The hottest holiday offers in December
From an Edwardian-style hotel in London that once housed Harrods’ apartments, to a Victorian mansion in NYC featured in Gossip Girl, these British Airways Holidays hotels give you even more reasons to check in this month
03/12/2025
Parelia beach club and restaurant at W Costa Navarino
W Costa Navarino
Messinia, Greece
On the Bay of Navarino in the Peloponnese region – known as the mythical heart of Greece for its ancient sites such as Olympia and Mycenae – this five-star luxury retreat takes the form of a traditional Messinian village and is all about bold design, local touches and bustling social spaces. Tailored to adults and teenagers, its social hotspot is Parelia beach club, offering contemporary wood-fired Greek food with a side of DJ sets (names have included Greek-Columbian Montana Cruz, international superstar Alex Nude and Ukrainian Rie Kiriiaka). Also not to miss are creative cocktails at W Lounge and food market Platia, inspired by a Greek town square and divided into four areas: The Coffee Shop, The Bakery, The Deli and The Cookery for breakfast and pop-ups. Choose from waterfront, garden and swim-up rooms, a prime spot on the resort’s 450m stretch of white sand and transformative wellness journeys at the spa. Add a 24/7 concierge service, and you’ve got paradise perfection.
British Airways Holidays offers up to 40 per cent hotel savings on selected dates from May-August 2026. Valid on all rooms, suites and villas. Book by 28 February 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Hillside Beach Club is nestled within pine-clad hills that slope down to the Mediterranean
Hillside Beach Club
Fethiye, Turkey
Best Leisure Hotel of the World, Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in Europe and Best Prime Location in Turkey are just a few awards boasted by this pine-clad resort above Kalemya Bay. Here, white-washed, bougainvillea-draped exteriors perched on a hillside look over a secluded cove, where three beaches – all with Blue Flag status – include one for families and two for adults: Serenity and Silent beach. Eager to soak up the sun and finally read that book uninterrupted? There’s a supervised Baby Park, Kidside club (for four to ten-year-olds), and Activity Centre (for 11-15-year-olds) offering activities and entertainment. Or take your ‘me time’ up a notch at the spa – it is conveniently near Silent Beach, so you might as well treat yourself to a Turkish hammam experience. Regather the entire family for dinner at the Main Restaurant, which has everything from international favourites to Turkish specialities. (There’s also a Baby Buffet kids will love.) Just the two of you? Pasha on the Bay dazzles with a romantic, candlelit setting and Mediterranean fine dining such as grilled fish – and that’s only the beginning of foodie euphoria.
British Airways Holidays offers savings of up to 20 per cent on hotel stays from 10 April–7 November 2026. Book by 31 December 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The intimate Rarities lounge at the Lotte New York Palace hotel
Lotte New York Palace
NYC, USA
The fictional home of the Van der Woodsen family in Gossip Girl, this Victorian mansion turned hotel in midtown Manhattan is right across from St Patrick’s Cathedral – the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the USA – and around the corner from the Rockefeller Centre and the shopping mecca of Fifth Avenue. Choose between the Villard Mansion built in 1882 and the newer Tower Wing on the top 14 floors, which features a private reception and concierge, and houses the hotel’s Royal Suite Collection, delivering some of the largest hotel suites in Manhattan, at 5,000sqft. Whichever you choose, dining options abound. Villard Restaurant, for example, offers farm-to-table breakfasts (banana and bacon beignets, plus dry-aged New York strip steak and eggs), while the Gold Room provides modern interpretations of classic cocktails amid late 19th-century Gilded Age architecture. Drink connoisseurs shouldn’t miss Rarities, which focuses on vintage wines, rare whiskies and limited-edition Champagnes. The hotel offers a suitably hush-hush Gossip Girl Getaway package, with themed cocktails at the bars and discounted tickets to the On Location: Gossip Girl Sites Tour.
