A Tropical Beach Christmas on Koh Samui

Banyan Tree Samui, an all-pool-villa beachfront resort in Koh Samui, has unveiled a series of gourmet feasts and dazzling celebrations to celebrate the upcoming festive season at each of its three restaurants over Christmas. The tropical island festivities begin at The Edge, a venue that commands spectacular vistas across the sapphire seas of the Gulf of Thailand. Its Christmas Eve Gala Dinner 2025 features a variety of international culinary delights — an oyster bar, seafood market, a carving station and salad bar — accompanied by live music from 7pm. Meanwhile, a culinary journey is underway at Saffron, where, each evening from Dec. 24 – 26, a 5-course set menu will be presented in a sophisticated and tranquil setting. Recognised by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide, Saffron is a fine-dining venue, specializing in contemporary Thai cuisine. And of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas in Thailand without a crescent of white sand under the palm trees with sea breezes and candlelight. At Beachside, fine delicacies such as slow-roasted butterball turkey, Alaskan snowfish and grilled tiger prawns are on the menu with a 3-course set lunch and 5-course set dinner prepared daily by Chef Rainer and his culinary team from Dec 24 – 26.

An Illuminating Visit to Tokyo

Palace Hotel Tokyo is preparing for one of the merriest times of the year with ‘A Tokyo Christmas’, a stay package encompassing fine-dining, Christmas treats and in-room decorations, along with a privately guided experience of one of the city’s most popular sights, Tokyo’s winter illuminations. The festive Christmas experience includes: a two-night stay – choice of Premier Suite or Executive Suite accommodations, Club Lounge privileges – including afternoon tea and evening cocktails & canapés, choice of daily breakfast at the Club Lounge or in-room, a 5.9-foot-tall in-room Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments, a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut and a tin of Christmas cookies, an artful Christmas cake made in-house at Sweets & Deli, and a Christmas dinner at Grand Kitchen. In-house guests can also book a ‘Tokyo Illuminations’ tour, a four-hour experience where guests are chauffeured around the city in a private car to several of the areas featuring impressive installations. Rates for ‘A Tokyo Christmas’ start at JPY 941,000, limited to stays between December 20-25, 2025.

Tofurkey or Turkey in Vietnam

This December at TIA Wellness Resort guests can enjoy a Christmas-inspired afternoon tea menu with classic flavors. There’s eggnog cupcakes, Christmas scones with orange and strawberry jam, turkey sandwiches with cranberries and pickled red cabbage, and more sweet treats enjoyed with a glass of champagne or a selection of Ronnefeldt tea. The special presentation is available from December 1st – 26th from 11am – 4pm for VND 1,600,000++ for two. The resort is also offering a decadent Christmas Eve feast, ‘Ray of Christmas,’ with a fully plant-based option available. The six-course menu is accompanied by live piano music. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings are available with a selection of organic wines from Spain, Italy, France, New Zealand and Australia. The dinner will be served at The Dining Room from 6:30pm – 10pm. Prices start at VND 1,600,000++ per person (menu only) for the plant-based option and VND 2,050,000 for the regular menu. Wine pairings are at an additional cost.

Fabulous Festive Fare in Krabi

Recently lauded as the “Finest Hotel in Thailand” by US guidebook Fodor’s and the recipient of Two Keys by MICHELIN., Banyan Tree Krabi boasts all the hallmarks of a spectacular venue for Christmas dining. The beachfront resort’s Christmas Eve Gala Dinner at The Naga Kitchen is set to be an exquisite international buffet, accompanied by live music and a spectacular fire show. Gourmet options include a salad bar, baked bread station, cheese & charcuterie selection, truffle risotto live station, and a chef’s carving station, while those with a hankering for fresh seafood will revel in the choice of appetizers such as seabass and prawn ceviche with coconut, and lobster bisque with cognac. A live ice station will provide smoked salmon, sushi & sashimi, Fine de Claire oysters, rock lobster, prawns, New Zealand green-lip mussels, clams, crab and local scallops.Festive desserts include Christmas fruit stollen, croquembouche Christmas tree, Christmas fruit cake, American baked cheesecake and Christmas log cake. The Christmas Day Set Dinner from 6:30 pm – 10 pm on 25 December will involve an orchestra of flavours with an elegant 6-course meal, echoing the warmth of tradition and the joy of Christmas.

It Takes a Gingerbread Village To Celebrate Christmas in Cam Ranh

Alma Resort, a 30-hectare beachfront retreat on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Peninsula, invites guests to embrace the spirit of the season with an exciting lineup of festive experiences, culinary delights and family-friendly activities. An enchanting gingerbread village in the Alma Food Court lets children explore edible creations while parents snap fun photos. On Dec. 13, the main lobby will host a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive cocktails, canapés and carols by a children’s choir. Guests can also purchase their own decorated Christmas trees at Alma Mart to bring the holiday spirit into their guest rooms. At Alma Kids’ Club, a daily advent calendar turns the countdown to Christmas into a shared activity, with kids unwrapping a new surprise each day. As Christmas nears, the resort will welcome Santa Claus himself for a meet and greet in the lobby for photos and family portraits on Dec. 23, 24 and 25. From Dec. 20-30, guests can enjoy traditional aromatic mulled wine, recalling the cozy magic of European Christmas markets. Festive Glühwein will be served in the lobby and Food Court, with each sip delivering spices and holiday cheer.

Beats and Baubles Define Christmas in Chiang Mai

Meliá Chiang Mai transforms into a festive haven with a line-up of Christmas experiences that blend warm seasonal traditions with the hotel’s signature Spanish flair. Guests ease into the holidays with ‘Merry Mulled Melodies’, where spiced mulled wine and live Christmas tunes set a cosy nightly mood at Ruen Kaew Lounge from Dec. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026. Festivities continue high above the city with the ‘Tea & Tinsel Afternoon Tea’ at Mai Restaurant & Bar, also from Dec. 1 – Jan. 31, pairing Japanese-inspired savouries and sweets with sparkling wine and panoramic views. From Dec. 1-5, Madrid-born Chef Juan Ignacio García Racionero will lavish guests with a banquet of Spanish cuisine as part of the hotel’s ‘Spanish Gastronomy Series’.

The season’s culinary pinnacle arrives on Christmas Eve with a lavish buffet at Laan Na Kitchen, featuring roasted whole turkey, honey-glazed ham, sashimi, sushi, poke bowls and handcrafted Christmas desserts, accompanied by live music and Santa’s cheerful appearance for the little ones. The celebrations ascend to Chiang Mai’s highest rooftop bar for the ‘Beats & Baubles’ Christmas Eve Party at MAI The Sky Bar for DJ sets, festive cocktails and skyline views, creating a spirited finish to Christmas Eve.

‘Tis The Season to be Jolly and Charitable in Hong Kong

The Hari Hong Kong is marking Christmas with all sorts of merriment including festive menus, a tree lighting ceremony and Christmas market for charity, and a special holiday package. On Dec. 4th from 4-6pm the hotel entrance’s will transform into a Christmas market. Members of Hong Chi Association, a local charity that assists people with intellectual disabilities, will serve drinks and sell goods. All market proceeds go to the organization, which supports over 7,000 people in need. The Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5:15pm with a carol performance. The ‘Festive Elegance at The Hari’ package, available from Dec. 22 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026, that also celebrates the hotel’s fifth anniversary, includes a one-night stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious hotel rooms or suites, HKD 500 dining credit that can be used at Lucciola Restaurant, Zoku Restaurant, The Lounge, The Terrace or for in-room dining, daily breakfast for two, limited-time The Hari Hong Kong 5^th anniversary gifts, a delicious chocolate muffin Christmas tree presented in-room, 15% off festive menus and more. Italian restaurant Lucciola and Zoku, which specialises in contemporary Japanese cuisine, will serve special Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day feasts.

Deck the halls with Spanish Flair in Bangkok

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit is embracing the festive spirit with delectable Spanish menus and buffet feasts set against panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline. As part of the hotel’s “Feliz Festiva” program from Dec. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2025, LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar, perched on the hotel’s uppermost floors, the 33rd and 34th floors, will offer a rotating “Special Spanish Festive Menu” each week for four festive weeks from Dec. 1 to Dec. 30. Each week’s a la carte menu, crafted by Madrid-born chef Juan Ignacio García Racionero, offers a selection of dishes celebrating Spain’s famed gastronomy such as ‘Iberian bellota jamon croquettes with caviar’, ‘Spanish red prawn carpaccio’, ‘Spanish Seabass with porcini & parmentier’, and ‘Cannelloni of beef oxtail, foie gras & black truffles mushroom’ and ‘Caramel custard pudding, almond & Spanish nougat’.LUZ will also serve exciting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day a la carte menus from 4pm until midnight. With its soaring windows affording spectacular views, all-day dining restaurant The Kites Eatery will serve, under the stewardship of executive chef Katisak Pinkaew, a Christmas Eve buffet dinner from 6-10pm. The buffet will brim with all sorts of treats including seafood on ice, salads, cheeses, a Japanese corner with assorted sashimi, BBQ seafood and meats, a carving station, an array of main courses, a chocolate fountain, desserts and more. Free-flow alcohol is optional.

Merriment in Mui Ne and Cam Ranh this Christmas

The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne will celebrate Christmas with festive feasts, indulgent spa treatments and more. The Anam Cam Ranh will serve “Festive Afternoon Tea” from Dec. 15, 2025 until Jan. 10, 2026 at The Colonial Restaurant. From Dec. 15-Jan 10 Saigon Bar will present “Champagne & Caviar Soiree,” complementing premium caviar with fine Champagne. On Dec. 22, the hotel’s lobby will come alive for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Christmas Eve kicks off with a cocktail gathering featuring canapés, mulled wine, house wines, soft drinks and the sounds of live Christmas carols. Two extraordinary Christmas Eve options are on offer: a lavish 9-course Christmas Eve Feast at The Colonial Restaurant or a Roasted Dinner Buffet at The Indochine Restaurant accompanied by live band music and a mesmerizing fire show. The Anam Mui Ne will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 23, where a choir will fill the air with timeless carols. On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus will appear at The Indochine Restaurant’s Christmas Eve BBQ Buffet Dinner, and Lang Viet will host a lavish four-course “Christmas feast”. On Christmas Day, the Kids’ Club will host a special Christmas painting activity. The Indochine will present a 3-course Christmas Brunch.

