{"id":7316,"date":"2026-09-10T19:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T19:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/?p=7316"},"modified":"2026-09-10T19:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T19:20:12","slug":"a-l-p-s-yuletide-weekend-break-and-special-christmas-dinner-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/?p=7316","title":{"rendered":"A.L.P.S Yuletide Weekend Break and special Christmas Dinner 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF ALPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The YULETIDE WEEKEND BREAK at the Radisson Golden Sands Resort will this year be held from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th&nbsp;December 2026; the special Christmas dinner is on Saturday 5th December 2026.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><em><strong>See Menu attached hereunder<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You are being informed&nbsp; earlier than usual so as to give you ample time to plan ahead your YULETIDE time&nbsp; engagements. You can now&nbsp; make your hotel reservations with more ease&nbsp; to join ALPS&nbsp; in this unique&nbsp;event ever so popular with members, friends and families.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Council has once again secured, wherever possible, the same favourable prices as last year;&nbsp; &nbsp;also a number of rooms are being reserved for ALPS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YOU ARE THEREFORE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE RADISSON GOLDEN SANDS RESORT SPECIAL REDUCED TARIFFS FOR DIRECT HOTEL&nbsp;BOOKINGS ARE&nbsp; SHOWN HEREUNDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ROOMS TARIFFS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING&nbsp; OPTIONS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ONE NIGHT STAY IN DOUBLE ROOM FOR 2 PERSONS&nbsp;FROM THE 5th TO THE&nbsp; 6th December&nbsp;&nbsp;2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>ON HALF BOARD BASIS &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.&nbsp; &nbsp; EURO 163.50 PER NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TWO NIGHTS&nbsp;STAY IN DOUBLE ROOM FOR 2 PERSONS FROM THE 4th TO THE 6th December 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>ON<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;HALF BOARD BASIS &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; EURO 327.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ONE NIGHT STAY IN SINGLE ROOM FOR 1 PERSON FROM THE 5th&nbsp;TO THE 6th December 2026 ON HALF BOARD BASIS &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.&nbsp; EURO&nbsp; 126.75<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TWO NIGHTS STAY IN SINGLE ROOM FOR 1 PERSON FROM THE 4th&nbsp;TO THE 6th December&nbsp;2026<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>ON<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;HALF BOARD BASIS &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; EURO 253.50<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THIRD ADULT SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS ON HALF BOARD BASIS &#8230;. EURO 70.00 DAILY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHILDREN 0 &#8211; 12 YEARS SHARING PARENTS&#8217; ROOM ON HALF BOARD BASIS &#8230;&#8230;. FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHILDREN SHARING PARENTS&#8217; ROOM 12 TO 15 YEARS ON HALF BOARD BASIS &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..EURO 35.00 PER CHILD DAILY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALL ACCOMMODATION WILL BE OFFERED ON RUN OF THE HOUSE SYSTEM AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SUPPLEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CLIENTS REQUESTING ROOMS WITH A SEA VIEW&nbsp; WILL BE CHARGED&nbsp; EURO 25.00 PER NIGHT&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FOR ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FOR 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN A SUPPLEMENT OF&nbsp;EURO 20.00 DAILY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FOR&nbsp; COUNTRY VIEW&nbsp; SUITE WITH ONE MASTER BEDROOM AND SOFA BED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FOR 2 BEDROOMS SUITES THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE 2 ADULTS AND UP TO&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4 CHILDREN SUPPLEMENT EURO 90.00 DAILY &#8211; PLUS CHILDREN 12 TO 15 YEARS &#8230;&nbsp;EURO 35.00 DAILY ON HALF BOARD BASIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GUESTS REQUESTING TWIN BEDS INSTEAD&nbsp;OF SOFA BED FOR A SECOND BEDDING WILL PAY<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;EURO 20.00 DAILY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TO UPGRADE FOR A SUITE COUNTRY VIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(TWIN BEDS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF BOOKING)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALL BOOKINGS WITH PAYMENT, ARE TO BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT TEL. 23561104 \/23561000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ADDRESS: RADISSON GOLDEN SANDS RESORT &amp; SPA, GOLDEN SANDS MELLIEHA MLH5510&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;EXTRA NIGHTS ON BED &amp; BREAKFAST BEFORE AND AFTER EVENT (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DOUBLE ROOMS AND SINGLE ROOMS EURO 90.00 DAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THIRD ADULT SHARING ON BED &amp; BREAKFAST&nbsp;EURO 30. 