Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa will transform into a festive wonderland for family travelers this holiday season. Non-stop fun for all ages includes cookie decorating, face painting, hot chocolate and smores, and so much more.
Check out these holiday offerings at the resort:
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Friendsgiving Package (available through the month of November)
Friends and family can reconnect with this package, including an in-room cheese display, a bottle of Gloria Ferrer Brut and a $100 daily resort credit. A Thanksgiving meal will be on offer at Cava Restaurant. Package pricing starts at $349 per night.
An Esmeralda Holiday Package (Dec. 1–Jan. 4)
Bring cheer to your guestroom with a mini Christmas tree, milk and cookies, a personalized letter from Santa, and a postcard to send to the North Pole. Other additions include ice skating tickets and a resort credit, with the two-night minimum package starting at $467 per night.
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12 Days of Esmeralda (Dec. 20–31)
The holidays come to life with this 12 Days of Esmeralda celebrations. Each day includes a new experience, like Breakfast with Santa, family train rides, cookie decorating, face painting, a hot chocolate bar, spa specials, mixology classes and more.
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