With Christmas right around the corner, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas properties around the world invite travelers to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus before he makes his way back to the North Pole.
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
The Mozambique property offers guests a Festive Indulgence package. Swap out snow for white sand dunes on a dune board experience. Rates for the offer start at $942.
Santa gets active in Oman, rappelling down the resort’s Jabal Activity Wall. Guests can take part in the adventurous activity and enjoy stunning desert views.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives © Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
In Thailand, Santa swaps reindeers for elephants at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. Guests experience up-close encounters with elephants from the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation from the comfort of the resort’s Jungle Bubbles.
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
Watch Santa jet ski through the lagoon of the Maldives resort, delivering presents to guests. After retrieving your presents, make your way back to your private villa or overwater suite and celebrate Christmas in a tropical paradise.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Before setting out to deliver presents around the world, Santa makes a stop at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort’s sister property for more winter fun in the tropical sun.
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