Have yourself a merry little

Christmas at Columbia

FESTIVE PROGRAMME2017/2018

Have yourself a merry little ChristmasLet your heart be light

From now on your troubles will be out of sight...

“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality.” — Washington Irving

T his year marks an important occasion in Columbia Beach Resort’s timeline. Having

undergone a landmark metamorphosis that witnessed the addition of a host of facilities and amenities, 2017 has come to represent the power of renewal: of welcoming a renaissance.As we approach the New Year, the fire of hospitality

continues to burn brightly in our hearts, with this Christmas being our opportunity to share with our guests the full force of what this means. And so it is that our festive season programme is bursting at the seams with nostalgia-inducing, joy-filling, warmth-inspiring, and family-friendly activities.Whilst staying with us, be our guest in letting your

cares drift away, indulging in the quality time you have long coveted and well deserve, and have yourselves a truly very merry Christmas.

The Columbia Team

SATURDAY, December 23, 2017

09:30 Shopping Trip to PaphosPlease register with our Guest Services team 48hrs inadvance. Minimum 6 persons

10:30 The Den Kids Club makes Marshmallows & Hot Chocolate

15:00-17:00 High Tea* Seven Cs Lounge

16:00 Circuit Training Hébe Spa

19:30 Traditional Cypriot Buffet Dinner* with live music courtesy of Loris and Panikos Atrium Restaurant

SUNDAY, December 24, 2017

11:30 Learn 2 Swim TipsMeet at Reception

16:00 Columbia Bingo! Try your luck! Seven Cs Lounge

16:00 Body BalanceHébe Spa

16:00 Mulled Wine & Roasted Chestnuts Seven Cs Lounge

17:30-18:30Christmas Carols! Get into the spirit of Christmas and sing along to the most well-known Christmas carols!Lobby Fireplace

20:00 The Den Kids Club Christmas Party

19:45-2015Christmas Eve Reception! Our Management Team requests the pleasure of your company at a sparkling reception, accompanied by the melodies of our string trioLobby

20:30Christmas Eve Gala Dinner* with live musical entertainmentOval Ballroom

10:30 Guess our Christmas Cake Weight & Christmas Quiz (available at Guest Services) Seven Cs Lounge

10:30 The Den Kids Club makes Christmas Gingerbread

MONDAY, December 25, 2017

07:00-11:00 Merry Christmas! Indulge in a bubbly breakfast.

11:30 Visit by Father Christmas! All of our younger guests are invited to meet Father Christmas, and enjoy a luscious smoothieLobby

12:00 Badminton Championship (book your place at Reception)Hébe Spa

13:00Traditional Christmas Buffet Lunch* with all the trimmings plus an extra special selection of dishes to tempt you, along with live entertainment from our jazz pianist, AlexisAtrium Restaurant

15:00-17:00High Tea* Seven Cs Lounge

17:00Christmas Family Movie, with popcorn, juices, and waterThe Den Kids Club

19:00Christmas Dinner* Apollo Tavern - with live entertainment courtesy of Loris and PanikosBacchus Restaurant - Festive Set Menu with wines* to the tunes of our resident pianist, Lucio

Through the years we all will be together,If the fates allow...

TUESDAY, December 26, 2017

11:30 Family Treasure HuntThe Den Kids Club

12:00 Tennis Singles CompetitionEast Tennis Court

13:00 Christmas Cake Competition! The draw for our ‘Guess the Weight of our Christmas Cake’ competition. The person with the closest guess (without exceeding the weight) wins a two-night complimentary stay!Seven Cs Lounge

16:00 Yoga ClassHébe Spa

16:00-18:00Chocolate Buffet Afternoon Tea* to the tunes of our pianist, AlexisEros Bar

19:00Boxing Day Dinner* Apollo Tavern - À la carte menuBacchus Restaurant - À la carte menu or Festive Set Menu with wines* to the tunes of our resident pianist, Lucio

WEDNESDAY, December 27, 2017

10:30 The Den Kids Club does Mini Bingo!

12:00 Archery CompetitionEast Tennis Court

15:00-17:00Crêpes & Spicy Hot Chocolate*Seven Cs Lounge

15:00-17:00High Tea*Seven Cs Lounge

17:00Christmas Family Movie with popcorn, juices, and waterThe Den Kids Club

19:00Dinner* served at Apollo Tavern & Bacchus Restaurant (à la carte menu*) both with live music

THURSDAY, December 28, 2017

09:30 Trip to Omodhos MonasteryPlease register with our Guest Services team 48hrs inadvance. Minimum 6 persons

10:30 The Den Kids Club makes Christmas Cookies

12:00 Tennis Doubles CompetitionEast Tennis Court

15:00-17:00 Mulled Wine & Roasted ChestnutsHigh Tea* &Crêpes*Seven Cs Lounge

16:00Pilates ClassHébe Spa

18:00Traditional Cypriot MarketSeven Cs Lounge

19:00Traditional Cyprus Night*Atrium Restaurant

19:00Dinner* served at Bacchus Restaurant - à la carte menu

FRIDAY, December 29, 2017

10:30 The Den Kids Club Junior MasterChefs

12:00 Table Tennis CompetitionReception

15:00-17:00Crêpes & Spicy Hot Chocolate*Seven Cs Lounge

15:00-17:00High Tea* with live musicSeven Cs Lounge

18:00-19:00Wine Time Wine tasting with our Sommelier, MarinosOuzeri Bar

19:00Dinner* Apollo Tavern with Loris and PanikosBacchus Restaurant - À la carte menu to the tunes of our resident pianist, Lucio

SATURDAY, December 30, 2017

09:30 Shopping Trip to Limassol (old town, centre, and mall)Please register with our Guest Services team 48hrs inadvance. Minimum 6 persons

10:30 The Den Kids Club Face Painting

12:00 Boules CompetitionReception

15:00Columbia Bingo! Try your luck!Seven Cs Lounge

15:00-17:00Crêpes*Seven Cs Lounge

15:00-17:00High Tea*Seven Cs Lounge

19:00Dinner* served at Apollo Tavern - À la carte menu

19:30The Den Kids Club Dinner Party

SUNDAY, December 31, 2017

10:30 The Den Kids Club Arts & Crafts

15:00-16:30High Tea* Seven Cs Lounge

20:15-20:45New Year’s Eve Reception!Our Management Team requests the pleasure of your company at a sparkling reception with live entertainmentLobby

21:00New Year’s Eve Gala Night* with live music, entertainment, and dancing!Oval Ballroom

21:00Gala Menu* Bacchus Restaurant with live music

24:00Fireworks on the Beach!

MONDAY, January 1, 2018

07:00-12:00 Happy New Year with a Bubbly Breakfast!

10:30 The Den Kids Club serves Traditional Vasilopita

13:00-15:00 New Year’s Day Lunch*Apollo Tavern & Ouzeri Bar

16:00Functional TrainingHébe Spa

17:00Festive Family Movie with popcorn, juices, and waterThe Den Kids Club

19:00New Year’s Day Dinner*Apollo Tavern– to the tunes of our strolling duo, Loris and PanikosBacchus Restaurant – À la carte menu or Festive Set Menu with wines, to the tunes of our resident pianist, Lucio

...Hang a shining star upon the highest bough,And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

The Columbia Team wishes you a peaceful Christmas, and a prosperous New Year!

Times and locations are subject to changeSome activities require reservation:

please contact our Guest Services team for further informationActivities marked with an asterisk (*) are chargeable