5 Best US Destinations for Holiday Travel

Travel Inspiration
Written By Whitney Shindelar

Travel = The Ultimate Gift. It’s not too late to book yourself the best holiday gift ever. The five destinations below — with options at a range of prices and for a variety of personalities — will leave you with memories that last a lifetime. Contact us now and we can happily help you arrange them for yourself or your family. No wrapping paper is required for these presents!

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New York City

  • The Spot: The Chatwal

  • Best for: Those who never miss watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Deal: Located in the heart of the Big Apple’s Theater District, the luxurious Chatwal is on a mission to save you money to splurge on an extra Broadway Show. For all stays booked through Undiscovered Sunsets before December 31, you’ll receive Virtuoso amenities including complimentary airport transfers. Bonus: The Rockefeller Center Tree is just a half-mile from the hotel.

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San Diego

The Deal: Prefer sand to snow? Jet off to California and allow us to help you book a room at the Hotel del Coronado. The historic oceanfront resort screens Christmas movies on the beach on December 21. Surprise your family a few days before with the tickets tucked inside a popcorn bucket! Ready for some SoCal Sunshine?

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Chicago

The Deal: Channel your inner winter Olympian while helping a great cause at this scenic hotel along the Magnificent Mile. The Peninsula’s rooftop 2,100 square foot ice skating Sky Rink offers a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind view of the city. You can feel extra warm and fuzzy about the fact that your skate rental benefits local childrens’ charities. Book through Undiscovered Sunsets to score Virtuoso-exclusive amenities such as a $100 resort credit, daily breakfast for two and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Scottsdale

  • The Spot: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

  • Best for: Families

  • The Deal: This relaxing Arizona escape offers the best of both worlds for families who crave Christmas cheer without the chilly air. While you’re surrounded by palm trees, golf courses and sunshine, you can skate on the Fairmont’s ice skating rink and roast cozy s’mores over the fire pit every night. Feeling inspired to fly south for winter? Email Whitney to start planning!

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Washington, D.C.

  • The Spot: Four Seasons

  • Best for: Couples

  • The Deal: Talk about a date night delight: three heated “ice domes” have been constructed on the campus of the gorgeous Georgetown Four Seasons for the hotel’s annual winter makeover. Book one of the domes, which are available complete with warm throws to crank up the cozy factor, and end the night with an order of hot chocolate.

Whitney Shindelar

Undiscovered Sunsets was a long time in the making, even if I myself didn’t realize it. During my time at the University of Northern Iowa, I studied abroad in New Zealand. Upon graduating, I bought a one-way ticket to France, lived with a French family and studied with classmates from Turkey, China, Russia, Germany, Italy, and everywhere in between. In 2010 I began teaching English as a foreign language. This job quickly took me to China, where English teachers were in high demand and within three years, I began working in a 5-star hotel, speaking Mandarin throughout most of my day. In total, I lived abroad for 7 years.

I consider Undiscovered Sunsets to be the perfect mélange of my personal experience traveling the world and my professional experience working in the hospitality industry.

I look forward to designing your next adventure!

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