www.raphael.com.cy Christmas & New Year s Eve Festivities Programme 2016-2017
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.
Friday 23 rd December 2016 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 Crepes and Waffles Festival. A splendid array of crepes and waffles with a selection of coffees, teas, soft drinks and juices at Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person. A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area. 17:00-18:00 hrs Greek Dancing lessons. Join our Guest Relations for a few steps of Zorba. 18:00-19:00 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 Cyprus Buffet Night with live entertainment in the Palladium Restaurant.
Saturday 24 th December 2016 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 Doughnut Fiesta with tea, coffee, soft drink or juice. Try a selection of our homemade doughnuts in the Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person. A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area. 18:00-19:00 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. (All drinks at half price) 19:00-19:30 hrs Get into the Christmas spirit with Traditional Christmas Carols and mulled wine. 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. (*) smart casual dress code as a minimum attire of all Gala dinners and special festivities events.
Sunday 25 th December 2016 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. (not included in the terms of stay) 15:00-17:00 hrs Festive movie suitable for all ages on our big screen in the Bar Lobby area. 16:30-17:30 hrs Crepes and Waffles Festival. A splendid array of crepes and waffles with a selection of coffees, teas, soft drinks and juices at Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person. 18:00-19:00 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain s Bar with Bingo. (All drinks at half price) 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. ( * ) (*) smart casual dress code as a minimum attire of all Gala dinners and special festivities events.
Monday 26 th December 2016 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 Crepes and Waffles Festival. A splendid array of crepes and waffles with a selection of coffees, teas, soft drinks and juices at Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person. 18:00-19:00 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain s Bar. (All drinks at half price) 19:00 hrs Italian Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with live musical entertainment. 20:30 hrs Enjoy a game of charades in the Captain s Bar. 21:30 hrs Live music in the Captain s Bar.
Tuesday 27 th December 2016 10:00 hrs Greek lessons. Learn to speak a few words in the local lingo in Atrium B. 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 Afternoon Tea with scones, cookies and petit fours in the Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person. A Festive movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area. 19:00 hrs Surf & Turf Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with live musical entertainment. 21:30 hrs Live music in the Captain s Bar. Wednesday 28 th December 2016 10:00-13:00 hrs Supervised Mini-Club. Fun time for our little guests with games and music. 11:30 hrs Pastry Demonstration. Traditional Cypriot pastry Christmas cookies. Our chef will demonstrate how to prepare the traditional melomakarona and kourabiedes Christmas cookies. 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 Afternoon tea, coffee, soft drink or juice with 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. 18:00-19:00 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain s Bar with St Raphael Bar Quiz and prizes. (All drinks at half price) 19:00 hrs Carvery Buffet Night with live entertainment in the Palladium Restaurant. 21:30 hrs Live music in the Captain s Bar.
Thursday 29 th December 2016 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 Crepes and Waffles Festival. A splendid array of crepes and waffles with a selection of coffees, teas, soft drinks and juices at Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person. Play Trivial Pursuit with chocolates!! A Family movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area. 18:00-19:00 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain s Bar. (All drinks at half price) 19:00 hrs BBQ Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with our resident band. 21:30 hrs Musical entertainment in the Captain s Bar.
Friday 30 th December 2016 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 Afternoon Tea with cookies, 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. 17:00-18:00 hrs Become an expert at Zorba the Greek and show off your talents during the Greek Night dancing show! 18:00-19:00 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain s Bar. (All drinks at half price) 18:00-19:00 hrs Wine Tasting, hosted by various local wineries in the Hotel Lobby. Yia mas! or Cheers!!! 19:00 hrs Greek 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!
Saturday 31 st December 2016 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 Crepes and Waffles Festival. A splendid array of crepes and waffles with a selection of coffees, teas, soft drinks and juices at Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person. A Family Comedy movie will also be showing in the Bar Lobby area. 19:00-20:00 hrs Champagne cocktails accompanied by luxurious savoury canapés. 9.00 per person. 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 NEW YEAR!!! (*) (*) smart casual dress code as a minimum attire of all Gala dinners and special festivities events.
Sunday1 st January 2017 NEW YEAR S DAY 07:00-11:00 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 Palladium 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. (Normal a la carte menu also available) 15:30-17:30 hrs Doughnut Fiesta with tea, coffee, soft drink or juice. Try a selection of our homemade doughnuts 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. (*) 21:30 hrs Live music in the Captain s Bar. (*) smart casual dress code as a minimum attire of all Gala dinners and special festivities events.
Monday 2 nd January 2017 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 Afternoon Tea with scones and petit fours in the Captain s Bar. Classic comedy TV showing in the Bar Lobby area. 7.00 per person. 18:00-19:00 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain s Bar with bar with Bar Quiz and prizes. (All drinks at half price) 19:00 hrs Italian Buffet Night in the Palladium Restaurant with live musical entertainment. 21:30 hrs Live music in the Captain s Bar.
Friday 6 th January 2017 16:00-17:30 hrs Afternoon tea, coffee, soft drink or juice with a selection of sweet and savoury delicacies to suit everybody in the Captain s Bar. 7.00 per person 17:00-18:00 hrs Greek lessons. Learn to speak a few words in the local lingo in Atrium B. 18:00-19:00 hrs Happy Hour in the Captain s Bar. (All drinks at half price) 20:00 hrs Russian Christmas - Festive Buffet Dinner with live musical entertainment and traditional Russian treats. Everyone is welcome! 21:30 hrs Live musical entertainment in the Captain s Bar. THE HOTEL MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE PROGRAMME / PRICES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Festive Meals 2016-2017 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 140.00 by a light Champagne sauce (5kg serves 20 persons) Roasted fillet of Beef in Herb crust 140.00 (3kg serves 15 persons) Roasted whole lamb with rice, pine nuts & stuffing 340.00 (16-17kg serves 40-45 persons) TAKE AWAY XMAS CAKES Euro Christmas Cake - A yuletide cake with candied fruit, 35.00 delicately flavoured with a hint of rum Yule Log Cake - Rolled sponge cake filled with 26.00 a light chocolate mousse or fresh cream Christmas Stollen - A German Christmas delicacy 24.00 with candied fruit or almonds and marzipan St Raphael Christmas Gateau - A specially created 36.00 date and fig cake covered with chocolate Traditional Mince Pies (8 pieces) 22.00 Christmas Cookies Selection (500gr) 25.00 (Consisting of gingerbread, butter cookies, macaroons, vanilla crescents... in a box with Christmas wrapping) 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 Tel.: +357 25834200, Fax: +357 25636394, E-mail: reservations@raphael.com.cy, Website: www.raphael.com.cy