Festivities Programme 2015-2016

Festivities Programme 2015-2016
Christmas and New Year is a traditional time to celebrate all
the good things in life. It is an opportunity to retreat from day to
day routine and worries and to enjoy life’s pleasures with good
food, laughter and genuine relaxation. We, at the St Raphael
Resort, pride ourselves in our culinary expertise and friendly
service, and invite you to celebrate this wonderful time of year
with us.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
and hope to welcome you as our guests in St Raphael Resort.
Wednesday 23rd December 2015
CHRISTMAS CAKE COMPETITION over three days
Guess the weight of our Christmas Cake on display in the Hotel Lobby. The three
closest guesses will win one of our prizes. Your contribution of 1 euro per guess will
go to charity. The winners will be announced on Christmas Day Evening during the
Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar.
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with drawing,
games, arts and crafts.
14:00-17:00 hrs Our little guests will have the opportunity to express themselves
and create wonderful Christmas Cards for their family and friends
in the hotel’s main lobby.
15:00-17:00 hrs Afternoon tea, coffee, soft drink or juice with a Crepes or Waffle
in the Captain’s Bar. €7.00 per person
A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
17:00-18:00 hrs Yoga class in Atrium B. €10.00 per person.
Please register at the Serenity Spa.
17:30-18:30 hrs Start getting into the true mood of Christmas by visiting the Captain’s Bar during Happy Hour and enjoy some of our speciality cocktails
at special prices.
18:30-19:00 hrs Management Cocktail Reception.
The Management of the hotel would like to invite all our guests
to a Cocktail reception in the Captain’s Bar.
19:00 hrs
Surf and Turf Buffet Night with live entertainment in the
Palladium Restaurant.
Thursday 24th December 2015
CHRISTMAS EVE
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with drawing,
games, arts and crafts.
14:00-17:00 hrs Enjoy the spirit of Christmas even more by having fun helping our
Housekeeping department to decorate the Christmas tree in the Lobby.
15:30-17:30 hrs Donut Fiesta with tea, coffee, soft drink or juice. Try a selection of our
homemade donuts in the Captain’s Bar. €7.00 per person.
A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
17:30-18:30 hrs Meet the other guests of the hotel and make new friends whilst sharing in the Christmas joy during the Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar.
19:00-19:30 hrs Christmas Carols in the Hotel Lobby.
Enjoy the traditional sounds of Christmas to ensure that
the true Christmas spirit is all around.
20:00 hrs
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner in the Palladium Restaurant with an
exclusive menu to suit all palates and an International show to
entertain everyone.
21:30 hrs
Live music in the Captain’s Bar.
Friday 25th December 2015
CHRISTMAS DAY - MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
07:00-10:30 hrs Champagne & Bucks Fizz Breakfast in the Octagon Restaurant to make
sure everyone starts the day in the festive spirit with our compliments.
12:30 hrs
Santa Clause visits St. Raphael Resort!!! Father Christmas did not forget
to visit the little guests staying in St. Raphael and will be giving presents
to all well behaved children in the Lobby. Please register names and age
of children at the Reception 24 hours in advance.
13:00 hrs
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch. On this special day throughout the world, we have prepared a traditional lunch with all the trimmings. Served in the Palladium Restaurant with soft piano music.
13:00 hrs
Enjoy our specially prepared Christmas Day set menu lunch at the
Sailor’s Rest Lounge Bar Restaurant in the heart of St Raphael’s Marina.
(extra charge)
15:00-17:00 hrs Feel the Christmas Atmosphere by watching the Queen of England ‘s
annual speech followed by a festive movie suitable for all ages on our big
screen in the Bar Lobby area.
16:30-17:30 hrs Mulled wine and mince pies in the Captain’s Bar. €4.50 per person
17:30-18:30 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar with Bingo.
20:00 hrs
Christmas Day Dinner. An exclusive Gala Buffet Dinner specially
prepared for the occasion, accompanied by the festive sounds
of our resident band.
Saturday 26th December 2015
BOXING DAY
Spa Treatment Special Offer
To help everyone unwind and relax after all the Christmas Day excitement, the Serenity Spa at St Raphael Resort is happy to offer a Christmas treat of up to
50% discount on selected spa treatments and packages.
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with games
and music.
14:00-17:00 hrs Fun time for our little guests with drawing, games, arts and crafts
in the hotel’s main lobby.
12:30 hrs
Boxing Day Festive Buffet Lunch in the Octagon Restaurant.
15:30-17:30 hrs Gluwein and Christmas Stollen in the Captain’s Bar. €4.50 per person
A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
17:30-18:30 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar.
19:00 hrs
Cyprus Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with live
musical entertainment.
20:30 hrs
Enjoy a game of charades in the Captain’s Bar.
21:00 hrs
Live music in the Captain’s Bar.
Sunday 27th December 2015
10:00 hrs
Yoga in Atrium B. €10.00 per person. Please register at the Serenity Spa.
