We get it, the holiday season isn’t always merry and bright—yes, we’re referring to that cousin who likes to talk politics around the table or that uncle who drinks a little too much jingle juice. So, ditch the idea that holidays are only for family friendly activities and ugly sweater parties in favor of a cozy meal in an igloo overlooking the Manhattan skyline, a next-level gingerbread house-making competition, or a cocktail at an ‘80s ski lodge-themed pop-up bar.
Check out what’s hot (or should we say “cool?”) this holiday season…
The Pier Summit Ski Lodge
Photo: Alejandro Andrews
Photo: Alejandro Andrews
Photo: Alejandro Andrews
Santa’s Suite at Omni Hotel Dallas
Photo: Courtesy of Omni Hotel Dallas
Photo: Sarah Mize
Somewhere Nowhere’s Winter Igloos
Photo: Courtesy of Somewhere Nowhere
The Omni Grove Park Inn’s Gingerbread House Competition
Photo: The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Skinny’s Naughty or Nice Pop-Up Bar
Photo: Daniel Kwak
Photo: Daniel Kwak
Pawlidays at River Shannon
Photo: Courtesy of River Shannon
Bell Book & Candle’s Holiday Cocktail List
Photo: Courtesy of Bell Book & Candle
The Red Lion Inn’s Joyful Family Holidays
Photo: Courtesy of The Red Lion Inn
Ten Hope's Winter Garden
Photo: Courtesy of Ten Hope
The Lodge Tavern’s Holiday Transformation
Photo: Courtesy of The Lodge Tavern