Experience the Magic of the Holidays in San Antonio, Texas

Planning family travel this holiday season? According to a recent study from silive.com, 51 percent of Americans plan to travel this holiday season with stops all over the world. If your family is still on the fence about holiday travel, here are some reasons to make the season extra special with a festive escape to San Antonio, Texas. Whether looking for family fun or a cozy getaway, Omni La Mansion del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa offer unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler.

Guests staying at Mokara Hotel & Spa can book the cozy Santa Suite through Jan. 3. This suite is filled to the brim with holiday cheer and festive fun. Guests staying in the suite can also enjoy 20 percent off their stay and a $100 hotel credit. Other festive activities at the hotel include Marshmallows & Squishmallows High Hot Chocolate Experience. Participants are encouraged to bring a Squishmallow stuffed animal to be donated to the Children’s Hospital in time to make a patient’s Christmas extra special. Parents are also welcome to treat themselves to a relaxing spa experience at the only Forbes 4-star spa in San Antonio.

Over at Omni La Mansion del Rio, guests are invited to participate in gingerbread house-making workshops offered throughout the season. Tap into your creative side while decorating over-the-top gingerbread houses and sipping delicious hot chocolate. A portion of proceeds will be donated to SA Food Bank. Families with older children or parents with a babysitter won’t want to miss the pop-up Holiday Blitzen Bar at El Colegio, offering seasonal cocktails crafted by celebrity mixologist Julie Reiner.