Getting Festive in Southern and Central Vietnam

Azerai Resorts invites guests to celebrate the 2025 festive season with a vibrant line-up of family-friendly activities, elevated dining experiences and exclusive wellness offerings. Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an all-suites-and-villas oceanfront resort in southern Vietnam that was recently awarded a prestigious MICHELIN Key, and Azerai La Residence, Hue, a heritage hotel in the former Imperial capital that Travel + Leisure honored as one of Vietnam’s best upcountry hotels, both are set to usher in a memorable holiday season. Christmas morning begins at Azerai Ke Ga Bay with a special breakfast featuring Virgin Bloody Marys, after which Santa Claus arrives with gifts for children. Then it’s time to enjoy games at the Sports House. Guests wishing to have a truly special dining experience can choose to enjoy a Western set-menu dinner at the oceanside terrace. This experience is limited to six tables only, so advance reservations are required. Guests at Azerai La Residence, Hue are offered a complimentary limousine transfer to Phu Cam Cathedral for Christmas morning Mass, while afternoon brings a special tea buffet in the lobby lounge, followed by a calligraphy and painting class where kids can create festive fans and cards under the tutelage of Hue master Mr. Ke. The classes are free for in-house guests.

A Luminescent Dreamscape in Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic 124-year-old Grand Dame of Hanoi, is transforming into “A Luminescent Dreamscape” ahead of the holiday season, as a million lights and shimmering festive spirit blend seamlessly with the hotel’s timeless elegance. Festive scenes and breathtaking displays will be paired with culinary offerings imbued with French sophistication and festive flair – experiences that lift the spirits and evoke warmth, nostalgia, wonder, togetherness and the enduring charm of the holiday season. For the first time ever, the Metropole Christmas Fair, held from Nov. 28-30, will offer a joyful celebration featuring Metropole-made specialties alongside local vendors presenting holiday handicrafts, gifts, decorations and more. Sweet delights, eggnog, mulled wine and gourmet bites from the grill and charcuterie stations add to the experience. The fair kicks off with the annual lighting ceremony on Nov. 28 to officially launch the hotel’s 2025 festive season. In keeping with tradition, a distinctive 15-meter-tall Christmas tree gracing Le Balcon will be adorned with ornaments, bringing timeless French sophistication and joie de vivre to the heart of the hotel.

Wellness-Inspired Christmas Escapes Across Vietnam

Wellness-inspired luxury hotel brand Fusion has unveiled a host of special dining experiences, spa packages, festivities and more ahead of the holiday season at its properties across Vietnam and Thailand. Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang welcomes the festive season with open-air beach BBQs, a sparkling Christmas Eve buffet at Fresh restaurant and refined set menu at Char and a joyful Christmas Day feast. Meanwhile, Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, nestled in Hue’s misty mountains, becomes a sanctuary of healing and renewal, as guests are invited to restore balance through mineral-rich hot springs, traditional Japanese onsen and thoughtfully curated retreats. A festive semi-buffet dinner will be served at Madame Chau Restaurant on Christmas Eve. And in Ho Chi Minh City, guests can step into a vintage Christmas wonderland at Fusion Suites Sài Gòn, where sparkling lights, rustic pinecones and the scent of cinnamon fill the air. On Christmas Eve, “Fusion Sleighs LIVE” offers live music, festive canapés and complimentary “Sleigh Sets” for every guest. Guests will also enjoy Santa’s Sweet Challenge, a playful candy game for all ages. Christmas Day also brings a visit from Santa, along with sweet surprises, a grand turkey carving and a festive buffet.

Christmas in Cambodia

Raffles in Cambodia will celebrate the holidays with a host of extraordinary dining experiences and memorable festivities at its two historic hotels. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap and Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh will each present a distinctive calendar of festive events, inviting guests and the local community to mark Christmas and ring in the New Year with style and sophistication. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is transforming into a spellbinding fairytale inspired by Hansel and Gretel this holiday season. Glittering lights, evergreen wreaths and whimsical decorations evoke the enchantment of a gingerbread forest, turning every corridor and courtyard into a living storybook. Raffles Hotel Le Royal likewise comes alive with festive spirit, offering fun-filled activities for guests of all ages, along with exclusive meals and the Cambodian capital’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve countdown celebration. Raffles Hotel Le Royal’s “Magical Festive Escape” stay package, valid through Jan. 31, 2026, includes daily Champagne breakfast, a complimentary 60-minute spa treatment for two and much more.

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The Anam invites guests at its two luxury seaside resorts in Vietnam to celebrate the festive season with warmth, joy and togetherness, as it unveils exclusive dining experiences, elegant celebrations and fun-filled activities for all ages.

The Anam Cam Ranh, which overlooks 300 meters of scenic beachfront on the Cam Ranh Peninsula, and The Anam Mui Ne, a 1.2-hectare oceanfront resort in southern Vietnam, blend Indochine charm with modern luxury. They are set to mark Christmas and New Year in style, with spectacular sunsets, indulgent spa treatments, festive feasts and much more.

“Experience the magic of the holidays in one of our breathtaking settings, where twinkling lights blend seamlessly with tropical breezes. Whether reflecting on your most treasured Christmas memories or ushering in the New Year with grace and style, every moment with The Anam offers something special,” said The Anam Group’s group general manager Laurent Myter.

The Anam Cam Ranh

The Anam Cam Ranh, which overlooks 300 meters of scenic beachfront on the Cam Ranh Peninsula, will serve “Festive Afternoon Tea” from Dec. 15-Jan. 10 at The Colonial Restaurant

The Anam Cam Ranh will serve “Festive Afternoon Tea” from Dec. 15-Jan. 10 at The Colonial Restaurant. The experience offers an array of delicate savories, handcrafted holiday desserts, and freshly baked scones, perfectly paired with fine teas, coffee and seasonal fresh fruits.

From Dec. 15, 2025 until Jan 10, 2026 Saigon Bar will present the “Champagne & Caviar Soiree,” where the timeless elegance of premium caviar is complemented by the crisp bubbles of fine Champagne.

On Dec. 22, the hotel’s lobby will come alive for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Guests are invited to join this special evening as the grand tree is illuminated, while enjoying rich hot chocolate, gingerbread and fragrant mulled wine amid the joyful sounds of the season.

The celebration on Christmas Eve kicks off with a cocktail gathering featuring canapés, mulled wine, house wines, soft drinks and the charming sounds of live Christmas carols. Diners may then choose between two extraordinary options: a lavish 9-course Christmas Eve Feast at The Colonial Restaurant, crafted with premium seasonal ingredients and available with an optional wine pairing, or a sumptuous Roasted Dinner Buffet at The Indochine Restaurant, offering holiday classics accompanied by live band music and a mesmerizing fire show.

Christmas Day begins with a festive Christmas Breakfast served at The Indochine Restaurant, showcasing Eastern and Western holiday specialties.

New Year’s Eve celebrations get underway with the General Manager Cocktail on the Lobby Lawn from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering elegant canapés, cocktails and the refined melodies of a live violin and guitar duo.

From Dec. 15, 2025 until Jan 10, 2026 Saigon Bar at The Anam Cam Ranh will present the “Champagne & Caviar Soiree”

Guests may then savor an exquisite 9-course New Year’s Eve Feast at The Colonial Restaurant, featuring culinary favorites with an optional wine pairing, or enjoy a lavish Roasted Dinner Buffet at The Indochine Restaurant, complete with live band entertainment and a fire show. The night culminates at a Countdown Party at Beach Club, where guests will dance into 2026 amid live music and a fireworks display over the ocean.

On New Year’s Day, guests can ease into 2026 with a special celebratory New Year’s Breakfast, offering a spread of restorative and indulgent dishes.

Throughout the festive season, The Anam Spa is offering 10% off for all 60-minute treatments and 15% off for all 90-minute treatments, valid from Dec. 20-Jan. 4.

The resort will also offer a host of exciting Christmas activities for guests of all ages, including creative sessions on making coconut leaf toys, stone painting, coconut harvesting, kite-flying, and games of tug of war, along with screenings of favorite holiday movies such as Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Chronicles, Klaus and more.

The Anam Mui Ne

Holiday season festivities kick off at The Anam Mui Ne on Dec. 23 with an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the hotel lobby, where a choir will fill the air with timeless carols as the tree sparkles to life.

On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus himself will make a magical appearance at The Indochine Restaurant, delighting children with gifts, smiles and festive cheer. That evening, guests are invited to enjoy a lavish Christmas Eve BBQ Buffet Dinner. Highlights include a carving station with roasted turkey and baked whole grouper, chilled seafood showcasing tiger prawns, oysters, mussels, salmon, and king crab claws, live BBQ stations and much more. The feast is complemented by free-flow soft drinks, beer, wine, sparkling wine and Champagne. On Christmas Eve at Lang Viet a lavish four-course “Christmas feast” awaits with optional free-flow sparkling wine or Champagne.

The Anam Mui Ne, 1.2-hectare oceanfront resort in southern Vietnam, will welcome Santa Claus at The Indochine Restaurant on Christmas Eve

Christmas morning begins with joy at The Indochine Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a festive breakfast, along with steaming hot chocolate crowned with torched marshmallows. Children are invited to the Kids’ Club for a special Christmas painting activity that brings holiday scenes to life. A refined Christmas Brunch will follow, presenting a 3-course menu accompanied by one glass of sparkling wine.

