Avani Hotels & Resorts invites guests to experience the unique local traditions with its new initiative called Travelling Traditions. Instead of sticking to familiar routines, visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the cultural rituals that shape each destination. Here are several highlights from this season’s offerings:

1. Bangkok, Thailand
   At Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok, the festive spirit is alive through time-honored customs. Locals visit temples and offer incense and lotus flowers for blessings in the upcoming year. As New Year’s Eve approaches, markets are alive with color and sound, featuring flower garlands, sweets, and lively fireworks displays. Candles and whimsical desserts create an enchanting atmosphere for afternoon tea at Avani Sukhumvit.

2. Khao Lak, Thailand
   At Avani+ Khao Lak Resort, festive activities intermingle with community spirit. Villagers begin the new year with food offerings to monks, while evenings are graced with candlelit beach picnics. AvaniKids and Teens Club has seasonal activities while families rejoice in special crafts.

3. Luang Prabang, Laos
   The UNESCO World Heritage town of Avani+ Luang Prabang enriches guests with traditional ceremonies. Monks receiving daily alms and a lively night market filled with handcrafted goods and local cuisine highlight the festive vibrancy.

4. Fares, Maldives
   With its ‘Tales of the Maldives’ theme, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort focuses on island traditions. Guests can participate in Boduberu drumming circles, savor Maldivian dishes, and enjoy artisan workshops. Under the stars, storytelling sessions bring the island’s rich cultural heritage to life.

5. Victoria Falls, Zambia
   In the heart of Africa, Avani Victoria Falls Resort allows guests to celebrate the holidays surrounded by one of the world’s natural wonders. Traditional carols mix with local melodies as families gather for braais and enjoy the scenic vista of the Falls as a backdrop.

6. Madrid, Spain
   Avani Alonso Martínez connects guests with Spain’s New Year traditions by encouraging them to eat twelve grapes at Puerta del Sol as the clock strikes midnight. The cultural enormity of Madrid pulses at events like the San Silvestre Vallecana road race, along with festive food markets filled with seasonal treats.

Avani’s Travelling Traditions celebrates seasonal joy through local flavors, customs, and connections.