InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG

16 Best Beach Resorts for the Holidays

"The property treats guests to a mega dose of seasonal magic. Twinkling lights, a shimmering Christmas tree, and gleaming decorations set the merry mood. The seven bars and restaurants serve up festive fare, from the southern Thai Christmas Eve tasting menu at Jaras to the indulgent tropical-style beachfront dinner that ends with fireworks at midnight to ring in the new year. At the Planet Trekker kids club, it’s all about crafts (think: Christmas trees and handmade wrapping paper), which make the perfect presents for loved ones." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, T