New Year’s Eve will feature two spectacular celebrations. At The Indochine Restaurant, an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration is anchored by a buffet feast with all sorts of delectable options including a carving station featuring roasted lamb leg, grilled snapper, dry-aged duck breast, and whole roasted pig, live barbecue and much more. Lang Viet Restaurant will serve a lavish four-course set menu “Sea Breeze and Sparkle” that includes main course options such as grilled Iberico pork ribs and grilled half lobster with garlic butter. As midnight approaches, the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party invites everyone to raise a glass of sparkling wine, enjoy cheerful games, and welcome 2026 on the resort’s manicured lawn fronting Mui Ne’s beach.

Guests can ease gently into the New Year on Jan. 1 with a refined breakfast at The Indochine Restaurant, followed by a leisurely New Year Brunch served until late morning. Throughout the day, à la carte dining continues at Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar and The Indochine Restaurant.

Throughout the festive season, The Anam Spa offers two “Christmas Songs” packages, including the 120-minute “Merry Christmas” featuring a cinnamon spice sugar scrub, homemade coconut wrap and Anam signature therapy; meanwhile, the 120-minute “Joy to the World” includes a mindful Christmas meditation and traditional Vietnamese therapy. Discounts are also available for holiday season spa treatments or Himalayan singing bowl experiences.

For children, the resort will offer fun activities daily throughout the season, including a Christmas card-making class, gingerbread cookie decoration, Christmas mask decoration, kite-flying sessions, sand painting and much more.

For further information or to make a booking at The Anam Mui Ne or The Anam Cam Ranh, visit www.theanam.com, email info.mn@theanam.com or info.cr@theanam.com, or telephone +(84) 252 628 4868 or +84 258 398 9499.

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When it comes to celebrating Christmas and welcoming the New Year in style, few destinations can match the elegance and tranquility of Banyan Tree Krabi. Recently acclaimed as the “Finest Hotel in Thailand” by Fodor’s and honored with two MICHELIN Keys, this exclusive beachfront retreat offers an exceptional setting for holiday festivities. Nestled on the serene Tubkaek Beach, just 40 km from Krabi International Airport, the resort combines luxury, natural beauty, and world-class service to create unforgettable holiday memories.

A Luxurious Haven by the Sea

Banyan Tree Krabi’s architecture is a feast for the eyes: 72 stunning suites and villas, each with its own private pool, set against a lush tropical backdrop and overlooking the shimmering sapphire waters of the Andaman Sea. The resort is more than just a place to stay; it’s a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation, offering wellness programs, a dedicated kids’ club, and breathtaking vistas at every turn.

Festive Dining Experiences to Remember

Banyan Tree Krabi

This holiday season, Banyan Tree Krabi has curated special menus that promise to delight every guest’s palate. Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated Christmas dinner, a joyful New Year’s celebration, or a family-friendly feast, the resort’s culinary offerings will not disappoint.

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner

On December 24th, from 6:30 pm to 10 pm, The Naga Kitchen transforms into a festive wonderland with an international buffet, live music, and a mesmerizing fire show. The spacious restaurant’s indoor and outdoor seating areas offer a relaxed yet elegant setting, just steps from the beach. Guests can indulge in a gourmet spread featuring:

• Fresh seafood on ice, including smoked salmon, oysters, sashimi, and lobster
• A live truffle risotto station and chef’s carving station with premium meats
• A variety of salads, baked breads, cheeses, and charcuterie
• Festive desserts like Christmas stollen, croquembouche Christmas tree, and Christmas log cake

It’s a holiday feast that combines flavors from around the world with a warm tropical twist.

Christmas Day Set Dinner

On December 25th, from 6:30 pm to 10 pm, The Naga Kitchen hosts a classic festive dinner with a 6-course menu echoing holiday traditions. Highlights include:

• Baked camembert, duck terrine, and beetroot-cured salmon
• Fine de Claire oysters and oscietra caviar for seafood lovers
• A traditional Christmas carvery featuring turkey or ham, complemented by Brussels sprouts, chestnut purée, and cranberry gel

This meal is perfect for families and couples alike, celebrating the joy of Christmas in tropical paradise.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

Ring in 2026 on the beach under a canopy of stars at Banyan Tree Krabi’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Starting at 7 pm, the evening features an abundant international buffet with live cooking stations, seafood options, and Southern Thai specialties like tom yam and massaman curry. The night is animated by live music, performances, and a spectacular fireworks display at midnight — a true tropical countdown to remember.

Tips for a Memorable Holiday Stay

• Book early: Holiday seasons fill up quickly, especially at top resorts like Banyan Tree Krabi. Reserve your spot well in advance.
• Dress code: While celebrations are festive, remember that the tropical climate calls for light, comfortable attire.
• Explore local attractions: After festivities, consider exploring nearby islands or taking a boat trip to discover the stunning scenery of the Andaman Sea.
• Spa and Wellness: Take advantage of the resort’s wellness offerings to unwind after the holiday feasts.

Final Thoughts

Banyan Tree Krabi offers a harmonious blend of luxury, natural beauty, and festive cheer — perfect for celebrating the holidays in style. Whether you’re indulging in gourmet dinners, relaxing by your private pool, or enjoying the stunning seaside views, this resort creates a warm, memorable holiday experience.

For more information or reservations, contact +66 075 811 888 or email krabi@banyantree.com

View the new Banyan Tree Krabi resort video HERE

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Vietnam’s Azerai Resorts invites travelers to embrace the festive spirit with a series of memorable family-friendly activities, luxurious dining experiences, and exclusive wellness offers. Whether you’re staying at the award-winning Azerai Ke Ga Bay or the historic Azerai La Residence in Hue, the holiday season promises a blend of cultural richness, relaxation, and festive cheer.

Azerai Ke Ga Bay: A Coastal Sanctuary for Celebrations

Azerai Ke Ga Bay

Nestled on the southern coast of Vietnam, Azerai Ke Ga Bay is a stunning all-suites and villas oceanfront resort, recently awarded a prestigious MICHELIN Key. Just a 2.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, this serene escape is surrounded by lush gardens, overlooking Hon Ba Island’s historic lighthouse and expansive sand dunes.

Festive Highlights at Azerai Ke Ga Bay:

• Christmas Eve: Guests can indulge in a special afternoon tea where kids decorate cupcakes, followed by cocktails and canapés at the Garden Lounge. For dinner, a festive BBQ with live music awaits at the Terrace Restaurant.
• Christmas Morning: Start with a hearty breakfast featuring Virgin Bloody Marys, then watch Santa arrive with gifts for children. Afternoon activities include Christmas candy-cane relays, beach dodgeball, and a pass-the-gift game. For a more intimate experience, guests can reserve a seaside dinner with a Western set menu—available for just six tables, so early booking is essential.
• New Year’s Eve: Young guests can enjoy surfing lessons, traditional dragon dance, and a sandcastle-building contest. The evening culminates in a Western set-menu dinner, live entertainment, and a midnight countdown with sparkling wine.
• New Year’s Day: The celebrations continue with a special breakfast, dragon dance at the pool terrace, a buffet lunch, and family activities like kite-making, bodyboarding lessons, and New Year’s card crafts.

New Year Festivities at Azerai Ke Ga Bay

Wellness Packages:

• 90-minute Relaxation Combo (body massage + hair wash) for VND 1,200,000
• 120-minute Relaxation Combo (body massage + hair wash) for VND 1,400,000

Book your holiday escape through azerai.com/azerai-ke-ga-bay, or contact the resort directly for tailored experiences.

Azerai La Residence, Hue: A Heritage Hotel Celebrating the Season

In the historic city of Hue, Azerai La Residence transforms into a festive wonderland from December 11 to January 11. The hotel’s holiday program kicks off with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, complemented by sparkling cocktails and live music at Le Parfum restaurant, which offers a seasonal special set menu bursting with flavors.

Azerai La Residence, Hue

Festive Activities Include:

• Christmas Eve: Enjoy carols performed by the Friends of Hue Choir, cocktails, Santa’s visit, and a gourmet gala dinner with live musical accompaniment.
• Christmas Morning: Guests are invited to a complimentary limousine transfer to Phu Cam Cathedral for Mass. The afternoon features a festive tea buffet and creative workshops such as calligraphy and flower arranging—free for in-house guests.
• New Year’s Eve: Celebrate with DJ beats, a lively dragon dance, and a gala dinner with live piano and violin performances, culminating in a midnight countdown.
• New Year’s Day: Start the year with a Hue-inspired afternoon tea, flower arranging lessons, and holiday crafts, all designed to create treasured memories.

Special Offers:
The hotel’s two-night Festive Season Package includes a river-view room, daily breakfast, airport transfer, signature cocktails, and a romantic festive dinner. Gala dinners on Dec. 24 and 31 are also available as add-ons.

Supporting Local Artisans:
Throughout the season, the hotel features a Charity Corner showcasing exquisite handicrafts from the Hope Center, with proceeds supporting artisans with disabilities. On January 15, the hotel team and guests will deliver the proceeds plus additional gifts.

For bookings, visit azerai.com/azerai-la-residence-hue, or contact the hotel directly.

About Azerai

Founded by renowned hotelier Adrian Zecha, Azerai offers guests an authentic blend of elegance, cultural richness, and discreet, attentive service. Each resort, from Vietnam’s coastlines to historic Hue, is designed to provide a unique getaway immersed in local beauty and tradition.

Tips for a Memorable Stay:

• Book early for peak holiday dates, especially for the popular Gala dinners.
• Take advantage of the wellness packages for ultimate relaxation amidst festive cheer.
• Explore local attractions and cultural sites to enrich your holiday experience.