00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHILDREN 12 TO&nbsp;15 YEARS SHARING WITH PARENTS ON BED &amp; BREAKFAST EURO 25.00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DINNER ON FRIDAY 4th December WILL BE AT FLAVOURS RESTAURANT &#8211; (BUFFET STYLE DINNER)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SPECIAL YULETIDE DINNER ON&nbsp;SATURDAY 5th December&nbsp;WILL BE HELD AT THE GRAND BALLROOM (Subject to at least 100 confirmed guests)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE WELCOME DRINK IS AT 7.30 PM. AND ALL GUESTS ARE TO BE&nbsp;SEATED AT TABLE&nbsp; BY 8.00 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THOSE&nbsp; WISHING TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL YULETIDE DINNER ONLY ON&nbsp;SATURDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;5th&nbsp; December ARE WELCOME, THE PRICE IS EURO 44.00 PER PERSON AND ARE TO BOOK, WITH PAYMENT, WITH&nbsp;ALPS&nbsp;SECRETARY GENERAL MR MARK DARMANIN&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HOLY MASS WILL BE HELD AT&nbsp;HOTEL&nbsp;VENUE ON SUNDAY&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>6th December&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>AT 11.00 HOURS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IMPORTANT.&nbsp;<strong>GUESTS WISHING TO BE SEATED WITH EITHER THEIR FRIENDS OR GROUP AT THE SAME TABLE&nbsp; DURING THE SPECIAL VALENTINE DINNER ARE TO INFORM THE SECRETARY GENERAL, GIVING&nbsp; HIM THE NUMBER AND NAMES OF THE PERSONS; THIS WOULD HELP HIM WHEN PREPARING THE TABLE PLAN.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONTACT&nbsp; MR MARK DARMANIN, ALPS SECRETARY&nbsp; GENERAL ON<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>MOB. 99857431 OR EMAIL&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:darmanin.mark@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>darmanin.mark@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>, ADDRESS 193, MARIA, TRIQ IX-XATT PIETA FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUERIES.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALPS Council<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png 668w, https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ASSOCIATION OF LYCEUM PAST STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YULETIDE DINNER 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MENU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome Drink<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PLATED STARTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Earth-Cured Salmon, Pickled Prawns, Petite Herb Salad &amp; Lemon\u2013Chilli Emulsion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>_<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PASTA PLATED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pumpkin Ravioli with Thyme Butter Cream &amp; Crispy Guanciale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>_<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CARVERY &amp; MAIN COURSE STATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coffee &amp; Chili Rubbed Roast Beef with Peppercorn Jus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Succulent roast beef with a bold, aromatic crust and silky pepper sauce.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Crispy Pork Shoulder with Apple-Cinnamon Cider Chutney<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tender, golden pork with a sweet-spiced accompaniment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roast Turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grilled Salmon with Mango-Ginger Salsa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lightly charred salmon topped with a vibrant salsa of mango, red pepper, red<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>onion, cilantro, lime juice, and fresh ginger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vegetarian &amp; Light Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Broccoli &amp; Stilton Cheese Quiche (v) \u2013 Rich, creamy, and golden-baked.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vegetable Biryani (v) \u2013 Fragrant basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>aromatic spices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focaccia with Asparagus Cream, Buffalo Mozzarella &amp; Sweet Peas (v) \u2013 Garnished<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>with asparagus ribbons and a drizzle of olive oil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panache of Seasonal Vegetables (v) \u2013 Lightly saut\u00e9ed for color, texture, and<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>freshness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables (v) \u2013 A medley of peppers, zucchini, and<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>aubergine with olive oil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PLATED DESSERT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blue berry and raspberry bavarois set on a fragile biscuit served whit chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ganache and salt caramel ice cream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BEVERAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 glasses of wine, 1\u20442 water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>coffee &amp; mince pie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&nbsp;December 2026; the special Christmas dinner is on&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7316"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7318,"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7316\/revisions\/7318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alpsmalta.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}