oahu's only luxury resort on the island's blissfully private North Shore boasts immersive activities (surf lessons from a pro, anyone?), gorgeous natural surroundings (less tourists = more wildlife), a dreamy spa and locally sourced cuisine.
Fora Perks:
$100 Resort Credit
Welcome Amenity
Breakfast Daily
Upgrade & Extended Check-in/out whenever possible
Fine print: available for travel now through December 20th 2023.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
$1,000 Resort Credit for 5+ Nights
What if I told you that luxury travel and sustainability could coexist? And do so in style? Well, it is indeed possible. Exhibit A: 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, a luxurious eco-conscious retreat brimming with tropical plants, chic decor (bringing nature inward is the vibe) and the most nourishing food.
Fora Perks:
$100 Resort Credit
Breakfast Daily
Upgrade & Early Check-in whenever possible
Fine print: available for travel now through December 31st 2023.
The Lodge at Blue Sky
$200 Nightly Resort Credit for 3+ Nights
The Lodge at Blue Sky, one of the best Auberge resorts, is an idyllic mountain retreat just outside Park City, Utah. In typical Auberge fashion, the experiences are unmatched (sleigh rides, heli-skiing), the spa is divine and the farm-to-table food is *chef's kiss*.
Fora Perks:
$100 Resort Credit
$50 Daily Breakfast Credit
Upgrade & Extended Check-in/out whenever possible
Fine print: available for travel from November 1st 2023 through April 15th 2024.
Grand Hyatt Vail
$400 Additional Resort Credit for 4+ Nights
This luxe ski-in / ski-out resort is also steps away from the charming Vail Village. Spend the day skiing or shopping, then recover in the hotel's lovely spa before après-ing it up at one of its lively restaurants.
Fora Perks:
$100 Resort Credit
Welcome Amenity
Breakfast Daily
Upgrade & Extended Check-in/out whenever possible
Fine print: available for travel from September 5th 2023 through April 30th 2024.
