Chinese New Year falls on 8 February, 2016 and is the Year of the Monkey. At Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket, the award winning resort in northwest Phuket, the day-long celebration includes Chinese traditions like a Lion Dance through the resort, Chinese fair games and traditional Chinese songs. Guests can participate in Chinese crafts, like making traditional Chinese cookies, painting umbrellas and fans, and crafting lanterns. At Chaam, the resort’s signature restaurant, a sumptuous buffet of Chinese dishes will include Dim Sum, Peking Duck, fried rice, noodle dishes and a variety of Chinese-inspired main dishes and desserts. The buffet is offered on 8 February from 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm at THB 888 plus tax and service charge. At the end of the day, guests will discover a thoughtful turndown gift of a beautiful box filled with local sweets.
On Valentine’s Day, kids can make hand-made Valentine’s cards and other heart-inspired crafts. Chaam will feature a romantic prix fixe menu from 12 – 14 Feburary at THB 1,500 plus tax and service charge.
At Anantara Vacation Club Seminyak Bali, the Year of the Monkey will be marked with activities that infuse Balinese elements into traditional Chinese celebrations. Kids’ activities will include special monkey-inspired arts and crafts. A delicious Chinese-inspired menu will feature Peking Duck spring rolls, dim sum, pork belly and sweet and sour seafood. Dinner is offered at IDR250,000 plus taxes and service charge. After dinner, guests will finish the day with a memorable ceremonial lantern release.
For Valentine’s Day, children can make handcrafted Valentine’s cards and flower arrangements. A romantic prix fixe menu at IDR666,000 per couple will be offered on 14 February from 7:00 pm – 10:00pm that includes shrimp cocktail, beef tenderloin and an indulgent tiramisu for dessert.
