Soneva Winter Extravaganza | Extraordinary Journey of Discovery

🏨Luxury hotel pioneer Soneva has launched a series of exclusive winter experiences at its resorts in the Maldives and Thailand. With a spirit of exploration, guests can savor exquisite delicacies prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, gaze at the Milky Way with renowned astronomers, train with famous sports stars, and embark on a deep healing journey with wellness leaders. At the resorts in the Maldives and Thailand, the continuously updated Soneva Stars calendar will ensure that each stay is unique. This winter, award-winning chefs will present a series of gourmet experiences and special menus, including Carolina Bazán, one of the top female chefs in Latin America and the owner of Ambrosia and Bistro Ambrosia in Santiago; Tim Raue, a well-known German chef who owns his own Michelin two-star restaurant in Berlin; Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman, a chef duo from the Michelin restaurant Adam/Albin in Stockholm; Sascha Stemberg, the chef of the Michelin restaurant Haus Stemberg; Paolo Casanova, the chef of the Michelin restaurant Colani; Judy Joo and Esther Choi, Korean-American chefs and entrepreneurs; Marcel Skibba, the chef of Schloss Schauenstein, a Michelin three-star restaurant and the 26th best restaurant in the world; Ravinder Bhogal, a British chef, food writer, and restaurant owner; Ajay Chopra, an Indian chef and consultant; Vicky Ratnani, an Indian chef and TV host; Chetna Makan, an award-winning food writer and author; Chantelle Nicholson, the chef and founder of the Michelin Green Star restaurant Apricity; Søren Ørbek Ledet, the wine director and partner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Geranium; Kevin Diedrich, the owner, operator, and bartender of Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco; and Charles Duval-Leroy of the Maison Duval-Leroy family. In addition, guests can also participate in courses by astronomers Petr Horálek and Armin Kleinböhl, and wellness experts Eduardo Sierra and Numthip Puntha. At the same time, sports enthusiasts will have the opportunity to participate in a series of special training activities, with star mentors including Olympic swimmers Therese Alshammar and Johan Wallberg, tennis players Agnieszka Radwańska, Garbiñe Muguruza, Jacco Eltingh, and Daria Sergeyevna, and football stars Peter Crouch, Graeme Le Saux, Michael Ballack, and freestyle footballer Marcel Gurk. In addition to interacting with star mentors, guests can continue their journey of exploration, experiencing customized wellness treatments in the villas of Soneva Fushi in Baa Atoll, themed dining events at the Maldives' first glass studio, and an exclusive residency program by Jun Lee, a Korean chef from the Michelin two-star restaurant SOIGNÉ, SOIGNÉ at Flying Sauces. At the same time, Soneva Jani in Noonu Atoll has launched a new Floating Kitchen tour, truffle menu, and Traveling Cocktail Tuk Tuk. Soneva Secret 2024 Resort in Haa Dhaalu Atoll has prepared a variety of winter accommodation plans for guests, including a cosmic feast under the stars, a local handicraft tour, and a rare caviar and cheese experience. At Soneva Kiri, a Thai resort at the other end of the Indian Ocean, guests can tour tropical rainforests, national parks, and secret beaches, enjoying spectacular moments of intimate contact with nature. Soneva's island resorts will also host Christmas celebrations, including sumptuous food, live music, and unforgettable entertainment, presenting a joyful and pleasant festive season. In December of this year, guests can spend an unforgettable holiday at Soneva with their friends and family. The Residences series of villas offer three to nine-bedroom villas with upgraded services, including 24-hour dedicated villa managers, private chefs, and off-road vehicle services. As a model of luxury living, Soneva The Residences also offers free personalized dining, wellness treatments, fitness classes, and tennis coaches. In addition, children and teenagers can participate in activities offered by The Den's parent-child facilities, and can also enjoy exciting water sports, Soneva Soul's wellness treatments, and island exploration activities organized by the British academic tutoring institution Oppidan Education.