British Airways Holidays offers the fourth night free on selected dates from 1 January–24 August 2026. Book by 30 April 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The quintessentially British Rembrandt Hotel
The Rembrandt Hotel
London, UK
Originally the apartments for Harrods, this Edwardian-style hotel in Knightsbridge still retains the building’s classic details from the 20th century. The striped, red carpets and dark wood furniture inside rooms feel warm and cosy, while high ceilings and large windows add a sense of spaciousness. Traditional luxury is a theme throughout. Visit the 1606 Lounge Bar, for example, to enjoy a Champagne afternoon tea amid wood panelling and next to a crackling fire. Or try Palette Restaurant for timeless British fare such as slow-braised lamb shank (or a vegan and gluten-free option). Modern touches are delivered via the indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub – a rare find in central London. Make sure to visit the V&A opposite the hotel, plus the nearby Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall.
British Airways Holidays offers two nights from £329pp on selected dates from 1-28 February 2026. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from Edinburgh Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 31 December 2025. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Rooftop pool at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Toronto, Canada
In the centre of the city’s entertainment and financial districts, the location of this family- and pet-friendly stay doesn’t get much better. Check in and find yourself steps from Toronto City Hall, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, and the CN Tower and Hockey Hall of Fame. Across from the hotel, along Queen Street West, independent boutique shops make souvenir shopping easy, as does the nearby CF Toronto Eaton Centre with more than 230 shops. (During snowy spells, the city’s underground pedestrian path network has your back.) In the mood to stay put? Check out the hotel’s intimate cocktail bar, 43 Down, for a ‘duck fat whisky sour’ (it’s incredible) and the travel-inspired Dual Citizen restaurant. Be sure to take advantage of the heated indoor-outdoor pool, which is an unusual gem in downtown Toronto, before being soothed into a splendid slumber, courtesy of your room’s blackout curtains, soundproofing and pillow menu.
British Airways Holidays offers up to 20 per cent hotel savings from 1 January–31 March 2026. (Blackout dates apply: 17-19 January, 1-3 March 2026.) Book by 28 February 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The pristine beach at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai (also opening image)
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Dubai, UAE
The serenity of Jumeirah Beach and glitz of Dubai Marina are just the start at this resort, which combines Mediterranean modishness and Arabian hospitality. Each room and suite nods to traditional Dubai luxury, and has a balcony or terrace overlooking the sparkling sea. Adding to the sense of luxury are the hotel’s six large pools, a spa blending Eastern and Western treatments and the Ritz Kids’ programme. But the real showstopper is the food offering – with nine restaurants and bars using the finest, freshest ingredients to deliver culinary excellence. Start with the famous London Social Garden brunch at family-friendly Caravan, celebrating flavours of old spice routes, before a relaxed beachside lunch of empanadas and short-rib tacos at Latin American Tamoka. Or head to Italian trattoria-inspired Splendido for its superb truffle menu. Then comes a truly difficult dinner decision: a romantic meal at Blue Jade (serving sophisticated Southeast Asian dishes within a dramatic open kitchen), or dining outdoors inside a Bedouin-style tent under stars at Middle Eastern Amaseena. Snacking options in between are plentiful, too, with classic afternoon tea at the Lobby Lounge and indoor-outdoor Med lounge La Baie. (Don’t worry, you can work it all off at the tennis academy.)
British Airways Holidays offers a complimentary upgrade from Bed & Breakfast to Dine Around Half Board with more than 130 restaurants included. Travel from 1 May–30 September 2026. Book by 31 December 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The iconic Caesars Palace hotel on the Las Vegas Strip
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, USA
This five-star Roman-inspired resort spanning 85 acres of the Las Vegas Strip is a destination in itself: its casino is 120,000sqft alone, The Colosseum seats more than 4,000 people and hosts regular big-name performances, from Celine Dion to Elton John, while the OMNIA Nightclub has welcomed Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki and Drake. The accommodation options include luxury villas in the Augustus Tower, where you can even expect your own elevator, and Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, the resort’s own boutique hotel. There are also 25 restaurants. Don’t miss Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, Nobu Restaurant & Lounge and Bacchanal Buffet – named Best Buffet in Las Vegas by TripAdvisor. Leave time to unwind at the five-acre multi-pool complex, or the 50,000sqft spa (which features Roman baths, naturally).
British Airways Holidays offers up to 45 per cent hotel savings when booking a flight + hotel package for a minimum five-night stay. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Book by 28 February 2026. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