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with games and music.
14:00-17:00 hrs Fun time for our little guests with drawing, colouring in and decorating
Christmas tree drawings in the hotel’s main lobby.
15:30-17:30 hrs Crepes Festival. A splendid array of crepes with a selection of coffees,
teas, soft drinks and juices in the Captain’s Bar. €7.00 per person.
A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
19:00 hrs Carvery Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with live musical entertainment.
21:30 hrs
Live music in the Captain’s Bar.
Monday 28th December 2015
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with games and music.
11:30 hrs
Cookery Demonstration ‘Vassilopitta’ in the Hotel Lobby.
Our chef will demonstrate how to prepare the traditional New Year’s
Cake ‘with a coin’. Kindly register at the reception 24 hours in advance.
14:00-17:00 hrs Fun time for our little guests with a drawing competition in the hotel’s main lobby.
15:30-17:30 hrs Traditional English Afternoon tea, coffee, soft drink or juice with scones,
cakes and homemade biscuits in the Captain’s Bar. €7.00 per person
A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
17:30-18:30 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar with St Raphael Bar Quiz and prizes.
19:00 hrs
Italian Buffet Night with live entertainment in the Palladium Restaurant.
21:30 hrs
Live music in the Captain’s Bar.
Tuesday 29th December 2015
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Music time for our little VIP’s with kids disco
dancing and songs.
14:00-17:00 hrs Story time and educational games in the hotel’s main lobby.
15:30-17:30 hrs
Afternoon Tea. Time for a selection of teas, coffees, soft drinks and juices
and petit fours in the Captain’s Bar. €7.00 per person.
Play Trivial Pursuit with chocolates!!
A Family movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
17:30-18:30 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar.
19:00 hrs
International Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with our
resident band.
21:30 hrs
Musical entertainment in the Captain’s Bar.
Wednesday 30th December 2015
15:00-19:00hrs Li’tya Promotional Discount Day in Serenity Spa with special discount
Discounts on selected treatments and products purchased today
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with drawing,
games, arts and crafts.
14:00-17:00 hrs Story time and colouring in festive images which will be laminated
for our little VIP’s to take home.
15:30-17:30 hrs Christmas cake and festive cookies with tea, coffee, soft drink or juice
in the Captain’s Bar. €4.50 per person.
A Comedy movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
17:30-18:30 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar.
18:00-19:00 hrs Wine Tasting, hosted by various local wineries in the Hotel Lobby.
‘Yia mas!’… or Cheers!!!
19:00 hrs
Indian and Asian Buffet Night served to the tunes of our resident
band in the Palladium Restaurant.
21:30 hrs
Casino Night with live musical entertainment in the Captain’s Bar.
Try your luck and enjoy your evening!
Thursday 31st December 2015
NEW YEAR’S EVE
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. New Year’s Eve Treasure Hunt for our
little guests.
14:00-17:00 hrs New Year’s Eve Pass the Parcel game and story time.
15:30-17:30 hrs Champagne cocktails accompanied by luxurious savoury canapés.
€9.00 per person.
A Family Comedy movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
20:30-02:30 hrs
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner.
Welcome the New Year in style with a fun filled evening suitable
for all ages to enjoy. A superb menu has been prepared by our Executive Chef to ensure that this special evening will be a memorable one. The
entertainment programme and musicians are sure to keep you dancing
all night, and there will be a lucky winner of a special hotel
accommodation prize to be found in our traditional Vassilopita cake. HAPPY NEWYEAR!!!
Friday1st January 2016
NEW YEAR’S DAY
05:00-11:00 hrs
St. Raphael Resort’s New Year Breakfast.
A good New Year has to be started with a sumptuous breakfast
and a glass of Champagne or Bucks Fizz with our best wishes.
(€20.00 per person for outside guests)
13:00 hrs
New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch. Enjoy a wonderful selection of dishes
with your family and friends in the Octagon Restaurant.
13:00 hrs
Enjoy our specially prepared New Year’s Day four course set menu at
the Sailor’s Rest Lounge Bar Restaurant in the heart of St. Raphael’s
Marina. €45.00 per person. (Normal a la carte menu also available)
15:30-17:30 hrs
English Afternoon Tea traditionally prepared with scones and petit fours
with a selection of teas, coffees, soft drinks and juices in the Captain’s
Bar. €7.00 per person
A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area.
19:00 hrs
NewYear’s Day Buffet Dinner with live entertainment.
Enjoy a fabulous menu inspired by our team of chefs in the
Palladium Restaurant.
21:00-24:00 hrs Live music in the Captain’s Bar.
Saturday 2nd January 2016
Spa Treatment Special Offer
Enjoy special discounts on our Serenity Spa “Winter Warmer” Packages
10:00 hrs
Enjoy board games in our Bar Lobby Area with friends & family.
