INDONESIA

Amanjiwo, Java

Overlooking Borobudur and the Kedu Plain, Amanjiwo’s program draws on Central Javanese traditions. Christmas Eve pairs carols accompanied by a string quartet with a Kaki Lima dinner inspired by Javanese street-food stalls, prepared at live cooking stations.

The New Year’s Eve celebration, Memayu Hayuning Jiwa (“Towards a Harmonious Soul”), begins at Borobudur with a candlelit Ritual of Light. A Javanese spiritual practitioner then guides a purification ceremony using water from nine sacred springs. As midnight approaches, monks offer blessings and guests’ written wishes are given to the fire. A single gong marks the first moments of 2027.

Amandari, Bali

Amandari’s festive traditions reflect its long-standing ties with Kedewatan village and the surrounding Ayung Valley. On Christmas Eve, the resort presents gifts to local performers and teachers, followed by Balinese dance, live gamelan music and a family-style dinner. On New Year’s Eve, children from Kedewatan and Tatiapi villages perform traditional dances accompanied by gamelan played by their parents, continuing a tradition at Amandari that spans more than 30 years. Dinner and a fire dance carry the celebrations toward midnight.

Amankila, Bali

On the Lombok Strait beneath Mount Agung, Amankila’s festive program brings East Balinese traditions into the celebrations. Daytime activities include creative workshops and family dining on the sand. In the evening, residents of nearby Manggis Village join guests to share stories, accompanied by ritual dance and live music. On January 1, blessings and special ceremonies welcome the year with wishes for prosperity and good fortune.

Amanwana, Moyo Island

Amanwana’s festive program reflects both familiar holiday customs and its setting on Moyo Island in Sumbawa. Guest donations support the resort’s Adopt a Whale Shark initiative, while daily tree- and coral-planting sessions from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027, support local conservation efforts.

On Christmas Eve, an Indonesian street-food lunch features dishes such as martabak and gado-gado. Traditional Sakeco music, rooted in stories of love, faith and goodness, accompanies Christmas Day. On January 1, guests can take part in a Floating Sound Bath at Mata Jitu Waterfall, following the previous evening’s Champagne celebrations.

Aman Villas at Nusa Dua, Bali

Set on Bali’s southern peninsula within reach of Denpasar International Airport, Aman Villas at Nusa Dua offers private villas in tropical gardens for families and groups. Guests can use the property as a base for exploring Bali or spend the festive period in the villa, with options that include multi-course celebratory dinners accompanied by local entertainment and Christmas movie nights with hot chocolate. The Beach Terrace offers another place to spend an afternoon away from the holiday program.

JAPAN

Aman Tokyo, Japan

Aman Tokyo combines Japanese New Year customs with festive dining. Christmas menus include Edomae sushi and sake at Musashi and seasonal dishes at Arva. On New Year’s Eve, a Cenone Gala features Italian family recipes made with seasonal Japanese ingredients, accompanied by live music. The first day of 2027 begins with the sunrise, followed by Kagami Biraki, the ceremonial opening of a sake barrel, traditional mochi pounding and a Shishimai lion dance.

Aman Kyoto, Japan

Winter brings seasonal cuisine and New Year traditions to Aman Kyoto. Dining includes Snow Crab Kaiseki prepared in front of guests and Kyoto Hirai Beef Kaiseki on New Year’s Eve, followed by Toshikoshi soba. On New Year’s Day, Osechi cuisine is served alongside a Shishimai lion dance, mochi pounding and sake tasting. In the first days of 2027, guests can try Kakizome, the year’s first calligraphy, and join Zen meditation with a local monk.

Amanemu, Japan

Overlooking Ago Bay, Amanemu welcomes the year with Japanese rituals set against its forest landscape and mineral-rich onsen. New Year’s Eve includes a traditional drum performance, Toshikoshi soba and a Champagne toast, followed by fireworks. On New Year’s Day, Osechi cuisine is followed by Kagami Biraki, the opening of a sake cask, and a Sai-Shi Mai performance at dusk. Traditional mochi pounding continues the celebrations on January 2.