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Christmas in Tokyo is nothing short of dazzling, and this year, Palace Hotel Tokyo is raising the bar with its new luxury package, A Tokyo Christmas. Blending Japanese sophistication with Western festive traditions, the five-star property transforms into a holiday haven, complete with towering Christmas trees, gourmet feasts, and an exclusive guided tour of the city’s world-famous winter illuminations.

Suite Stays with Holiday Cheer

Palace Hotel Tokyo – 2025 Christmas Cookies

Guests booking the package enjoy a two-night stay in either a Premier Suite or Executive Suite. Rooms are adorned with a 5.9-foot Christmas tree, twinkling with ornaments, creating the perfect backdrop for a warm and elegant holiday. Special touches include a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut, homemade Christmas cookies, and a handcrafted holiday cake from the hotel’s renowned Sweets & Deli patisserie.

Additional perks include Club Lounge access, where afternoon tea, cocktails, and canapés await, as well as the choice of daily breakfast in the lounge or in-room. Families with children can also enjoy the festivities, with Club Lounge access available until 5:30 pm daily.

Private Tokyo Illuminations Tour

Marunouchi Illumination 2024 (Photo Credit TCVB)

One of the highlights of the package is a private four-hour tour of Tokyo’s spectacular winter illuminations. Guests are chauffeured around the city in comfort, with stops at Marunouchi Naka Dori, Omotesando, Shibuya, and other glittering neighborhoods.

The experience is tailored to each group’s interests and can include visits to the city’s Christmas markets at Roppongi and Azabudai Hills. To capture the magic, a professional local photographer is available, with names like Gorta Yuuki—a photographer published in Vogue and Condé Nast Traveller—featured on the hotel’s roster.

A Christmas Feast to Remember

At the heart of the festive season is food, and Palace Hotel Tokyo delivers with a sumptuous prix-fixe Christmas dinner at Grand Kitchen. Expect a six-course menu showcasing delicacies such as abalone, snow crab, caviar-topped flounder, and premium Japanese beef.

Those seeking something even more refined can opt for a Michelin-starred dining experience at Esterre by Alain Ducasse or choose Japanese traditions with kaiseki at Wadakura, teppanyaki at GO, or tempura at Tatsumi (at additional cost).

Sweet Christmas Treats

Palace Hotel Tokyo – Grand Kitchen’s 2025 Christmas Prix-fixe Dinner

The celebrations wouldn’t be complete without the hotel’s famed Christmas cakes, available for guests to enjoy in their suite. This year’s lineup includes the Noël à la Neige blueberry sponge, a pistachio-rich Couronne de Noël, the strawberry-packed Supérieur shortcake, the hotel’s iconic Marron Chantilly, and Esterre’s delicate Fleur de Noël.

In addition, Sweets & Deli offers European holiday classics with a Japanese twist: stollen filled with yuzu marzipan, matcha kouglof with chestnuts, and raspberry-glazed panettone.

Booking Details

Rates for A Tokyo Christmas start at JPY 941,000, with stays available between 20–25 December 2025. Reservations must be made by 15 November and are subject to availability.

For more information and reservations, visit the Palace Hotel Tokyo official website.

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Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Style at Banyan Tree Samui and Banyan Tree Krabi in Thailand this year

Celebrate Christmas in Style on Koh Samui

A gourmet’s paradise of 5-star feasting is on the cards at Banyan Tree Samui this Christmas, with each of its three restaurants offering a colourful variety of dining options from Dec 24-26, inclusive. The resort’s beachfront restaurant, Sands, offers a 3-course set lunch and a 5-course set dinner (or 7-course vegetarian alternative) on each of those three days, while award-winning fine-dining venue Saffron hosts set evening dinners in a sophisticated and tranquil ambience. Meanwhile, The Edge restaurant will entice diners with an abundant buffet menu from Dec 24-26, offering both Western and Eastern cuisine and a host of Christmas surprises.For more information or reservations, contact samui@banyantree.com or tel: +66 77 915 333.

Twas the Night Before Xmas, and Krabi is Stirring

Located on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, Banyan Tree Krabi is hosting a sumptuous Christmas Eve Gala Dinner at its popular restaurant The Naga Kitchen. Starting from 6:30pm, guests and diners will be paraded with an astounding variety of delectable international culinary choices, including salads and appetisers, cheese and cold cuts, an Indian Tandoori selection, freshly baked pizzas, a carving station, Japanese favourites, and delicious seafood options such as Spicy Tuna and Salmon Tartare with Local Fresh Herbs.For more information or reservations, contact krabi@banyantree.com or tel: +66 075 811 888.

Ring in 2025 with a Samui Beach Party

Located in a private bay at the southeastern corner of the island, Banyan Tree Samui invites guests and revellers to experience their “A Night Under the Sea Party Night” from 10pm till 1am on New Year’s Eve. The night will begin with a fabulous feast – a 5-course gala dinner set menu from 7pm to 10pm – with everything from appetisers such as sushi and sashimi, French foie gras, oysters, tiger prawns and Russian caviar to main courses of prime rib of beef, lamb crown or Tasmanian grilled salmon, and a host of delectable desserts. At 10pm, the party moves to the beachside where a dance floor will burst into life. For more information or reservations, contact samui@banyantree.com or tel: +66 77 915 333.

Kick Off 2025 with Countdown in Krabi

Banyan Tree Krabi bids farewell to 2024 with a Gala Dinner and Countdown Party with live entertainment, an extravagant buffet, and selected free-flow alcoholic beverages. Starting at 7pm on 31st Dec with a festive feast at The Naga Kitchen venue, diners can choose from an array of cheeses, cold cuts, a salad bar, homemade smoked salmon, truffle soup, iced seafood including fin de claire oysters, as well as a selection of Southern Thai and Japanese culinary delights. There’s also a supervised Kids’ Corner as the party moves to the beach when midnight approaches.For more information or reservations, contact krabi@banyantree.com or tel: +66 075 811 888.

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The Hari Hong Kong is pulling out all the stops to mark Christmas and New Year’s Eve with merry good cheer, hosting a Christmas market to raise money for charity, festive brunches, lunches and dinners, a stay replete with a chocolate muffin Christmas tree, and more.

Situated in the heart of Wan Chai, the hotel will stage the festivities from Dec. 1, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025, including the Christmas Market at the lobby on Dec. 9 from 5pm. Service users from Hong Chi Association will serve hand drip coffee and sell upcycling and handmade products. Second-hand books and toys will also be available, with all market proceeds going to Hong Chi to help provide education, training and other empowerment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. A Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony accompanied by young choristers from nearby Dalton School Hong Kong will anchor the market.

The ‘Christmas at The Hari’ package, for a minimum one-night stay from Dec. 1-31, includes:

• Accommodation in a luxurious room or suite
• Daily breakfast for two guests
• HKD400 dining credit at Lucciola Restaurant, Zoku Restaurant, The Lounge, The Terrace or in-room dining per stay
• A delectable chocolate muffin Christmas tree in the guest room
• The Hari Hong Kong’s Signature Scented Diffuser as a memento

Brimming with gourmet delicacies, The Hari Hamper Box features a selection of macarons, scones with jujube cream, premium Mandranova Extra Virgin Olive Oil, aged Modena balsamic glaze, Christmas cookies, spicy ‘Nduja sauce, truffle honey, and a bottle of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV Champagne. Orders can be placed from now until Dec. 26 and picked from Dec. 1-26.

Under the stewardship of Director of F&B Francesco Gava and his team, Italian ristorante Lucciola will serve authentic Italian classics with a modern twist during the following festive lunches and dinners from 12-3.30pm and 6-10pm respectively:

• Three-course Festive Set Lunch and Festive Semi-buffet Dinner on Dec. 24.
• Christmas Semi-buffet Lunch and Christmas Set Dinner on Dec. 25.
• Festive Brunch and Festive Set Dinner on Dec. 26.
• New Year’s Eve Set Lunch and Set Dinner on Dec. 31.

The semi-buffet feasts and the Christmas Day set dinner will serve the likes of ‘Crudo di Mare’ featuring freshly shucked oyster, tiger prawn, Alaskan King Crab leg, black mussels and veraci clam, Amalfi lemon, salsa rosa and cocktail sauce. ‘Il Vitello Tonnato’ comprising veal tenderloin, tuna sauce, Modena aged balsamic and Pantelleria capers, ‘Vellutata di Topinambur, Riso Venere, Coda d’Astice’ with Jerusalem artichoke soup, Venere rice, lobster tail, ‘Guancia di Manzo Brasata al Barbaresco’ featuring braised Wagyu beef cheek, Lardo ham, mashed potatoes, chestnuts and gravy and ‘Il Filetto di Ippoglosso all’Acqua Pazza’ made up of Halibut fillet, black mussels and veraci clam broth are also highlights. Free-flow packages and festive drinks such as mulled wine and eggnog and cranberry ginger beer mocktails will be on offer.

Meanwhile contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku, with a mesmerizing ceiling of angled timber slats in origami-like forms, will celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with the following:

• Festive Sukiyaki Cheese Fondue on Dec. 24, 25 and 26 served from 6-10pm
• Three-course Festive Set Lunch on Dec. 24 from 12-3.30pm
• Christmas Brunch on Dec. 25 from 12-3.30pm
• Festive Brunch on Dec. 26 from 12-3.30pm
• New Year’s Eve Set Lunch on Dec. 31 from 12-3.30pm
• New Year’s Eve Set Dinner with the first seating from 6-8pm and the second seating from 8.30-10.30pm
• Optional free-flow packages accompany the brunches, cheese fondue and New Year’s Eve Set Dinner

Zoku is launching its homemade Sukiyaki Cheese Fondue during the festive season to be shared over get-togethers. Combining Swiss Emmental cheese, Sakura cheese and sake blended in one delectable warm pot, the fondue will be served with homemade torched bun, shiitake mushrooms, seasonable vegetables, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) and kinu tofu. Dippable additions on offer include US prime beef, Kyushu chicken thigh, wild octopus, Hokkaido scallops, and tempura. Featuring warm sake, cocktails and champagnes, a beverage menu has been concocted specifically to be paired with fondue.

