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Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort Unveils Christmas Extravaganza

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Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort Unveils Christmas Extravaganza - TRAVELINDEXMALDIVES – Prepare to indulge in a blissful escape as OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort announces its extraordinary Christmas and New Year programme, elegantly curated for discerning travellers seeking the epitome of barefoot luxury. From 19 December 2023 through 1 January 2024, this island paradise in the South Ari Atoll beckons guests to partake in a festive celebration like no other.

Elevating the art of culinary mastery, the resort’s renowned Chef Christopher Long presents an opulent Christmas Eve buffet market, a symphony of flavours and global culinary delights to tantalise guest’s taste buds. Dive deeper into the culinary world with immersive masterclasses, where guests can learn the secrets of crafting sushi, Vietnamese hand rolls and indulge in the perfect mojito. Experience the art of pairing chocolate and wine, create wellness-boosting smoothies and master the craft of artisanal coffee making.

For those enchanted by the turquoise waters that envelop this tropical destination, an array of aquatic adventures awaits. Immerse in the sunset cruise of a lifetime or partake in thrilling big game fishing (catch and release). Glide atop the pristine waters on paddleboards, embark on guided kayaking expeditions around the island, join snorkel excursions to discover vibrant marine life, or venture on guided trips to encounter graceful manta rays.

Dive into the enchanting world beneath the waves with Danielle Stanley, the resort’s resident marine biologist, as she presents OUTRIGGER Zone — a global conservation initiative that redefines the way we connect with and protect our planet’s precious marine ecosystems.

Nurture your physical and spiritual well-being as you engage in revitalising yoga and well-being sessions curated by OUTRIGGER’s resident instructor, Ajay Sharma. The sunrise and sunset yoga sessions, balance and strength workouts, flow yoga and cross-fit are created to rejuvenate body, mind, and soul.

As Christmas morning dawns, Santa Claus himself will grace guests with his presence, joining then for a sumptuous breakfast celebration.

Bid adieu to the waning year in style on New Year’s Eve, where guests can join OUTRIGGER’s management team for an exquisite cocktail gathering, bidding farewell to the last sunset of the year. As twilight turns to night, delight in an around-the-globe gourmet dinner that will be followed by electrifying dance music spun by the renowned DJ Matty from 10:30 p.m., ushering in the new year with unparalleled glamour and revelry.

Captivate fellow travellers and share the magic of the stay by participating in OUTRIGGER’s festive Instagram contest. Post cherished moments with key hashtags for a chance to win a romantic traditional “dhoni” sailing boat sunset cocktail experience for two, a blissful 60-minute couples’ massage, or an enchanting beachfront dinner for two under the starlit Maldivian sky.

For the full list of optional Christmas and New Year guest activities, click HERE.

A mere 25-minute seaplane flight away from the modern and efficient seaplane terminal at Malé International Airport, the newly refurbished OUTRIGGER Maldives boasts 81 luxuriously appointed opulent villas and five captivating dining establishments. It stands as the embodiment of a lavish lifestyle holiday, infused with the signature warmth and hospitality that OUTRIGGER is renowned for.

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Christmas Celebrations Across Asia 2022

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Christmas Celebrations Across Asia 2022 - TRAVELINDEXHotel Marks First Christmas with Host of Merry Events
Meliá Chiang Mai will mark its first season to be merry with Mediterranean flair. After an April debut in the heart of Chiang Mai, the hotel will host buffets on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The ‘Festive Sparkling Afternoon Tea’ for two, held at Ruen Kaew Lounge daily from Dec, 1 until Jan. 31 between 2pm-5pm, comprises sweet and savoury Spanish favourites, a choice of either two glasses of Sangria or Spanish Cava, as well as tea and coffee. On Christmas Day from 6pm – 10pm on the 21st floor of the hotel, Mai Restaurant & Bar will offer a four-course set Northern Thai dinner, anchored by a main course of either slow and tender roasted beef filet steak with spicy toasted rice gravy, root vegetables and potatoes or wok-fried Andaman tiger prawns, New Zealand mussels, squid and lotus stems with salted egg rice.

Alma Resort Unveils Giant Gingerbread House For Christmas
A giant gingerbread house and glittering winter wonderland display, a Christmas choir involving youngsters from a local orphanage, and an artists-in-residence program will be among a broad spectrum of festivities at Alma. The 30-hectare beachfront resort will host events including Christmas and New Year’s Eve cocktail parties and dinners, as well as champagne breakfast, wine and cheese tasting and buffets from Dec. 15, 2022 until Jan. 1, 2023. The festive program’s activities for children will range from baking, singing, dancing and piano classes to face painting, Christmas craft-making and a kite-flying competition, topped off with Christmas movies at Alma Cinema and visits by a gift-toting Santa Claus, colorful clowns and Alma’s teddy bear mascot.

Balinese Resort Offers Seven Days of Holiday Festivities
Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, is keeping things festive over the holiday period with seven days of dining experiences and Balinese cultural performances. Things kick off with a four-course Christmas Eve dinner to live music, and finish on January 2nd with an omakase style, chef’s choice menu. Other highlights include the Kecak Dance and Royal Balinese Dinner on December 30th. The powerful torch-lit performance reenacts scenes from the Ramayana, with mock battles, monsters and chanting that will echo in guest’s memory for years to come. The performance is followed by a three course family style Royal Balinese meal. On New Year\’s Eve there will be a series of family-friendly day activities including Balinese street food-making, Balinese offering-making, and an introduction to local dance and musical instruments.

