Are you the one who typically hosts family and friends all holiday season long? Tired of the constant to-do lists and grocery store runs? This upcoming festive season, Avani Hotels & Resorts lifts the weight off guests’ shoulders with dedicated offerings for those usually too busy prepping for holiday celebrations.
Indulge in a well-deserved break with The Host Is on Holiday, a festive escape hosted at worldwide properties across Thailand, the Maldives, Spain and Laos.
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Thailand
Keep kids entertained at Avani+ Khao Lak Resort with a dedicated team planning activities like Santa’s Lost Gift Hunt, interactive Christmas crafts and a chance to meet Santa by the sea, giving younger guests plenty to look forward to.
Celebrate the new year at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel with dining, cocktails and live entertainment, all while overlooking midnight fireworks across Chao Phraya River.
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Maldives
Experience adventure like never before at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in Baa Atoll, featuring stand-out activities such as a castaway lunch on a sandbank, a family game of bubble football or movie night under the stars. For parents, treat yourself to a Pearl of the Atoll treatment at AvaniSpa, combining well-deserved time together and dedicated relaxation.
Spain
Celebrate native flavors and seasonal bites at Avani Alonso Martínez Madrid Hotel in Chamberí, where guests can participate in a hands-on, churro-making workshop; explore Christmas markets; and indulge in delicious bites at local to tapas bars.
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