Nature’s Playground comes alive with nature’s elements – earth, air, water, fire – as well the surreal, the sensual, and the out of this world this Christmas and New Year. Niyama Private Islands Maldives is an immersion in nature in every way – strolling brilliant white sands, swimming balmy ocean, dining in treetops, and spa-ing overlooking the Indian Ocean. This year, this natural beauty – already beyond imagination – becomes ethereal, layered with the exotic of the four elements. The season begins with traditional Christmas magic – a sparkly tree, carols, a Christmas market with food, drink, arts and crafts, and gifts to buy for loved ones. Christmas Eve is then a decadent affair at fiery Dune, with not just turkey, but also lobster, oysters, exotic game roasting over the fir...
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Domestic travel leading the way with Goa being the favourite destination Latest data from YouGov Surveys shows that three-quarters of urban Indians are planning to travel this festive season (between September and December), with millennials leading the trend (at 80%). Among those planning trips, 72% favour domestic travel. One in ten (9%) are leaning towards international destinations while 19% are considering both domestic and international options. For domestic travel, Goa tops the list at 35%, followed by Kerala at 26% and Himachal Pradesh at 24%. Internationally, the Middle East is the most popular choice at 46%, followed by Europe (35%) and Southeast Asia (34%). Half of those planning trips have identified potential destinations but have not yet booked (51%...
Read MoreIs the idea of spending this holiday season at an exotic destination with unique experiences on your mind? A short-haul flight from India followed by a scenic 45-minute drive can bring you to Shangri-La Muscat, where dream vacations turn into reality. Nestled at the confluence of rich Omani heritage and world-class hospitality, the dual resort complex has two properties – Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah and Shangri-La Al Husn. While Barr Al Jissah is perfect for family vacations, the adult-only Al Husn perched on a clifftop is for couples seeking elevated luxury and discretion. This December, both properties are gearing up for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The balmy weather is just the cherry on the cake. Families day out at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Travelling with kids or ...
Read More‘Holiday Jungle Book’ from Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Home to the famous jungle bubbles, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort invites aspiring explorers to take a page out of its Holiday Jungle Book, a collection of festive offers designed to help travellers to northern Thailand to get into the swing of the season. Set in the heart of pristine jungle, the award-winning resort is a lush retreat where Bill Bensley-designed gardens and luxurious accommodations blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the surroundings, providing a stunning background for the book’s chapters. Weave into Light. On Thursday, 30th November, Anantara Golden Triangle will be unveiling the Dreamcatcher Christmas Tree in a magical tree lighting ceremony for t...
Read MoreFestive season calls for larger than life experiences. With the holidays approaching, luxury resorts across the world gear up to offer an exciting fusion of celebrations, tailored activities, and heartfelt hospitality. Travelling with friends, family or a partner! Check into these properties to turn your holiday dreams into reality. Sparkling Season at Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi How about spending the year’s end at a resort where the Hollywood film Hangover II was filmed? Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is an uber-luxurious resort in Krabi flanked by limestone mountains rising from the Andaman Sea, virgin rainforests and ethereal beaches. Nothing can prepare you for its serene setting and bespoke Dining Beyond sessions. On Christmas Eve, Santa arrives on a ...
Read MoreBahrain is a destination to think about if you want to vacation this month. The country is the only island destination in the Middle East, making it exotic and in December the weather is simply perfect. On the 16th and 17th of December, the kingdom of Bahrain celebrates its National Day, and the entire nation joins in the festivities. Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority celebrates with a calendar of events chock-full of festivities throughout the month of December as a part of the Kingdom's National Holidays Season. A vast number of events, activities, and celebrations will be part of the festival, which will take place throughout the Kingdom in different cities and settings. Get ready for Bahrain's festive season with a calendar full of events for the entire month! H...
Read MoreCrown and Champa Resorts bring some unique experiences this winter Surrounded by the bejeweled turquoise sea, every Crown & Champa Resort is built on a pristine Maldivian atoll and is its own island paradise. Sparkling lagoons, swaying palm trees, natural sandy beaches, and the boundless beauty of the horizons nourish the soul and rejuvenate the senses. Celebrate this festive season in style with Crown & Champa Resorts in the Maldives. Guests can enjoy 25 per cent off at the best available rates when booking at any of the magnificent properties between 24th November 2022 and 10th January 2023. Each property throughout the collection offers unique experiences and unforgettable magic moments and enables guests to pause, breathe, and unwind. The Kudadoo Maldives Private...
Read MoreAnantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas offer festive year-end fun This festive season, guests can enjoy the gift of travel once again with Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas. With so many enchanting escapes to choose from, Santa has been busy flying across the globe in search of magic and merriment for Anantara guests to enjoy with loved ones this yuletide. From life sized “snow globe” accommodation in the jungles of Thailand where little ones can snuggle up beneath a blanket of stars, to the sugarloaf shores of the Indian Ocean where sandy snowmen can be found, here are Santa’s top picks for the perfect holiday hideaway… Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort What better way to start Christmas day than by watching Santa and his helpers sail across the shimmering waters of the Arabian ...
Read MoreAvani Hotels in Asia invite guests to ring In 2022 with fun and fervour As top tourist destinations around Asia are reopening to international travellers, the promise of a sun-kissed tropical New Year's Eve celebration is finally within reach for many travellers. From the legendary beach clubs of Samui to Bangkok's glamorous rooftop fêtes and Bali's cinematic sunsets, with this year's festive offerings from Avani Hotels & Resorts, travellers can experience all the biggest hits. For fireworks that dazzle, SEEN Restaurant & Bar Bangkok is hard to beat. The rooftop venue is perched on levels 26/27 of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, giving guests a bird-eye panorama of the river snaking down below. Known as the place to see and be seen, any excursion to the venue is the perf...
Read MoreAnantara Hotels around the globe provide some festive cheer to the guests Enjoy a dose of festive cheer this Christmas, as Santa Claus gets creative with his arrivals at your favourite Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas around the globe. Having made his list and checked it twice, Santa has been sighted at Anantara in Mozambique, Oman, Thailand and the Maldives ready to make dreams come true on Christmas morning. Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Dashing through the sand, surfing on a board, o’er the dunes he goes, laughing all the way! Santa visits families in Mozambique in a totally unique way on the archipelago paradise of Bazaruto island, carving up the powdery white dunes at breakneck speed in a bucket list worthy dune board experience. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar ...
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