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas in Krabi
Nestled on Tubkaek Beach on the Andaman coastline, Banyan Tree Krabi will host a White Christmas Dinner for guests, residents and non-residents alike, at its Naga Kitchen Restaurant on 24 December, starting at 6:30pm. A carving station will tempt with roast turkey (served with brussel sprouts and cranberry sauce) while alternatives include tiger prawn, rock lobster, Australian ribeye beef, smoked salmon, a cheese platter, and much more. Included in the price of 2,600 THB nett per person, diners will be greeted with a welcome drink and be treated to live entertainment.

Savor the Seasonal Splendour in Koh Samui
Banyan Tree Samui will kick-off its Christmas festivities this year on December 18 with a High Tea Buffet including Sparkling Wine (Bookings for 2 persons receive a complimentary bottle). Then, on Christmas Eve, an eye-boggling choice of menus and venues is on offer, starting with a Christmas Eve Gala Dinner Buffet at The Edge restaurant, overlooking the bay, from 7pm till 11pm. Beachfront dining is available at Sands Restaurant from December 24-26 with a Festive 5-Course Christmas Gala Dinner Buffet or a special Candlelit Set Dinner on the beach (book early for the beach venue due to limited tables). And on Christmas Day, festive feasts include a Christmas BBQ at Sands with fire show and live music, while award-winning Saffron Restaurant provides a traditional Festive Set Dinner.

Santa Claus is Coming to Vietnam’s Ho Tram Beach
A Christmas tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, a beach bonfire and marshmallow roast and ‘lobster, prawn and steak’ nights are among Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort’s array of celebrations this festive season.The resort’s festive program kicks off on December 18 with the tree lighting ceremony accompanied by cocktails and canapes and a visit from Santa. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve buffets anchored with fresh seafood, Asian specialties and traditional Christmas favourites will be served at Sasa restaurant. Breeza Beach Club will host its ‘Ho Tram Seafood Market’ feast on Christmas Eve, the lobster, prawn and steak night on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, a steak night on December 30 and a countdown party on New Year’s Eve. In addition to the beach bonfire and marshmallow roast on Christmas Eve, craft workshops will be held throughout the program.

A Christmas Meal to Remember at a Luxury Japanese Hotel
Palace Hotel Tokyo, a Forbes five-star property overlooking the Imperial Palace Gardens, is offering several sophisticated menus at its upscale restaurants. Esterre, a French fine-dining restaurant that showcases contemporary haute cuisine, is serving up a menu of several courses from scallops to lobster for JPY40,700 per person at dinner. Grand Kitchen, with its moat-side location, will offer a course menu with highlights including olive-fed wagyu from Shodoshima Island, for JPY16,500 at dinner. At the Japanese restaurant, Teppanyaki GO, the set menu includes such unique offerings as grilled fugu (blowfish) and blue lobster with lunch or dinner reservations at JPY35,200 per person. At the hotel’s pastry shop, Sweets & Deli, beautifully crafted Christmas cakes are available for purchase from Dec. 21 – 25.

‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly on Cam Ranh Peninsula
The Anam Cam Ranh will welcome the festive season with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Christmas choir performances, wine and cheese tastings, cocktail parties, festive movies at an outdoor cinema and more. Following the tree lighting event and choir performance accompanied with mulled wine, fruit punch, hot chocolate and cookies in the resort’s lobby on December 23, The Colonial restaurant will host exquisite French five-course and seven-course dinners on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve respectively. Lang Viet Restaurant and Bar will serve a buffet dinner brimming with fresh seafood on December 24, and an authentic slice of Vietnamese culture on December 31 with “Mama’s Cooking”, whereby mothers of the staff cook timeless Vietnamese classics as if they were cooking for their own families. In addition to the general manager’s early evening cocktail parties on the resort’s lush lawn on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, tapas and cocktails will be served at the Saigon Bar during the festive program.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry on Thailand’s Phuket Island
Melia Phuket Mai Khao will celebrate Christmas with a festive dinner on Christmas Eve and a barbecue pool party on Christmas Day. The resort’s Gaia Beach Club, hard by Phuket’s longest stretch of sand, will serve a family-themed set menu dinner on Christmas Eve, accompanied by a gift-toting Santa Claus as well as a DJ spinning the decks. The following day, Gaia will host a Christmas Day barbeque lunch and pool party at the adjacent beach pool framed with cabanas and sun lounges. In addition to popsicles, floating lilos and live DJ entertainment, a tropical pinata jam-packed with toys and sweets will be suspended from a tree and broken apart by youngsters. The resort’s Elyxr Café will serve organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines from December 22 to January 7.

Fusion Gets Festive Throughout Vietnam
From cookie decorating classes in Saigon to wreath making in Hue, Fusion Hotels and Resorts around Vietnam are rolling out a range of Christmas-themed activities for guests. At Fusion Suites Saigon, in addition to cookie-decorating for all ages, there will be a free-flow canape afternoon and a festive set menu for the holiday. Fusion Suites Vung Tau will be offering a special Seafood & Roast Carvery buffet accompanied by live music, a lucky draw and Christmas surprises. Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, a hotspring resort surrounded by forest, is making the most of its location with a forest laurel wreath session. The resort is also offering free gifts for children and will host an indulgent buffet on Christmas. Fusion Resort Phu Quoc’s festive gifts come in the form of special on-site offers with stays booked over the Christmas period including an on-site F&B credit of VND 1,000,000 per room per night in addition to daily breakfast anytime, anywhere and a daily spa treatment. GLOW, which comes under the Fusion umbrella, is also offering stay perks with up to 15% discount off the best rate and 20% off F&B with the code FHGNY23TH at the time of booking (see website for dates). Maia Resort Quy Nhon, the newest member to the Fusion family, has several days worth of activities including gingerbread house and Christmas tree decoration, in addition to a Christmas buffet and chef’s table. The beachfront property, Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, will host a three-course menu with wine pairings to celebrate the day.

