From Cities to Wilderness: A Season of Exploration by Anantara

Marking 25 years, Anantara Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to experience the world differently, through curated journeys across urban, natural and cultural settings

Cities, Reinterpreted
- Rome (Palazzo Naiadi): Private boat along the River Tiber → aperitivo on a panoramic terrace.
- Budapest (New York Palace): Folk-art immersion in Tard village → embroidery workshop, church visit, homemade gulyas lunch with traditional songs.

Nature, Approached Differently
- Bali (Ubud Resort): Inland jeep journey through rice fields → wildlife encounters in Alas Taro Forest → firefly conservation.
- Malaysia (Desaru Coast): Night mangrove excursion → fireflies illuminating riverbanks → gourmet picnic guided by a Naturalist.
- Zambia (Royal Livingstone): Helicopter over Victoria Falls → private boat to secluded island → intimate landscape immersion.

Culture, Reimagined
- Jaipur (Jewel Bagh): Artisan exchanges in Manpura → carpet weaving, pottery, lacquer bangles → authentic Rajasthani meals with families.
- Cambodia (Angkor Resort): Lotus symbolism journey → Angkor Wat carvings → lotus silk weaving → royal-inspired dining.
- Ras Al Khaimah (Mina Resort): Pearl-diving heritage at Suwaidi Pearl Farm → oyster-to-pearl process → cultural insight into Emirati traditions.

Overall Theme:
Anantara’s anniversary experiences transform familiar destinations into slower, more immersive journeys, blending heritage, ecology, and local traditions. Available across its portfolio in 2026, these curated encounters encourage travelers to discover places with deliberation, authenticity, and intimacy.