THE SOPHISTICATED TRAVELER
SERVING UP THE HOLIDAYS WITH A SIDE OF SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
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Biltmore Estate | Asheville, NC Christmas at Biltmore is a tradition that dates all the way back to 1895 when George Vanderbilt first opened the house to his friends on Christmas Eve. Known as America’s largest home at 8,000 acres, Biltmore Estate has preparations underway for the upcoming Christmas at Biltmore season that kicks off November 1, 2025, and will officially mark its 130th anniversary, making this year’s holiday especially magical. Known for their iconic tree-raising ceremony of a 35-ft Banquet Hall tree that draws thousands of viewers each year, across the estate, holiday go-ers will experience the magic of over 60 Christmas trees, fragrant wreaths, glittering garland, and thousands of sparkling ornaments to create a one-ofa-kind holiday in the South. Even more special, Biltmore’s Candlelight Christmas Evenings will feature majestic Norway spruce and pathway luminaries with thousands of
ornaments reflecting the soft glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights. The magic continues in Antler Hill Village, which is festooned with glittering lights, ornaments, and displays. Comprising managed forests and farmland, a working vineyard, 20+ miles of nature trails, Antler Hill Village and its shops, restaurants, and award-winning Winery, with accommodations at three (3) different hotels, this is the perfect holiday destination for the whole family. The Charleston Place | Charleston, SC Each holiday season, The Charleston Place transforms into a magical spectacle filled with timeless Christmas decor and sparkling Lowcountry charm. Garlands, twinkling baubles, and sparkling trees illuminate the lobby, including the beloved Holiday Train that winds its way through a festive scene in the lobby designed to delight guests of all ages. Beyond the decor, The Charleston Place ensures NOMADIC
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