If your holiday style leans more laid-back, Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel in California's Bay Area may be the perfect place to celebrate the season.  Surrounded by fragrant courtyard gardens, and perched on hillside tiers in the relaxed style of California ranch architecture, you'll feel at ease the moment you step onto your private terrace to take in views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Visit Sense Spa by day for wholly rejuvenating natural treatments, and indulge in festive coursed dining by night at Michelin-starred Madera that highlights modern, farm-to-table cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.  Don't miss the Winter Lodge pop-up serving specialty festive cocktails.  Cheers to you for choosing a no-fuss holiday padded with perks.
 
Private perks: $100 dining credit, complimentary daily breakfast, early check-in/late check-out, complimentary upgrade, and more. Ask me about experiencing a private specialty shopping excursion.