With the festive season on its way, it’s time for family travelers to join Santa on his sleigh as he takes a tour of Anantara Hotels and Resorts
. From meeting an amphibious Santa in the Maldives to feasting on Christmas classics in a medieval convent in Italy, this season will be filled with unforgettable adventure, meaningful discovery and a sugar rush of laughter.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Nature and glamor come together in a dazzling display of seasonal cheer at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Guests can expect festive programming like a gold-themed New Year’s Eve gala and a private spa cruise into the bay for massages and restorative drinks. Aspiring bartenders can shake up delicious cocktails in the orchid garden as part of a mixology workshop while the little ones have fun on a coconut hunt. At SEA, the signature underwater restaurant, Santa will emerge in his scuba gear to delight guests with cheer and gifts.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, United Arab Emirates
Nestled in the legendary dunes of the Empty Quarter in Abu Dhabi, the majestic Arabian Palace of Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort gears up for its New Year’s Eve gala. The property hosts a spectacular celebration with live music and decorations fit for royalty. Between festivities, relax at the new adults-only infinity pool while the children jump for joy at the sight of Santa leading a camel caravan.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, Italy
For an introduction to Europe’s centuries-old Christmas traditions, families can book a stay at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, a gem set within the walls of a 13th-century Capuchin convent. In addition to joining the locals for Christmas mass, guests learn the secrets of the famous Amaro liqueur during a masterclass or warm up with toasted marshmallows, panettone and hot chocolate in the cozily lit cloister. Guests can also head to the Christmas Market hosted by congenial Friar Marcus for traditional games for children, handcrafted gifts, typical Amalfi delicacies and mulled wine.
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s favorite destination for the festive season, offers hot sunny days with cool nights and Anantara Chiang Mai Resort’s lavish celebrations. The unique setting allows for celebrations with its magnificent heritage house, The Service 1921, formerly the British Consulate. Festivities include a traditional feast on Christmas Eve and a family barbecue on Christmas Day. Ring in the New Year by indulging your imagination and dressing as “Tomorrow’s Tribe” for a dinner with bubbles, music, dancing and a firework show over the river.
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