Soneva, the pioneer in luxury hospitality, has unveiled its Winter Collection of exclusive experiences in the Maldives and Thailand. Centred around a sense of discovery, guests can savour fine dining menus from Michelin-starred chefs, travel across galaxies with renowned astronomers, learn from celebrated sports stars and embark on deeper healing with wellness leaders.

In the Maldives and Thailand, the ever-evolving Soneva Stars programme ensures that no stay is ever the same. This winter, award-winning chefs will be presenting an array of culinary experiences and special menus. These include one of Latin America’s best female chefs and owner of Ambrosia and Bistro Ambrosia in Santiago, Carolina Bazán; one of Germany’s best-known chefs, Tim Raue, who also helms the two Michelin-starred restaurant that bears his name in Berlin; chef duo from Stockholm’s Michelin-starred Adam/Albin, Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman; head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Haus Stemberg, Sascha Stemberg; chef at Michelin-starred Colani, Paolo Casanova; Korean-American chefs and entrepreneurs, Judy Joo and Esther Choi; head chef of the three Michelin-starred restaurant and No.26 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Schloss Schauenstein, Marcel Skibba; food writer, restaurateur and British chef, Ravinder Bhogal; Indian chef and consultant, Ajay Chopra; Indian chef and television host, Vicky Ratnani; award-winning food writer and author, Chetna Makan; chef and founder of Michelin Green Star restaurant Apricity, Chantelle Nicholson; wine director, general manager and co-owner of the Michelin-starred Geranium, Søren Ørbek Ledet; owner, operator and bartender at San Francisco’s Pacific Cocktail Haven, Kevin Diedrich; and champagne producer at the family-owned Maison Duval-Leroy, Charles Duval-Leroy.

Guests can also look forward to sessions with astronomers Petr Horálek and Armin Kleinböhl, as well as wellness specialists Eduardo Sierra and Numthip Puntha. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts will enjoy exceptional coaching with Olympic swimmers Therese Alshammar and Johan Wallberg, tennis players Agnieszka Radwańska, Garbiñe Muguruza, Jacco Eltingh and Daria Sergeyevna, and football stars Peter Crouch, Graeme Le Saux, Michael Ballack and freestyler Marcel Gurk.

Take a break from mingling with the stars to keep discovering. At Soneva Fushi, tailored in-villa wellness treatments, themed dining at the Maldives’ first glass studio and an exclusive residency by Korean chef Jun Lee from two-Michelin-starred restaurant SOIGNÉ at Flying Sauces are among the seasonal highlights in the Baa Atoll. Meanwhile, in the Noonu Atoll, Soneva Jani has launched new Floating Kitchen journeys, truffle menus and travelling cocktail tuk-tuks. And, an entirely tailored winter stay awaits at Soneva Secret 2024 in the Makunudhoo Atoll, complete with cosmic feasts under the stars, local craft excursions, rare caviar and cheese moments and much more. Across the Indian Ocean at Soneva Kiri in Thailand, visits to nearby rainforests, national parks and secret beaches ensure spectacular moments in nature. The magic of the festive season is also set to come alive at each of Soneva’s island resorts with Christmas celebrations and visits from Santa, including a signature New Year’s Eve Journey filled with sumptuous dining, live music and unforgettable entertainment.

This December, friends and family can spend the holidays together at Soneva thanks to The Residences. The elevated concept, for villas ranging from three to nine bedrooms, features the services of a dedicated Villa Manager and Villa Attendant available 24/7, a private chef on call and dedicated buggy service. As the epitome of luxury living, Soneva’s Residences also present complimentary services, such as personalised dining, Soneva Soul wellness treatments, fitness and movement classes and tennis coaching. Children and teenagers can also make the most of inspiring daily programmes at The Den, in addition to exciting watersports, wellness sessions at Soneva Soul and island activities with British academic mentoring firm Oppidan Education.

For more information about Soneva’s Winter Collection, visit: www.soneva.com/winter-collection