10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with drawing,
games, arts and crafts.
14:00-17:00 hrs Fun colouring in and drawing for our little guests in the hotel’s
main lobby area.
15:30-17:30 hrs Crepes Festival. A splendid array of crepes with a selection of coffees,
teas, soft drinks and juices in the Captain’s Bar. €7.00 per person
Classic comedy TV showing in the Bar Lobby area.
17:30-18:30 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar with bar with Bar Quiz and prizes.
19:00 hrs
Greek Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with live musical
entertainment.
21:00 hrs
Live music in the Captain’s Bar.
THE HOTEL MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE
THE PROGRAMME / PRICES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Wednesday 6th January 2016
16:00-17:30 hrs Afternoon tea, coffee, soft drink or juice with a selection of sweet
and savoury delicacies to suit everybody. €7.00 per person
17:00-18:00 hrs Yoga in Atrium B. €10.00 per person.
Please register at the Serenity Spa.
17:30-18:30 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain’s Bar.
20:00 hrs
Russian Christmas - Festive Buffet Dinner with live musical
entertainment and traditional Russian treats.
Everyone is welcome!
21:00-24:00 hrs Live musical entertainment in the Captain’s Bar.
THE HOTEL MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE
THE PROGRAMME / PRICES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Festivities Menus
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner Menu
Roasted pumpkin and sweet potato soup
Arugula, gorgonzola crostini
Or
Fresh asparagus soup, truffle oil and crawfish ravioli
Please help yourselves from our Festive display of
salads and variety of appetising hors d’oeuvres
all prepared specially for the occasion
Berrylicious sorbet with lime and mint
Turkey breast roulade with crimini, porcini, and pancetta
On potato quinoa galette, raspberry infused demi-glaze
Or
Parmesan crusted Dover sole, prawn tempura and barley risotto
Pea emulsion
Or
Filet of beef Charolais, lobster polenta, Madagascar sauce tiny tomato provencal
Milk chocolate and crème de menthe, yogurt tart and strawberry beignets
Or
Traditional Christmas pudding
Festivities Menus
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Menu
Celeriac cream soup topped with Cheddar black pepper croutons
Please help yourselves from our Festive display
of salads and variety of appetising hors d’oeuvres
all prepared specially for the occasion
Pomegranate-Tangerine sorbet
Roasted veal tenderloin topped with seared foie-gras,
served with supli croquette, Spinach fin and morel sauce
Or
Halibut and salmon belly mille feuille, cod empanadas, pipiranna
and sun dried tomato hollandaise
Chocolate brownie with saffron panna-cotta and cabernet
poached pear
Vasilopitta
Festive Meals 2015 - 2016
Adults
Children
up to 12 years
Euro
Euro
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner - 5 course set menu
55.00
30.00
Christmas Day Buffet Luncheon
35.00
18.00
Sailor’s Rest Christmas Day Lunch Set Menu
40.00
40.00
Christmas Day Dinner
35.00
19.00
Christmas Afternoon Tea
7.00
7.00
Boxing Day Buffet Lunch
30.00
16.00
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
85.00
50.00
New Year’s Day Early Breakfast - from 05:00 - 11:00hrs
20.00
New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch
35.00
18.00
Sailor’s Rest New Year’s Day Set Menu
45.00
45.00
7.00
7.00
New Year’s Day Dinner
35.00
20.00
Russian Christmas
35.00
17.00
New Year’s Day Afternoon Tea
Above prices are inclusive of service charge and V.A.T.
Festive Meals 2015 - 2016
TAKE AWAY XMAS TREATS
Euro
Roast Young Turkey (6kg serves 20 persons)
90.00
Honey Glazed Gammon Ham (3kg serves 20 persons)
90.00
Poached whole Salmon accompanied
by a light Champagne sauce (5kg serves 20 persons)
140.00
Roasted fillet of Beef in Herb crust
(3kg serves 15 persons)
140.00
Roasted whole lamb with rice, pine nuts & stuffing
(16-17kg serves 40-45 persons)
340.00
TAKE AWAY XMAS CAKES
Euro
Christmas Cake - A yuletide cake with candied fruit,
delicately flavoured with a hint of rum
35.00
Yule Log Cake - Rolled sponge cake filled with
a light chocolate mousse or fresh cream
26.00
Christmas Stollen - A German Christmas delicacy
with candied fruit or almonds and marzipan
24.00
St Raphael Christmas Gateau - A specially created
date and fig cake covered with chocolate
36.00
Traditional Mince Pies (8 pieces)
22.00
Christmas Cookies Selection (500gr)
(Consisting of gingerbread, butter cookies, macaroons,
vanilla crescents... in a box with Christmas wrapping)
25.00
Please allow 3 days for us to prepare your order
Above prices are inclusive of service charge and V.A.T.
Prices are subject to change
Amathus Avenue, P.O. Box 51064, 3594, Limassol - Cyprus
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