Celebrating the Yuletide in Vietnam’s Capital
This Christmas season, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi once again transforms into a winter wonderland with elegant, classic-style nutcrackers, bringing the holiday to life with renowned French sophistication and joie de vivre. Throughout the holidays, the Metropole will host exclusive dining events at its award-winning restaurants Le Club (home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea and evening jazz), angelina (cocktail bar, whisky lounge and rustic New World cuisine) and the recently renovated modern French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu. Many of these special meals include optional wine and Champagne pairings. The festivities kick off Christmas Eve and continue through into the New Year. Marking the holiday spirit in its 122nd year, Vietnam’s most storied hotel will display a towering Christmas tree strewn with colorful ornaments at Le Balcon in the Metropole Garden.

A Cornucopia of Christmas Delights in Ho Chi Minh City
Festive season at The Reverie Saigon promises enchantment and beauty, whimsy and spectacle, much as guests have come to expect from the bold and extravagant 286-room hotel that epitomizes the best of Italian design. Ice sculptures, crystal trees, polar bear doormen, and the silver castle of the Snow Queen bring the hotel’s winter wonderland theme to life. A cornucopia of delights is on offer this year, from traditional French favorites at Café Cardinal to exquisite Cantonese cuisine at The Royal Pavilion and Michelin-star-caliber Italian fine dining at Da Vittorio Saigon. Offerings include a special festive season menu (served from Nov. 28-Dec. 30, excluding Dec. 24-25), a classic Christmas Day brunch (11:30am-2:30pm), and La Fête de Noël (a Christmas feast accompanied by fine French wines and champagne available on Dec. 24 and 25), in addition to holiday high tea service and festive dining enjoyed at home.

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Alma Resort Unveils Giant Gingerbread House for Christmas

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Cam Ranh, Vietnam , November 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / A giant gingerbread house and glittering winter wonderland display, a Christmas choir performance involving youngsters from a local orphanage, and an artists-in-residence program will be among an array of festivities to usher in Alma’s upcoming season to be jolly.

The 30-hectare beachfront resort will host events including Christmas and New Year’s Eve cocktail parties and dinners, as well as champagne breakfast, wine and cheese tasting and buffets from Dec. 15, 2022 until Jan. 1, 2023. The festive season program’s activities for children will range from baking, singing, dancing and piano classes to face painting, Christmas craft-making and a kite-flying competition, topped off with Christmas movies at Alma Cinema and visits by a gift-toting Santa Claus, colorful clowns and Alma’s teddy bear mascot.

“We won’t be welcoming Jack Frost here on balmy Cam Ranh peninsula, where it’s sunny more than 300 days annually, but we are pulling out all the stops to make this festive season extra special,” said the resort’s managing director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler. “Our team can’t help but cherish Christmas and New Year’s Eve all the more following Vietnam’s COVID-19 flare-up last year that forced Alma to temporarily close during this wonderful time of the year.”

The program begins on Dec. 15 with the unveiling of the gingerbread house and winter wonderland decorations at Alma Food Court, affording photo opportunities for guests throughout the festive season. Christmas desserts such as stollen, cakes, cookies and, of course, gingerbread will be on offer.

The house will be built from 232 kilograms of gingerbread – 800 wall tiles that each weigh 155 grams and 1200 roof tiles each 90 grams – and decorated in 40 kilograms of merengue. Director of culinary and F&B operations Ingo Stöneberg’s team started baking the gingerbread for the house from the first week of October. It will take roughly two months to prepare the dough, and shape, bake and dry all of the bricks before the house is assembled in about 48 hours.

Young singers from nearby Nha Trang’s Thien Tam orphanage will join forces with Alma’s resident pianist Ben and singers Rain and Engie to perform Christmas songs as part of a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 18 and a Christmas Eve cocktail party on Dec. 24 at Alma Lounge.

In addition to breakfast buffets to mark Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, an Instagram-worthy champagne breakfast on a floating tray will be on offer in the guests’ private pavilion pools or at one of the 12 resort pools that cascade down to Long Beach.

Santa will hand out gifts to children at Alma Lounge during a performance by Alma’s resident musicians on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. In the evening with colourful clowns in tow he will make the rounds of Alma’s various dining establishments, including beachfront Atlantis restaurant that specializes in fresh, local seafood and will serve a special festive set menu. Upon request, Santa will also bring Christmas gifts to kids purchased by their parents in their suite or pavilion.

Alma’s Italian fine dining trattoria La Casa will host exquisite five-course dinners on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve to an accompaniment of the resident musicians’ live piano and singing.

During cheese and wine tasting at The American Lounge and Bar on Christmas Day and Dec. 30, guests will learn interesting tidbits about a variety of wines and cheeses from around the globe as they sample them.

Talented artists from across Vietnam will descend on Alma to create artwork before the guests’ eyes from Dec. 29-31 at Alma Lounge as part of the resort’s artists-in-residence program. The artwork will be hung throughout the lounge and make for a gallery backdrop to a New Year’s Eve cocktail party underscored by a performance by the resident musicians.

The merriment will continue with a New Year’s Eve buffet complemented by a live Vietnamese band at Alma Garden before the American Lounge and Bar rings in the new year with a countdown party and DJ spinning the decks.

