Curious where people are going this holiday travel season? We’ve rounded up the top 10 holiday resorts on RedWeek.com for you to peruse, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s bookings. Many of our members’ favorite resorts (unsurprisingly) are also on our Top Resorts of 2024 list. We can always trust our travelers to choose the best of the best!
Here are the top 10 holiday resorts for 2024:
1. Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club
Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club is situated on the spectacular Western shore of Oahu, where waterfalls and fountains welcome you as you enter the resort. Many travelers are taking to Hawaii this year to say “Mele Kalikimaka” in true Hawaiian holiday style.
2. Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club
Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club was voted the #1 resort for 2024 on RedWeek.com, and it’s easy to see why! The resort club sits beachfront on the Caribbean with an outdoor swimming pool, lazy river and health club, making it the perfect destination for a Caribbean Christmas Vacation.
3. The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas
Perched on twenty-six lush acres with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the islands of Lana’i and Moloka’i, Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas provides the ultimate in pampering and relaxation. The resort’s sister property, the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North is just as popular this year!
4. Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club
Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club features one-bedroom and two-bedroom oceanfront or oceanview villas, all with a vibrant Caribbean flair. This is an incredible resort with breathtaking views and sure to be an exciting tropical backdrop for a New Year’s vacation this year!
5. Marriott’s Crystal Shores
Many folks are headed down to the Sunshine State this season to soak up some rays and escape the winter. A sparkling gem set at the southwestern tip of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Marriott’s Crystal Shores offers an ideal setting to do just that.
6. Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas
Marriott Newport Coast Villas overlooks Laguna Beach and the Pacific Ocean, offering five outdoor pools, tennis, golf, a fitness center, hot tubs, trails, barbecue areas, a restaurant, a convenience store, and an onsite spa. This would be an ideal Thanksgiving vacation spot for families on the West Coast!
7. Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club
The Waiohai Beach Club is beautifully landscaped with waterfalls and lagoons, lush tropical plants, and the sandy shores of Poipu Beach just steps away. Perfect for a holiday spent laying in the sun and swimming in the ocean, followed by a night of fine dining and romantic strolls with a loved one.
8. The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas
Experience “Nanea” – a state of relaxation and repose – firsthand at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas. Set on twenty-six acres of lush, tropical land and infused with a variety of Hawaiian design elements, this resort blends a top-notch vacation experience with a truly unforgettable experience of Hawaiin culture.
9. Harborside Resort at Atlantis
Head to the Bahamas this holiday season with the Harborside Resort at Atlantis. This incredible resort offers luxurious amenities as well as proximity to many local adventures including the world’s largest marine habitat, a Mayan Temple water slide, an electrifying casino, international cuisine, exceptional facilities for sports and shopping, and luxurious spa services.
10. Marriott’s Ocean Pointe
Spend a holiday at this relaxing seaside retreat on Florida’s Gold Coast. Vacationers can relax amid the scenic natural beauty of Palm Beach. Located right on the beach, Marriott’s Ocean Pointe offers plenty of amenities such as several sparkling outdoor pools, a fitness center, plus kid-friendly activities to keep the whole family entertained.
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