Christmas is one of those times of the year when all you really want is to slow down, spend time with your favourite people, enjoy good food, and make memories that last long after the decorations come down. But between holiday shopping, cooking, decorating, and organising family gatherings, the season can sometimes feel more hectic than relaxing.
What if you traded the usual holiday routine for a Christmas getaway instead?
If you're wondering where to spend Christmas in New York, the Catskills offer a wonderful setting for a festive holiday escape. With a quieter mountain atmosphere, comfortable resort stays, seasonal entertainment, and opportunities to spend quality time together, the region makes an appealing alternative to celebrating at home.
One destination worth considering is The Villa Roma in Callicoon, New York. Its Christmas Week package brings together holiday dining options, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and comfortable accommodations for a memorable Christmas celebration.
Here is what makes a Catskills Christmas getaway worth planning this year.
Celebrate Christmas Away From the Usual Holiday Rush
Sometimes, the best Christmas gift is having nothing to organise.
Instead of spending days preparing meals, cleaning the house, and coordinating everyone's schedules, imagine arriving at a resort where you can settle into your room and start enjoying the holiday.
The Villa Roma's Christmas Week package is designed around exactly this kind of experience. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodations, festive entertainment, dining options, and recreational amenities without having to plan every activity themselves.
Located in the Catskills, the resort offers a change of scenery for families, couples, and friends who want to celebrate Christmas together while taking a break from their everyday routines.
Enjoy a Christmas Week Filled With Festive Entertainment
A holiday getaway becomes even more special when there is something enjoyable happening throughout the stay.
The Villa Roma's Christmas Week 2026 package runs from December 22 through December 29, with a festive entertainment schedule that includes:
- December 24: Christmas Eve Comedy Show
- December 25: Christmas Day Magic Show
- December 26–29: Daily live music
- Wine & Cheese evenings
- Caesar's Night
- Live singing
- Friday Wellness Day with relaxation and wellness experiences
Whether you enjoy live performances, comedy, music, or simply spending an evening with family, these experiences add something extra to the holiday celebration.
Rather than arranging separate entertainment or driving to different venues, guests can enjoy scheduled resort entertainment as part of their Christmas stay.
Choose a Christmas Stay That Fits Your Holiday Plans
Not every family celebrates Christmas in the same way. Some prefer having meals arranged in advance, while others enjoy exploring different dining options during their vacation.
The Villa Roma offers two Christmas Week accommodation packages to suit different preferences.
Option 1: Christmas Week – Lodging Getaway
Starting from $139 per person, this option includes:
- Comfortable resort accommodations
- Christmas Eve Comedy Show
- Christmas Day Magic Show
- Daily live music from December 26–29
- Weekly entertainment experiences
- Friday Wellness Day
- Indoor swimming pool access
- Fitness center access
- Resort recreational facilities and amenities
Holiday dining options are available for purchase, allowing guests to arrange meals according to their preferences.
Option 2: Christmas Week – Dining & Stay Getaway
Starting from $231 per person, this option includes everything in the lodging getaway, along with:
- Daily breakfast
- Daily dinner
This package is particularly convenient for guests who prefer having their main meals included in their holiday plans.
Both options provide an opportunity to enjoy Christmas at the resort while choosing the arrangement that works best for your group.
Note: Advertised starting rates are per person. Taxes and resort fees are additional. Minimum two-night stay and availability restrictions apply. Confirm current rates, inclusions, and booking conditions directly with the resort before making reservations.
Make Time for Family Activities and Indoor Fun
A Christmas vacation should be enjoyable for everyone, not just the adults.
One advantage of choosing a resort is having different activities available without constantly planning outings or arranging transportation.
At The Villa Roma, guests can explore a variety of recreational amenities and experiences, including:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness center
- Bowling and arcade games
- Pickleball and other recreational sports
- Golf and leisure activities
- Seasonal entertainment and family activities
- Wellness facilities
For families travelling with children, having indoor recreation available is particularly helpful during the colder months.
Adults can enjoy some downtime while younger guests find their own entertainment. And when everyone is ready to get together again, there are plenty of opportunities to reconnect.
Activity availability may vary depending on the season, weather, operating schedule, and applicable fees.
Enjoy Good Food Without Spending Christmas in the Kitchen
Let's be honest: food is a huge part of Christmas.
But preparing a holiday feast for an entire family can take hours, leaving very little time to enjoy the celebration itself.
The Villa Roma offers multiple dining venues, including Roman Garden, Café Villa, The Pavilion, and Alba Nuova, giving guests different dining experiences during their stay.
The resort's Christmas Week lodging package allows guests to purchase holiday dining separately, while the Dining & Stay package includes daily breakfast and dinner.
Guests can also explore the resort's dining options and select the arrangement that best suits their holiday plans.
The real advantage? More time enjoying conversations around the table and less time worrying about meal preparation and cleanup.
Balance Holiday Excitement With a Little Relaxation
Christmas vacations don't need to be packed with activities from morning until night. Sometimes, the most memorable moments happen when you have nowhere particular to be.
Take a leisurely morning, enjoy a quiet breakfast, spend some time at the indoor pool, or make room for a wellness experience.
The Villa Roma's Christmas Week program includes indoor swimming pool access, fitness centre access, and a dedicated Friday Wellness Day featuring relaxation and wellness experiences.
This balance of entertainment and relaxation makes the getaway appealing to different kinds of travellers, including families, couples, and multigenerational groups.
Why Choose the Catskills for Christmas Week at The Villa Roma?
The Catskills offer the perfect setting for a Christmas escape, combining a peaceful mountain atmosphere with opportunities for festive fun and relaxation. At The Villa Roma in Callicoon, you can enjoy more than just a holiday stay. From live entertainment and seasonal celebrations to comfortable accommodations, dining options, and indoor recreation, everything comes together to create a memorable Christmas experience.
Whether you're planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends, or a relaxing break with your loved ones, The Villa Roma offers a chance to:
- Enjoy a festive atmosphere: Celebrate Christmas with scheduled holiday entertainment, live music, comedy, and magic shows.
- Spend quality time together: Make memories through family activities, shared meals, and resort recreation.
- Enjoy convenient dining: Choose a lodging-only package or a dining-and-stay option that includes daily breakfast and dinner.
- Relax and recharge: Take advantage of indoor pool access, fitness facilities, and wellness experiences.
- Escape the everyday routine: Enjoy a Catskills holiday without having to organize every meal, activity, and evening outing yourself.
With a combination of holiday entertainment, recreation, and relaxation, The Villa Roma makes Christmas Week an opportunity to celebrate differently and enjoy more meaningful time together.
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It is more brand-focused, emotionally engaging, and naturally leads into the resort's Christmas entertainment, dining, accommodations, and seasonal experiences.
Make This Christmas About Memories at The Villa Roma
A Christmas getaway in the Catskills offers a chance to enjoy festive entertainment, comfortable accommodations, dining, recreation, and relaxation without taking on the usual holiday workload.
With its specially designed Christmas Week 2026 package, The Villa Roma brings these experiences together in one destination.
So, if you're looking for where to spend Christmas in New York, consider doing something different this year.
Leave the everyday routine behind, bring your favorite people along, and celebrate Christmas with a little more fun, a little more relaxation, and plenty of memorable moments.
Make this Christmas one to remember at The Villa Roma!
Explore the Christmas Week Package at The Villa Roma and start planning your Catskills holiday escape.