A host of children’s activities throughout the festive program include blowing rainbow bubbles, making Christmas cards, snowflakes, gift boxes, bells and trees, painting by numbers and playing Vietnamese Parcheesi. The young and young at heart will don aprons and decorate a gingerbread house and cupcakes as part of ‘Become a Pastry Chef’ workshops at the resort’s Pastry Kitchen, and rummage through Alma’s new 1000sqm fruit and vegetable garden, 260sqm chicken farm and 180sqm herb garden as part of a ‘Garden Discovery’ afternoon and learn more about chickens.

Alma’s Le Spa’s promotions during the festive season include a 90-minute ‘Sensory Spa Journey’ with a signature massage featuring hot stone therapy on the back and a pressure point massage on the face, and a two-hour ‘Festive Glow’ package with a body wrap and a sublime deep tissue massage.  Both offers are rounded out with a healthy drink after the treatment.

For further information or to book a suite or pavilion, contact Alma on +84 258 399 1666

Some activities such as, for example, the champagne breakfast on a floating tray, cheese and wine tasting and ‘Become a Pastry Chef’ incur additional charges and other activities such as, for example, face painting, the kite flying competition, and ‘Garden Discovery’ are complimentary. The American Lounge and Bar will offer promotions on beverages through the festive program.

About Alma
Situated on Vietnam’s emerging Cam Ranh peninsula fronting Long Beach, Alma resort commands some 30 hectares of inspiring ground. Emblematic of Vietnam’s maturation as a destination, the bold and spacious integrated resort offers 580 oversized suites and pavilions that all afford sweeping vistas of the ocean, including contemporary three bedroom oceanfront pavilions each totalling 224sqm with a living room, four bathrooms and a private pool. Alma features a broad spectrum of restaurants helmed by top chefs, a food court with an array of local and international cuisine, as well as a sports bar, pool bar and beach bar. Other highlights include 12 swimming pools cascading down to the beach, a waterpark, 13-treatment room spa, 70-seat cinema, convention centre, amphitheater, art gallery, science museum, gymnasium and yoga room, 18-hole mini golf course, a youth centre with virtual reality games, a kid’s club, water sports centre and even an ‘Alma Mart’ mini supermarket.

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Meliá Chiang Mai Celebrates First Christmas with Merry Events

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Chiang Mai, Thailand, November 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Festive afternoon tea and lavish buffets on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are among an array of festivities with a Mediterranean flair ushering in Meliá Chiang Mai’s first season to be merry.

After an April debut in the heart of Chiang Mai, the hotel will host buffets on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

On site, the hotel’s holiday line-up looks as follows:

  • Spanish mulled wine, priced at THB 320 (USD 8.45) per glass will be served daily at Ruen Kaew Lounge from 5pm to 10pm from 1 December 2022 – 31 January 2023.
  • The ‘Festive Sparkling Afternoon Tea’ for two, held at Ruen Kaew Lounge daily between 2pm-5pm from 1 December until 31 January, comprises sweet and savoury Spanish favourites, a choice of either two glasses of Sangria or two glasses of Spanish Cava, as well as tea and coffee. Priced at THB 1,499 (USD 39.60) nett per set.
  • To be staged at all-day-dining restaurant Laan Na Kitchen on 24 December from 6pm – 10pm, the ‘Spanish Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet’ will feature a wide selection of quintessential Spanish dishes and desserts. Barbecued meats and seafood will be on offer at the show kitchen. Paella, tapas and pinchos will be complemented by a fresh and healthy Mediterranean salad bar. Santa Claus will delight the kids with Christmas gifts. A strolling live saxophonist will serenade diners. The price is THB 2,023 (USD 53.45) nett per person. Children from six to 12 years of age will receive a 50% discount and children aged under five years are free of charge. An additional THB 1,499 (USD 39.60) nett per person applies for two-hour free flow soft drinks, chilled juice, draught beer, house wine and sparkling wine.
  • On Christmas Day, 25 December, from 6pm – 10pm, on the 21st floor of the hotel, signature restaurant Mai Restaurant & Bar will offer a delectable four-course set Northern Thai dinner created by executive chef Suksant Chutinthratip (Billy) and sous chef Karn Phojun. The dinner will start with a Christmas platter followed by a creamy hot and sour soup with locally raised turkey and farm produce. The main course is a choice between slow and tender roasted beef fillet steak with spicy toasted rice gravy, root vegetables and potatoes or wok-fried Andaman tiger prawns, New Zealand mussels, squid and lotus stems with salted egg rice. To wish diners a Merry Christmas, the festive menu ends with a Christmas treasure box of desserts. The dinner is priced at THB 1,999 (USD 52.80) nett per person and includes a glass of house wine.
  • On the last evening of 2022, 31 December, the ‘New Year’s Eve Lavish Buffet’ from 6pm – 10pm at Laan Na Kitchen will brim with Mediterranean delicacies as a live bossa nova band performs. Live cooking stations include a grill station with tender cuts of steak and tiger prawns. Other highlights include craft roasted prime ribs, Moroccan spiced lamb, a ‘Khao Soi’ station and healthy Mediterranean salad bar. A magician will entertain the youngsters who will all have free access to KIDSDOM, the hotel’s kids club on the 2nd The buffet is THB 2,566 (USD 67.80) nett per person. Children from six to 12 years old receive 50% discount and children aged under five years are free of charge. An additional THB 1,499 (USD 39.60) nett per person applies for two-hour free flow soft drinks, chilled juice, draught beer, house wine and sparkling wine.
  • On 1 January, the New Year’s Day ‘Delicious Temptation’ set menu will be served at Mai Restaurant & Bar from 6pm – 10pm. The menu starts with a New Year’s Day Platter that includes green rice crusted shrimp cake, Northern style pork salad and galloping horses followed by tom kha soup with crabmeat, young coconut and fresh turmeric. The main course is a choice between grilled sirloin steak with scented gravy and tamarind glazed vegetables or grilled Andaman yellow curry tiger prawns with crab roe brown rice. Finished with a new year’s treasure box of desserts, the four-course set menu is THB 2,300 (USD 60.80) nett per person and includes a glass of house wine.

