2015 has begun. As families and friends gather for the New Year, it's tempting to plan exciting trips. Naturally, warmer regions are top of mind when considering your next travel destination. With the bitter cold weather, everyone is seeking warmth, both body and mind. So, here's a suggestion: why not try Okinawa this year? We recommend Chatan. The newly opened Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort this summer offers a relaxing stay while enjoying the mild weather. Known as one of Okinawa's top diving spots, the hotel boasts rooms with panoramic ocean views, cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients, and a spa and fitness center. The Fisherina district, home to Mihama Town Resort and American Village, is just a five- to ten-minute walk from the hotel, and bustles with tourists and locals even late at night.

From January to March every year, you can encounter humpback whales that visit the waters of Okinawa, and in April, Japan's earliest fireworks festival is held, so it's a good idea to start planning your spring break now.

Now, let's take a closer look at the hotel.

First, all 346 guest rooms (12 suites, 314 twin rooms, and 20 double rooms) are spacious and comfortable. Up to four beds can be installed, making it ideal for families.

For girls traveling together, the extensive bath amenities are also a plus. Even the shampoo and body soap bottles have stylish designs, and the open-plan bathrooms make you want to take a longer, more enjoyable bath.

The hotel's two restaurants offer a wide selection of dishes featuring fresh local ingredients. Sunlight streams in from the terrace, allowing you to dine while feeling the bounty of nature. Enjoy buffet-style breakfast and lunch at "All Day Dining." The menu features ingredients unique to Okinawa, such as fish that are too perishable for transportation, making for a truly photogenic experience. The colorful tropical fruits unique to Okinawa, such as lychees and ripe pineapples, are also on display, and simply gazing at them will lift your spirits. In the evening, head out to the terrace for a BBQ. Enjoy the variety of dishes and cooking methods that change with each season. Meanwhile, "Corrente," offering authentic Italian cuisine in a stylish space, offers a selection of original dishes incorporating lesser-known Okinawan ingredients, such as Ryubiton pork. The menu here also changes with the seasons, allowing you to enjoy seasonal ingredients in the best possible style. If you'd like to relax and unwind in Okinawan time before or after your meal, why not try the spa on-site? Our recommended treatment is the "Tin Nadi," a treatment only available to be performed by estheticians who are not only skilled in general esthetics but also well-versed in Okinawan traditions and history. This treatment, newly developed in recent years through the efforts of the Okinawa Prefecture Esthetic Spa Cooperative, uses treatment oil containing shell ginger leaf oil, a species known to be native to Okinawa. The background music played during the treatment is also original, inspired by traditional Okinawan music. In a tranquil atmosphere, our skilled estheticians gently massage your entire body. After your treatment, you'll feel relaxed and fall into a deep sleep, ready to wake up refreshed the next morning. Morning yoga is also offered on-site (held indoors by the pool on rainy days). Your body will be filled with energy, and the breakfast buffet will taste even more delicious.