London’s Claridge’s Unveils Christmas Hampers and Gifts of 2023
With the winter holidays nearly here, one of London’s most acclaimed hotels released its annual Christmas hampers and gift sets. Each hamper and gift is specially sourced and created by Claridge’s long-standing experts, featuring festive foodie treats selected from the kitchens and bars of the luxury hotel.
Gift items, depending on the gift set or hamper, include treasures like Claridge’s cook book, cocktail book, Art Deco china and bespoke pajamas. Items also include Claridge’s Christmas pudding, marmalade, pear chutney, gin, cocktail shaker, negroni, hand-embroidered slippers, afternoon tea set for two and more. Hampers combine a little of everything for a well-rounded gift. _______
shop.claridges.co.uk
Pendry Newport Beach and The Elwood Club Open On Sept. 27 Pendry Newport Beach officially opened to the public. Featuring 114 suites across its 295 accommodations, Pendry Newport Beach promises unparalleled views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor and/ or Back Bay. In addition to these upscale accommodations, the hotel features three dining concepts, including SET Steak & Sushi by Clique Hospitality.
Other food and beverage outlets include Bar Pendry, a grand and classic bar offering light bites, hearty foods and handcrafted cocktails; and Tree Shack Pool Bar & Grill, showcasing Baja flavors with farm-fresh vegetables.
Spa Pendry also graces the space along with more than 58,000 square feet of indoor/ outdoor meeting space. The hotel also boasts the brand’s inaugural and flagship members club, The Elwood Club. This modern and members-only space brings the best of art, travel, fashion, food, drink, wellness, sport and music together through a lively and exciting calendar of programming and events.
_______
pendry.com
New Rosewood Hotel to Open in New Zealand with Robertson Lodges
On Dec. 1, 2023, the former Robertson Lodges will transform into a portfolio of the Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers and Rosewood Matakauri. The opening will mark the hotel brand’s latest entry into the Oceania region. Each of these three properties reflect
New Zealand’s unique geography and rich cultural heritage.
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs sits on the coastline with vast Pacific Ocean views. Nestled within a 6,000-acre estate near the Bay of Islands, this hotel will encompass 26 seaside rooms and suites as well as access to three private beaches, nearby sheep and cow farms and a peaceful forest.
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, situated on Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s east coast of North Island, will embrace a more intimate approach with just 24 rooms and suites atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs.
In Queenstown on the South Island,
Rosewood Matakauri embodies an alpine lakeside retreat surrounded by some of New Zealand’s largest mountains: The Remarkables and Cecil and Walter peaks. This property features only 13 accommodations and one dining outlet for a familial feel.
_______
rosewoodhotels.com
Sonesta Travel Pass
Through Nov. 30 travelers can earn 3,000 bonus points per night on their stay (through Dec. 31, 2023) at any Sonesta Select property when they sign in or enroll as a Travel Pass member. To redeem this offer, use code 3KSELECT.
This offer is valid at all Sonesta Select properties, including Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport, Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough, Sonesta Select Seattle Bellevue and Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills.
_______