3 Costco Christmas Vacations Worth Booking Before the Holiday Rush
Nothing says holiday cheer like watching your travel budget disappear faster than the eggnog. Between airfare, hotels and the fees nobody mentions until checkout, a family Christmas getaway can get pricey fast. Costco Travel bundles flights, lodging and rental cars into packages that can take some of the sting out of the season.
Popular holiday dates go fast, so booking early means more to choose from. Whether you want snowy slopes, Broadway lights or waterfront views, here are a few packages worth a look.
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Vail: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Package
Base package price: $2,797.85
Taxes: $450.06
Resort fee and taxes: $243.60
Total package price: $3,491.51 (based on two adults, dates of December 14-18)
Amount due to book: $660.22
If you’re craving crisp mountain air and snowy views, Colorado might be the perfect Christmas backdrop. Skiing, hiking, fishing, golf and snowshoeing are all on the table, surrounded by majestic peaks. The Vail: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Package includes round-trip economy airfare, a rental car, a four-night hotel stay and a mandatory daily resort fee. Extras valued at $440 include a daily breakfast credit ($85) and a daily resort credit ($25).
That resort fee covers more than the name suggests: complimentary Prosecco on arrival, afternoon lemonade, some transportation, daily nature hikes, spa steam rooms, wet therapies, a sauna, the fitness center and fitness classes.
The same package in spring costs $2,354.46 more than December, so the holiday dates are the better deal here.
New York City: The Shelburne Sonesta New York Package
Base package price: $1,923.16
Taxes: $238.87
Resort fee: $0
Total package price: $2,162.03 (based on two adults, dates of December 14-17)
Amount due to book: $2,068.35
If Broadway shows, Macy’s and the Empire State Building are on your holiday wish list, the New York City: The Shelburne Sonesta New York Package could be just the ticket. The boutique hotel sits in the heart of Murray Hill. The package includes economy round-trip airfare, private transport to and from the hotel and a three-night guest room.
Extras add up to $294: early check-in and check-out at 2 p.m. ($75 value each), a waived daily hotel facilities fee ($48 per day, per room) and a Digital Costco Shop Card.
That facilities fee comes with perks, including gym access, a one-time $15 laundry credit, a $10 daily food and drink credit at The Cupboard, a glass of wine with an entrée at Rossini’s, 10% off a Royal Reflection Wellness spa service, seasonal discounts on city attractions and a 15% Bloomingdale’s savings voucher.
The same package during March is $611.21 more than in December.
Renton: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Package
Base package price: $1,614.06
Taxes: $350.71
Resort fee: $0
Total package price: $1,889.77 (based on two adults, dates of December 17-20)
Amount due to book: $1,215.01
Want to be on or near the water during Christmas? The Renton: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Package could be your move. During the season, you can catch holiday boat parades, waterfront light displays or a sail on the Christmas Ship. The package includes economy round-trip airfare, a full-size rental car and a three-night hotel stay.
Extras include daily valet parking ($48 per day), welcome amenities ($100) and a reduced daily resort fee ($25 per day).
The daily resort fee adds more perks: up to 9% off airport shuttle tickets, a cup of drip coffee from Starbucks or Campfire, hotel bike rentals, a daily s’mores kit, two refillable water bottles, nightly wine and beer, 10% off Seattle Chocolate Factory tickets, select spa and market services, 10% off Duffy boat rentals and seaplane tours, Pilates class discounts, daily ice skating and skate rentals and 5% off Enterprise car rentals.
A June trip costs $574.20 more than December.
Check the Total Before You Book
The amount due at booking is the smaller number on the page, but the total package price is what the trip actually costs. Compare totals across dates, check whether the extras matter to your family and lock in your dates before the rest of the country gets the same holiday idea.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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