SANTA FE, NM, (December 5, 2014) - - La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is putting the Santa in Santa Fe with unique hotel packages and holiday gift offerings that celebrate the season in a distinctly local way.

Tamales Felicidades and Lotsa Latkes

A stay at the resort makes a truly memorable holiday gift. All hotel packages are available for purchase and redeemable year-round. Lucky loved ones will receive customized gift certificates accompanied by six handmade tamales in time for Christmas Eve feasting in the Santa Fe tradition…or a half-dozen green chile latkes.

"At Christmas time, families in the southwest gather to make tamales the same way they gather elsewhere to bake Christmas cookies," said Kristin Lepisto, Director of Sales and Marketing. "No dish is more distinctly Santa Fe than tamales served 'Christmas-style' with both red and green chile, so they're a perfect holiday gift. The recipient will have a package to open and enjoy immediately and a vacation getaway to look forward to in the New Year. What's better than a gift that can be enjoyed twice?"

In recognition of La Posada's historic roots (the original mansion was built by a Jewish merchant, Abraham Staab, for his wife, Julia), La Posada also offers a Hanukkah gift package that includes a half dozen green chile latkes with the hotel package gift certificate.

"Latkes are a part of every Jewish family's Hanukkah celebration. Chef 'Mama Mary' Loya has given them a Santa Fe twist by spicing the latkes up with green chiles, cheese and more,” said Lepisto. “Traditional foods, prepared for generations by families gathered in celebration, make the holiday season special. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or just the winter season, you can enjoy a homemade taste of Santa Fe and look forward to a visit in the coming year."

Gift certificate prices vary according to the hotel package selected. Popular packages for gift giving include spa stays and “Stay More, Play More”, a package with up to 0 in credits for the guest's choice of spa treatments, dining options and more.

Tamales Felicidades and Lotsa Latkes gift parcels with a choice of six handmade tamales with red and green chile or six green chile latkes, are available for .00 and .00 respectively, plus the price of the selected hotel package, FedEx delivery charges and handling.
For those who wish to celebrate the holidays together, Santa Fe offers a particularly memorable setting and there is still time to make reservations. Traditional “luminarias” (known locally as “farolitos”) – bags filled with glowing candles – line snowy rooftops and streets and the distinctive aroma of pinon logs burning in fireplaces encompasses the city.
Call 505-986-0000 to make arrangements or visit www.Laposadadesantafe.com.

About La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, combines artistic beauty and legendary history creating a true artistic oasis in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort features enchanting adobe-style architecture, vibrant artwork and a lavish spa. Located downtown, just steps from the Santa Fe Plaza, the resort offers easy proximity to the city's best shops and art galleries. La Posada de Santa Fe is nestled on six historic landscaped acres and features 158 casita-style guest rooms including 30 suites, with traditional viga and latilla ceilings, local artwork, stylish furnishings, contemporary technologies, and, in many, kiva fireplaces and shady patios. For additional information please visit www.laposadadesantafe.com.