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Festive celebrations in warmer climates
Considered somewhat unconventional, a Christmas spent in warmer climates promises an unforgettable way to spend the holidays. And though a world away from your typical festivities, the traditions continue.
Keep reading for the an exclusive time-limited offer and the inside scoop on the festive programme from a handpicked selection of the finest Marriott hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico.
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T&Cs: Valid for stays November 25 – January 18. Minimum stay requirements: Zadun (3 nights), St Regis Aruba (5 nights), St Regis Kanai (7 nights) and The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman (5 nights). Blackout dates apply.
Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
During the festive season, Zadún comes alive with a series of magical celebrations. The festive spirit begins with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 20, followed by the enchanting Christmas Trail on December 21.
On Christmas Eve, the spirit of togetherness is honoured with a traditional Mexican Posada, leading into a special Christmas Day dinner at HUMO. As the year draws to a close, guests can look to the skies during the Gaze the Polar Star stargazing evenings on December 27 and 30, immersing themselves in the wonder of the cosmos.
The celebrations culminate in grand style with a New Year’s Eve gala dinner, bidding farewell to the year past and welcoming the promise of the one ahead.
*Additional charges may apply for activities and food and beverage.
The St. Regis Aruba Resort
At The St. Regis Aruba, the festive season unfolds with a harmonious blend of elegance, creativity, and family fun. Guests are welcomed with a Christmas morning brunch accompanied by live music.
Creative spirits can indulge in a Gilded Age art class or take part in a holiday ornament workshop, while little ones delight in an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt and gingerbread house making. As the sun sets, the sounds of a string quartet create an unforgettable ambiance, and festive photoshoots capture cherished memories.
Gather for movie nights under the stars, and celebrate the arrival of New Year with morning yoga and an extraordinary evening at Akira Black, where fine dining and celebration come together.
*Additional charges may apply for activities and food and beverage.
The St. Regis Kanai Resort
The festivities begin with the sparkling Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Families can share in the joy of creativity with gingerbread house and holiday tree cookie decorating, while evenings bring together magic and wonder through celestial holiday stargazing.
Guests are invited to sip and savour at seasonal mixology classes, and relax with festive favourites at movie night.
The night before the big day, guests can enjoy the cherished tradition of a Posada and an indulgent Christmas Eve dinner filled with festive flavours.
As the year comes to a close, the celebrations reach their peak with an extraordinary New Year’s Eve dinner and lively party on the beach, where music and the ocean breeze welcome a dazzling new beginning.
*Additional charges may apply for activities and food and beverage.
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Each morning at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, from December 23 to 31, the holiday breakfast buffet sets the tone for days of celebration, complemented by evenings of holiday s’mores at sunset and cheerful caroling.
Families can delight in hands-on gingerbread house workshops and festive cookie decorating, while little ones are treated to a magical Gingerbread Man Tea with Santa.
Savour a fabulous Christmas feast to-go for in-residence celebrations, or gather together for the lavish Christmas Day brunch. As night falls, the magic continues with movies under the stars, where the warmth of the festive season meets the beauty of Cayman’s tropical skies.
*Additional charges may apply for activities and food and beverage.
