A.L.P.S Yuletide Weekend Break and special Christmas Dinner 2026
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF ALPS
The YULETIDE WEEKEND BREAK at the Radisson Golden Sands Resort will this year be held from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th December 2026; the special Christmas dinner is on Saturday 5th December 2026. See Menu attached hereunder
You are being informed earlier than usual so as to give you ample time to plan ahead your YULETIDE time engagements. You can now make your hotel reservations with more ease to join ALPS in this unique event ever so popular with members, friends and families.
The Council has once again secured, wherever possible, the same favourable prices as last year; also a number of rooms are being reserved for ALPS.
YOU ARE THEREFORE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
THE RADISSON GOLDEN SANDS RESORT SPECIAL REDUCED TARIFFS FOR DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS ARE SHOWN HEREUNDER:
ROOMS TARIFFS
(PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS)
ONE NIGHT STAY IN DOUBLE ROOM FOR 2 PERSONS FROM THE 5th TO THE 6th December 2026 ON HALF BOARD BASIS ……………………. EURO 163.50 PER NIGHT
TWO NIGHTS STAY IN DOUBLE ROOM FOR 2 PERSONS FROM THE 4th TO THE 6th December 2026 ON HALF BOARD BASIS ……………………… EURO 327.00
ONE NIGHT STAY IN SINGLE ROOM FOR 1 PERSON FROM THE 5th TO THE 6th December 2026 ON HALF BOARD BASIS ………………………. EURO 126.75
TWO NIGHTS STAY IN SINGLE ROOM FOR 1 PERSON FROM THE 4th TO THE 6th December 2026 ON HALF BOARD BASIS ……………………… EURO 253.50
THIRD ADULT SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS ON HALF BOARD BASIS …. EURO 70.00 DAILY
CHILDREN 0 – 12 YEARS SHARING PARENTS’ ROOM ON HALF BOARD BASIS ……. FREE
CHILDREN SHARING PARENTS’ ROOM 12 TO 15 YEARS ON HALF BOARD BASIS …………..EURO 35.00 PER CHILD DAILY
ALL ACCOMMODATION WILL BE OFFERED ON RUN OF THE HOUSE SYSTEM AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
SUPPLEMENTS
CLIENTS REQUESTING ROOMS WITH A SEA VIEW WILL BE CHARGED EURO 25.00 PER NIGHT
FOR ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FOR 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 20.00 DAILY
FOR COUNTRY VIEW SUITE WITH ONE MASTER BEDROOM AND SOFA BED
FOR 2 BEDROOMS SUITES THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE 2 ADULTS AND UP TO
4 CHILDREN SUPPLEMENT EURO 90.00 DAILY – PLUS CHILDREN 12 TO 15 YEARS … EURO 35.00 DAILY ON HALF BOARD BASIS
GUESTS REQUESTING TWIN BEDS INSTEAD OF SOFA BED FOR A SECOND BEDDING WILL PAY EURO 20.00 DAILY
TO UPGRADE FOR A SUITE COUNTRY VIEW
(TWIN BEDS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF BOOKING)
IMPORTANT
ALL BOOKINGS WITH PAYMENT, ARE TO BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT TEL. 23561104 /23561000
ADDRESS: RADISSON GOLDEN SANDS RESORT & SPA, GOLDEN SANDS MELLIEHA MLH5510
EXTRA NIGHTS ON BED & BREAKFAST BEFORE AND AFTER EVENT (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
DOUBLE ROOMS AND SINGLE ROOMS EURO 90.00 DAILY
THIRD ADULT SHARING ON BED & BREAKFAST EURO 30. 00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT
CHILDREN 12 TO 15 YEARS SHARING WITH PARENTS ON BED & BREAKFAST EURO 25.00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT
NOTES:
DINNER ON FRIDAY 4th December WILL BE AT FLAVOURS RESTAURANT – (BUFFET STYLE DINNER)
SPECIAL YULETIDE DINNER ON SATURDAY 5th December WILL BE HELD AT THE GRAND BALLROOM (Subject to at least 100 confirmed guests)
THE WELCOME DRINK IS AT 7.30 PM. AND ALL GUESTS ARE TO BE SEATED AT TABLE BY 8.00 PM.
THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL YULETIDE DINNER ONLY ON SATURDAY
5th December ARE WELCOME, THE PRICE IS EURO 44.00 PER PERSON AND ARE TO BOOK, WITH PAYMENT, WITH ALPS SECRETARY GENERAL MR MARK DARMANIN
HOLY MASS WILL BE HELD AT HOTEL VENUE ON SUNDAY 6th December AT 11.00 HOURS
IMPORTANT. GUESTS WISHING TO BE SEATED WITH EITHER THEIR FRIENDS OR GROUP AT THE SAME TABLE DURING THE SPECIAL VALENTINE DINNER ARE TO INFORM THE SECRETARY GENERAL, GIVING HIM THE NUMBER AND NAMES OF THE PERSONS; THIS WOULD HELP HIM WHEN PREPARING THE TABLE PLAN.
CONTACT MR MARK DARMANIN, ALPS SECRETARY GENERAL ON MOB. 99857431 OR EMAIL darmanin.mark@gmail.com, ADDRESS 193, MARIA, TRIQ IX-XATT PIETA FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUERIES.
ALPS Council
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ASSOCIATION OF LYCEUM PAST STUDENTS
YULETIDE DINNER 2026
SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER
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MENU
Welcome Drink
PLATED STARTER
Earth-Cured Salmon, Pickled Prawns, Petite Herb Salad & Lemon–Chilli Emulsion
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PASTA PLATED
Pumpkin Ravioli with Thyme Butter Cream & Crispy Guanciale
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CARVERY & MAIN COURSE STATION
Coffee & Chili Rubbed Roast Beef with Peppercorn Jus
Succulent roast beef with a bold, aromatic crust and silky pepper sauce.
Crispy Pork Shoulder with Apple-Cinnamon Cider Chutney
Tender, golden pork with a sweet-spiced accompaniment.
Roast Turkey
Grilled Salmon with Mango-Ginger Salsa
Lightly charred salmon topped with a vibrant salsa of mango, red pepper, red
onion, cilantro, lime juice, and fresh ginger
Vegetarian & Light Options
Broccoli & Stilton Cheese Quiche (v) – Rich, creamy, and golden-baked.
Vegetable Biryani (v) – Fragrant basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and
aromatic spices.
Focaccia with Asparagus Cream, Buffalo Mozzarella & Sweet Peas (v) – Garnished
with asparagus ribbons and a drizzle of olive oil.
Panache of Seasonal Vegetables (v) – Lightly sautéed for color, texture, and
freshness.
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables (v) – A medley of peppers, zucchini, and
aubergine with olive oil.
PLATED DESSERT
Blue berry and raspberry bavarois set on a fragile biscuit served whit chocolate
ganache and salt caramel ice cream
BEVERAGES
2 glasses of wine, 1⁄2 water
coffee & mince pie