A 15% early bird discount applies to Spanish Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet and New Year’s Eve Lavish Buffet if booked by 30 November 2022. A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation.

With a selection of function venues ideal for gatherings of up to 350 guests, Meliá Chiang Mai is offering its ‘Party Package’ for private year-end parties and corporate functions. Priced at THB 1,999 (USD 52.85) nett per person for a buffet, the package includes complimentary venue usage with stage setup, standard audio visuals, wi-fi internet access, flower decorations on every table and a complimentary bottle of house wine for every 10 paying guests.

For more details or to make a booking, please contact +66 52 090 699

Prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

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Hyatt Regency Koh Samui launches its Christmas Countdown

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Hyatt Regency Koh Samui launches its Christmas Countdown - TRAVELINDEXKoh Samui, Thailand, December 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / There are multiple reasons to rejoice this festive period at Hyatt Regency Koh Samui as the acclaimed new property unveils a packed schedule of seasonal events.

Countdown to Chrtistmas gets underway on 11 December with a special tree lighting ceremony with sunset cocktails and canapes. And the subsequent weeks until the turn of the new year are filled with eye-catching parties, lavish dining events and plentiful diversion for adults and children alike.

The resort, which is located in North Chaweng — and is less than ten minutes from Koh Samui’s international airport—has been an instant hit with guests since opening in July. Thus far, the resort has largely been limited to clients based in Thailand. But with the Kingdom now open to international travellers, the property is witnessing an uptick in bookings for the months ahead.

All the more reason to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

“We are looking forward to the future with optimism and what better way to bring the year to an uplifting end than to mark it with a series of special festive activities,” said Hyatt Regency Koh Samui general manager Adrian Pulido.

To that purpose, the resort has planned a series of festive activities guaranteed to put guests in a party mood.

The property incorporates around 80 native Yang Na trees (Dipterocarpus alatus) that were once used by sailors and fishermen as navigational landmarks. One of these, the highest, will be the site for a tree lighting ceremony where a live saxophonist will provide the soundtrack for cocktails and canapes.

Enjoying great food and drink is one of the cornerstones of the festive season. And gastronomes will find plenty to savour on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

A Christmas Eve dinner at SESUN, the resort’s buzzing beachfront grill, features a sumptuous BBQ buffet as well as a live band and a fire show. The action shifts to the resort’s main restaurant, Yangna Cuisine, on Christmas Day, which will host a multi-cuisine banquet encompassing traditional festive favourites, Japanese cuisine, fresh seafood and risotto in a cheese wheel.

For New Year’s Eve, Yangna Cuisine hosts a barbecue gala dinner with a live band. The culmination of the festive program, meanwhile, takes place back at SESUN where DJs, live performers and a fireworks display will see out 2021 and usher in 2022 at a lavish countdown party.

The resort has also curated a range of supplementary events over the festive period. These include Christmas cupcake decoration for families, a cocktail-making class and omakase festive cocktails at Kube bar and an appearance by the man himself — Santa Claus — at the resort’s beach pool on Christmas Day.

To make a reservation or for more information contact T +66 77 448 777

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Metropole Hanoi Celebrates Christmas Season with Festive Meals and More

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Metropole Hanoi Celebrates Christmas Season with Festive Meals and More - TRAVELINDEXHanoi, Vietnam, December 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX This Christmas season, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi celebrates “Once Upon a Time” as it transforms into a winter wonderland decorated with classic-style nutcrackers, bringing the holiday to life with renowned French sophistication and joie de vivre.

Marking the holiday spirit in its 121st year, Vietnam’s most storied hotel, now full of festive decorations, turned on 500,000 sparkling lights on Nov. 26, with a towering Christmas tree strewn with red and white ornaments taking center stage at Le Balcon in the Metropole Garden.

Throughout the Christmas and New Year season, the Metropole will host exclusive dining events at its award-winning restaurants Le Club (home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea and evening jazz) and angelina (cocktail bar, whisky lounge and rustic New World cuisine), many of which include optional wine and Champagne pairings. In addition, while Le Beaulieu (high-end French restaurant) is under renovation, the Le Beaulieu menus will be served in the Spices Garden venue overlooking the gardens with a unique Festive wonderland décor.

Christmas Eve. Four special Christmas Eve dinners are on offer at the Metropole on Dec. 24, with prices ranging from VND 3.3 million to VND 6.8 million.

  • Two festive buffet dinner seatings at Le Club (6pm and 8:45pm)
  • A seven-course gourmet French dinner at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu
  • A six-course set dinner of European & New World cuisine at angelina

Christmas Day. On Dec. 25 the hotel will host a buffet lunch and a series of dinners at three of its restaurants, ranging in price from VND 2.2 million to 5.8 million.

  • A signature festive buffet dinner at Le Club
  • A five-course set dinner of European & New World cuisine at angelina
  • A six-course set gourmet French dinner at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu
  • A “Magnifique” Christmas buffet lunch at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu

Boxing Day. On Dec. 26 the hotel will offer three special Boxing Day meals.

