HO-HO-HO-ING IN THE HEAT? It's a common and convivial practice when the middle of the summer season arrives. Though how we observe Christmas in July varies, you can probably count on a store sale or two to pay homage to the quirky concept, and maybe a few holiday-themed movies at the local cinema (at least for once revelry-filled night). But sometimes travel companies get into the spirited swing of the offbeat observance, as Xanterra is doing from July 25 through 27. You won't need to don a Santa hat with your tank top and shorts should you enter one of the Colorado company's hotels during those particular dates, nor will you need to carol in the lobby. But what you should be doing, if you're into a trip this November, December, or during January 2018, is book your stay in that short window, all to score some savings worthy of a ho, ho, ho. The...
CHRISTMAS IN JULY... sale is on now, through July 27, 2017, and the specials are plentiful. Gaze upon The Oasis at Death Valley, where a room booked at The Ranch will score you and your traveling companion a round of free golf, as well as a cart to use while you're out on the lowest golf course in the world. As mentioned, the stay window is from November to January, though note there are some block-out dates, so you'll want to look at what's available. The code? It's XMASJULY. And if you plan on traveling further afield, into Colorado or Wyoming or other glorious, nature-amazing points where there's a Xanterra property, there are other Christmas in July specials to consider. But don't ponder at leisure, or at least keep in mind that, like the holiday season itself, there's a small window in which to reserve your room and deal.