Minor Hotels Group is going all out for Christmas!

As the year-end bells draw near, Minor Hotels Group's properties across Asia and the Maldives are the first to launch a selection of festive season offers, warmly inviting guests to explore and experience the redefined meaning of togetherness on uniquely charming journeys. Each hotel weaves local culture and traditional celebrations into a meticulously crafted year-end festivity. This unforgettable time will allow guests to bid farewell to 2025 with joy and serve as a shining key to open the brilliant chapter of 2026.

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, Phang Nga: Enter the Himmapan Wonderland
Set against the backdrop of ancient Thai legends and the natural beauty of Phang Nga, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas invites guests to step into the mysterious Himmapan Wonderland (Sanskrit for "abode of snow"). The hotel will host a two-week celebration featuring a variety of experiences inspired by local folklore, including a floating sound therapy ceremony on the new moon night, themed dinners, batik workshops, and listening to ancient tales of the Thai water deity Naga by the beach bonfire.

The festive activities also integrate Thai cultural experiences throughout the week. Guests can learn to make Thai sushi rolls using local fish and fragrant rice, join fishermen for beach fishing, or participate in traditional art classes such as Muay Thai and stick dancing. The immersive Thai Culture Day will usher in 2026 with a dawn ceremony and traditional island breakfast for a distinctive New Year start, followed by spoon cooking classes, handicraft making, and cultural guided walks.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort: Festive Splendor and a New Year Renewal Journey
During the festive season, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort offers guests exclusive wellness and radiance-enhancing experiences. The hotel's Layan Life by Anantara spa leads guests through professional healing treatments to nourish body and mind from within, starting a comprehensive renewal journey.

Throughout December, guests can embark on the "Sparkling Holiday Glow Journey," featuring advanced skin assessments, Hydrafacial Platinum treatments, and revitalizing intravenous therapies to ensure they welcome the New Year with radiant skin. For those seeking a fresh start, detox cleansing and gut renewal therapies provide personalized health plans combining precise diagnostics with customized treatments to help guests achieve lasting vitality.

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort: Lotus Whispers
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort sets the stage for tranquility, rejuvenation, and joy. Featured as a filming location in HBO’s hit series "The White Lotus" Season 3, the hotel draws inspiration to present the special festive "Lotus Whispers" celebration.

Guests can enjoy themed dining daily by the seaside, lotus pond, and at Guilty restaurant, where each setting offers delightful surprises for the palate. Family gatherings are at the heart of the celebration, with carefully curated all-day festive arts, crafts, and activities ensuring fun for every family member. The Anantara Spa, famously featured in "The White Lotus," offers the exclusive "White Lotus Indulgence Deluxe" treatment. This 120-minute sensory ritual includes a foot soak, exfoliating massage, and full-body therapy with white lotus essential oil, gradually releasing physical and mental tension to restore inner peace.

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort: Echoes of History, Mekong River Trade Journey
Located in northern Thailand, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort draws inspiration from the Mekong River’s rich history to curate themed festive events this winter.

Guests can savor heartfelt family feasts, immerse in soulful jazz mornings, or participate in solemn blessing ceremonies, fully experiencing the festival’s blend of flavors, culture, and imagination. As dusk falls, the Adventurer’s Cocktail Party begins by the crackling bonfire, with the whispers of the wild setting the tone for an enchanting evening. Themed dinners on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve, along with the signature "Mekong River Night" party, will run throughout the festive season. Local dancers perform elegant dances, joyful melodies fill the air, and a rotating lineup of festive feasts featuring authentic flavors delights guests. Samsarn restaurant’s chef Yui skillfully blends the three major regional cuisines along the Mekong River to create the "Winter Wander" menu. Guests’ palates will journey with the river, savoring a dining experience as rich and diverse as the Mekong River basin culture.

Avani+ Luang Prabang: Earth, Water, and Spirit
Downstream on the Mekong River, Avani+ Luang Prabang in Laos draws inspiration from the UNESCO World Heritage site’s earth, water, and spirit to present uniquely crafted festive experiences.

Earth brings profound depth to the celebrations with traditional rituals, authentic flavors, and sumptuous feasts. Guests begin the festive banquet with the sacred Baci ceremony, then enjoy exquisite dishes served with warm Laotian hospitality. Water carries timeless holiday memories—whether it’s a sunset cruise on Christmas Eve or a New Year’s Eve dinner cruise along the Mekong, guests will cherish unforgettable moments reflected in shimmering waves. Throughout the week, guests can participate in various experiences including cycling explorations, water blessing rituals, guided market visits, and climbing Mount Phousi to greet the dawn, immersing themselves in Luang Prabang’s spiritual essence.

Niyama Private Islands Maldives: Bohemian Luxury Celebration in a Natural Playground
Niyama Private Islands Maldives invites guests to feel the island’s rhythm, freely play, dance, and reconnect with their spirit in this natural playground.

The island’s festive lineup shines brightly: Michelin-starred chef Roberto Alcocer presents his signature Baja Mexican creative cuisine; fitness champion Shaune Stafford leads private and group training sessions; yoga instructor Jessica Klein offers tailored yoga and Pilates classes for all levels. Guests seeking personalization can experience tattoo artistry blending ancient techniques with contemporary aesthetics at Erroic Tattoo or receive holistic body and mind treatments from expert Lorenzo Arcuri. Each day at Niyama is filled with exploration, indulgence, and celebration, making the holiday bloom with dazzling unique brilliance.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort: Maldives Legend
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort hosts the "Maldives Legend" festive celebration, welcoming every guest with vibrant Maldivian traditional culture and joyful atmosphere.

In Baa Atoll, guests will be enchanted by the lively atmosphere of the Fares Island market, with street food stalls, local handicrafts, and the rhythms of traditional Maldivian Bodu Beru music creating a festive buzz. Christmas dons a unique Maldivian flair—the "Christmas Legend" themed night features signature cocktails, live music, and a feast under the stars. Inspired by Fares Island’s history, the "Smuggler’s Legend" theme continues the celebration with a family pirate cruise adventure; as night falls, adults revel in the "Rum, Ribs & Reggae Night," while children enjoy a "Captain Jack" movie night under the stars, savoring tropical snacks.