A long December weekend in one of the most beautiful cities in the country, decked out for the holidays. Just fifteen of us, right in the middle of Union Square.
San Francisco at Christmas is something else entirely. The air turns cool and clear, Union Square fills with lights and the big tree goes up, and the whole city feels a little softer than usual.
We are keeping this one small on purpose. Fifteen women, one hotel right on Union Square, and enough unscheduled time to actually wander. This is not a trip where you spend the weekend looking at the back of someone's head on a bus.
The centerpiece is Lightscape at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, an after-dark walking trail through the gardens lit up with installations, music, and color. It is the kind of evening you find yourself describing to people for months.
This is a land-only package. You fly in on your own schedule and rideshare from the airport, which keeps the price down and lets you use your miles or extend your stay if you want to. Frances can help you sort out flights if you would rather not do it alone.
3 nights · San Francisco
Steps from Union Square, the holiday windows, the big tree, and the cable car turnaround. Walkable to shopping, restaurants, and the Theater District, with easy transit access to the rest of the city.
One evening you won't forget
An after-dark walking trail through the San Francisco Botanical Garden, lit up with installations, color, and music. Paved paths throughout, taken entirely at your own pace.
Yes. This one is just for the ladies, and it is capped at fifteen so it stays personal.
No. This is a land-only package, which is what keeps the price where it is. You book your own flights into San Francisco and rideshare to the hotel. If you would like help finding flights, call Frances and she will walk you through it.
Two reasons. It keeps the trip several hundred dollars cheaper per person, and it lets you use miles, fly from whichever airport is convenient, or tack on extra days if you want to see more of California.
This is a walking city, so plan on a fair amount, though everything is optional. The hotel location means most things are close, and rideshares are everywhere if you would rather ride.
Cool and often damp. Days generally in the mid-50s, evenings colder, with a real chance of fog or rain. Layers, a warm waterproof jacket, and shoes with good grip.
$500 per person due at booking. Final payment is due October 10, 2026.
No, but sharing brings the cost down by $250. We are glad to match you with a roommate from the group.
Email Frances using the Reserve button, or call 931-801-9900. With only fifteen spots this one goes quickly.
Pricing per person, land only. Airfare not included.
$500 deposit due at booking · Final payment by October 10, 2026
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Deposit refundable until final payment · Travel insurance strongly recommended.
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