Adjacent to Zoku, the hotel’s alfresco terrace bar, aptly named The Terrace, will host the hotel’s lively New Year’s Eve Countdown Party from 10pm-1am, with delectable food, innovative cocktails and a DJ spinning the decks.

For more information, visit https://www.thehari.com/hong-kong/festive-season/ To book ‘Christmas at The Hari’ contact Rooms Reservations on bookme@thehari.com or +852 2129 0398. To order The Hari Hamper Box or book brunch, lunch or dinner at Lucciola Restaurant & Bar email lucciola@thehari.com or +852 2129 0333. To book brunch, lunch, cheese fondue, the New Year’s Eve Set Dinner or Countdown Party at Zoku at Zoku Restaurant & The Terrace, email zoku@thehari.com or call +852 2129 0338.

The ‘Christmas at The Hari’ package is priced from HKD 2250 per room per night. The Hari’s Hamper Box is HKD 1888. The Three-Course Festive Set Lunch and New Year’s Eve Set Lunch at Lucciola, and the Three-Course Festive Set Lunch and New Year’s Eve Set Lunch at Zoku are each priced from HKD 298. The Festive Semi-buffet Dinner and Christmas Semi-buffet Lunch at Lucciola are each priced at HKD 888 per adult and HKD 488 per child aged from 5 to 11, with free-flow packages from HKD 168. Lucciola’s Christmas Set Dinner, Festive Set Dinner, and New Year’s Eve Set Dinner, and Zoku’s Christmas Brunch and Festive Brunch are each priced from HKD 568, with free-flow packages from HKD 168. The Festive Brunch at Lucciola is from HKD 468 with free-flow packages from HKD 88. The Festive Sukiyaki Cheese Fondue is from HKD 688 for two people, with free-flow packages from HKD 168. The first seating of Zoku’s New Year’s Eve Set Dinner is HKD 1088 per adult and HKD 688 per child aged from 5-11, and the second seating is HKD 1288 per adult and HKD 688 per child aged from 5-11. Free-flow packages from HKD 168.

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As 2023 draws to a close, travellers in Thailand may be debating where to go for a New Year’s vacation. The traditionally languid week between Christmas Day and New Year is an ideal opportunity to don one’s sunglasses and swimsuits, and head to one of Thailand’s premier beach resorts for a few days of tranquillity and evenings of festivity.

Oases of tropical paradise Banyan Tree Samui and Banyan Tree Krabi have each unveiled a programme of delightful dining experiences and fun-filled celebrations to welcome 2024 in style.

Banyan Tree Samui

Banyan Tree Samui

Visitors to the effervescent island of Koh Samui are invited to join a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Buffet, starting at 7pm on Dec 31st, at any one of the resort’s three restaurants: Saffron, the resort’s signature Thai restaurant; The Edge, an international restaurant with a beautiful sea view; or Sands, a beachfront venue with sea breezes and romance in the air.

The Edge will feature a galaxy of sumptuous choices from land and sea, including caviar, yellowfin tuna, tasmanian salmon, foie gras, a carving station, a vegetarian selection, and an assortment of desserts. Saffron offers diners a magnificent 7-course set menu, with either vegetarian or non-vegetarian options. And diners from both venues will be escorted by buggy to the beach around 10pm where the evening’s entertainment continues well into the night at Sands Restaurant with dancing and Champagne by the beach to ring in the new year at midnight.

The Edge

For a full viewing of menus and prices, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/bt-samui-festive-season

For reservations or more information, contact: samui@banyantree.com or Tel: 077 915 333

Villas at Banyan Tree Samui, each with a private infinity pool, start from US$585 per night.

Banyan Tree Krabi

Banyan Tree Krabi

Opened in 2020, this 72-key resort is nestled into a hillside overlooking the Andaman Sea. It’s an idyllic location for a private party with friends and family or a chance to meet other revellers at this year’s Gala Dinner and Countdown Party which includes live entertainment, free-flow drinks and fireworks. The evening’s fun begins at 7pm at The Naga Kitchen restaurant, just a stone’s throw from the beachfront lawn. Diners can choose from a selection of cheeses and cold cuts, a salad bar, as well as live stations, including an oyster bar, a carvery, barbecue, and a Japanese buffet. There’s also a kids’ menu available. Guests will be invited to enjoy drinks by the resort’s secluded beach as the midnight celebrations begin.

For a full viewing of menus and prices, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/bt-krabi-festive-season

For reservations or more information, contact: krabi@banyantree.com or Tel: 075 811 888

Rooms and suites at Banyan Tree Krabi, each with plunge pool and hot tub, start at US$475 per night.

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Montara Hospitality Group, the owners of Trisara, one of Phuket’s most exquisite properties, is celebrating the 2023 festive season in style with a host of tantalizing events across its award-winning F&B and wellness venues.

Highlights of a packed program include special festive set menus with wine pairings at Michelin-awarded restaurants PRU and JAMPA, festive hampers curated by Rick Dingen, JAMPA head chef, and a succession of lavish celebrations held at Trisara’s beachside venues Cielo and Waew.

A lavish Christmas Day buffet will take place at Cielo, one of Trisara’s al-fresco dining venues

Trisara’s finely honed approach to wellness and mindfulness, as well as treatment offerings at the renowned Jara Wellness, will also be offering seasonal uplift via special offers on activities such as Muay Thai and yoga and sound healing therapy, and pampering packages like the Royal Trisara 6 Hands Massage, a signature experience highlighting a unique combination of traditional Thai herbal compression, Swedish massage, and acupressure techniques.

“We want to give visitors and guests alike the most memorable festive experience possible,” says Kittisak “Kitt” Pattamasaevi, the CEO of Montara Hospitality Group. “Our program allows people to create cherished memories with loved ones by their side, enjoying unforgettable dining experiences as you ring in the holidays with exceptional festive moments.”

At the Michelin-starred PRU an enchanting holiday dining experience will take place on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve exclusively. On Christmas Eve, guests can partake of a culinary journey for THB 8,500++ per person. On New Year’s Eve a dedicated set menu costs THB 10,000++ per person.

Chef Jimmy Ophorst (centre) and his team have created a special festive culinary journey at PRU

Over at JAMPA, Dingen’s zero-waste gastronomy exploration will be showcased via a special festive menu for THB 4,900++ per person during both lunch and dinner. Additionally, on December 23 and 30, HiDEAWAY by JAMPA—a special pop-up venue in the grounds of Trisara’s Pru Jampa organic farm — will be offering an exclusive holiday farm tour. Guests can gather ingredients and sit back, relax, and enjoy the 360degree views of the picturesque lake, while Dingen and his team create a one-of-a-kind menu for the occasion. The experience costs THB 3,400++ per person.

Elsewhere, the fun kicks off with a Thai-style Christmas Eve Barbecue at beachfront venue Waew On The Beach where Phuket lobster, fresh prawns, local fish, and other premium ingredients are served up alongside a mesmerizing fire show and a Thai cultural performance. THB 6,900++ per person; children at THB 3,400++ per person (6-14 Years)

Christmas Day sees a special appearance from Santa who will arrive via wakeboard. He’ll be spreading seasonal joy as guests tuck into an exceptional buffet spread at Cielo featuring epicurean delights such as caviar, fresh seafood, Christmas staples and more. A jazz band will also be in attendance to keep spirits high. Premium champagne package at THB 7,900 ++ per person; Champagne package at THB 6,900 ++ per person; Wine package at THB 5,900++ per person; Food only available at THB 4,900++ per person; Children at THB 2,500++ per person (6-14 Years)

Trisara’s packed program of festive events will bring plenty of good cheer to guests and visitors

A special Beach & Grill evening is taking place on 28 December maintains the holiday vibes. Food only available at THB 5,900 ++ per person; Children at THB 2,900++ per person (6-14 Years).

A glittering New Year’s Eve Gala overlooking the Andaman Sea brings the year to a close at Cielo. An extravagant buffet feast offers a culinary journey, featuring exquisite flavors and international delights that cater to every palate.

Adding cultural flair to the evening, a Khon Thai traditional show captivates attendees with its rich heritage and vibrant storytelling. Alcohol package at THB 29,000 ++ per person; Non-alcoholic package at THB 21,000 ++ per person; Children at THB 10,000 ++ per person (6-14 years).

Rounding off festivities at Trisara is a New Year’s Day brunch at Cielo. Enjoy the melodies of the live jazz band and an assortment of freshly caught seafood, live cooking stations, wood fire barbecue, and a thoughtfully curated selection of prestigious beverages. Premium champagne package at THB 7,900++ per person; Champagne package at THB 6,900++ per person; Wine package at THB 5,900++ per person; Food only available at THB 4,900++ per person; Children at THB 2,500++ per person (6-14 years)

For reservations please contact. Email: eventsbooking@trisara.com. Tel. +(66) 076-310 -100 Ext. 736

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The new INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit will celebrate its first festive season with delectable Spanish menus, buffet feasts and a sky-high countdown party, all accompanied with sweeping views of Bangkok’s skyline and a distinct Ibiza vibe.

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit

After its debut in July this year in Bangkok’s lively On Nut neighbourhood, the 208-room urban lifestyle hotel, with an array of remarkable facilities, ranging from a transparent infinity pool and authentic Spanish tapas bar to integrated co-working spaces, will host its festive program from Dec. 24, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024.

The hotel’s festive program’s dress code is ‘Ibiza glam’; think flowing white dresses, shirts, and pants, with a touch of glitter and gold.

Commanding the hotel’s uppermost floors – the 33^rd and 34^th floors – LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar will take diners on a culinary journey of Spain with exquisite set menus crafted by Spanish chef Laia Ferrer from 6-10pm on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. Wine pairing is optional. After 10pm on each night, an after-party with live music and a DJ spinning tunes will continue until late.

LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day four-course set menu kicks off with ‘refreshing cherry and tomato soup with olive oil caviar’, followed by ‘turbot with saffron sauce and asparagus’. After ‘cannelloni with truffle bechamel’, dessert is ‘traditional Spanish nougat made with nuts’.

The New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day five-course menu begins with starters ‘zucchini pesto topped with truffle and flowers’, ‘creamy lobster croquette with caviar’, and ‘red prawn tartar with lemon gel and sea water’. ‘Aguachile with avocado grill, sweet corn and mango’, ‘turbot with saffron sauce and asparagus’, and ‘slow-cooked beef short ribs, truffle mash potatoes and homemade gravy’ are rounded out with ‘sparkling Spanish wine and chocolate’ for dessert.

By night the hotel’s Giang Swing Pool Bar, with a compelling contemporary interpretation of Bangkok’s Brahman structure and an expansive rooftop terrace dotted with outdoor lounges and sunbeds that evoke an Ibiza mood, becomes an upper-floor extension of the 33^rd floor tapas bar. A spectacle unlike any other in Bangkok, tapas bar guests peer into the bottom of the hotel’s infinity pool.

With its soaring windows affording spectacular views, all-day dining restaurant The Kites Eatery will serve, under the stewardship of executive chef Katisak Pinkaew, a buffet dinner on Christmas Eve from 6-10pm and New Year’s Eve buffet from 6-11pm, as well as buffet brunches from 12-3pm on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The buffets will brim with all sorts of delights including seafood on ice, salads, cheeses, a Japanese corner with assorted sashimi, BBQ seafood, soup, noodles, a carving station with roast turkey, an array of main courses, desserts and more. Free-flow alcohol is optional.

Revellers will farewell 2023 and count down the new year at the Giant Swing Bar for a night of rooftop fun and music from live DJs from 6pm on Dec. 31 until 1am on Jan. 1. A free-flow beverage package is on offer.

Exclusive table packages are available for the countdown party. Packages include “Cocktail Standing” (ideal for four to six guests), “Upper Deck” (for two guests), “Lower Deck” (two to four guests), “VIP Terrace” (two to five guests) and “VIP Lounge” (four to eight guests).

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit is the newest member of an eclectic collection of urban and beach INNSiDE hotels — in 14 different countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas — designed for those with curious minds who have a fluid lifestyle when it comes to work and leisure.

For more information or to make a booking, visit melia.com, email reservation.innside.sukhumvit@melia.com or call +66 2 340 5499.

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Two of Cambodia’s most iconic luxury hotels — Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap — are set to celebrate the festive season with exclusive fine dining and other memorable events.

Both historic hotels will hold their popular annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies on Nov. 30 where Nordmann fir trees imported from Norway will glow for the first time. The hotels are being strewn with glittering lights, wreaths and other festive décor ahead of the holiday season.

Highlights from this year’s Christmas and New Year programs at the hotels include the following:

CHRISTMAS

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Raffles Hotel Le Royal will serve an exclusive 5-course “Wagyu and Bordeaux Grand Crus” set dinner at Restaurant Le Royal on Dec. 24, with an optional wine pairing. A stylish “Christmas Eve in Paris” buffet dinner will be served at Le Phnom 1929 featuring a grand Parisian Brasserie-style buffet, with free-flow French wines and festive cocktails.

The special “Le Royal Christmas Day Brunch” at Restaurant Le Royal on Dec. 25 will feature a lavish spread of premium seafood, artisan cheese and charcuteries, terrines and live carvery stations, with Wagyu beef, oven-roasted turkey and lamb. Signature wines and festive cocktails are unlimited, and there is also an unlimited Champagne option. The delectable “Christmas Day Set Dinner” at Le Phnom 1929 will include perennial favorites such as turkey and scallops.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

At Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, an extraordinary 7-course “Epicurean Journey” menu curated by Executive Sous Chef Dorn Doeurt will be served on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 at the upscale 1932 restaurant. The hotel’s resident sommelier will guide guests through the most favorable wine pairings for each course. Diners are also invited to enjoy a special 4-course “Epicurean Journey” menu on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, with Tournedos Rossini taking center stage, at Café d’Angkor.

“A Magical Christmas Day Brunch” will be served on Dec. 25 from 12pm in the hotel lobby or poolside accompanied by live holiday tunes, in a celebration befitting jolly old Saint Nicholas himself. The brunch also includes optional free-flow Champagne.

NEW YEAR’S

Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Ring in 2024 at one of three exclusive countdown events at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. The gala “New Year’s Eve in the Tropics” evening includes dinner, dancing and a party at Le Phnom 1929 and outside on the terrace. The festivities kick off with a grand buffet featuring BBQ stations and Cuban culinary classics, before a live Cuban band ushers in the New Year. Restaurant Le Royal will serve a sumptuous 4-course dinner, with each table receiving a bottle of Henriot Brut Champagne – to be opened using the noble art of sabrage! Finally, the “New Year’s Eve Premium Oyster Night” at Elephant Bar will feature signature oysters and exclusive, handcrafted cocktails in an elegant and sophisticated setting.

The “New Year’s Day French Riviera Brunch” on Jan. 1 will spotlight traditional Mediterranean favorites along with a free-flow mimosa and spritz bar, served at Le Phnom 1929. The exclusive “New Year Day Set Dinner,” also at Le Phnom 1929, will include a mouthwatering 4-course set menu featuring premium seafood and meats, along with an optional wine pairing.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

Step into a world of magic and grandeur at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor’s Poolside Terrace as the iconic Grand Dame sets the stage for the most anticipated event on the holiday calendar. “The Grand Circus New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner” will usher in the New Year on Dec. 31 in true style, starting from 7pm. The evening will include a lavish dinner buffet with live stations, music performances and mesmerizing circus acts from Phare Circus, which has been thrilling Siem Reap for over 10 years. At the stroke of midnight, the scene will come alive with a New Year countdown and fireworks, welcoming the arrival of 2024.

More Festive Events at Raffles Hotel Le Royal

“Festive High Tea & Carols” will be hosted in the Raffles Hotel Le Royal lobby, with special Christmas-themed pastries and songs from a live choir. Presented on Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Young gourmands are invited to join a fun-filled gingerbread-making class at Le Phnom 1929 on Dec. 9, 16 and 23.

The “Gingerbread Pop-Up Christmas Boutique” at the Raffles Boutique will offer a selection of festive treats throughout December including premium chocolate, Stolen, Panettone, special-edition Negroni, take-away foods like oven-roasted turkey and much more.

Throughout December, Raffles Hotel Le Royal will also offer an exciting Henriot Brut Champagne promotion, providing coupons with each purchase of a glass or bottle of Champagne that can be used toward exclusive benefits such as Christmas Day Brunch, a stay in a Henriot Suite or New Year’s Day Dinner.

The hotel’s “Festive Indulgence in the Kingdom” stay package features rates starting from $475 net per room, with an extra night from $225 net. The “Raffles Christmas Staycation” includes room, festive cocktails, Champagne breakfast and Christmas dinner for two persons, along with complimentary entrance to the “Chopin at Christmas” piano concert on Dec. 24. The “Raffles New Year’s Staycation” includes room, Champagne breakfast, complimentary entry to the Tropicana New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance countdown, a complimentary spa experience and a complimentary babysitter (upon request).

More Festive Events at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

The lively “Champagne Afternoon Tea,” held in the Conservatory at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, will include delicate finger sandwiches, perfectly baked macarons and handcrafted pastries, along with a selection of warming teas and Champagne throughout December.

“Mulled Wine & Cookies” will also be served in the Conservatory from Dec. 1-30.

Restaurant Le Royal at Raffles Hotel Le Royal will serve special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals

The hotel’s iconic Elephant Bar will feature a special menu of distinctive holiday cocktails throughout the month of December.

To celebrate the annual Angkor Wat International Marathon on Dec. 3, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor will host an exclusive Champagne Brunch with premium grilled meats, fresh seafood, international breakfast classics and more, along with delicious vegan and vegetarian options.

Cafe d’Angkor will host an exciting “Gingerbread-Making Class” for youngsters on Dec. 9 from 3pm.

Guests are invited to dress up as their favorite circus characters for a thrilling “Circus Fancy Dress Party” at Elephant Bar on Dec. 16.: Dress up as a clown, trapeze artist, master of ceremony or ringmaster, keeping it stylish and playful. The party starts at 6:30pm.

The festive classic movie “Home Alone” will be screened at 6:30pm on Dec. 16 at the Poolside Garden under the stars, with wine and delicious canapés.

Throughout December, spa-goers at Raffles Spa can relax with a combined session of exfoliation and massage for a top-to-toe experience. This all-natural treatment begins with a 30-minute Honey Tamarind Scrub that buffs away dull skin followed by a 60-minute Massage to ease stress and aches.

An exclusive holiday “Luxury Escape Package” at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor starts at $480++ per night.

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For reservations or inquiries about Raffles Hotel Le Royal, please contact +855 23 981 888 or email dining.leroyal@raffles.com (for dining) or bookus.phnompenh@raffles.com (for bookings).

For Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, please contact +855 23 982 598 or email dining.grandhotel@raffles.com (for dining) or bookus.siemreap@raffles.com (for bookings).

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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is transforming into a winter wonderland with a spectacle of lights this Christmas season.

Drawing inspiration from Tchaikovsky’s enchanting “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker, this year’s festive theme, “A Waltz of the Lights,” is animated with over a million sparkling lights and candles, a distinctive 15-meter Christmas tree gracing Le Balcon adorned with ornaments and a delightful army of nutcrackers, bringing timeless French sophistication, attention to detail and joie de vivre.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Throughout the Christmas and New Year season, Vietnam’s most storied hotel will host special dining events at the award-winning modern French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu, and at Le Club Bar (home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea and evening jazz), angelina (cocktail bar, whisky lounge and rustic European and New World restaurant), and the newly renovated modern Vietnamese restaurant Spice Garden.

