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JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Debuts Holiday Programming

by Kimberly Inlander

Nov 4, 2022

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Couple the most wonderful time of the year with your family travel at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, which will transform into a winter wonderful for the holiday season. Festive decorations debut Nov. 12, including a nightly light show synchronized to holiday music, animatronics singing festive tunes, visits from Santa’s reindeer, horse-drawn sleigh rides around the property, holiday cookie decorating, a hot chocolate bar, s’mores and seasonal toppings, an Elf on the Shelf D.I.Y. scavenger hunt, letter writing to Santa with a dedicated mailbox, ornament decorating, and, of course, visits from Santa Claus himself. There’s plenty to keep your family entertained and in the holiday spirit!

 

“We are thrilled to welcome guests to experience the magic of the holiday season at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa,” said Brian Morris, director of sales and marketing, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. “Each year we have the joy of cultivating experiences, creating lasting memories, and spreading holiday cheer throughout the resort. We are excited to introduce even more exciting experiences this year that will give guests the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season.”

 

The resort’s Rivertop restaurant becomes The Arctic Lodge serving holiday-themed cocktails and treats. For adults, alcoholic options include Fizz Navidad and Treat Yo’Elf Frozen Peppermint Martini. For the kids, there’s hot cocoa and apple cider, and all ages enjoy menu items like pumpkin cherry bread and candied pecan popcorn.

 

Families can book the Hill Country Wonderland Suite, decked out with a decorated Christmas tree, stockings over the fireplace, garland, wreaths and a record player with holiday music. Book online for stays Nov. 11–Dec. 30, using code HO9.

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