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May stays for every kind of explorer

Over the next few months, we are arranging a calendar of special events to suit every type of traveler. From Caribbean music and restorative wellness to starry cuisine and artisan cocktails, here are four irresistible reasons to book a May stay with ÀNI Private resorts. Bed down for five nights or more to take advantage of these limited-edition experiences. In order to confirm our specialist partners, all bookings must be made and confirmed by 31 March 2024. The only hard bit? Deciding which of our exclusive-use resorts to opt for, from Anguilla and Thailand to Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic. Luckily, each one is incredible.

For yoga and wellness:
ÀNI Anguilla

Throughout May, our visiting yoga expert, Suzy Scholz, hailing from Saint Martin will offer guests a very special daily rotation of classes. Suzy proudly wears the dual hats of instructor and perpetual student, fervently dedicated to Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga. During your six-night stay, the classes will delve into a daily focus on a specific chakra. Starting and ending each day, you’ll engage in various practices, spanning yoga, healing sound baths, meditation, and mindfulness. Why the emphasis on chakras? These energy points in your body are like spinning disks that, when kept open and aligned, contribute to your emotional and physical well-being. Suzy’s approach blends yoga and holistic practices for a balanced experience. Beyond the routines, these retreats are designed to foster presence. Suzy’s intention is for you to return home tuned in, carrying a heart full of meaningful memories. Prepare for a week of balance, mindfulness, and genuine moments.

Discover Suzy’s itinerary.
 
To suit this holistic focus at ÀNI Anguilla, we will offer a bespoke wellness menu and a selection of revitalizing juices and mocktails, alongside our usual gourmet all-inclusive dining. There will also be ample time on each retreat to enjoy all of our other luxury inclusions: all meals, served in unique settings, soft drinks and free-flowing premium wines and spirits, non-motorised watersports, one beach barbecue per stay, butler service, exciting local excursions, cultural activities, cookery classes, mixology sessions, a sunset cruise and much more.

Year-round wellness incentives
Be calmed by majestic nature at our beautifully located resort, embraced by the island’s green-and-gold scenery. Indulge in up to six daily spa treatments per person, with a range of massages (holistic, deep-tissue, head and foot) to choose from. Take part in tennis lessons and hitting sessions with Denny, our on-site tennis pro, or take the hint from the azure waves and spend a hazy day on the ocean, enjoying complimentary non-motorised watersports.
 
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For Michelin-starred dining:
ÀNI Sri Lanka

We are thrilled to reveal our upcoming culinary partnership with Sri Lankan chef Rishi Naleendra, of two-Michelin-starred restaurant Cloudstreet in Singapore. Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rishi trained at the renowned William Angliss Institute in Melbourne, Australia.  Like him, his food is an eclectic mix of cultures and influences that cannot be put in a box. He is Sri Lankan, but he has never cooked his home country’s cuisine in the conventional way.  When asked about his cuisine he replied “When people ask me what I cook, it was so hard for me to explain what it is, because it’s not French, it’s not Italian.”  Rishi is perhaps best known for blending his Sri Lankan cultural heritage with Australian influences, and is respected for his bold, inventive culinary creations.
 
During the month of May, experience his gastronomic wonders for yourself at ÀNI Sri Lanka, with one lunch and one dinner cooked and prepared by Rishi himself during your stay.

Year-round culinary incentives
Discover the incredible flavors and diversity of Sri Lankan cuisine with our expert chef, Cyril Human. Savor an array of curries and traditional treats, join cookery classes and tastings, and enjoy an Ayurvedic feast served in a colonial-era doctor’s house. ÀNI’s rates cover all-inclusive dining, soft drinks and alcohol, plus daily afternoon tea and tea tastings, all-day pool butler service, daily snacks, homemade sorbets and ice-creams, and freshly baked cakes.

Additional rewards at ÀNI Sri Lanka
Our luxury inclusions are designed to make every ÀNI stay amazing, with an incredible array of extras included in our rates. Expect a complete cultural immersion thanks to tuk-tuk tours around local villages, one traditional Sri Lankan cultural show per group stay, live instrumental music, market and artisan workshop tours, and a trip to ÀNI Art Academies Sri Lanka.  For outdoor adventures and entertainment, our rates include guided cycling tours and local walks, use of our mountain bikes for adults and kids, archery, outdoor shuffleboard games, beach volleyball, pool volleyball, mini cricket or soccer matches on the lawn, and Movies by Moonlight, with film options for all ages.

