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December 9, 2025 - Follow the road less hurried on tuk tuk journeys through Thai island life and feasts and fables shared in an Omani home. And on to Fiji, where underwater gardening reveals the hope of reef restoration.
Embrace a slower pace of life at Six Senses Yao Noi on a journey that begins where the paved road ends and takes you deep into the island’s heart on a Tuk Tuk Tour. Guided by those who have called Koh Yao Noi home for generations, you’ll uncover authentic Thai culture, where rubber trees are tapped, longtail boats hum gently, and life unfolds over a refreshing coconut drink, sipped roadside.
Your tour concludes at the Yao Noi Batik Center. Here, local artisans teach the delicate art of hand painting fabric, with each brushstroke telling a story of patience and pride. You’ll create your own design, a precious keepsake that directly supports island craftsmanship.
Sow the seeds of hope, one mangrove at a time
Our Thai resort is also on a mission to turn small acts into deep rooted change. And you can be part of the action. Roll up your sleeves and plant your Seeds of Tomorrow when you join our hosts to sow mangrove saplings. These coastal forests play a vital role in minimizing soil erosion and supporting marine and wildlife ecosystems.
As our chefs like to say; “the soil teaches patience, and the harvest rewards kindness.” Head over to our gardens as they become living classrooms for you to pick up green-fingered tips from nature. Harvest herbs and mushrooms for a hands-on cooking class, or craft natural soaps and reusable beeswax covers — biodegradable and beautiful alternatives to plastic wrap.
Get a sense of Oman through a woman's eyes
Six Senses Zighy Bay is deeply connected to the local community through the Dibba Women Association. Located just a 20-minute drive from the resort, the center is a cultural haven. Try your hand at crafted experiences, from date-palm weaving to pottery decorating and henna painting, accompanied by the sound of Omani music.
Omani hospitality is one of the country’s defining features. It begins with coffee and fresh dates, and wraps up with stories shared and bonds strengthened, typically while tucking into traditional dishes. That’s why Amna’s Majlis experience is the perfect new addition. Step into Amna’s home, where she prepares local delicacies for you to taste and tells tales of daily life and culture. All proceeds fund the women’s social, educational, and economic projects.
Don a snorkel and dive into underwater gardening in Fiji
At Six Senses Fiji, our house reefs are looking more vibrant than ever thanks to the hard work of our reef restoration team and every guest who has taken part in our Coral Gardeners experience this year. In the last three months alone, 4,900 new coral fragments were added to our coral nurseries, and 3,912 mature corals were planted across three reef locations. With nursery survival rates above 98 percent, our coral gardens are growing one colorful branch at a time.
If you’d like to dive into the coral gardening experience in 2026, take advantage of our Early Booking Offer and enjoy 10 percent off our Best Flexible Rate when you book 30 days or more in advance.