Spanning all of Soneva’s world-leading resorts in the Maldives and Thailand, Soneva Stars is a new, year-round calendar of acclaimed visiting experts and one-of-a-kind activities, ensuring that its guests will always be inspired and enthralled, no matter when they visit.

Soneva Stars will focus on five key periods during the year, including February half term, the Easter break, August holidays, October half term and the end of year festive holidays. The new, annual programme promises an eclectic line-up of thought-provoking experts and rare experiences from across a thrilling spectrum of interests and disciplines – from best-selling authors, daring explorers, and sporting heroes to leading wellness practitioners, motivational speakers and Michelin-starred chefs.

“By curating an annual calendar of acclaimed visiting experts and bespoke experiences, the new programme is a natural extension of our ethos of ‘intelligent luxury’,” explains Sonu Shivdasani, founder and CEO of Soneva.

In 2020, the programme is set to welcome a bigger and brighter line up than ever before. Pioneering Danish chef Jonas Astrup will bring the best of Nordic cuisine to Soneva Fushi in March, while two-starred Cédric Vongerichten will combine modern French and Indonesian flavours at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in April. Acclaimed wine expert Jancis Robinson will be sharing her extensive knowledge with guests at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in March and April. Throughout the year, celebrated yoga practitioner Pawan Kumar will be in residence at Soneva Jani.