THERE’S NOTHING LIKE CELEBRATING the holidays on a tropical beach and nowhere does tropical better than Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa.
This year, the stunning island retreat has amped up its offerings further, with several events happening daily, from the December 21 tree-lighting ceremony and cocktail reception.
Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or a special someone, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa has a thoughtfully curated calendar of activities designed to delight every traveler and immerse them into a warm and merry tropical Yuletide season.
Inspired by the sparkle and whimsy of this year’s theme, Magical Beginnings, the resort will be transformed into a glittering wonderland with navy blue and silver accents throughout.
On Christmas Day, guests will enjoy a carol serenade by the resort’s choir as they wait for Santa’s arrival by sea. For lovers of the star of the season, Santa will also join the day’s sunset cruise before taking off to deliver the rest of his gifts.
And the fun doesn’t stop on Christmas day. Aura hosts a New Year’s Eve countdown party with a stellar entertainment lineup, letting guests cheer the old year to a close while ringing in 2023.
Seasonal Flavors
Signature and seasonal dining experiences to look forward to during the festive period include champagne tastings at Eden, a festive high tea at Sip Tea Lounge, a Christmas Day traditional brunch at Habitat, five-course wine pairing dinners at Origin, seaside buffets at the Beach Shack, cocktail-pairing truffle dinners at the Cocktail Lab, and lively Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala dinners at Aura.
The Christmas Eve gala dinner selection lets guests heap their plates with turkey with all the trimmings, plum cakes and Yule logs, while the New Year’s Eve buffet features bountiful specialties from across the world.
On the tippling side, a low-calorie and low-ABV cocktail menu is available besides a selection of zero-proof cocktails throughout the resort’s restaurants and bars.
Santa’s Little Helpers
Families traveling with little holiday explorers will be delighted by the creative daily festive activities led by a multilingual team of certified childcare professionals at the purpose-built Krakengiri Kids’ Club.
Enriching holiday activities include circus workshops and pool games, nature walks and coconut bowling, island treasure hunts and Santa’s beach house building, Christmas-themed arts and crafts, cinema nights under the stars, and Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve parties for little ones.
At Re:Fuel, the resort’s rooftop lounge for teens, there are milkshake, cotton candy and pizza parties that let young adults mix and mingle with holiday spirit.
Start the Year with Wellness
There’s nothing like starting a new year from a place of balance, reflection, and positivity. To that end, a visiting Kundalini practitioner who specializes in transformative energy therapy will be on hand to conduct reiki, yoga and meditation sessions, complementing the extensive ongoing wellness menu at Amingiri Spa.
Intuitive wellness designers have crafted holiday spa specials, including a purifying hammam and gua sha ritual, blending two ancient beauty techniques, and a bespoke sleep program that includes a nutritional consultation and take-home sleep kit.
Those seeking a restorative stay can begin their day with sun salutations and end with evening chanting at the yoga pavilion.
Experiences on Sea and Land
Active vacationers can join aqua workouts in the main pool, play basketball and tennis on the multi-purpose court, or Frisbee and volleyball on the beach — or even join a friendly futsal match against the resort’s own team.
Curious travelers hoping to try something new can join a beginner scuba session, try their hand at resin and ceramic art with a Maldivian artist in residence, or attend tea blending and themed cocktail workshops taught by resident mixologists.
At the seaside, recreational divers can explore over 30 dive sites across the North Malé Atoll and enjoy unforgettable marine wildlife encounters with turtles, bottlenose and spinner dolphins.
For snorkelers, a traditional Maldivian boat called a dhoni takes guests to the house reef to search for hawksbill and green sea turtles.
Guests interested in sustainability can experience coral frame planting, or join sunrise and sunset canoe tours of the Underwater Habitat, the site of the resort’s coral recovery program.
For more information or to make reservations, visit Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa or call +960 664 63 64.
All photos courtesy of Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa.
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