Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada (Five Diamond)
With seasonal sculptures created 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 the florally crafted enormous polar bears, life-size snow globes, and penguins on display. The lobby and shopping areas are also festively decorated. – Inspector No. 39
The Breakers, Palm Beach in Palm Beach, Florida (Five Diamond)
This luxurious 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. – Inspector No. 76
Lotte New York Palace in New York, New York (Four Diamond)
Located just steps from Rockefeller Center, this hotel is regally decorated 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, and then stroll by the spectacularly decorated department store windows nearby. – Inspector No. 592
Inn by the Bandstand in Exeter, New Hampshire (Three Diamond)
AAA’s inspector recommends planning your visit after the first week in December when this beautifully restored historic country inn is turned into a holiday wonderland. The public areas and guestrooms are charmingly decorated with decked-out Christmas trees, a not-so-small collection of Santa figurines, and a lighted village display. Guests are welcomed with eggnog and holiday-decorated cookies throughout the season. – Inspector No. 87