OCTOBER REWARDS IN STORE AT ÀNI

Guests staying at ÀNI Dominican Republic in October can look forward to a special culinary collaboration.

We will be welcoming two-Michelin-starred chef María Marte to the resort for a series of exclusive dining experiences throughout October.

Born at Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic in 1976, María Marte has become a trailblazing chef. Inspired by her mother, a pastry chef, María emigrated to Spain in 2003, working her way up from washing dishes to mastering the kitchen of El Club Allard, one of Spain’s most famous restaurants.

A self-made woman and chef by vocation, María was an essential asset in the success of El Club Allard. Her dedication, enthusiasm and innate potential resulted in her promotion to Chef de Cuisine in 2011. Her skills were soon recognized further in a promotion to Head Chef.

Despite being the only female chef in Madrid to hold two Michelin stars, Chef María still calls the Dominican Republic home for a few months a year, hosting and showcasing her culinary skills at high-level events.

For ÀNI, María will be on hand to cook one lunch and one dinner per group stay in October, and she shares our excitement for this project. María’s signature dishes include cochinillo confitado (confit of suckling pig), beautiful savory cupcakes, lobster salad, and ceviche with edible flowers.

Offer details
This complimentary experience only applies to stays in October 2024. Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. 

Over at ÀNI Thailand, our October inclusion is guaranteed to stir amazement. Throughout the month, guests staying at our resort will be treated to live fire juggling performances by Italian entertainer Michele Gordini.

The practice of fire rituals and fire dancing has been traced back to ancient times with Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel recorded as the earliest juggler using torches circa 10BC-70AD.

In the Jewish Talmud, he is mentioned as being able to juggle eight torches. It is also believed that the Maori people of New Zealand would soak a ball attached to string in fuel, light it and perform dancing rituals.

A dynamic entertainer, Michele has performed across the world at venues such as Catch bar, Café del Mar and Phuket’s famous beach bars. ÀNI Thailand’s pristine setting will provide an apt backdrop for his awe-inspiring skills.

Enjoy a fire-juggling performance after a special group dinner, watching Michele work his magic under a twinkling night sky.

In addition to his live performances, Michele will share top tips and techniques for mastering the art of fire juggling.

Offer details
This complimentary experience applies to stays in October 2024 only. Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.

October is the perfect time to refocus on your wellness after the busy summer holidays and before winter draws in.

For this seasonal refresh at ÀNI Anguilla, join us for an enriching experience with Suzy Scholz, our yoga expert hailing from Saint Martin. Suzy, wearing the hats of both instructor and lifelong student, is deeply committed to hatha, vinyasa and restorative yoga.

During your 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 soundbaths, 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 wellbeing. Suzy’s approach blends yoga and holistic practices for a balanced experience.

Combining breath, movement, intention, and yoga philosophy, these sessions are designed to foster presence. Suzy’s intention is for you to return home tuned in, carrying a heart full of meaningful memories, and a sense of abundance.

Prepare for an experience rooted in balance, mindfulness, and connection with Suzy. Discover Suzy’s itinerary.

Offer details
This complimentary experience applies to stays in October 2024. Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. 

Calling all cricket-lovers: in October, ÀNI Sri Lanka is thrilled to be welcoming one of the country’s top players, Sanath Jayasuriya. Affectionately known as ‘Master Blaster’ and the ‘Matara Hurricane’ on account of his legendary skills, Sanath is a key figure on the international cricket circuit.

As a left-hand batsman, Sanath was famous for his game-changing style and has achieved success across ODIs, T20’s and Test Matches. He is recognized as one of the sport’s greatest all-rounders and is the only player to have scored more than 10,000 runs and capture more than 300 wickets in ODI cricket. In 1977, he recorded the highest number of runs scored in a two-match test series with a score of 571 runs. Sanath is also the first cricketer to score a triple century in first-class cricket and the first and only batsman in history to score two consecutive ODI scores above 150.

Since retiring from professional cricket, Sanath has achieved success as a cricket coach in Australia and Sri Lanka and also entered the world of politics. He won the 2010 Parliamentary Elections, serving as the Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, and Deputy Minister of Postal Services until 2015.

We’re delighted to be welcoming this popular figure in Sri Lankan sports and culture to ÀNI Sri Lanka during October. As a visiting expert, Sanath will bring his skill, experience and infectious enthusiasm for cricket to your stay.

He will join guests at the resort to host a lively, fun-filled cricket match between guests and staff and will also offer a series of 1:1 and group training sessions. Tap into the mindset and techniques of a champion sportsman during your stay.

Offer details
Guests staying at ÀNI Sri Lanka in October 2024 can enjoy this complimentary experience. Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.