  • A four-course gourmet French dinner at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu
  • A four-course menu of European & New World cuisine at angelina
  • An extravagant Sunday brunch at Le Club

New Year’s Eve. With prices ranging from VND 3.1 million to 7.5 million, gala dinners will be the order of the evening as the world prepares to usher in 2022, including:

  • A seven-course gourmet French menu at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu
  • Two signature buffet dinner seatings at Le Club (6pm and 8:45pm)
  • A six-course menu of European & New World cuisine at angelina
  • Tables can also be booked for an exclusive New Year’s Eve countdown celebration at angelina and Bamboo Bar (both from 11 pm onwards).

New Year’s Day. Metropole Hanoi’s culinary team helps kick off the New Year with two special New Year’s Day dinners.

  • French gourmet brunch at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu
  • A five-course gourmet French dinner at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu
  • “Tour du Monde” buffet dinner at Le Club
  • A five-course set dinner with European & New World cuisine at angelina

Sunday, Jan. 2. The celebrations roll on for a very special Sunday brunch.

  • Extravagant French gourmet brunch at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu, priced from VND 3.9 million. With free flow wine (VND 4.7 million) or with free flow Champagne (5.7 million).

Vegetarian and children’s menus are also available on request. Accor Plus members receive normal dining benefits on Dec. 26 and up to 10% off on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, 2021, Jan. 1 and 2, 2022. All prices exclude 5% service charge and 7% Value Added Tax.

Complimentary car parking at Con Coc park will be offered upon arrival.

Traditional festive hampers are also now available at Metropole Hanoi featuring homemade and imported gourmet products (Fauchon). 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 even Santa Claus chocolates.

An assortment of delectable holiday biscuits are also available, presented in an elegant decorative box designed to resemble a history book that pays tribute to the Grand Dame of Hanoi’s 120th anniversary.

For more information on holiday dining options, please contact the hotel food and beverage office or the festive reservations desk at +84 24 38266919 extension 8215

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Christmas Celebrations Across Asia

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Christmas Celebrations Across Asia - TRAVELINDEXBanyan Tree Samui – Nestled into a lush hillside with views overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui kicks off the Christmas season with the reopening of its signature Saffron Restaurant on Dec.15, followed by a fortnight of festive treats, including a Chef’s Table evening each Monday (Dec 20 & Dec 27: 4-course set dinner 2,890 THB nett per head including wine). An elegant Christmas Dinner (2,900 THB nett per person) is served from Dec 24 – 26, and on New Year’s Eve, all guests and staff will gather for the hotel’s time-honoured “Light Up the Night” event, a gala dinner followed by a Countdown Party by the beach (16,500 THB nett per guest), which will feature performances, live music, a fire show, a lucky draw and fireworks at midnight – an evening not to be missed. Those fortunate enough to be staying at this award-winning resort for both Xmas and New Year will undoubtedly want to book the Festive Package, a culinary journey of delicious dishes with both Western and Thai menus. The Festive Package (19,900 THB each) includes Christmas Dinner, the New Year’s Gala, and an additional Destination Dining experience of the guest’s choice.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
This Christmas season, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi celebrates “Once Upon a Time” as it transforms into a winter wonderland decorated with classic-style nutcrackers, bringing the holiday to life with renowned French sophistication and joie de vivre. Throughout the season, the Metropole will host exclusive dining events at its award-winning restaurants Le Club (home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea and evening jazz) and angelina (cocktail bar, whisky lounge and rustic New World cuisine), many of which include optional wine and Champagne pairings. While Le Beaulieu (high-end French restaurant) is under renovation, the Le Beaulieu menus will be served in the Spices Garden venue overlooking the gardens with unique Festive Wonderland décor. The festivities kick off Christmas Eve with two signature buffet dinner seatings at Le Club, along with set menus of French gourmet cuisine at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu and European and New World cuisine at angelina. Christmas Day features an extravagant buffet lunch at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu, multi-course set dinners at the Festive Wonderland by Le Beaulieu and at angelina, and a buffet dinner at Le Club. Marking the holiday spirit in its 121st year, Vietnam’s most storied hotel has a towering Christmas tree strewn with red and white ornaments at Le Balcon in the Metropole Garden. For more information, contact the hotel’s Festive reservation desk at +84 24 3826 6919 ext. 8215

Meliá Koh Samui
With the season to be jolly approaching, beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui will host an array of festivities including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, exquisite dining experiences, a visit from Santa Claus, fireworks and more. After kicking off the festive program with the tree lighting ceremony amid a choir performance on Dec. 17, the resort overlooking Choeng Mon beach will stage a four-course Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day buffet brunch. On Dec. 24 award-winning executive chef Azizskandar Awang will serve a Western-themed four-course dinner with optional paired wines at the Power Lounge priced at THB 1,600++ per person and THB 3,000++ per person with paired wines. The resort’s delectable buffet brunch on Dec. 25, priced from THB 2,400++ per person and is THB 1,200++ per child aged 5 to 12, will brim with all sorts of indulgent options at a series of stations to a backdrop of live entertainment. The ‘Raw Bar’ will offer poached rock lobsters, imported French ‘Fine de Claire’ oysters, Koh Samui blue swimmer crabs and poached tiger prawns and the ‘Carving Station’ will feature honey-glazed Christmas ham, whole roast turkey, Australian grass-fed beef rib eye steak, Italian pork porchetta and Australian leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary.

