Viceroy Maldives Invites You To Experience A Magical Christmas Away From Home

INDIA - 05 December 2014 Experience Christmas in unforgettable surroundings at Viceroy Maldives, offering an alternative way to celebrate the festive season and welcome in the New Year. The resort’s festive programme if filled with pampering treatments at Vai Spa, games and activities for children and adventures into the azure waters of the surrounding Indian ocean. Embracing the festive spirit away from home, young ones will be treated to a Christmas Eve afternoon of decorating their own Christmas trees under the expert supervision of Viceroy’s staff, so that parents can relax before the big day. As night falls, enjoy a festive glass of bubbly or two at the Champagne reception on Vista Beach. The romantic setting, illuminated by a large bonfire, is the perfect way to mark the merry occasion before heading to Anguru for a Christmas Market themed banquet dinner laid out in a number of chalets. Guests can meander through picking out a selection of delicious festive fare from Roast Turkey, Goose, Rib of Scotch beef, and barbeque of traditional German sausages and seafood, to homemade patisseries in the bakery. Aromatic mulled wine will also be on offer and adding a twist to the traditional Christmas dessert, Viceroy Maldives will also be serving a unique mulled wine sorbet. As Christmas morning dawns, make your way to the pavilion with a rejuvenating session of sunrise yoga overlooking the beautiful blue lagoon that envelops the resort. Following this, gift yourself to a cookery class guided by the resort’s expert chefs and learn to make traditional Arabian fare. Reminisce about your favourite Christmas tales over dinner at Vista with your loved ones before finishing off the evening watching old Christmas classics on the pool deck with freshly buttered popcorn and other movie treats. The festive fun continues on Boxing Day. Learn the art of cocktail making at Anguru Bar, with Viceroy Maldives’ head mixologist or for those with more of a competitive streak, head to the beach for a friendly family football match. Ending the year in spectacular style, Viceroy Maldives invites guests to a glamorous Black & White themed masquerade gala dinner for New Year’s Eve. Dance the night away on the glistening sands to sounds of the house DJ, before gathering round the water’s edge to watch a magnificent display of fireworks. A perfect end to the year is complete knowing that you are only a few footsteps away from your villa when you are ready to turn in.