CHINA

Amanyangyun, Shanghai

Among ancient camphor trees and historic Ming- and Qing-dynasty dwellings, Amanyangyun brings Western and Chinese celebrations together. The season opens with a Christmas-tree lighting accompanied by a local choir. Christmas Eve features an Italian meal at Arva, while New Year’s Eve moves from dinner to a lakeside countdown.

For Lunar New Year, a reunion dinner is paired with a Face Changing performance featuring colorful masks and costumes. Lion and dragon dances take place beneath the King Camphor Tree, accompanied by drums and gongs.

Amandayan, Lijiang

Amandayan’s festive program draws on the Naxi culture of Lijiang. Christmas Eve features porcelain wind instruments, Naxi songs performed by a Heritage Master and the traditional Leba dance, followed by dinner and a bonfire gathering. On New Year’s Eve, Yunnan cuisine inspired by the Tea Horse Road is followed by Dongba calligraphy, Naxi storytelling and hand drumming at Wenchang Palace.

The program continues into Chinese New Year with dumpling making, a reunion dinner and rituals to welcome the year ahead.

Amanfayun, Hangzhou

Surrounded by tea fields, ancient temples and bamboo groves, Amanfayun offers a quiet setting for the turn of the year. Winter afternoons bring seasonal desserts and warming drinks at Yuan. At Aman Spa, the Kidney Nourishing Treatment draws on traditional acupressure techniques and can be paired with Ba Duan Jin, a qigong practice combining gentle movement and breathwork.

INDIA, SRI LANKA & BHUTAN

Amanbagh, India

Amanbagh’s program draws on Rajasthan’s traditions of music, craft and storytelling. Christmas Eve brings flute melodies, tabla rhythms and Rajasthani folk music to the courtyard. Throughout the season, guests can try lac bangle making, henna and rangoli, decorative patterns traditionally created to welcome good fortune. A traditional Indian fair marks New Year’s Eve, with celebrations continuing into 2027 through a Shiv Pooja ceremony, camel polo and moonlit meditation.

Aman-i-Khas, India

On the edge of Ranthambhore National Park, Aman-i-Khas sets festive gatherings beneath the stars. Christmas Eve centers on Dawat-e-Khas, a royal feast inspired by Rajasthani cuisine and accompanied by traditional instruments. Christmas Day brings a barbecue brunch with local folk music. On New Year’s Eve, cocktails and Rajasthani cultural performances around the bonfire lead into a Khas Khana dinner. A Hunter’s Brunch welcomes guests on New Year’s Day.

Amangalla, Sri Lanka

At Amangalla in Galle Fort, the festive season draws on Sri Lankan culinary and cultural traditions. The resort’s Rice & Curry Feast, a tradition of more than 150 years, presents local specialties at live counters beside the pool. On Christmas Eve, children from a local school sing carols in the Great Hall before a five-course dinner with live jazz and piano.

On New Year’s Eve, a Buddhist monk leads a reflective session in which guests write down thoughts they wish to leave behind and ceremonially burn the papers, followed by a sacred chant blessing. Fireworks and celebrations lead into January 1, when guests can join an almsgiving ceremony and visit local temples for blessings.

Amanwella, Sri Lanka

On Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Amanwella’s celebrations follow the rhythm of the Indian Ocean. Christmas Eve begins with sunset cocktails and a seafood dinner accompanied by live instrumental music. A Sri Lankan Heritage Evening later in the season explores the island’s spices, cuisine and curry traditions through food, drumming and dance.

For New Year’s Eve, a conch-shell welcome, Champagne and a three-piece Calypso band precede a multi-course gala dinner and oceanfront countdown with fireworks. The first morning of 2027 brings meditation, breathwork and yoga on the beach, followed by breakfast overlooking the ocean.

Amankora, Bhutan

Across Amankora’s five lodges, Bhutanese customs shape the festive program. Christmas Eve features mask dances, folk songs and a seven-course dinner with traditional music. On Christmas Day, local monks offer blessings, and guests can try archery, calligraphy and prayer-flag making.

On New Year’s Eve, guests gather around a bonfire to share wishes for the year ahead. In the first days of 2027, local children offer Lolay Lolay greetings, and a traditional Bhutanese Name-Giving ceremony sees an elder bestow a name believed to guide and protect its recipient.

