holiday highlights

H O L I D AY H I G H L I G H T S
COLONY CLUB
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
19 Dec
21 Dec
25 Dec
29 Dec
30 Dec
31 Dec
Event
Market Experience
Details
Enjoy a market day experience with Michelle our Sous Chef. Experience this truly Bajan
tradition of visiting Bridgetown’s Cheapside market on Saturday morning to get the best in
local produce.
Glass Bottom Boat Ride
Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride where you’ll have the unique opportunity to see below the
surface of the water and enjoy the amazing sights of the serene undersea world
Snorkelling Safari
Our watersports team takes you on a fun, guided snorkeling trip to explore the beautiful reefs
and marine life
Farmer’s Market
Our highly anticipated farmer’s market makes a return this winter. Enjoy a tour of the organic
garden, live cooking demonstrations, crafts, natural juices, face painting, massages and more.
Scenic Island Tour
Enjoy our bespoke tour of Barbados. Our complimentary scenic island tour takes you to the
picturesque East Coast of the island with stops at Bathsheba, Cherry Tree Hill and a local rum
shop as well as the magnificent St Nicholas Abbey and hidden gem Hunte’s Garden. (Guests
pay entrance fee to St. Nicholas Abbey & Hunte’s Gardens)
New Years Eve Celebrations
The Sunset Deck will be transformed for our New Year’s Eve Gala Buffet Dinner followed by a
night filled with entertainment as we welcome the New Year together with Brent Blackett on
saxophone, followed by Live entertainment by the dynamic duo of “Fire & Ice followed by a
fabulous fireworks display at Midnight
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
H O L I D AY P H O T O S
TA M A R I N D
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
22 Dec
23, 30 Dec
25 Dec
26 Dec
Event
Details
Charity Fun Day
Team Tamarind will be giving back to the community by donating to a charity near and dear
to our hearts – The Nightengale Children’s Home. The children will also be coming to
Tamarind to spend the day and experience the hotel as our guests.
Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkeling Trip
Enjoy this two and a half hour family excursion where you can experience the turtles up close,
an array of fish, the coral reef and shipwreck. Please note that bookings are required (light
snacks and drink will be provided). US $55. adults, US $30 kids
Ho, Ho, Ho…..He will be dashing through the sand, coming from the sea, can you guess what
Santa’s Arrival & Photo Taking Session he will be bringing for you and me. Join us on the beach for Santa and his elves’ arrival and
photo taking session.
Market Day & Fiesta
Tamarind’s Signature “Market Day”. A potpourri of local culture, with electrifying
entertainment by creative dancers, limbo, stilt walkers, steel pan band and more. Families can
also enjoy treats like snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn, as well as face painting and
semi-permanent tattoos.
27 Dec
Keepsake Oil Canvas Painting
Let your imagination flow onto the canvas and create a treasured keepsake to remember.
Our renowned artist Jacqueline the creator of the many paintings displayed throughout the
property will be demonstrating various techniques to help you create your own masterpiece.
Subject to charge.
27 Dec
Cocktail Challenge
Check out the Bartenders’ Cocktail Challenge at the 246 Bar as they compete for the title
“Best cocktail in the West”. You be the judge!!!
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
28, 29, 30 Dec
28 Dec
29 Dec
29 Dec
30 Dec
31 Dec
31 Dec
Event
Amateur Film Making Workshop
Details
Make your own reality holiday video with high tech camera equipment including drones. Our
film maker will shoot a number of holiday scenes and then teach you movie editing skills. Your
holiday video will be compiled and edited and a copy given on DVD, This activity is strictly for
participants over 10yrs of age. Subject to charge.
The Kid’s Club will be hosting a Ginger Bread House Building Competition – “The Chattel
House Edition” for all the aspiring chefs. There is lots of family fun to be had during this
Gingerbread House Building Contest annual event where parents and children can compete as a team. Prizes will be awarded so
come on out and participate in this highly anticipated, highly competitive event.
Freddie’s Talent Show
Flying Fish Kids Club will host a special talent show featuring a live appearance by our
resident magician.
Soca Divas Workout
Can you keep up with us?? If you think you can then join the Flying Fish Kids Club team on
the South Lawn for this calorie burning “wuk up” session. Everyone is welcome to take part.