Raffles Le Royal, Phnom Penh
Come celebrate a carvery for Christmas in Cambodia. Phnom Penh’s most iconic and historic venue, Raffles Hotel Le Royal, will be hosting two magnificent feasts, starting on Christmas Eve with a special five-course set dinner, which includes smoke-house fish, prime imported meats, and the hotel’s signature cheese trolley, all prepared tableside by immaculate knife-wielding butlers. (US$78 per person, plus $38 with wine pairing). Then, on Dec. 25, as you enter the grand lobby of this recently restored 1920s’ hotel, you’ll be met with a Christmas fir tree, accompanied by gingerbread houses, ballerina performances and much more. Restaurant Le Royal will host a Christmas Day Brunch from 12pm to 3pm — a lavish spread of artisan cheese, charcuteries, foie gras, terrines, and a French oyster and seafood bar. The brunch will also include a live carvery counter with mouthwatering wagyu beef, turkey and ham, and lamb roast. (US$125 per person, plus $30 for unlimited GH Mumm Champagne Cordon Rouge). You’ll also discover a colorful Christmas Market taking place on the grounds of the hotel, making this a special festive season to remember.

Azerai Resorts
Celebrate Christmas in style at any of Azerai Resorts’ three distinctive properties in Vietnam: Azerai Can Tho in the Mekong Delta, Azerai Ke Ga Bay on the white-sand beaches of the southeastern coast, or Azerai La Residence, Hue in the former imperial capital. Festivities include special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals—with a visit from Santa Claus—as well as exclusive activities for the family, such as live music, cultural performances, holiday afternoon tea experiences, local blessing ceremonies and much more. Christmas Eve dinner kicks off with a cocktail reception and canapes served at the sunken lounge poolside at Azerai Ke Ga Bay, in the garden at Azerai La Residence, Hue, and at The Lounge Bar at Azerai Can Tho. The Christmas Eve Gala Dinner at Azerai La Residence, Hue is priced at VND 1.5 million; at Azerai Can Tho (VND 1.7 million); and at Azerai Ke Ga Bay (VND 1.2 million). Christmas Day options include a special BBQ buffet at Azerai Ke Ga Bay (VND 1.7 million), a market-style dinner at Azerai Can Tho (VND 900,000, with dishes including baked scallops with peanut and chili, grilled marinated fish wrapped in banana leaves, and more), and a Christmas buffet brunch at Azerai La Residence, Hue (VND 250,000).

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
There are multiple reasons to rejoice this festive period at Hyatt Regency Koh Samui as the acclaimed new property unveils a packed schedule of seasonal events. The property incorporates around 80 native Yang Na trees (Dipterocarpus alatus) that were once used by sailors and fishermen as navigational landmarks. One of these will be the site for a tree lighting ceremony where a live saxophonist will provide the soundtrack for cocktails and canapes. Enjoying great food and drink is one of the cornerstones of the festive season. And gastronomes will find plenty to savour on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  A Christmas Eve dinner at SESUN, the resort’s buzzing beachfront grill, features a sumptuous BBQ buffet as well as a live band and a fire show. The action shifts to the resort’s main restaurant, Yangna Cuisine, on Christmas Day, which will host a multi-cuisine banquet encompassing traditional festive favourites, Japanese cuisine, fresh seafood and risotto in a cheese wheel. For New Year’s Eve, Yangna Cuisine hosts a barbecue gala dinner with a live band and magician shows. The culmination of the festive program, meanwhile, takes place back at SESUN where DJs, live performers and a fireworks display will see out 2021 and usher in 2022 at a lavish countdown party.

To make a reservation or for more information contact +66 77 448 777

 

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Aloft Bangkok Unveils 2021 Christmas and New Year’s Offers

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Aloft Bangkok Unveils 2021 Christmas and New Year's Offers - TRAVELINDEXMarriott International’s Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 today launches its 2021 Christmas and New Year’s culinary offers for guests to celebrate the upcoming holiday season in the heart of Sukhumvit area in Bangkok.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebration | Friday 24 – Saturday 25 December 2021

Offering many types of delicious cuisines, guests can satisfy the appetite with a variety of fresh seafood displayed on cold station including crabs, prawns, rock lobsters, oysters, mussels. From the hot kitchen, guests can indulge with fresh pasta and signature dishes prepared live by the chefs. In addition, guests can also enjoy a selection of grilled meat cuts, steamed salmon and signature Thai dishes, desserts and many more at this special Christmas seafood buffet dinner at Crave restaurant from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at THB 1,699 net per person including soft drinks, drinking water, herbal tea, coffee and tea.

New Year’s celebration | Friday 31 December 2021

Celebrate New Year in style at Crave restaurant with not only all you can eat style but the ‘All that glitters’ special New Year’s Eve seafood themed buffet dinner at Crave restaurant from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at THB 1,899 net per person including soft drinks, drinking water, herbal tea, coffee and tea

Saturday 1 January 2022 | New Year’s Day seafood buffet dinner at Crave restaurant

Kick off the year in a sassy and yummy way with this talk-of-the-town seafood buffet dinner at Crave restaurant from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at THB 999 net per person including soft drinks, drinking water, herbal tea, coffee and tea

Featuring stunning view of Bangkok skyline in one of Sukhumvit’s busiest areas, Crave restaurant is Aloft Bangkok’s dining destination on soi 11 in Bangkok and is calling for all-you-can-eat seafood lovers to enjoy buffet dinner on the coming festive season with joy and plenty of time to unplug this holiday season in Bangkok.

Aloft Bangkok’s prime location on Sukhumvit road places the excitement of Soi 11 at the doorstep; guests can also take advantage of free hotel shuttle to the Nana BTS SkyTrain and MRT subway stations for easy access to celebrated attractions. To book, please call 02 207 7000

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Meliá Koh Samui Celebrates Christmas with Merry Events

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Meliá Koh Samui Celebrates Christmas with Merry Events - TRAVELINDEXKoh Samui, Thailand, December 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / With the season to be jolly approaching, beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui will host an array of festivities including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, exquisite dining experiences, a visit from Santa Claus, fireworks and more.

