Anantara Hotels & Resorts will mark its 25th year of existence in 2026 with a host of destination-driven experiences that aim to make guests pause, connect with their environment, and enjoy travel. The 25-year celebration experience will cover more than 50 Anantara hotels in destinations such as Thailand, Maldives, and Italy. All the experiences will be tailor-made according to the characteristics of the destination and include themes such as wellness, meditation, discovery, and leisurely travel.In Maldives, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas will celebrate the milestone through its Celestial Maldives experience at SKY, an overwater observatory at the resort. With sunset on the Indian Ocean, visitors are invited to take part in a stargazing program offered by the resort’s SKY Edhuru – the astronomy guide. With the use of the resort’s telescope, guests will be able to discover distant galaxies, planets and constellations under the cover of a star-filled night sky over the waters of the Maldives.
The program exemplifies the approach of Anantara to mark the anniversary by inspiring people to stop and enjoy the surroundings rather than visit as many places as possible on a vacation trip.Located in the UNESCO biosphere reserve, the Baa Atoll, Anantara Kihavah is one of the resorts that has chosen astronomy as a unique service to offer to its guests via SKY. According to the resort, its observatory features the strongest telescope in the Maldives with the guidance of an astronomy team.
This is one of the programs offered around the world as a part of the 25th anniversary celebration by Anantara Resorts & Spa. The guest experience at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel located in Italy is going to consist of morning activities that take into consideration the history of the site, as the hotel is the 13th-century Capuchin convent. The following program includes the walk in the gardens with Friar Marcus, sound healing in the sanctuary and farm-to-table picnic.
In contrast, the guest experience at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort in Thailand is about adventure by taking a tour to Mae Ping River. At this resort, guests embark on a traditional boat known as Nam Jai and explore Wat Ket Karam and Khua Kaek Bridge. Furthermore, guests become part of alms-giving ceremony where they can enjoy their Lanna khantoke lunch under Bodhi trees. Furthermore, guests staying at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort are provided with an opportunity of embarking on a healthy experience through consultation at Layan Life by Anantara. As part of the programme, guests are provided with the opportunity of enjoying sound healing and heated herbal treatment and end their day with stargazing and sunset viewing.
From stargazing over Maldives to experiencing rich historic heritage in Thailand and moments of calm in Italy, each programme highlights the Anantara’s concept of luxury travel experience. Anantara Hotels & Resorts was founded in the year 2001 and is one of the experiential luxury brands from Minor Hotels. The brand currently operates more than 50 hotels and resorts globally, which include various properties in the Maldives.