EUROPE & NORTH AFRICA

Amanjena, Morocco

Amanjena’s festive season brings together Moroccan culture, wellness and dining beneath Marrakech’s winter skies. Guests can take part in pottery, calligraphy, henna and the Moroccan tea ritual, alongside falconry, stargazing and sound healing. Christmas Eve dinner is served at Arva. On New Year’s Eve, The Moroccan Restaurant hosts a gala with live music, followed by a January 1 brunch in the Olive Grove featuring dishes from the grill.

Aman Le Mélézin, France

At Courchevel 1850, the season moves between the slopes, fireside gatherings and the heated terrace. Père Noël arrives on Christmas Eve, followed by a French dinner at Akari and sweets by the fireplace. On Christmas Day, hot chocolate, vin chaud and marshmallows are served around the terrace braseros.

New Year’s Eve brings a chocolate fountain and pink candyfloss beneath the stars before fireworks light up Courchevel. Guests gather beneath the mistletoe to welcome 2027.

Aman Venice, Italy

The canals and palazzos of Venice frame the festive season at Aman Venice. On Christmas Eve, carols around the grand piano lead into dinner at Arva and Midnight Mass; hot chocolate and panettone await guests on their return. New Year’s Eve begins with an aperitivo and gala dinner, followed by a boat journey across the lagoon as fireworks illuminate the sky above the Basilica della Salute. Back at the palazzo, zampone e lenticchie, traditionally served for prosperity and good fortune, marks the start of 2027.

Aman Rosa Alpina, Italy

In San Cassiano, Aman Rosa Alpina celebrates against the snow-covered Dolomites and the village’s Paisc de Nadé Christmas market. Guests can dine on Italian dishes at The Grill, have piano-bar drinks at Il Salotto or arrange a private meal in the Di Vino Room, which holds more than 25,000 bottles. New Year’s Eve brings Champagne and celebratory menus across the hotel.

By day, an expert guide can lead guests through the Dolomiti Superski area, with stops for coffee and aperitivo. Lunch is served at the resort’s private Mountain Hut, where homemade pasta and fire-cooked dishes come with views of the Dolomites.

AMERICAS

Amanvari, Mexico

Amanvari marks its first festive season on Mexico’s East Cape, between desert, mountain and the Sea of Cortés. The winter solstice is observed with a Temazcal ritual, bonfire and stargazing. On Christmas Eve, lanterns are released at dusk before dinner and mezcal by firelight. Sunset sailing precedes the New Year’s Eve gala and midnight fireworks over the bay.

The season continues with Three Kings Day. Guests leave shoes out overnight for gifts, then gather for Rosca de Reyes and hot chocolate the next morning.

Amanyara, Turks & Caicos

On the shores of Providenciales, Amanyara pairs time on white-sand beaches with a festive program of wellness, sports and Caribbean dining. Guests can join multi-day Wellness Immersions at the island-inspired spa, take part in pickleball and cornhole tournaments, or gather for barefoot dining beneath the open sky. Santa Claus makes an appearance on Christmas Day, while younger guests can join movie nights or conservation activities at the Nature Discovery Centre.

Amangiri, United States

The desert landscape around Amangiri sets the scene for outdoor activities and gatherings beneath the stars. Native American hoop dancer Tomas Hunt, who was born and raised on the Navajo Nation, shares traditional performance and cultural context. Astronomer Rich Csenge leads stargazing with an Orion telescope beneath Utah’s winter skies.

On Christmas Day, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by horse-drawn carriage before a day of family activities. New Year’s Eve brings Champagne and caviar, a celebratory dinner, s’mores, a midnight toast and fireworks beneath the desert sky.

Aman New York, United States

Aman New York’s program brings together festive dining, wellness and experiences connected to its Fifth Avenue setting. The season begins around Thanksgiving with morning meditation and an Italian-inspired lunch. Pie Provisions, a collection of handcrafted pies, is also available for guests and visitors to enjoy at home.

On Christmas Eve, Arva and Akari serve celebratory menus, followed by a Christmas Day pastry station. New Year’s Eve moves from a Gala Dinner with live music at Arva to a countdown party at The Jazz Club. On January 1, wellness offerings include IV therapies and a cryotherapy chamber.