Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Partners With Mason Balzac for FESTIVE SEASON

Wanderlust Union client, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has launched its new festive collaboration with design house Maison Balzac.

This season, the hotel has transformed into a candlelit Christmas setting featuring a Maison Balzac tree styled by Elise Balzac, adorned with the brand’s cult Pomponette coupes and velvet bows crafted by celebrated Sydney florist Dr Cooper.

Maison Balzac’s signature décor brings a chic design to the lobby, balancing sculptural design with warm, seasonal charm.

The festive program also includes a nightly Candle & Light Ceremony, a nod to French Christmas customs, linking Sydney with Paris, the City of Light. Guests are invited to Club Millésime to experience the ‘Thirteen Desserts’, a selection of sweet treats inspired by Elise’s childhood in the South of France. Featuring citrus, spice, chocolate, nougat and other classic flavours, the offering celebrates the generosity and conviviality of French festive gatherings.

For a more immersive moment, guests can book the Candle Room Experience, where rooms are softly illuminated by hundreds of candles and paired with music from a Devialet speaker. The experience includes a bottle of Pommery Champagne, a Sofitel Candle and a Maison Balzac ‘Everything Plate’ to take home.

This collaboration was dreamt up by Wanderlust Union and highlights creativity and craftsmanship, along with offering guests a sensory-led festive experience in the heart of Sydney.

The Peninsula Hotels Unveils Its 2025 Festive Film: The Search for Santa

Wanderlust Union client The Peninsula Hotels has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Festive Film, The Search for Santa.

Following the remarkable success of last year’s debut film, Santa & The Peninsula London Save Christmas, this year’s production once again celebrates the magic, warmth, and sense of wonder that define the festive season at The Peninsula.

Shot at and premiered at The Peninsula London, The Search for Santa tells a charming story through the eyes of a young girl determined to track down Santa, enlisting the help of one of the iconic Peninsula Pages. Together, the pair embark on a whimsical and heartwarming adventure through the hotel.

The film was beautifully brought to life with support from Valentino, Harvey Nichols, Trotters Childrenswear & Accessories Limited, and Huntsman, with special scenes filmed at London’s historic Wellington Arch.

The release of The Search for Santa is part of The Peninsula’s wider celebration of festive traditions across its global properties. This year’s experiences include everything from rooftop ice-skating at The Peninsula Chicago, to a Toy Hospital at The Peninsula Tokyo, to classic Christmas film screenings at The Peninsula London.

With another beautifully crafted film, The Peninsula continues to set the benchmark for thoughtful, story-driven holiday experiences.

You can view the full video at the link below.

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