Christmas Eve: Four special Christmas Eve dinners and a Sunday Brunch are on offer at the Metropole on Dec. 24, with prices ranging from VND 3 million to VND 5.2 million.

o         7-course fine dining Christmas Eve Dinner at Le Beaulieu

o         Christmas Sunday Brunch at Le Beaulieu

o         6-course Christmas Eve Dinner at angelina

o         Christmas Eve Buffet at Le Club Bar

o         5-course Christmas Eve Vietnamese Dinner at Spice Garden

Christmas Day: On Dec. 25 the hotel will host brunch and a series of dinners at its restaurants, ranging in price from VND 2.8 million to 4.5 million.

o         6-course fine dining Christmas Day Dinner at Le Beaulieu

o         Christmas Day Brunch at Le Beaulieu

o         4-course Christmas Day Dinner at angelina

o         4-course Christmas Day Dinner at Le Club Bar

o         Christmas Day BBQ Buffet at Spice Garden

New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 2023): With prices ranging from VND 3.3 million to 5.9 million, gala dinners and countdown parties will be the order of the evening as the world prepares to usher in 2024, including:

o         9-course New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Le Beaulieu

o         7-course New Year’s Eve Dinner at angelina

o         New Year’s Eve Buffet at Le Club Bar

o         New Year’s Eve BBQ Buffet at Spice Garden

o         New Year’s Eve Countdown at Bamboo Bar (from 10.30 pm; table packages from VND 5.5 million)

o         New Year’s Eve Countdown at angelina (from 11 pm; table packages from VND 5.5 million)

New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2024): Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s culinary team helps kick off the New Year with a special brunch and an exclusive New Year’s Day family barbecue.

o          New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch at Le Beaulieu

o          New Year’s Day BBQ Buffet at Spice Garden

A rejuvenating spa experience is exclusively designed for the festive season at Le Spa du Metropole with an exquisite 1.5-hour Thai foot massage and made-to-order facial for VND 3.9 million net.

For full details on the festive season culinary program at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, please visit: https://www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com/offers/metropole-festive-culinary-program/

Metropole Hanoi is transforming into a winter wonderland under the festive theme, “A Waltz of the Lights”

Accor Plus members receive a 10% price reduction for all events. The 10% reduction cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. All prices exclude 5% service charge and applicable government value added taxes. There is no charge for children under 6 years of age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 receive a 50% reduction, while children 12 and older will be charged as adults.

Traditional festive hampers are also now available at Metropole Hanoi featuring homemade and imported gourmet products. The hotel’s delicatessen and bakery, L’Epicerie, is offering a range of special holiday gifts, such as its celebrated Buche de Noel (Christmas log cake), Santa Claus chocolate and panettone, along with turkey, caviar, Joselito ham, Les Frères Marchand cheeses and so much more.

For more information on holiday dining options, please contact the Festive desk at +84 24 3826 6919 extension 8215 or via email at h1555-fb6@sofitel.com. The Festive Spa package can be booked at +84 24 3826 6919 extension 8700 or via email at h1555-th2@sofitel.com. Bookings may also be made directly online at www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com.

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Meliá Chiang Mai is getting the mulled wine ready for its sublime Christmas and New Year’s celebrations featuring sky-high parties, lively buffets, intimate four-course dinners and afternoon tea for two.

‘New Year’s Day Dinner’ at 21st floor Mai Restaurant & Bar

The urban hotel, which debuted last year in the heart of Chiang Mai with the city’s highest rooftop bar affording awe-inspiring views, will mark its second festive season with a program filled with merriment including:

1. Ruen Kaew Lounge concocting ‘Vino Caliente De Bayas’ (mulled berry wine), ‘Vino Caliente Con Especias’ (mulled wine with spices) and ‘Vino Clinate Clasico’ (classic mulled wine) from 5-10pm from Dec. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2024. THB 350 per glass.
2. ‘Festive Afternoon Tea’ at Ruen Kaew Lounge from 2-5pm, Dec. 1- Jan. 31. Sweet treats include ‘Mini Roscón de Reyes’, Spanish almond cake, churros with warm chocolate dipping sauce, and sangria ice popsicles. Stack of Manchego and quince paste, serrano ham croquetas, and smoked turkey and avocado sandwiches are the savories, paired with fine tea or freshly brewed coffee, and two glasses of Sangria or Spanish Cava. THB 1599 per set for two.
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   ‘Christmas Day Dinner’ at Mai Restaurant & Bar

   Santa Claus giving children gifts to a backdrop of live music at Laan Na Kitchen’s ‘Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet’ from 6-10pm. Whole roasted turkey, beef shawarma, a poke bowl counter with salmon, tuna, chilled seafood, tobiko, avocado, nori, egg, and winter vegetable toppings, as well as Churros con Chocolate and Tronco de Navidad desserts are among highlights. THB 2500 per person. THB 1250 per child aged six to 12 years. THB 1900 extra per person for two-hour free flow soft drinks, chilled juice, draught beer, house wine and sparkling wine.

4. Resident DJ Fufu spinning the decks and Danica band performing at 22^nd floor Mai the Sky Bar’s ‘Christmas Eve R&B Night’ from 6-12pm. THB 500 per person inclusive of festive welcome drink.
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   ‘New Year’s Eve Buffet’ at Laan Na Kitchen

   A four-course Northern Thai set dinner marking Christmas Day at 21^st floor Mai Restaurant & Bar from 6-10pm. The ‘Mellow Christmas Day Dinner’ starts with a platter of creamy chicken choux, a golden shrimp spring roll and citrus crispy noodles followed by a creamy hot and sour soup with locally raised turkey and farm products. The main course is a choice of slow and tender roasted beef fillet steak with spicy toasted rice gravy, root vegetables and potatoes or wok-fried tiger prawns, New Zealand mussels, squid, and lotus stems with salted egg rice, topped off with a Christmas treasure box of desserts. THB 1999 per person with a glass of house red or white wine.

6. Mai the Sky Bar’s ‘Christmas Day Pop-Rock Night’ with Ripeye band performing from 8-11pm. THB 500 net per person inclusive of a festive welcome drink.
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   Laan Na Kitchen’s ‘Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet’

   Laan Na Kitchen’s lavish ‘New Year’s Eve Buffet’ making for a culinary journey around the globe from 6.30-10.30pm, as a live band entertains. Highlights include roasted prime ribs, seafood on ice, charcuterie board, salmon tiradito, a live cooking foie and truffle cream pasta station, Spanish-inspired Roscón de Reyes pastries, strawberry trees, a chocolate fountain with marshmallow skewers, Basque burnt cheesecake and more. THB 2700 per person. THB 1350 per child aged six to 12 years. An extra THB 1900 per person for two-hour free flow soft drinks, chilled juice, draught beer, house wine and sparkling wine. All kids have complimentary access to KIDSDOM.

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   ‘Festive Afternoon Tea’ at Ruen Kaew Lounge

   Ringing in 2024 with a bang as fireworks light up the sky at Mai the Sky Bar’s ‘In the Sky New Year’s Eve Countdown Party’ from 7pm-1am. Entertainment from Young Brother band and DJ Fufu, with prizes on offer. THB 2500 per person for access to the lower rooftop and THB 3000 per person for the upper rooftop, including THB 1500 of credit for food and beverages.

9. Starting 2014 on a delectable note with Mai Restaurant & Bar’s ‘New Year’s Day Dinner’ from 6-10pm. The four-course Thai set dinner begins with green rice-crusted shrimp cake, Northern-style pork salad, and galloping horses appetizers, followed by Tom Kha soup with crabmeat, young coconut, and fresh turmeric. After a choice of grilled sirloin steak with scented gravy and tamarind-glazed vegetables or grilled Andaman yellow curry tiger prawns with crab roe brown rice for the main course, a New Year’s treasure box of desserts rounds out the dinner. THB 2300 per person with a glass of house wine.

For further information or to make a booking, contact Mai the Sky Bar on +66 (0)52 090 600 or maiskybar@meliachiangmai.com, and Laan Na Kitchen on +66 (0)52 090 601, and Mai Restaurant & Bar and Ruen Kaew Lounge on + 66 (0)52 090 602 or fb@meliachiangmai.com

Visit https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai

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With the season to be merry quickly approaching Alma Cam Ranh is gearing up to host a plethora of jolly experiences for the whole family, unveiling a giant gingerbread house and sparkling winter wonderland display to boot.

From Dec. 9 2023 until Jan. 1 2024, Alma will stage festivities including Christmas and New Year’s Eve cocktail parties, dinners and buffets, as well as champagne breakfast, and wine and cheese tasting.

An array of activities for youngsters includes Christmas card-making at the Kids Club with children from Thien Tam Orphanage, decorating gingerbread houses at the resort’s Pastry Kitchen, and treasure hunts with Santa Claus around the 74-acre beachfront resort.

“During this wonderful time of the year, Alma will be staking a claim to building Vietnam’s biggest gingerbread house constructed from 232 kilograms of gingerbread – 800 wall tiles that each weigh 155 grams and 1200 roof tiles each 90 grams – festooned in 40 kilograms of merengue,” said Alma’s managing director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler. “We’ve already started baking the gingerbread for the house, as it takes about two months to prepare the dough, and shape, bake and dry all of the bricks before the house is assembled in two days.”

On Dec. 10 the gingerbread house and winter wonderland setting will be unveiled at Alma Food Court, offering prime photo opportunities for guests throughout the festive season. Christmas desserts including cookies, stollen, cakes, and gingerbread will be on offer. A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at Alma Lounge.

Guests at American Bar will be guided through a sublime selection of wines paired with artisanal cheeses on Dec. 23 and 30 between 3-5pm.

