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While we like to keep our celebrations going year-round, there’s something to be said about the special touch of a seasonal soiree. Specifically, a holiday season soiree. Festive decor, merry libations, a refreshing winter chill in the air — let’s face it, holiday parties are the best way to get into the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year. And to make your job as the hostess with the mostess one step easier, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite venues across Boston — on-the-go cocktail bars, included! Reporter: Erica Nichols View more holiday party inspiration here → 

Whether you’re traveling for a bachelor party, a work event or simply getting together with a few of your closest friends for a weekend in the sunshine, securing a block of comfy, stylish rooms is a major priority. In this edition of Americana travel guides, we’re sharing some of the top destinations around the country and letting you know where we’d book our group in for a stay. Plus, we’re including a fun activity or good promo you should know about in each location. Reporter: Alyssa Brown Created in partnership with our friends at Loews Hotels. 

Abundant wildflowers bloom in the spring, the coast is relaxed and breezy in the summer, gorgeous foliage lights up the trees in fall and winter is a beautiful mess of snow in Massachusetts. For weddings, this state has an abundance of venues available for every time of year. There’s a family farm filled with flowers in the springtime, a beach club on the Cape where the summer breeze is simply the best, a Boston museum where you can dine with the art as your backdrop in winter and a mansion in the Berkshires that makes a primo spot for autumnal colors. Here, we’re sharing all the Massachusetts wedding venues for all kinds of wedding styles. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

One-stop shopping isn’t something you hear a whole lot about in the world of wedding planning, but this hotel brand is known for just that. With gorgeous, cozy rooms, welcoming service, luxurious spas, and the best gathering spaces around, Loews Hotels offer plenty of options for the couples who want to take the guess work out of planning a wedding. Book everything from your guests’ rooms to your welcome party, spa services to your ceremony, wedding reception to your day-after brunch with these solid venues and you’ll know you’re in great hands. From an elegant Manhattan penthouse to a glossy Miami ballroom to a beachfront Santa Monica venue, Loews has a little something for every wedding style. What’s similar across the board is that you’ll always be met with a friendly face and a person who aims to help you create the best, most fuss-free wedding ever. And what’s even better than that? No two events are identical when you’ve got such varied places and spaces. Come along as we explore all that’s on deck. Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Loews Regency San Francisco Hotel Created in partnership with our friends at Loews Hotels.