In the last weeks of the year, as the holiday season approaches, times are filled with fantastic adventures, amazing discoveries, and beautiful moments. It has become necessary to reveal the top Anantara hotels and resorts that must be visited this year to meet Santa in them.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, United Arab Emirates
Nestled among the sand dunes within the embrace of the Empty Quarter desert in Abu Dhabi, the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara promises you a luxurious New Year’s Eve experience. It includes enchanting celebrations with live music and dazzling decorations. In between the activities, guests can relax in the adults-only free-form swimming pool designed for the utmost privacy. Meanwhile, children delight in seeing Santa as he leads a caravan of camels through the sand dunes under the sparkling night sky. You’ll have another chance to marvel at these exceptional views during the New Year’s Eve countdown, as fireworks light up the desert dunes and shine amidst the stars. For more information on the holiday offerings at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, please call +971 (0) 2895 8700 or email experience.qas@anantara.com.
Anantara Al Baleed Resort, Salalah, Oman
Anantara Al Baleed Resort in Salalah, Oman, offers two integrated adventures. The first is a celebratory dining experience with the award-winning Michelin-starred chef Paco Roncero, who creates unprecedented Spanish dishes. The second adventure includes professional cooking classes with the renowned German freestyle footballer Marcel Gurk. Each morning, guests will enjoy breakfast while watching Marcel’s captivating movements that earned him ten Guinness World Records. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to book a private class with the freestyle football legend to learn how to play the game professionally. For more information on the holiday offerings at Anantara Al Baleed Resort, please call +968 (0) 2322 8222 or email albaleedsalalah@anantara.com.
Anantara New York Palace Budapest, Hungary
Café New York, located on the ground floor of Anantara New York Palace, is a perfect haven for those who want to celebrate amidst the majestic European capital, where the stunning holiday atmosphere prevails. This café has been renowned for serving the finest coffee in Budapest for over a century. It will host a special holiday lunch featuring traditional dishes, accompanied by Hungarian music, in the charming dining hall adorned with dozens of chandeliers, marble columns, and inventive angelic plaster sculptures with golden details. For more information about the holiday offerings at Anantara New York Palace Budapest, please call +36 (1) 886 6111 or email newyorkpalace@anantara-hotels.com.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, Italy
For families looking to immerse themselves in the ancient European traditions of Christmas, they can book their stay at the enchanting Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, nestled in the heart of a thirteenth-century religious sanctuary. Here, guests can partake in the spiritual Christmas traditions with the locals, discover the secrets of making the famous Amaro liqueur during a professional class, or indulge their senses with roasted marshmallows, panettone bread, hot chocolate, all amidst the soft and comforting lights. Additionally, they can explore the Christmas market, where traditional games for children are available, along with a unique shopping experience that allows parents to enjoy handmade gifts, taste the delights of the renowned Amalfi region, and savor hot mulled wine. For more information about the holiday offerings at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, please call +39 (0) 89 873 6711 or email conventodiamalfi@anantara-hotels.com.