Chinese New Year Celebrations At ÀNI Private Resorts

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 and welcome the Year of the Horse in some of the world’s most beautiful and far-flung destinations. From Anguilla and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean to Thailand and Sri Lanka in Asia. The Year of the Horse symbolizes forward movement, energy and growth – the perfect cue to embark on a vacation or staycation at one of our captivating private resorts.

Whichever resort you opt for during Lunar New Year, expect total privacy and seclusion, sharing paradise with beloved travel companions only — and perhaps your beloved pet(s). Our dedicated team of up to 40 staff will spoil you at each resort. Enjoy rewarding highlights such as all-inclusive drinks and dining (including special Chinese New Year dinners and drinks), inspiring local adventures, meaningful cultural experiences, pampering spa treatments and non-motorized watersports. 

Soak up Thailand’s natural beauty and immersive culture from ÀNI Thailand, our jewel-like, private beach escape on the east coast of Koh Yao Noi Island. Accommodating up to 20 guests, the resort reveals an inviting infinity pool and an abundance of living and dining areas, as well as a dedicated staff of 24 to curate your all-inclusive ÀNI experience.



For your Chinese New Year celebrations, we can arrange a series of traditional delights such as learning to prepare authentic Chinese dumplings with our expert chef. Capture special memories during a dedicated photography session. Feast from morning to night, with highlights including our Breakfast With Red Envelopes and an opulent 12-course Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner. Watch a Lion Dance, a rainbow-bright fireworks display and a live fire juggler. Throughout your stay, staff will wear red attire in honor of the celebrations; there will also be a Chinese interpreter on hand throughout your stay.

Itinerary Highlights

Chinese interpreter
Half-day photography session
Traditional dumpling preparation
12-course traditional Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner
New Year’s Eve fireworks show (with fire juggler)
Breakfast with Red Envelopes
Traditional Lion Dance
Live Yangqin music

For a Chinese New Year backdropped by lush jungle and the shimmering Indian Ocean, look no further than ÀNI Sri Lanka. Gather up to 30 of your family and loved ones and prepare for expectations to be exceeded throughout your all-inclusive ÀNI stay.



The Lunar New Year is all about spending quality time with the ones you love. We can arrange a series of special experiences, including a lagoon boat ride, a blessing ceremony with a local Buddhist monk, dumpling making, a personalized photoshoot, and Red Envelope gifts. Celebrate with a Chinese New Year’s Eve Dinner, featuring statues representing wealth and prosperity, accompanied by Chinese background music. Tune into a live broadcast from China of Dragon Dances and rejoice in the nation’s celebrations on our outdoor movie screen. A Chinese interpreter can also be on hand throughout the duration of your stay.

Itinerary Highlights

Chinese interpreter
Half-day photography session
Traditional dumpling preparation
Breakfast with Red Envelopes
New Year’s Eve fireworks show
New Year’s Eve Dinner with Chinese music and statues of wealth and prosperity
Live Dragon Dance Celebrations, broadcast from China on our outdoor movie screen
New Year’s Buddhist monk blessings ceremony
Mawella Lagoon boat ride

Welcome in the Year of the Horse at ÀNI Dominican Republic. Encompassing Villa Larimar with its sunrise vistas and west-facing Villa Amber with its man-made beach and path to the sea, this breathtaking Caribbean retreat accommodates up to 28 guests. A dedicated team of 30-plus staff will fine-tune every aspect of your all-inclusive stay.



Exclusive celebrations for Chinese New Year 2026 at ÀNI Dominican Republic can include themed arrival, departure and turn-down gifts, plus a guided trip to Chinatown and Zona Colonial in nearby Santo Domingo to get into the spirit of the season. Guests can also take part in a tai chi or yoga session on the morning of Chinese New Year. A host of themed extras include a Lion’s Dance, dumpling making, a Breakfast with Red Envelopes, a personalized photography session, and a special Lucky Food Dinner.




Itinerary Highlights



Chinese interpreter
Half-day photography session
Guided tai chi or yoga class
Traditional dumpling preparation
Breakfast with Red Envelopes
New Year’s Eve fireworks show
Lucky Food Dinner 

During this Lunar New Year, soak up a sunny slice of paradise at ÀNI Anguilla: a private, nature-embraced eyrie on the island’s northern shoreline. Encompassing two elegant villas – North and South – both fronted by their own private swimming pools and a host of view-drenched entertainment areas, this Caribbean sanctuary accommodates up to 20 guests. 
Dedicated staff will tailor every detail of your stay.



Festive highlights include luxury Chinese New Year decorations inside and outside the resort, such as red illuminations, lanterns and red packets hanging on trees. You can also expect personalized welcome letters written in Mandarin placed inside your villa, along with special turn-down gifts, including a red packet filled with delicious chocolate gold coins, handmade by our chef.



Bespoke culinary experiences include a Chinese-themed afternoon tea, cookery classes and a Chinese Sunday brunch. Later on, as night falls, admire a vibrant fireworks display in honor of 2026 and the Year of the Horse.

Itinerary Highlights


Chinese interpreter
Half-day photography session
Chinese-inspired afternoon tea
Chinese-inspired Sunday brunch
Traditional dumpling preparation
Breakfast with Red Envelopes
New Year’s Eve fireworks show 

Don’t hesitate to contact our Destination Specialists to check rates or availability, discuss your Chinese New Year or festive enquiries, and customize your ÀNI journey:
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