Wouldn’t it be nice to surprise the most special person in your life with a welcome holiday? After the year we’ve all just had, the gift of a UK hotel break, a luxury spa weekend, or a short hop abroad, would be one of the greatest stocking fillers possible.
The Eddy Travels AI assistant can help you play Santa Claus like never before. Find the ideal hotel with one simple text message to the Eddy Travels chatbot, for example, “5-star spa hotels in London next weekend”. To keep you and your partner safe, Eddy Travels can even help you find fully disinfected hotels on your unforgettable Christmas getaway.
With millions of hotels to choose from, we’ve got every Christmas and winter break destination covered.
1. Rubens At The Palace, London
Rubens At The Palace is a shining bejewelled star, set atop the Christmas tree of 5-star luxury. Overlooking Buckingham Palace and its Mews, your seasonal treat will feature the epitome in comfort and personal service, as you might expect from an establishment boasting a proud royal heritage. Paying respect to the hotel’s prestige image, every room is outfitted with the inclusion of all the homely comforts needed to make this the Queen of accommodation choices.
With a full seasonal and Christmas calendar of experiences - from festive cocktail menus to unique tasting pleasures - Rubens at the Palace take the greatest of pride in delivering the utmost in every passing season. From fairytale Christmas celebrations to a New Year guaranteed to start with a bang, Rubens at the Palace is waiting to take care of you. Create an unforgettable impression with the gift of unparalleled luxury, right in the heart of London.
2. The Montcalm At Brewery London City
When you give the gift of a cosy and luxurious stay at London’s Montcalm hotel, be careful, you might just put Santa to shame. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, this welcoming 5-star hotel is the epitome of chic, style, and comes with the additional seasonal trimmings guaranteed to make your Christmas break unforgettable.
From this delightful central London location, you can choose to lose yourself in a city wonderland of Christmas delights, right on your doorstep. Or, if you prefer you can just kick-back, unwind, and enjoy the hotel’s splendid facilities and warm glowing welcome. Dine in the Montcalm restaurant, featuring mouth-watering, locally-sourced produce, amid elegantly chic surroundings. Or, relax in the ambience of the King’s Head gastropub, offering fine ales, wines, great bar food, and a relaxed aura of seasonal spirit. Soak up the warming spirit of Christmas in one of London’s most appealing and entertaining locations.
3. Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge, London
Celebrate Christmas in style by surprising someone special with the gift of a luxury spa break in the seasonal heart of London? Only 15 minutes walk from the Tower of London, a weekend away at the Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge will deliver London’s Christmas wonderland directly to your doorstep. To start your day, and get you in the mood for sampling the city’s seasonal delights - whether that’s sightseeing, shopping, or soaking up the city’s magical feeling - how about a swim in the 25-metre swimming pool, a refreshing sauna, or a light workout in the gym.
With metro and train stations within walking distance, you can easily explore the sights and sounds of a city bursting with Christmas cheer. And, when your day is done, return to your luxury bedroom to relax, refresh, and prepare for a fun-filled evening, or a festive dinner in the hotel’s Tower Grill.
4. Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, Southampton
Sometimes it’s good to get away for some well-deserved ‘you-time’, especially in the hectic run-up to Christmas. A surprise Christmas gift for someone special can be like a welcome tonic - and that’s never been more true than at present. Spread your wings with a getaway to Southampton’s Harbour Hotel and Spa - only 1 hour and 20 minutes from London by train - for a break that’s bound to put you in the mood for the festive season.
Situated on a private seafront marina, Southampton’s only 5-star hotel is the perfect pick-me-up to relieve the stress and uncertainty that we’ve all been feeling. With over 100 luxury rooms and suites, a multi-award-winning restaurant, a revitalising spa and gym, and a scenic rooftop bar, this luxury getaway will start the holiday season with all the glitz and glitter to make it sparkle. With views out across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight, the owner’s of the Harbour Hotel and Spa are fully dedicated to making this Christmas a season to remember, for all the right reasons.
5. Grays Boutique B&B, Bath
As part of a wonderful Christmas treat, a weekend getaway and stay in the resort town of Bath comes as a festive favourite. A mere snowball’s throw from the centre of glorious Bath, Grays Boutique bed and breakfast is one of those rare establishments where a genuine and hearty welcome comes as standard. The Victorian villa and gardens blend the perfect combination of classic luxury styling with all the modern comforts.
The town of Bath was founded as a centre of pleasure and relaxation. Over the millennia nothing has changed and this delightful and welcoming town’s raison d’etre is the same now as it has always been - your comfort and wellbeing. As a Christmas stocking filler, would could be more appreciated than a long weekend taking to the waters and the Roman Baths, while enjoying the classically charming hospitality of Grays Boutique B&B. One note of recommendation; don't miss their famously delicious breakfast.
6. Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai, UAE
Give someone close to you the Christmas gift of celebrity status with a stay at the super luxurious 5-star Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai. Situated directly opposite the famous Dubai Mall (the largest mall in the world by land area), and the iconic Burj Khalifa, the hotel is the epitome of luxury, style, and chic elegance. As purveyors of excellence in hospitality, the owners of this resort-style hotel are firmly committed to providing guests with the ultimate luxury holiday experience.
Regarded as one of the world’s premier luxury holiday destinations, Dubai is bursting with choice. From fine dining and high-end shopping to the best in entertainment, pampering, and relaxation, the Swissotel Al Murooj hotel is strategically located to let you sample everything Dubai has to offer the discerning holidaymaker. This elegant hotel has pulled out all the stops when it comes to room design. Each delectable accommodation option comes fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and every creature comfort. When it comes to world-class gastronomical experiences the hotel can offer a choice of 6 stylish restaurants, along with bars, a cinema, a temperature-controlled outdoor pool, and a wide range of spa and sporting facilities.
7. Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort, The Maldives
How would you like to let someone special swap the grey winter skies of home for all-day sunshine, empty white beaches, and sparkling blue sea? With the gift of winter break in the stunning Maldives, you can do just that. Voted as the world’s leading travel destination in 2020, The Maldives archipelago is quite literally a paradise on earth, and not just for celebrities and the super-rich. The Maldives has something to offer every travel lover.
Offering both private beach and exclusive spa centre for residents, the Malahini Kuda Bando Resort - located in Male City -offers several accommodation choices from a classic room, a garden room, or even your own beach villa. With a 10-minute speedboat transfer from Male International Airport, your luxury vacation begins before you even arrive. Visitors will be treated to some of the world's clearest waters - perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving among the abundant and colourful sea life - long secluded beaches for hours of relaxation and sunbathing, and cuisine that is both a mixture of local and international gastronomy. A gift of the Maldives is the gift of a lifetime of exquisite memories and stories.
Find the gift of travel with Eddy Travels
The gift of travel is always appreciated, but never before like it is now. When you allow someone to travel and encounter new places, new people, new cultures, you are giving the gift of experiences that will last a lifetime.
The Eddy Travels AI travel assistant will help you find the perfect gift for someone special. Choose your travel dates, your location, your hotel preferences, and even the most hygienic hotels with one simple text message. Then, watch their face light up as they open the gift that’s sure to bring a wealth of great memories and stories.
With the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine, there is finally a welcome light on all of our horizons. However, it is highly likely that for the foreseeable future we still need to remain vigilant, especially when we travel. That’s why you’ll need to remember to check all local, national, and international guidelines and regulations to ensure your safety at all times.