After kicking off the festive program with the tree lighting ceremony amid a choir performance on 17 December 2021, the resort overlooking secluded Choeng Mon beach will stage a four-course Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day buffet brunch and New Year’s Eve gala dinner and after party.

On December 24, executive chef Azizskandar Awang, who has won a string of coveted awards during his 21-year career including the prestigious Chef Hotelier of the Year award at the Hotelier Awards Asia, will serve a Western-themed four-course dinner with optional paired wines. Staged at the Power Lounge from 7pm – 10pm, the dinner is priced at THB 1,600++ (USD 47++) per person and totals THB 3,000++ (USD 89++) per person with paired wines.

To mark Christmas Day on December 25, the resort will stage a delectable buffet brunch brimming with all sorts of indulgent options at a series of stations to a backdrop of live entertainment. The ‘Raw Bar’ will offer poached rock lobsters, imported French ‘Fine de Claire’ oysters, Koh Samui blue swimmer crabs and poached tiger prawns.

The brunch’s ‘Carving Station’ will feature honey-glazed Christmas ham, whole roast turkey, Australian grass-fed beef rib eye steak, Italian pork porchetta and Australian leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary. In addition to Japanese and Spanish stations, the feast will include a traditional Christmas platter and trimmings, Massimiliano charcuterie board and cheese collection. Yule Log cakes, mince pies, Mazapán de Toledo, Italian panettone, Christmas pudding with brandy cream, and croquembouche are among the desserts.

Santa Claus will give the children gifts and wish them a Merry Christmas at the brunch, to be held from noon until 4pm at The Breeza Beach Restaurant & Bar. The brunch starts from THB 2,400++ (USD 71++) per person and is THB 1,200++ (USD 36++) per child aged 5 to 12.

On the final day of 2021, December 31, the resort will host a gala dinner buffet under the stars at the beach, on the sun deck and around the infinity pool from 7.30pm – 10.30pm with live entertainment and fire dancing show. The buffet’s selection of Mediterranean and local Thai cuisine will include a ‘Spanish Corner’ offering paella and tapas and ‘Charcoal Grill Station’ with tiger prawns, fish of the day in banana leaf, grilled rock lobster and grilled local squid. In addition to the Raw Bar’s fresh seafood and an ‘Artisan Pasta Station’, other highlights include a whole roast pig, Beher Jamón Ibérico ‘Pata Negra’, Australian lamb shoulder and baked salmon. The gala dinner starts from THB 2,990++ (USD 89++) per person and is THB 1,495++ (USD 44++) per child.

Afterwards, guests will descend on the beach to ring in the new year with live music, a DJ spinning tunes and a riot of colour as fireworks light up the skies.

To contact Meliá Koh Samui or to make a reservation, please call +66 (0) 77 938 899

The four-course Christmas Eve dinner is THB 1,600++ (USD 47++) per person, and totals THB 3,000++ (USD 89++) with paired wines. The Christmas Day buffet brunch starts from THB 2,400++ (USD 71++) per person, and is THB 1,200++ (USD 36++) per child aged 5 to 12. The New Year’s Eve gala dinner starts from THB 2,990++ (USD 89++) per person and is THB 1,495++ (USD 44++) per child. Prices are subject to 10% service charge and applicable taxes.

About Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Meliá Hotels & Resorts is the best-known international brand in the portfolio of the Meliá HotelsInternational company; it has more than 100 city and resort hotels in the main leisure and business destinations of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The brand offers exemplary meetings and events facilities in all important business cities as well as in exotic locations, catering to the ever-expanding conference and incentive travel market. As part of its innovation philosophy and new positioning, Meliá Hotels & Resorts has reinvented itself to cater to every aspect of the guests’ wellbeing. Unique experiences are created for guests and are defined by relaxation, quality time and personalised services. For a balanced lifestyle, Meliá Hotels & Resorts instinctively understands the guests’ needs and lifestyle expectations, which is an integral part of its redefined identity.

About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International operates more than 380 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meliá, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and TRYP by Wyndham. The Group is one of the leading companies in resort hotels worldwide, while also leveraging its experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led the Group to become the most sustainable hotel company in Spain and Europe in 2020, according to the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). It also has ranked seventh in the Wall Street Journal’s list of the 100 most sustainably managed companies in the world (and the leading travel company) and is the only Spanish travel company included in the list of “Europe’s Climate Leaders 2021” by Financial Times. Meliá Hotels International is also included in the IBEX 35 Spanish stock market index and it is the Spanish hotel leader in Corporate Reputation (Merco Ranking).

About AWC
Asset World Corporation (AWC) is Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, a member of TCC Group, one of Thailand’s most prominent conglomerates. AWC’s core focus of real estate development and management projects encompass two business groups: Hospitality helping Thailand become the top destination for sustainable tourism with hotels in key locations in Bangkok and popular destinations throughout Thailand serviced by management teams from internationally acclaimed hotel groups such as Marriott, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Okura, Banyan Tree, Hilton, and Sheraton; Retail and Commercial Buildings (covering retail, and wholesale facilities with mixed-use properties and office buildings) providing well-balanced and unique offerings a best-in-class customer experience that meet business and modern lifestyles with high-quality and innovative real estate development projects overseen by a qualified and experienced management team to build long-term value for stakeholders.

AWC succeeded in listing the company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the real estate and construction industry under the property development category on October 10, 2019. AWC’s market capitalization was the highest in the history of the SET (According to Bloomberg Database). AWC recognizes the importance of operating with a focus on sustainability – incorporating the needs of stakeholders, the environment, society, and contributing to ongoing improvements in Thailand’s economy with a purpose of building a better future.

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