Ultimate Luxury Holiday Week in NYC (7 Days)

Ryan Jones - (Ryanjnz)
Itinerary created by
Ryan Jones
What you’ll do

Step into the most magical time of year in New York City with this curated 7-day luxury holiday itinerary. Designed for travelers who want to experience the city in style, it combines iconic Christmas traditions with private tours, world-class dining, and one-of-a-kind experiences. You’ll marvel at the Rockefeller Center tree, sip champagne on the Edge sky deck at sunset, and skate under twinkling lights at Bryant Park — all while enjoying VIP hotel perks and insider access.

This itinerary balances the city’s glittering holiday spirit with slow, indulgent moments: private museum tours before the crowds, cozy Central Park carriage rides, Broadway’s most dazzling shows, and cocktails in legendary hotel bars. With chauffeured transfers, priority seating, and exclusive upgrades, it’s the ultimate way to savor New York during the festive season. Perfect for couples, families, or anyone ready to experience Christmas in Manhattan at its most magical.

👉 For help booking your luxury holiday trip with exclusive hotel perks and VIP access, click here, message me or email Ryan.jones@fora.travel.

Day Total

9.4 km (5.9 mi)

39 min

Recommended Hotel (pick 1)

Option A

The Towers at Lotte New York Palace (Midtown)

  • Private-elevator “hotel-within-a-hotel” above St. Patrick’s & Rockefeller Center.

  • Perks for booking through me: VIP status; $100 daily breakfast credit; $100 one-time hotel credit; upgrade & early check-in/late check-out (if available); complimentary Wi-Fi.

  • To book with these perks, message me or email Ryan.jones@fora.travel.

Option B

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel (Upper East Side)

  • Old-world elegance steps from Central Park; Bemelmans Bar for live jazz.

  • Perks for booking through me: Daily breakfast for two; upgrade (subject to availability); personalized welcome; enhanced Elite amenities.

  • To book with these perks, message me or email Ryan.jones@fora.travel.

1

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The Towers at Lotte New York Palace
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Luxurious Midtown Manhattan hotel
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$$
Direction

Arrival, Settle, & Sparkle

Morning/Afternoon

  • Arrive & drop bags with the bell team (early room priority noted).

  • Light lunch on-property (Palace: Pomme Palais; Carlyle: The Gallery).

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The Gallery – The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
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Romantic dining room at The Carlyle.
Category
Restaurant
Direction

Late Afternoon

  • Private driver to glide Fifth Avenue for a first look at holiday windows (Saks/Bergdorf) and a concierge stop at Lotte’s Winter Bar or The Plaza Champagne Bar.

3

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Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows
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Luxury department store in NYC
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

101 m (0.1 mi)

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Winter Bar at Lotte New York Palace – Midtown
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Luxury hotel with tree, Winter Bar & holiday vibe.
Category
Bar
Est. Price
$$
Direction

Evening

  • Check-in, refresh.

  • Dinner: Le Bernardin (seafood temple) or Daniel (seasonal tasting).

  • Nightcap: Rarities at Lotte or Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle (live music from 5:30 pm).

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Le Bernardin
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World-renowned French seafood temple.
Category
Restaurant
Direction

3.5 km (2.2 mi)

12 min

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Bemelmans Bar – The Carlyle Hotel
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Elegant bar with murals and nightly live music.
Category
Bar
Est. Price
$$$
Direction