Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for gatherings at home. You spend the day cooking the turkey, baking the pies, and watching football, then convene around the dining table with family and friends to express gratitude by way of overindulgence. But why not let someone else do all the work for a change? Traveling for Thanksgiving doesn’t necessarily mean giving up all of its treasured traditions. You can still have the all-American feast, play flag football, and do the turkey trot, but from a luxurious destination, be it snowy Park City or tropical Maldives. Here are 8 of our favorite Thanksgiving weekend escapes. [Source: Townandcountrymag.com ]
Dromoland Castle, Ireland
Give your Thanksgiving celebrations a little Irish twist this year and hop across the Atlantic to the sprawling and majestic Dromoland Castle in breathtakingly scenic County Clare. With incredible fall foliage, proximity to the famous Cliffs of Moher, and 450 acres of property grounds to explore, there will be much to do. And for Thanksgiving weekend, the hotel has crafted an itinerary that includes falconry, holiday wreath-making, calligraphy classes to ace your Christmas card game this year, shopping excursions, and, of course, a traditional family-style feast on Turkey Day.
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The Sagamore Resort, Adirondacks, New York
Holding court for over a century on picturesque Lake George in the Adirondacks, the 137-year old Sagamore Resort offers guests an 18-hole golf course, hiking, tennis, and spa. So rather than spending an entire day in the kitchen, you can partake in one of the many activities available at the hotel (there is also a well-equipped rec center to keep the kids occupied) before indulging in a Thanksgiving feast.
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Commodore Perry Estate, Austin, Texas
Thanksgiving will be an all-American affair at Austin’s Commodore Perry Estate, the 54-key, 10-acre Auberge Resort built around a historic 1920s mansion. On the menu of activities and experiences: a 4-course Thanksgiving feast cooked up with Texas-sourced ingredients (a portion of proceeds from these meals will go toward the new Commodore Perry Foundation, which supports Austin-based non-profits), viewing parties of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the football game on Friday, and a Scotch & s’mores on the lawn to round out the weekend.
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Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee
The famed Blackberry Farm retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee (which is much-beloved by everyone at T&C) is quintessential Americana, making it a perfect place to celebrate the most American of holidays. You’ll get a delicious Thanksgiving feast, of course, plus all the season-appropriate activities, from a turkey trot to hiking amidst stunning fall foliage.
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Thanksgiving is a wildly popular holiday on Kiawah Island, the most luxurious of the small islands dotting the coastal South. Spend the long weekend at the island’s grande dame hotel, the five-star Sanctuary, or opt for one of the many private villas and homes around the island. There are three different options to choose from when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner and many activities—think turkey shootouts, a holiday bazaar, turkey scavenger hunts, a fall festival—to keep every member of the family occupied.
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Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah
Nearly every room at the Montage Deer Valley boasts stunning views of the snowy peaks, but this Thanksgiving, go for the splurge and book one of the luxe residences, which are outfitted with private balconies, fireplaces, and fully-equipped kitchens. Cooking is totally optional, of course: the hotel will prepare a turkey dinner to be enjoyed in the privacy of your home-away-from-home.
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Maldives
Why not take this opportunity to go all out for Thanksgiving 2021 and get a head start on the winter holiday season? Go off the grid at the incredibly luxurious Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, where all accommodations are private, palatial villas with huge infinity pools, plenty of outdoor space, and panoramic ocean views. You can choose between one situated on the beach, on a reef, or over the ocean on stilts. You’ll be made to feel like you’re the only ones on the entire island (with five-star service)—if that’s not the most ideal vacation in times like these, what is?
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Malliouhana, Anguilla
The famously pristine beaches and turquoise waters of Anguilla are particularly conducive to a holiday centered around appreciation and giving thanks. At the beautiful Malliouhana, an Auberge Resort, themed offerings are just the right mix of wellness and indulgence. On the itinerary: inner gratitude morning meditations, sunrise yoga, poolside happy hours, pedaling tours of the property, live music, sunset drinks, beach bonfires, and a 4-course Thanksgiving feast with fabulous views of the Caribbean Sea.
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[Source: Townandcountrymag.com ]
