TIA Wellness Resort on Vietnam’s central coast is inviting guests to embrace creativity, celebration, and connection over the holiday period. Decadent feasts are balanced with mindful activities ranging from symbolic rituals and creative vision setting, to the chance to greet the first sunrise as it emerges from the East Sea with presence and intention.
The festive season begins with a Christmas afternoon tea, available from Dec. 1 – 26, 2026 that can be enjoyed at a number of locations throughout the grounds – from the garden of a private pool villa to the potpourri of fragrant rosewood, dense mangroves, towering ferns, and vibrant parakeet flowers in the resort’s Wellness Center.
While the menu draws from tradition – think ham and cranberry sandwiches, Christmas scones with homemade jam, gingerbread biscuits and eggnog cupcakes – TIA’s culinary team and their nourishing food philosophy does steer clear of white flour and white sugar. Afternoon tea is available between 11-4pm for VND 1,700,000++ for two.
‘Ray of Christmas,’ a multi-course feast, will be held at The Dining Room on Christmas Eve. A full plant-based option is available alongside a menu that highlights fresh seafood and traditional Christmas meats. Dishes include Lacquered Peking-Style Turkey Roulade, a more local take on a Christmas classic, with a cranberry-hoisin glaze, ginger-pickled daikon and baby vegetables; and Seared Hokkaido Scallop & Poached Prawn with a mulled pear-cardamom beurre blanc and crispy rice cracker. Prices start at VND 2,400,000++ per person with the option to add a fully organic alcoholic or non-alcoholic wine pairing menu, with wines selected from around Europe and South Africa, to complement the meal.
TIA’s New Year festivities begin early on the 31st of December with a range of activities designed to help guests reflect on the year past and step into the year ahead with a clear vision. At 4pm, in the resort’s Creative Space, guests can take part in a guided collage experience ‘Creative Collage Vision for the New Year’ to create a visual representation of their intentions for 2027.
From 5:30pm, by the resort’s infinity pool overlooking the ocean, guests can take part in a ‘Release & Renew Fire Ceremony.’ Each guest can write down what they want to let go of and release it by placing it in the fire and watching it disappear.
A decadent, six-course menu is available in The Dining Room from 6:30pm -10:30pm with dishes including Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu Tenderloin, with black sesame-tamarind sauce, mashed taro, green bean and edamame purée, topped with edible gold; and Bluefin Tuna Crudo with Oscietre Caviar & Gold Caviar with finger limes, shiso oil and a sesame crisp. A full plant-based menu is also available. Prices start at VND 3,200,000++ per person with organic alcoholic and non-alcoholic wine pairings available.
The last activity is offered as the New Year begins with Awaken the Light Yoga & Intention Setting starting at 6am on the beach. The sunrise gentle yoga sequence will finish with a journaling practice so guests can set their intentions to begin 2027 feeling calm and clear.
For bookings visit https://tiawellnessresort.com/.