In addition to special breakfast buffets to mark Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at Alma Garden, a picture-perfect champagne breakfast on a floating tray will be available in the guests’ private pavilion pools and at swimming pools that cascade down to Long Beach.

Santa will meet guests in the lobby for photos, and, along with his minions, hand out gifts and balloons around the resort on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. At extra cost, Santa will also bring Christmas gifts to children purchased by their parents in their suite or pavilion.

Atlantis restaurant will serve a la carte dinner, underscored by fresh, local seafood, with festive flair on Christmas Eve.

La Casa will host exquisite five-course dinners on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve featuring the likes of ‘Seared Japanese scallops, cream of broccoli, sea urchin and Iranian saffron sauce’ and ‘Seared Japanese Wagyu beef with roasted tomatoes, grilled asparagus and mashed potato, sauteed enoki mushroom, and purple potato chips’. Both dinners will be accompanied by the resident pianist.

Seafood thermidor, braised Australian beef in green peppercorn sauce, whole roasted turkey, salmon wellington, roasted duck with hoisin sauce, and deep fried crab cakes are among the many highlights of Alma Garden’s Christmas Eve buffet dinner. The restaurant’s New Year’s Eve buffet dinner will brim with options such as baked tiger prawns in garlic butter, braised Australian leg of lamb with red wine sauce, seared Norwegian salmon in lemon butter sauce and Oysters Kilpatrick.

Alma will ring in 2024 at Alma Lounge, with a countdown party to feature live entertainment, games and special prizes. Guests are encouraged to wear “a touch of white, black and gold”.

The lobby will be home to an arts and craft market on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. A variety of children’s activities throughout the program include making Christmas gift boxes, trees, bells, and snowflakes, as well as face painting and watching Christmas movies.

In addition to offering numerous promotions such as a 140-minute ‘Nourishing Package’ featuring a back massage with herbal compress, a herbal foot bath and foot massage, and a shampoo and facial, Le Spa will hold massage classes in the morning and afternoon Monday to Friday from Dec. 11 until Mar. 1.

Starting from VND 4,689,000 nett per room per night for minimum two-night stays from Oct. 10 – Jan. 15, Alma’s ‘Festive Family Retreat’ package includes accommodation for two adults and two kids under 13 years of age, daily buffet breakfast, daily afternoon tea for two, one dinner with drinks for two adults and two kids, a kids activity for two such as pizza making or cupcake decorating, a movie at Alma Cinema with popcorn and drinks, roundtrip airport transfers, unlimited access to Splash Waterpark, Kids Club, Youth Club, the Science Museum and outdoor sports courts, and more.

For large groups of guests and organisations celebrating the year’s end, the resort also offers dinner parties and “Teamventure” packages that include team building activities.

For further information, visit www.alma-resort.com or contact Alma on +84 258 399 1666 or info@alma-resort.com

Some activities such as, for example, the champagne breakfast on a floating tray, cheese and wine tasting, La Casa’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve set menus and Alma Garden’s dinner buffets incur additional charges. Other activities such as, for example, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, face painting, and making Christmas gift boxes, trees, bells, and snowflakes are complimentary.

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Celebrate the holidays in style at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives! It’s a wonderful time of year to throw yourself into tropical island-inspired festivities, whether you are looking to enjoy quality time with family and friends or escape into romantic seclusion in a spectacular setting.

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives – New Year’s Dinner

From 20^th December 2023 to 7^th January 2024, our island resort invites you to indulge in a series of much-loved Christmas and New Year celebrations, complete with specially crafted dining experiences and plentiful activities that immerse you in the extraordinary natural beauty and culture of the Maldives.

Any stay with Alila is an opportunity to experience new cultures and landscapes, discovering familiar destinations through new lenses and fostering profound connections. Make this a festive season to remember with a journey of genuine warmth and wonder…

Season of Warm Celebrations

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives presents a curation of daily themed activities that will delight you with the enchanting vibe of a tropical island celebration. From a beachside Christmas tree lighting to thrilling underwater adventures and stimulating activities for kids at Play Alila, discover a variety of experiences with something for everyone.

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives – Christmas Tree

Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony | 20^th December 2023 Start the season gathered round the resort’s handmade tropical-themed tree as it lights up the shoreline, serenaded by Christmas carols while savoring delectable delicacies like plum cake and mulled wine.

Christmas Celebration | 24^th & 25^th December 2023 Experience Christmas under the water with a festive Dive with Santa and Christmas Treasure Hunt, where hidden gifts await to be discovered amidst the tranquil lagoon. On Christmas Eve, relish a sumptuous international buffet and dance the night away to DJ beats. Don’t miss the arrival of Santa during breakfast, and savor Christmas lunch by the beach.

Orthodox Christmas | 7^th January 2024 Celebrate Orthodox Christmas with a sundowner session at The Shack, our private sandbank, followed by a bountiful buffet and a Beach Disco Christmas Party.

Countdown to a Spectacular New Year Ring in the New Year with a sparkling New Year’s Eve Dinner featuring a buffet spread of international cuisine, live five-piece music performances, dance performances, and an unforgettable countdown under the stars. Guests can also partake in cultural learning experiences, Maldivian culinary nights, cocktail-making classes, and exhilarating adventures like fishing with the chef and night snorkeling.

Season of Giving

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives – Infinity Pool Sunset

Taking every opportunity to make a positive impact, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives embraces the spirit of giving with activities such as a Charity Fun Run around the island to support the local community on nearby Maduvvaree island, with guests of all ages welcome to take part.

The best gifts make someone feel special. In a Kids’ Mocktail Making session, young guests can get creative as they mix ingredients to make sunset mocktails and present these refreshing sips to their parents for a magical family moment.

Familiar Flavors, Authentic Culinary Experiences

Throughout the festive season, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives presents dining experiences that will transport you to familiar destinations around the world through themed menus that pay homage to their distinct cuisines. Indulge your taste buds in an Omakase Dinner, an Indian Thali Dinner, a Bedouin Night filled with Arabian delicacies, a Taste of Italy and a French Riviera Lunch offering the sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean, and much more, accompanied by live music performances to set the mood.

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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is celebrating Christmas this year under the theme “A Nutcracker Fairy Tale

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has transformed into a winter wonderland ahead of the Christmas season under the theme “A Nutcracker Fairy Tale,” decorated with sparkling lights, a towering tree strewn with ornaments, and elegant, traditional nutcrackers, bringing the holiday to life with renowned French sophistication and joie de vivre.

Marking the holiday spirit in its 122nd year, Vietnam’s most storied hotel has unveiled a series of exclusive meals as part of its festive culinary program. Many of the meals include optional wine and champagne pairings.

Throughout the Christmas and New Year season, the Metropole will host special dining events at the newly refurbished modern French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu, in addition to Le Club (home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea and evening jazz), angelina (cocktail bar, whisky lounge and rustic New World cuisine), and “A Wonderland by Le Beaulieu,” the redecorated Spices Garden venue with a terrace overlooking the garden and hotel pool.

The newly refurbished French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu

Christmas Eve. Four special Christmas Eve dinners are on offer at the Metropole on Dec. 24, with prices ranging from VND 2.9 million to VND 6.3 million.

• Christmas Eve set dinner at Le Beaulieu
• Christmas Eve set dinner at angelina
• Christmas Eve buffet dinner at Le Club
• Christmas Eve BBQ dinner at “A Wonderland by Le Beaulieu”

Christmas Day. On Dec. 25 the hotel will host a brunch and a series of dinners at its restaurants, ranging in price from VND 1.9 million to 5.4 million.

• Signature Christmas Day brunch at Le Beaulieu
• Christmas Day set dinner at Le Beaulieu
• Christmas Day set dinner at angelina
• Christmas Day BBQ dinner at “A Wonderland by Le Beaulieu”
• Christmas Day buffet dinner at Le Club

December 30. A special New Year “Warm Up” Dinner will be served at angelina from 7pm priced at VND 2.2 million or 3.1 million with cocktail pairing.

Angelina at Metropole Hanoi will host a New Year’s Eve set dinner and countdown celebration and more

New Year’s Eve. With prices ranging from VND 3 million to 6.6 million, gala dinners will be the order of the evening as the world prepares to usher in 2023, including:

• New Year’s Eve set dinner at angelina
• New Year’s Eve countdown at angelina (from 11pm; table packages from VND 5 million)
• New Year’s Eve countdown at Bamboo Bar (from 11pm; table packages from VND 5 million)
• New Year’s Eve gala dinner at Le Beaulieu
• New Year’s Eve BBQ dinner at “A Wonderland by Le Beaulieu”
• Two signature buffet dinner seatings at Le Club (6pm and 8:45pm)

New Year’s Day. Metropole Hanoi’s culinary team helps kick off the New Year with a special brunch and four special New Year’s Day dinners.

• French gourmet brunch at Le Beaulieu
• New Year set dinner at Le Beaulieu
• New Year set dinner at angelina
•  New Year BBQ dinner at “A Wonderland by Le Beaulieu”
• New Year Buffet Dinner at Le Club

For full details on the festive season culinary program at Metropole Hanoi, please visit: https://www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com/offers/metropole-festive-culinary-program/

Accor Plus members receive a 10% reduction for all events. All prices exclude 5% service charge and 8% Value Added Tax. There is no charge for children under 6 years of age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 receive a 50% reduction, while children 12 and older will be charged as adults.

Traditional festive hampers are also now available at Metropole Hanoi featuring homemade and imported gourmet products. The hotel’s delicatessen and bakery, L’Epicerie, is offering a range of special holiday gifts, such as its celebrated French Christmas log cake, along with roast turkey, caviar, Fine de Claire oysters and Santa Claus chocolates.

For more information on holiday dining options at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, please contact the hotel food and beverage office or the festive reservations desk at +84 24 3826 6919 extension 8215 or via email at h1555-fb6@sofitel.com.

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