AAA Inspections and Diamond Ratings – Festive Holiday Diamonds

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Inspector 39: With sculptures created seasonally from thousands of fresh flowers and plants, the resort’s 14,000-square-foot conservatory is a floral fairytale. During the holidays, visitors can enjoy enormous polar bears, life-size snow globes and penguins on display. The lobby and shopping areas are also festively decorated.

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Inspector 43: This renovated carriage house at the historic Wentworth Mansion offers an intimate dining setting. An annual Dickens Dinner includes a retelling of "A Christmas Carol" with a four-course dinner by the award-winning chef. Dinner at Circa 1886 is also part of an annual Charleston Holiday Progressive Dinner that includes travel by carriage between locations.

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Glenlaurel Scottish Inn And Cottages

14940 Mt. Olive Rd

Rockbridge, OH 43149

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Inspector 10: Each Sunday and Wednesday in December the inn offers a Dickens Dinner with roast duck and pheasant accompanied by a reading from Dickens' novel, "A Christmas Carol." Hike along wooded trails past sandstone ledges festooned with icicles and lovely buildings set in the forested Hocking Hills.

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Inspector 87: This beautifully restored historic country inn located in the center of town is turned into a holiday wonderland the first week in December. The public areas and guestrooms are charmingly decorated with multiple Christmas trees, a collection of Santas and a lighted village display. Guests are welcomed with eggnog and holiday-decorated cookies throughout the holiday season.

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Lotte New York Palace

455 Madison Ave

New York, NY 10022

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Inspector 592: Located just steps from Rockefeller Center, this hotel is decorated most regally for the holidays with its own 30-foot Christmas tree featuring 30,000 ornaments and more than 70,000 lights. Enjoy a cup of eggnog or spiced cider, go for a spin around the Rockefeller Center ice skating rink, then stroll by the spectacularly decorated department store windows nearby.

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The Breakers, Palm Beach

One S County Rd

Palm Beach, FL 33480

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Inspector 76: Arrive to the glow of softly lit palm and date trees that line the main drive. This resort creates a winter dreamscape with nearly 200,000 lights, ribbons, garlands, wreaths and gloriously decorated trees. Guests can take part in myriad activities, 12 days of holiday themed events and Christmas Day brunch or dinner.

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Inspector 43: This exclusive, luxury resort features a full calendar of family-friendly holiday offerings, including holiday movie screenings, elf tuck-ins, ornament decorating, a “reindog” parade, gingerbread house and ornament decorating, a Christmas Eve yule log ceremony, Christmas Day brunch, and much more.

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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4599 Chateau Blvd

Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

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Inspector 450: Set at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, this gorgeous property is perfect for skiers. Activities in the nearby village include sleigh rides, ice skating and plenty of options for shopping and dining. During the holidays, visitors can also enjoy daily holiday arts and crafts and other family-friendly activities, a special Christmas dinner, as well as an adults-only New Year’s Eve gala.

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Inspector 569: This cozy bed and breakfast near the heart of Napa has a cheerful holiday environment with a beautifully decorated tree and miniature town. On weekend afternoons in December a festively decorated trolley playing seasonal music runs between destination spots like the Oxbow Market and Historic Napa Mill.

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Inspector 593: This charming Victorian home goes all out, decorating every corner with tasteful holiday décor. Diners can enjoy a holiday-themed tea with options like gingerbread cheesecake and tea sandwiches with roasted turkey and apple cranberry mustard.

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The St. Regis Aspen Resort

315 E Dean St

Aspen, CO 81611

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Inspector 599: This property, centrally located in the winter wonderland of Aspen, is lavishly adorned with holiday décor and complete with a mini gingerbread village. Visitors can enjoy carriage rides through town with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the hotel provides treats for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. Don’t miss the annual tree lighting event and champagne sabering Dec. 17.

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Inspector 450: The beautiful dining room's upscale western flair is transformed with festive decorations and seasonal menus. Sleigh rides at night take you through a winter light display as you snuggle with blankets and hot chocolate. While it's in city limits, the Heritage Ranch location makes you feel as if you're in the country.

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