Beach Walk & Turtle Swim
Explore Payne’s Bay on our Beach Walk and Turtle Swim. Learn some interesting facts about
turtles and then swim, snorkel and feed the turtles
New Years Eve Gala
New Years Eve Kidz Zone
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Extravaganza promises to be a night of sheer elegance.
Our renowned Chef; Nick and his culinary team have created fine multi-cultural cuisines to
delight your taste buds. Live Band and Live DJ on hand to entertain. Prepare to be amazed by
the astonishing explosions of the “Midnight Fireworks Display” to bid 2015 farewell.
Thereafter, take to the dance floor and dance the night away into 2016
Calling all kids and kids at heart to come and celebrate New Year’s Eve with us in the Flying
Fish Kid’s Club. Enjoy face painting, photo booth selfies, games with “Captain Pam” and
receive a pirate goodie bag from our sunken treasure stash to complete your night.
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
H O L I D AY P H O T O S
THE HOUSE
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
20 Dec.
21 Dec.
22, 26 Dec.
23 Dec, 1 Jan
23 Dec.
24 Dec.
25 Dec.
Event
Details
Über Fashion Show
Don’t miss out on our exquisite display of high fashion and enjoy our special offer on Piper
Heidsieck Rosé.
Glass Bottom Boat
Venture on the Glass Bottom Boat and swim with turtles, explore the shipwreck; capture the
wonders of the underwater world with your camera. Subject to charge.
Rum Tasting & Demo
Appreciate some of Barbados’ best at a specially hosted Rum Tasting by Mount Gay
Distilleries.
Live Cooking Demo
Feeling culinary? Join us in the Lounge for a Cooking Journey with our renowned Chef Marco Festini, and sample some of the finest wines.
Jewelry Making Workshop
The House Rum Fest
High Tea
Take part in our Jewelry Making Workshop with our compliments. Using a variety of beads
you can design and create your own accessory.
Embark on a journey of rum discovery: be part of The House Rumfest competition and
sample some of Barbados’ best rums, specially hosted by Mount Gay Distilleries. Sign up
required.
Join us for our special High Tea, buffet service in the Lounge, with the lovely sounds of steel
pan music. Take advantage of our Champagne happy hour and Tasting of the number#1 nonvintage Rosé Champagne.
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
25 Dec.
Event
Details
Join us for our special High Tea, buffet service in the Lounge, with the lovely sounds of steel
pan music. Take advantage of our Champagne happy hour and Tasting of the number#1 nonvintage Rosé Champagne.
High Tea
You are cordially invited to sample some fresh oysters and enjoy the gold award winning
champagne - Piper Heidsieck.
27 Dec.
Oyster & Champagne Sampling
28 Dec
Island Tour & Picnic
Take in the beautiful sights of our island with our scenic island tour including a leisurely lunch
on the picturesque East Coast . Subject to charge.
29 Dec.
Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Let’s meddle! It’s time to unlock your fantasy of becoming a Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew;
while we stage a scene that would make you feel as if you were on the set of Murder She
Wrote or Murdoch Mysteries!
30 Dec.
The House Culinary Competition
Challenge yourself and be part of our guests mystery basket cooking competition using all
local ingredients, lots of prizes to be won.
31 Dec.
New Years Eve Celebrations
Join us on the Deck for our 5 course delight OR a Grand Gala Dinner. Dance under the stars
with live DJ music on Daphne’s Deck as we ring in the New Year with our exclusive fireworks!
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
H O L I D AY P H O T O S
C R Y S TA L C O V E
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
Event
Details
24 Dec
Bajan Cooking School
Enjoy an interactive and engaging Bajan cooking class with our stellar chef
25 Dec
Glass Bottom Boat Ride
Venture on the Glass Bottom Boat and swim with turtles, explore the shipwreck and view the
the wonders of the underwater world. Subject to charge.
26 Dec
Tropical Paradise Extravaganza
27, 29 Dec
Tropical Floor Show And Dinner
Theatre
Try
oura “Bajan”
delicacies
(fish
cakes
& bakes,
Bajan mauby and Bajan lemonade), coconut
Enjoy
delightful
floor show
and
dinner
theatre
28 Dec
Repeat Guest Sunset Cruise
Crystal Cove will be hosting our annual repeat guests cruise as a token of appreciation for
your patronage. Sail along Barbados' calm, crystal clear waters to a secluded bay, where you
can enjoy a fascinating visit with the Sea Turtles, a refreshing swim and snorkeling and a
pleasant stroll on the beach.
