Celebrating the Festive Season with ‘Season of Light’ at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
The Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is all set to host a memorable festive season with the Season of Light package. This package will be hosted by the resort between 23rd December 2026 and 7th January 2027 and would allow couples, family and friends to celebrate the festive season amidst the tropical beauty of the Maldives through fun-filled gatherings, delicious meals, exploring the islands, and making memories in the sun and stars. As the name suggests, the idea behind Season of Light is the simplicity and warmth that surrounds the festivity season through family get-togethers, exploring the festive activities, enjoying great food together and making memories on a beautiful island. The package will include celebrations of Christmas traditions, gourmet meals, exploring the marine life around and celebrating the New Year. The festive programme takes place after a successful year for Kuda Villingili, earning a mention in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 Hotel Selection. This acknowledgement brings attention to the distinct character, design, service, and deep relation of the resort to its surroundings in the Maldives. All this will be reflected during the festive period, offering activities that will help guests slow down, reconnect and have a good time with each other.
A Festive Season of Culinary Experiences
Dining and drinking form the core of the Season of Light festivities. Following the success of the year, the food and beverage programme at Kuda Villingili includes several international awards, such as the title of the Best Gastronomic Retreat in the Maldives according to Global Destination Awards 2026. Additionally, the resort is having its third year of Wine Spectator acknowledgement, with Mar-Umi receiving the Award of Excellence 2026. During the festive period, visitors will have the opportunity to taste various dining programmes, among which Nikkei Nights at Mar-Umi, barbecue evenings, Steak & Wine Night, WINE-DOWN Wednesday fish dinner, and A Journey Through India & Arabia at Spice. Guests have the chance to appreciate the resort's unique culinary offerings as well as the renowned wine menu through carefully selected wines, live music, and shared dining.
Christmas Celebrations Begin with Island Traditions
The Christmas celebrations start on the 23rd of December with the tree lighting ceremony and carols of Christmas, which fills up the island with joyous music. Christmas Eve will be spent having a cocktail party at Raalhu bar followed by an elegant gala dinner at The Restaurant. This is an exciting way of celebrating Christmas amid festive cuisines, tropical setting, and live performances.Children will be surprised by Santa's visit on Christmas morning where he will make his grand entry on the beach.
Season of Light Takes Guests Further than Just Celebrating Christmas
Season of Light provides guests with a chance to explore beyond Christmas festivities. For those who want to start their days with some yoga practice on the beach, there is Ocean Breeze Yoga. Those who love the marine life will be able to attend Echoes of the Reef or a tour with dolphins to see all that surrounds the island. One may also go snorkelling, scuba diving or dive on a wreck site. In the evening hours, you can try Golden Hour Glide, enjoy private sandbank experience and go fishing in the evening. For those who need an extra portion of energy, there are also Fun Ride Fest and Water Scooter experiences in the programme.
Festive Fun for Children
It goes without saying that the family will play a significant role in the festive programme. Kuda Fiyo Kids Club will offer a specially prepared programme for children.During the festive period, kids will be able to take part in the following activities: arts and crafts, cooking, treasure hunting, beach games, science experiments, challenges and Christmas and New Year fun programmes. A specially selected team of children animators will entertain children with games and other creative activities. It allows families the chance to have an enjoyable experience together while also giving children the chance to explore on their own adventure within a fun and exciting setting.
Season of Light Pool Party
On 27th of December, the celebration shifts to the pool side for the Season of Light Pool Party. With the backdrop of the 150-meter long pool at Kuda Villingili, the afternoon is all about music, warmth of tropical sun and laid back feeling of an island. Another chance for guests to come together, to be in the festive spirit and to make the best use of the last days of the year.
Welcoming 2027 in Style
The climax of the festive program happens on New Year’s Eve. After a cocktail and live music party at Hawkers, guests proceed to The Restaurant for the Season of Light: New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Guests are requested to wear white for this elegant and bright festival marking the end of 2026. Live entertainment is still going on throughout the day as guests meet for the Countdown to 2027 at The Restaurant Beach, where they will welcome the New Year under the Maldivian night sky. Festivities extend well into the first day of the year 2027 with First Light Breakfast at The Restaurant. This allows the guests to relax and celebrate their New Year with breakfast and sparkling wine while enjoying the beauty of the island. The festive programme extends up until 7th January, thus giving the guests ample time to enjoy wellness activities, ocean adventure, exquisite dining and lazy island days post their New Year festivities.
A Festive Celebration Centered around Reconnection
Commenting on the programme, Deepa Manuel, General Manager of Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives said that the Season of Light Programme has been specifically designed to provide guests with the liberty to celebrate in a personalized way. The festive programme is reflective of the philosophy of the resort, which strives to offer guests with opportunities of reconnection through shared meals, ocean adventure, family festivities, Christmas celebrations and even just sitting together.Found in North Malé Atoll, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is about 30 minutes away from Velana International Airport by luxury speed boat. It boasts of 75 large villa and residences that have private pools.Kuda Villingili also has eight dining venues, overwater spa, 150 metres long swimming pool, Kuda Fiyo Kids Club and sports and recreation activities. As facilities and experiences are available for couples, family members and multigenerational guests, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is constantly living up to its “Time and Space Redefined” slogan. Through Season of Light, guests of the resort will have the chance to slow down, celebrate and start the New Year 2027 surrounded by the beauty of Maldives.
