It's not too late to book a holiday stay at one of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection's family of award-winning hotels in the UK and Europe. 

This festive season, Red Carnation Hotels from London to Geneva are pulling out all the stops to ensure guests and visitors alike have a “holly, jolly Christmas.” There is something on offer to make everyone's yule extra cool, including London's most chic après ski experience, specially crafted cocktails full of wintery goodness, Christmas craft-making workshops, holiday-themed teas, great value accommodation packages that include lots of seasonal extras, and even gift vouchers!  

The Montague on the Gardens, London: For the fourth year in a row, The Montague on the Gardens is transforming its Wood Deck into The Montague Ski Lodge, London's coolest winter party venue. At the centerpiece bar guests can enjoy a selection of alcoholic beverages (including schnapps and flavored vodkas), delicious candied pecans, mulled wine, hot spiced cider, and mugs of steaming hot chocolate amid pine trees, falling snow, reindeer, snowmen, ski racks, piste maps and strings of fairy lights and lanterns. Or they can head to the Log Cabin and enjoy a drink while settled into in a cozy armchair in front of the decorative fire and Christmas tree. It'll keep you lovely and snug during London's cold winter days and nights. Open from November 16, 2017 through January 20, 2018. Call 011 44 207 637 1001 or visit www.montaguehotel.com for more details.

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, Dorset: Despite its name, Summer Lodge is a fantastic place to visit in winter! In fact, guests can participate in a creative Christmas wreath workshop in December. They'll learn how to design and create a wreath that will adorn their home in a suitably festive fashion while enjoying tasty holiday-themed refreshments like mulled wine and mince pie. Guests will also receive a take home wreath kit so they can practice at home. Workshops take place on Saturday, December 9 (2:30pm), Tuesday, December 12 (11:00am) and Friday, December 15 (7:00pm), and are priced at $59 per person. Make a reservation by calling 011 44 1935 482 000 or visit www.summerlodgehotel.co.uk for more details.

Hotel d'Angleterre, Geneva: Overlooking the glassy waters of Lake Geneva and distant snow-capped mountains, Hotel d'Angleterre is the perfect spot to enjoy a Traditional Advent Afternoon Tea. The hotel's Windows Restaurant, with floor-to-ceiling windows, offers impressive panoramic views during an afternoon of indulgence in Christmas-themed treats prepared by the pastry chef, including a classic yule log, meringue snowmen, gingerbread, panna cotta, macarons, cheesecake and praline puffs. The tea is available throughout December 2017 and is priced at $48 per person, or $81 for two. Make a reservation by calling 011 41 906 55 14, or visit www.dangleterrehotel.com for more details.

The Old Government House Hotel and Spa, Guernsey: The island of Guernsey lights up at Christmastime, making it the perfect destination for a quick winter getaway. St Peter's Port, the capital, is filled with Christmas markets and festive activities. Old Government House, Guernsey's only five-star hotel, sits proudly atop the hill in the heart of town and offers panoramic sea views. On December 1st the hotel launches its Alpine Lodge, where the rooftop terrace is transformed into a cozy haven complete with snowy scenery, flickering fire, comfy sofas and blankets to snuggle up in. The bar is fully stocked with holiday-themed drinks, including mulled wine, spiced cider, flavored schnapps and beer served in steins. The menu includes warming comfort foods like braised beef goulash, Stilton arancini and Christmas dessert bonbons. Visitors can purchase individual passes for $47 per person, which include a mulled wine or cider on arrival, a festive platter, and a shot of flavored vodka or schnapps. For more information contact the hotel at 011 44 1481 724 921, or visit www.theoghhotel.com.

The Chesterfield Mayfair, London: Just a short walk from the bright lights and buzzing stalls of Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, The Chesterfield's Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea celebrates all that makes the Christmas season so enchanting. In the light, bright surrounds of the hotel's Conservatory guests start with a warming shot of mulled wine, then dine on a selection of finger sandwiches and festive sweet treats, including chestnut macarons, a chocolate Yule log, Christmas tree chocolate and coffee pots, black forest cupcakes and gift-shaped salted caramel chocolate tarts. The hotel also offers a Little Elves Afternoon Tea for children ages 12 and under, which includes finger sandwiches, sweet treats and a milkshake or hot chocolate. The Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea is priced at $51 per person ($60 with Champagne), and Little Elves is priced at $26. Both teas are available from November 1, 2017. For bookings please call 011 44 207 491 2622 or visit www.chesterfieldmayfair.com.

Hotel '41', London: Christmas is a fantastic time of the year, and London is one of the best places on the entire planet in which to celebrate it! Even better, you can enjoy the festive cheer of Hotel '41' with the Magical London package, valid from November 18, 2017 through January 22, 2018. On arrival guests receive a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate, and through the rest of their stay they'll enjoy an afternoon tea for two, a selection of movies, a holiday-themed turndown treat, and full English breakfast each day. Guests staying on Christmas Eve also receive a Christmas stocking full of delightful surprises, and those who book a suite get a lovely Christmas tree in their room! Priced from $654 per night, based on two people sharing; a minimum stay of two nights is required.

The Egerton House Hotel, London: Get into the spirit of the season with The Egerton's Festive Afternoon Tea, which includes a choice of the finest leaf teas, homemade Christmas cakes and Christmas Stollen, gingerbread men, mince pies, and chocolate brownies with cranberry icing and orange macarons. You'll also enjoy a selection of freshly cut sandwiches and home-baked plain or fruit scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and jam preserves. Dates: December 24, 25, 26, 31, 2017 and January 1, 2018; Price: $72 per person.

Red Carnation Gift Vouchers: Give the gift of elegant luxury with Red Carnation's Gift Experience Vouchers! Choose a monetary gift that can be redeemed for a hotel stay, a meal or a spa treatment, or gift the experience itself. Gift vouchers can be purchased online here and sent to the recipient by e-mail, or by regular mail in a beautifully presented wallet. Vouchers are also available for purchase at every hotel's front desk.

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