Festive Countdown: Six Ways to Celebrate Christmas and Ring in the New Year with Avani Hotels & Resorts

Whether it’s crafting a festive wreath in Madrid, whisking your family off to a Maldivian paradise, living out a superstar fantasy in Chaweng or partying on a rooftop in Bangkok, Avani Hotels & Resorts has perfected the art of holiday curation so that you can have a Christmas and New Years’ experience that fits like a glove.

1) Joy of Crafting: Avani Alonso Martínez Madrid's Decorative Wreath Workshop

Avani Alonso Martínez Madrid has launched a Decorative Wreath Workshop, which is the ideal opportunity for guests to unlock their inner artist and infuse their homes with the festive spirit. This hands-on class offers a step-by-step guide to crafting a unique wreath, combining fresh seasonal foliage and charming decorations to create a magnificent Christmas wreath. Enthusiasm and originality are the only prerequisites, making it an ideal activity to enjoy with family and friends. Guests can look forward to an enchanting experience that will elevate their home celebrations, with a special Spanish Christmas aperitivo serving as the perfect finishing touch to conclude this delightful workshop.

For more information and to book, please visit www.avanihotels.com/en/alonso-martinez-madrid, email alonsomartinez@avani-hotels.com or call +34 9159 40213.

2) Festive Feasting: Avani Palazzo Moscova Milan's Panettone Tour

Guests can experience a heartwarming journey into the world of sweet indulgence with Avani Palazzo Moscova Milan's Panettone Tour. Dive into the history of the beloved Italian Christmas cake, panettone, and explore its ties to Milan's culinary culture. Meet expert bakers and pastry wizards, uncovering the secrets of crafting this iconic treat. Taste, learn, and savour Milan's sweet heritage while creating lasting memories in the heart of the city's vibrant food scene.

For more information and to book, please visit www.avanihotels.com/en/palazzo-moscova-milan, email palazzomoscova@avani-hotels.com or call +39 02 29060312.

3) Island Escapism: Avani+ Samui Resort's Holiday Getaway

On the sugarloaf shores of Koh Samui in Thailand, Avani+ Samui Resort invites sun-hungry travellers to wind down their year with a special festive package that includes luxury accommodations, daily breakfast, and an epic New Year's Eve countdown party. With a palm-fringed beach as their backdrop, revellers can celebrate with tropical cocktails, oceanside buffet dinner, live DJ sets, fire dancers, and a larger-than-life fireworks display.

For more information and to book, please visit www.avanihotels.com/en/samui, email avaniplus.samui@avanihotels.com or call +66 77 485 299.

4) Fantasy-Fuelled New Year: Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club’s Superstar Experience

Avani Chaweng invites guests to become their own superstars with a fantasy-fuelled soirée at SEEN Beach Club that is set to make heads spin and hearts skip a beat. Embracing the holiday spirit of Koh Samui's liveliest beachfront, the resort’s New Year's Eve Superstar package, suitable for up to ten revellers sharing a VIP cabana, includes two magnum-sized bottles of Champagne, a bottle of premium vodka, and personal butler services. The adventure continues with a luxurious stay in a Cool Pool View Room, complete with an iconic sunrise on the first day of 2024.

For more information and to book, please visit www.avanihotels.com/en/chaweng-samui, email chaweng@avanihotels.com or call +66 77 956 808.

5) Raise the Roof: Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel’s Rooftop NYE Party

Guests are invited to party with Bangkok’s movers and shakers on the 26th floor of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok. On New Year’s Eve, expect highly danceable DJ beats, fireworks over the river, and fine dining, followed by a riotous afterparty at the hotel’s LOST & FOUND club, complete with dancers and drag shows. Book a spacious suite with views over the Chao Phraya River and get a five-course dinner with free-flow drinks at SEEN’s New Year's Eve bash thrown in.

For more information and to book, please visit www.avanihotels.com/th/riverside-bangkok, email avaniplus.bangkok@avanihotels.com or call +66 2 431 9100

6) Festivities on Fares Island: Maldivian Magic at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort welcomes guests to a luminous realm of celebration at the Bioluminescence New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on a moon-lit beach. Dance to live DJ beats on the beach or snorkel after dark with shimmering creatures of the deep, then embrace a clean slate for the year ahead with an epic New Year’s Day dive, while the little ones get creative making dream catchers and art from recycled materials.

For more information and to book, please visit www.avanihotels.com/en/fares-maldives, email fares@avanihotels.com or call +960 7225604.

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* Elisa Grimaldi egrimaldi@minor.com