Experience a Festive Season Like No Other at Asia’s Most Spectacular Hotels and Resorts

(22 October 2025, Hong Kong) As the year draws to a close, the festive season presents the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect with loved ones, and reflect on the past twelve months. To enhance this magical time, couples, families, and friends can elevate their year-end escapes at some of Asia’s premier hotels and resorts.

From the enchanting Candle Experience at Sofitel, where rooms are adorned with flickering candles and soothing scents, to the family-friendly festivities at Centara Hotels & Resorts that celebrate Thai hospitality across stunning tropical locations, there’s something for everyone. Guests can indulge in an immersive culinary journey at the InterContinental Danang, inspired by the charming local monkeys, or experience the unique charm of JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay with its festive offerings and luxurious accommodations. For those seeking an Italian twist, La Festa Phu Quoc, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, will transport guests to the Amalfi Coast with its vibrant markets and festive celebrations.

A selection of extraordinary festive experiences ensures a memorable holiday season in some of Asia's most popular destinations.

Illuminate the Festive Season @ Sofitel in Asia

Sofitel, the pioneer of French luxury hospitality, invites couples to share moments of serenity this holiday season. Newly launched for 2025, “The Candle Experience” is thoughtfully designed to meet the rising desire for a quieter, more reflective festive period, enveloping travellers’ senses in the magic of light, sound and scent. Rooms and suites will be adorned with hundreds of flickering LED candles, softly bathed in Sofitel’s signature scent and set to the sound of curated playlists.

This is a reimagining of Sofitel’s signature Candle Ritual, a daily ceremony inspired by 1860s Paris where 56,000 oil lamps illuminated the city, giving it the name the “City of Lights.” Now, this tradition has been transformed in a more intimate setting, to offer calm, connection and comfort, while paying homage to the brand’s poetic French heritage.

The Candle Experience is available at several hotels and resorts in Asia, including Sofitel Seoul Ambassador Hotel & Serviced Residences, Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, for stays commencing in mid-November.

To find out more information, visit https://sofitel.accor.com/en/festive-season.html.

Festive Family Escapes @ Centara Hotels & Resorts

The holiday season is a precious time to create meaningful memories with loved ones. This year, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, invites families and couples to infuse their celebrations with the warmth and charm of Thai hospitality in dream destinations all across Asia, from dynamic cities to idyllic islands.

Guests seeking an elevated end-of-year city break can discover glittering gala dinners with 360-degree views at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, while Thailand’s southern charm is brought to life at a choice of tropical beach resorts, from a vibrant carnival at the newly-reimagined Centara Karon Resort Phuket, to the golden glamour of Centara Reserve Samui. At Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, parents and kids can spend Christmas, New Year, or Chinese New Year immersed in a spectacular “Lost World.”

With four original island resorts in the Maldives, family-style themed resorts in Vietnam and Dubai, an urban icon in Osaka and many more, Centara sets the stage for every Asian festive vacation.

For more information about Centara, visit www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com.

Meet the Monkeys @ InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

Spanning four distinct levels and 39 hectares of lush jungle on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula, InterContinental Danang, Bill Bensley’s breakout masterpiece, is inspired by the rare primates that can be discovered all around the resort. Throughout the holidays, this original five-star destination invites loved ones to come together and feel the spirit of the forest.

To celebrate its charming neighbours, the resort has crafted a series of immersive culinary journeys at its five restaurants and bars, each hosted by a different monkey! At La Maison 1888, the Michelin-starred fine dining destination, Martin Douc will showcase his refined French heritage, and at Tingara, the sky-high Japanese restaurant, Sato Douc will create contemporary omakase menus. Nguyen Macaque will reveal Vietnam’s authentic regional cuisine at Citron, while Rossi Macaque will present timeless Italian flavors at Terra Mare, and Tran Douc will shake up local cocktails at L_o_n_g Bar.

For guest seeking a truly unforgettable festive vacation, the Four-Bedroom Pool Villa can welcome eight adults and eight kids in 705sqm of living space over two levels, including three private pools, overlooking the shimmering sea.

For more information, visit www.danang.intercontinental.com, or follow Facebook and Instagram.

Lamarck’s Stellar Festive Experiences @ JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa

This Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year, adventure seekers can embark on a personal journey through time and space at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, the mythical Lamarck University which is nestled between verdant jungles and turquoise seas on Vietnam’s “Pearl Island.”

Having rediscovered a long-lost astronomy project, this former French university will let curious explorers learn about the night sky and chart a new course for the year ahead. At Pink Pearl by Olivier E., the striking pink mansion and French restaurant, Michelin two-star consultant chef Olivier Elzer will present a special festive menu, while the Chanterelle - Spa by JW will align its natural therapies with the rhythm of the universe, and every guest can design their own map of cherished memories.

With a choice of striking pool villas, including the exquisite Turquoise Suite and the legendary Lamarck House, a seven-bedroom white beachfront residence, JW Marriott Phu Quoc will elevate every escape to the stars.

For more information, please visit www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pqcjw-jw-marriott-phu-quoc-emerald-bay-resort-and-spa.

Step Into an Italian Festive Celebration @ La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton

La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton will infuse its festive celebrations with the grace and elegance of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, with a full calendar of festivities, from heavenly high teas and romantic evenings to bountiful buffet dinners and grand gala gatherings.

Couples and families can step inside an authentic Italian Christmas village this December, with sparkling decorations, glittering trees, market stalls and more! Positano Street, Sunset Town’s stylish European avenue, will be transformed into a festive market, lined with stalls showcasing traditional crafts and local street food, transporting all ages into a timeless Mediterranean winter’s tale. A symphony of flavours awaits at The Merchant, the resort’s vibrant restaurant, Mare, the rustic trattoria, and Il Salone, Phu Quoc’s first and only artisanal café.

For loved ones who book the Amalfi Ocean View Suite, these dreamy days end with spectacular views of the sunset, Kiss Bridge, and the colourful fireworks which light up the sky every night.

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