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Enchanting festivities await at Ayada Maldives: spectacular Christmas and New Year celebration
This holiday season, Ayada Maldives invites guests to embrace the festive spirit through its grand “Christmas and New Year Magical Extravaganza 2024.” Offering immersive family activities, captivating entertainment, and celebratory feasts, Ayada Maldives has curated a festive program designed to provide each guest with a truly magical experience.
Located in the serene Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Ayada Maldives is celebrated for its luxurious accommodations, world-class dining, and exceptional guest experience. This year, the resort is enhancing the holiday season with a variety of events, allowing families, couples, and friends to create lifelong memories together.
Ayada Maldives will celebrate Christmas with a range of family-friendly activities, starting with unique Maldivian crafts such as coconut leaf weaving, painting, aqua aerobics, yoga, and meditation. For children, the festivities will include Christmas card-making workshops and a special kids’ club featuring interactive crafts. On Christmas Day, guests can look forward to the resort’s much-anticipated Santa Fest Carnival, where Santa and his merry elves host a day of games, laughter, and treats for all ages. The evening will conclude with a “Movie Under the Stars” experience, providing a tranquil end to a joyful day and an opportunity for cherished family time under the clear Maldivian skies.
To welcome the new year, Ayada Maldives will host an extravagant New Year’s Eve Gala, filled with entertainment and enchantment. The festivities will commence with a delightful mini-cabaret performed by young guests of the resort, followed by a live show, vibrant live music, and a captivating fire performance by Firestorm. As the countdown to 2025 begins, guests will come together to greet the new year with a dazzling fireworks display over the ocean—marking a truly unforgettable celebration of new beginnings.
In addition to holiday activities, Ayada Maldives’ acclaimed chefs have created an exceptional festive menu, combining global flavours with local Maldivian ingredients. From sumptuous Christmas dinners to the New Year’s Gala Feast, each dish is crafted to provide a rich sensory experience, ensuring that the festive celebrations are as memorable for the palate as they are for the heart.
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Diwali meets Maldives: festival of lights celebration at CROSSROADS Maldives
CROSSROADS Maldives invites guests to celebrate Diwali in style, where the timeless traditions of India’s Festival of Lights meet the lush, tropical charm of the Maldives. At CROSSROADS Maldives – SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, the festival unfolds in a lively fusion of culture, music, and exceptional dining, promising a memorable experience beyond the ordinary.
From November 1st to 3rd, guests and visitors can immerse themselves in a Diwali celebration that harmonises Indian heritage with island elegance. The Marina at CROSSROADS and SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, present a lavish, SAiiSational Diwali experience, inviting attendees to explore India’s vibrant culture through interactive cooking classes featuring traditional Indian dishes and beachfront dining illuminated by delicate diyas. As the sun sets, the festivities continue with Diwali-inspired feasts and live DJ performances spinning Bollywood favourites, creating an atmosphere rich with fun, flavour, and festivity.
Food enthusiasts can savour a true Taste of India at Kebab & Kurry’s Festival of Light Dinner Buffet, which offers a curated selection of authentic Indian cuisine, from indulgent curries to expertly crafted tandoori dishes, all served under the open Maldivian sky. Both in-house guests and visitors are also invited to enjoy a Diwali dining experience at the Beach Club, where fine flavours and the essence of the Maldives combine to create an unforgettable evening.
For those drawn to a blend of Bollywood magic and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives promises an electrifying Diwali celebration filled with musical surprises. With its signature mix of music, entertainment, and performance, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives will merge the enchantment of Diwali with the hotel’s vibrant spirit. Guests can look forward to beachside buffets, dynamic live band performances, and aerial displays that add a thrilling touch to the celebration. The highlight is a spirited Bollywood Party at the Beach Club, where DJ sets and continuous Bollywood hits will keep the beach alive with dancing and celebration well into the night.
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Festival of lights like no other: Diwali celebrations at St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
This Diwali, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort invites guests to experience the vibrant culture and traditions of the Festival of Lights through a range of curated festive offerings from October 31 to November 2, 2024. Nestled amidst lush rainforests, pristine white-sand beaches, and the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the resort provides an enchanting setting for an unforgettable Diwali celebration. Guests can immerse themselves in luxurious surroundings while enjoying the warmth and joy of the festival with exquisite dining and unique cultural experiences.
From October 31 to November 2, 2024, guests can begin their mornings with a festive breakfast spread at Alba. This open-air setting, overlooking the ocean, offers an array of delicacies that celebrate the richness of Indian flavours. The breakfast menu, thoughtfully curated with traditional dishes, provides an authentic and satisfying start to the Diwali festivities.
As evening approaches, guests can enhance their dining experience with specially crafted Diwali beverages at both Alba and Whale Bar. Available from October 31 to November 2, 2024, these drinks blend unique flavours and vibrant colours inspired by Diwali’s traditions, making each sip a reflection of the festival’s joy and excitement.
For an intimate and authentic Diwali dinner, guests can indulge in an exquisite sharing Thali set menu by the Alba Pool Deck. This special dinner, available for couples on October 31 and November 1, 2024, is priced at $180 per couple. The Thali presents a lavish selection of regional Indian dishes, artfully arranged to evoke the grandeur of a traditional feast. Couples can enjoy this dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the ocean, while celebrating the festival. Reservations are required by 2 pm on the day of the event, through the assistance of a dedicated St. Regis Butler.
Families or groups seeking to enjoy the festivities together can choose from a variety of premium, multi-bedroom villas offering ultimate comfort. Among these are the John Jacob Astor Estate, the largest three-bedroom overwater villa in the Maldives, as well as the two-bedroom beachfront Knickerbocker villa, featuring ocean views and a private pool. Additional options include the secluded Cesar Balsa, nestled in the white sands with plush living spaces, and the Caroline Astor Estate, a three-bedroom beachfront villa with panoramic views, a spacious swimming pool, and fully-equipped rooms. Each villa, complemented by world-class amenities and the exceptional service of the St. Regis Butlers, ensures a truly relaxing experience throughout the Diwali celebration.
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Pink paradise: Hard Rock Hotel Maldives brings back its iconic festive celebration
This holiday season, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives invites visitors to embrace the festive spirit with an unforgettable blend of music, lights, and tropical flair. From December 21, 2024, to January 10, 2025, the world-renowned resort will once again transform into a dazzling, pink-hued wonderland for its famed Pink Festive events. With vibrant lights and pulsating music, this celebration delivers a one-of-a-kind winter experience.
Guests of all ages are welcomed to join the Pink Festive wave, a celebration combining Hard Rock’s iconic musical flair, exhilarating excitement, and tropical beauty. Imagine dancing to show-stopping live performances and indulging in seasonal culinary delights. Whether relaxing with cocktails on the beach, showcasing dance moves at lively parties, or joining in family-friendly events, visitors will find Hard Rock Maldives to be the perfect destination for catching some winter sun.
Adults can enjoy seaside parties and poolside relaxation, while young rockstars are entertained with high-energy adventures at the Roxity Kids Club™ and Teen Spirit® Club. The excitement culminates on New Year’s Eve with a spectacular Gala Dinner under the stars, followed by an epic countdown party featuring DJ performances and live entertainment. Guests will ring in the new year with a dazzling fireworks display lighting up the tropical sky, celebrating island-style.
Days at the resort are filled with culinary journeys, unique pool parties, friendly seaside competitions, and numerous other surprises. This year’s Pink Festive at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives promises an unforgettable fusion of Christmas cheer and rock-and-roll energy in the heart of the Maldives.
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