When it comes to wellness, enjoy up to 15 on-the-house daily spa treatments, including Ayurveda, sports, reflexology, and head massages with all-natural products. Participate in yoga and Pilates, aqua aerobics, tennis lessons, beach jogging and personal training sessions. Frazzled parents can take advantage of complimentary babysitting (up to eight hours per day). Our daily children’s activity program features treasure hunts, arts and crafts, educational nature tours, cooking/baking classes, shuffleboard and lawn games. And relax: our rates also include return airport transfers, a VIP arrival and departure airport experience, an unpacking and packing service, daily laundry (excluding dry cleaning), international calling and high-speed WiFi, plus Netflix, Apple TV, and Apple Music in every room.
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For Caribbean rhythms:
ÀNI Dominican Republic

Calling all music lovers! During May, we will host our own Caribbean Rhythms Showcase: a month-long celebration of the diverse sounds and beats that define the Caribbean. From salsa and merengue to compas, reggae, bachata, jazz and more, be immersed in captivating music, performed by established and upcoming Caribbean artists.

We will host live bands, who will perform music from different Caribbean genres on alternate nights or according to guests’ preferences. Performances will take place during sunset or after dinner. Guests can interact with the bands and even have a go at playing some of the instruments if they wish. We will also collaborate with local music schools, institutions and artists to enhance the experience. Music lessons can be arranged for interested guests (an additional fee may apply). To get your feet tapping, here are a few pointers on some of the genres in store…

Caribbean jazz seamlessly fuses traditional jazz elements with rhythmic influences from the region. With its pulsating rhythms, Caribbean reggae has transcended borders and become a global phenomenon. Bachata is characterized by its soulful guitar melodies and romantic themes. Dance to the irresistible rhythms of salsa and merengue, two genres that embody the lively spirit of the Caribbean. Embark on a rhythmic journey with the soulful sounds of compas (aka kompa), a genre born in Haiti that blends elements of jazz, funk and Latin music. Indulge in the romantic and sensual melodies of zouk. Originating from the French Caribbean islands, zouk is characterized by its smooth tempo and themes of love and passion.
 
Year-round cultural incentives
Soak up the spirit of the Dominican Republic with ÀNI’s cultural immersion, included in rates. Enjoy cooking classes with our Executive Chef, perfect your cocktail skills with mixology sessions, learn the art of cigar rolling and savor a rum tasting, take part in a traditional folklore dance and visit the ÀNI Art Academies Dominicana.
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ANI Dominican Republic - Bachata Academy - JAM
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For budding mixologists:
ÀNI Thailand

Raise a glass to May with our May Mixology Magic series at ÀNI Thailand, created in collaboration with high-energy Thai mixologist New Siwakorn. Guests will be treated to a unique mixology session, and you will pick up some ‘New’ skills and be entertained at a Sunset Mixology Show, a Cocktail Class and an After Dinner Fire Mixology Session, with events taking place every evening during your stay. Expect potent spirits, surprising flavors, refreshing concoctions and plenty of liquid pizzazz.

Year-round liquid incentives
In addition to all-inclusive dining, snacks and treats, ÀNI Thailand’s rates encompass free-flowing beverages including premium spirits, cocktails, wines, soft drinks, and fresh juices. Make the most of our all-day pool and beach butler service, as well as the daily afternoon tea with sparkling wine.
 
Additional rewards at ÀNI Thailand
Our all-inclusive rates promise so much more than gourmet cuisine and delicious drinks. Starring a traditional long-tail boat and a trip to Monkey Island, one Batang Island Picnic is included per group stay. We will arrange one traditional Thai dance performance per stay, as well as one fire juggling performance. Guests can practice Batik painting or make jasmine garlands, guided by local experts. Learn some new skills during Thai or Asian cooking classes with our Executive Chef, master the art of Muay Thai boxing with our local champions, and find a new piece of art for your home at ÀNI Art Academies Thailand. Outdoor thrills in store include guided cycling tours and local walks, plus complimentary use of our mountain bikes, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment. Embark on one sunset cruise on a traditional longtail boat per group stay; we will also arrange one group breakfast experience in the paddyfields, with a side-car adventure. Reboot film night with our beachfront Movies by Moonlight experience.

Guaranteeing a restful stay, our luxury inclusions also encompass up to 10 daily spa treatments per day, including Thai and aromatherapy massages with all-natural products, plus personal training, private yoga instruction (Vinyasa, Hatha, or Yin) and one Sound Bowl Healing experience per group stay. Families can enjoy shuffleboard and other games, educational nature tours, a full daily kids’ program, and up to eight hours of daily babysitting. For a seamless living experience, let us treat you to return airport transfers, a VIP arrival and departure airport experience, an unpacking and packing service, daily laundry (excluding dry cleaning), international calling and high-speed WiFi, plus Netflix, Apple TV, and Apple Music in every room.
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ANI Thailand - Guest Privileges - Mixologist
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Reserve Your May Stay

These May promotions apply to stays from 1 to 31 May 2024. All reservations need to be confirmed one month before arrival. Offers are based on bookings of six rooms or more for a minimum five-night stay. Please contact our reservations team to learn more.
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