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Travel is back! And festive is filling up. Snag a spot at one of these J.MAK HOSPITALITY partners for some holiday fun, before it's too late.

SKATING at BEAVERBROOK

Join the festivities at Beaverbrook's quintessentially British country house, including magical ice-skating overlooking the Surrey Hills and a New Year's Eve Midnight Light Show by projection artist Rupert Newman with music for dancing until the early hours, plus lots of classic Christmas touches throughout the estate.

Guests can glide on the Winter Ice Rink while listening to melodies and indulging in festive treats, such as mini donuts, candy floss, and hot chocolate, from the rink-side cabin, Swizzles. Ice-skating will be available to both hotel residents as well as guests visiting the estate for dining or spa days.

The Skate & Dine package offers a sumptuous dining experience in any of the three restaurants on the property as well an ice-skating experience. For an extra special winter break guests can enjoy unlimited ice skating with the Stay & Skate package. Throughout the festive season thoughtful surprises will bring Christmas to life whilst sparkling entertainment offerings promise guests will be ringing in the new year in style. For those looking to make the most of all Beaverbrook has to offer, the Winter Warmer package makes for a perfect weekend getaway including dining, spa and ice-skating at the estate.

CLASSIC HOLIDAYS at HARBOR VIEW

Whether you are looking for a romantic excursion or a little family fun, Harbor View Hotel is offering Thanksgiving Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. The magnificent Percheron draft horses and beautiful carriage will offer an unforgettable experience and a perfect photo opportunity for your holiday greeting card.

Or enjoy the Christmas in Edgartown celebrations Dec. 10-12. The annual festive weekend celebrating the holidays. From the lighting of the lighthouse across from the Harbor View Hotel to local shopping, and a holiday parade, the town of Edgartown is bustling with holiday cheer.

CASINO at CHATHAM BARS INN

Ring in the New Year in style with Chatham Bars Inn and enjoy a Casino, DJ dance party, Delicious Buffet, Open Bar and more followed by a delicious grand brunch buffet experience on New Year's Day and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with family activities.

Dress to impress for the New Year's Eve Party! Enjoy this glamorous occasion with open bar, buffet style dinner and dessert stations featuring caviar, oysters, chilled lobster, domestic and imported cheese displays, roasted winter squash salad, beef tenderloin, lobster flambé, banana foster, champagne mousse cake and much more. The evening celebration will include casino tables with live croupiers, game show room, street magic, champagne toast at midnight and a DJ dance party.

HOLIDAYS at CA’ DI DIO

Arrive by water taxi to the private dock at Ca' di Dio for memorable holidays in romantic Venice, Italy with these special offers...

Christmas in Venice:

Two-night stay (Dec. 24th and 25th), including breakfast and Christmas Eve Dinner or Christmas lunch at the VERO restaurant. Price starting from €770 in Junior Suite, double occupancy. Free cancellation by December 22nd at 6 pm.

New Year’s Eve in Venice:

On New Year's Eve, the hotel offers a 3-night stay (Dec. 30th - Jan. 2nd), including breakfast and New Year’s Eve Dinner on December 31st . Guests can choose between the more informal setting of Essentia restaurant and the elegant one of VERO restaurant.

Essentia option: starting from € 1.580 in Junior Suite, double occupancy VERO option: from € 2.100 in Junior Suite double occupancy. Free cancellation by December 28th at 6.00 pm. After this deadline, and in case of no show or early departure, a 100% penalty will apply.

Both offers are commissionable of 10% on the amount net of VAT and cannot be combined with any other ongoing offer.

IGLOOS at CLIFF HOUSE MAINE

Cliffside igloos are back at Cliff House Maine. Dine on classic Maine cuisine from Nubb's Lobster Shack with up to six guests during 2-hour reservations available every Thursday to Sunday Dec. 23 to March 27 from 3-8pm.

And Cliff House's winter calendar is full of holiday festivities like its Annual Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec. 3); screening of The Polar Express in the Hartwig Theatre with reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" with Mrs. Claus (Dec. 17); Holiday Art Show + Sale (Dec. 12); and “A Rockin” New Year" with Cliff House’s friends from Broadway which features a lobster dinner served at 6pm to light entertainment from The Kerry Mayer Duo before an 8:30pm Cabaret show.

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