29 Dec
Crystal’s Enchanted Forest
Each year Crystal Cove’s garden is transformed into an enchanted forest with surprise
appearances and events for your enjoyment.
30 Dec
Mount Gay Rum Shop Initiation &
Mixology
Guests will enjoy ‘liming’ and learning rum shop games. Our team will teach guests how to
play slam dominos like a real Bajan as well as drink some rum based forfeits. Guests can also
sample local rum shop snacks.
30 Dec
Fashion Show
Don’t miss out on our exquisite display of high fashion at our Fashion Show with live
entertainment
31 Dec
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Enjoy a fun-filled day full of Bajan culture. Costumes, Mother Sally, Tuk Band, Coconut
Vendors, Snow Cone Making, Face Painting for Kids, Art and Craft Vendors with DJ music)
New Year’s Eve Magical Crystal Ball & Gala Buffet Dinner at Reflections Restaurant - hosted by
the Glow Princesses. Enjoy live entertainment with a Magical Floor Show and a fabulous
fireworks display at midnight
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
H O L I D AY P H O T O S
TURTLE BEACH
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
Event
Details
21 Dec.
Calypso Dance Lessons
Lessons in popular local dances including ‘wukking up’, palance, dollar wine, prancing
22 Dec.
Steel Pan Lessons
Kids at the Flying Fish Kids Club will enjoy learning how to make lively melodies and soca
beats on the steel pan by a professional steel pannist
22 Dec.
Ezra’s Pastry School
Award winning Pastry Chef Ezra Beckles leads this class on how to make a selection of sweet
treats
23 Dec.
Neighborhood Walk & Visit To
Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
An informative walk through St. Lawrence Gap and Dover which includes a visit to the
Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
24 Dec.
Children’s Christmas Party & Santa’s
Arrival
One of the most highly anticipated events of the holiday season, Santa’s grand arrival and
Christmas party
24 Dec.
Chocolate Buffet, Rum Cocktails and
Caribbean Jazz
An elegant evening featuring a wide variety of chocolate in different shapes, sizes, flavors
(alcoholic and non-alcoholic) all made by Turtle Beach’s pastry chef Ezra Beckles, as well as a
variety of rum cocktails and live entertainment by a jazz band
29 Dec.
Freddie’s Kids Disco Party
Fancy ‘mocktail’ party for kids, with non-alcholic beverages and canapés
Repeat Guests Cruise
Turtle Beach will be hosting our annual repeat guests cruise as a token of appreciation for
your patronage. Sail along Barbados' calm, crystal clear waters to a secluded bay, where you
can enjoy a fascinating visit with the Sea Turtles, a refreshing swim, a pleasant stroll on the
beach or sunbathing on deck. Explore a shallow shipwreck where you can feed schools of
tropical fish, there is a spectacular world of underwater life to be discovered
27 Dec.
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
Event
Details
28 Dec
General Manager’s Spin Class
Enjoy this popular exercise class utilizing stationary bikes, led by Turtle’s very own General
Manager
29 Dec
Stilt Walking Lessons
Kids will enjoy learning how to stilt walk. A professional stilt walker will be on hand to teach
the kids everything they need to know. They are also given special kids stilts, by the end of
the class they’ll be pros themselves!
30 Dec
Pepperpot Food Tour & Cooking
Demo
Cultural tour and cooking demo that immerses guests in local culture. Guests will visit
Hastings Farmers Market with locally grown organic vegetables, produce, arts and crafts and
more, then onto Oistins Fishing Village for a first hand look at the fishing village by day. The
tour concludes with a live cooking demo at Turtle Beach featuring Barbados’ national dish,
Cou-Cou & Flying Fish.
30 Dec
Floral Arranging
Learn the basics of floral arranging by award Winning Florist David Yearwood
31 Dec
New Years Eve Celebrations
Culinary Fusion Buffet, Live Entertainment by renowned Rickly Brathwaite Big Band and live
fireworks display at midnight
Holiday Program subject to change without prior notice. Cost may be associated for some activities.
H O L I D AY P H O T O S
Season’s Greetings!