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This Is How We’re Celebrating Christmas 2016 at Sandos

Beach, Lights and Fiesta

Believe it or not, there are still many people out there who believe it’s better to celebrate Christmas at home, but luckily at Sandos we don’t agree. On the contrary, we think that an end-of-the-year getaway with sand and sunshine might be just what you need to get into the Christmas spirit… and of course here we offer you all those must-have traditions.

For us, Christmas and New Year’s represent a season for celebrating with family and with friends, which is why every year we put together an extensive program of parties, dinners, shows and surprises so you can experience happy holidays at Sandos Hotels & Resorts. The most important thing to know is that this is a very, very special season at all of our resorts throughout Spain and Mexico, but if you’d like to see a more detailed itinerary for this year, please keep reading…

snowmen on the beach

Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos

As always, Christmas celebrations at Sandos Finisterra are centered around the gorgeous Plaza Finisterra and Don Diego restaurant, both offering clifftop views of Cabo San Lucas and the bay, as well as a few events in our pool and beach area. We’ll celebrate Christmas Eve with a beautiful buffet dinner followed by a Christmas show, and the party continues on Christmas Day at the pool party with music and contests, then our Christmas Dinner at Don Diego. On New Year’s Eve, we’ll get ready for 2017 with another daytime pool party, and by night we’ll have the end-of-the-year dinner and a live show. Sandos Finisterra will kick off the new year with brunch on New Year’s Day at Don Diego, and a classic college football tailgate party. And of course, on January 6 we will celebrate Three Kings’ Day (a Spanish and Latin American tradition) by cutting the Rosca de Reyes cake! Throughout the holiday season, Finisterra will have many other surprises like activities for kids and adults, plus our famous White Parties on Wednesdays.

Los Cabos resort Santa Claus

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort

Just like every year, Santa Claus will be here to hand out gifts and have some fun in the Riviera Maya! You’ll also be able to enjoy a variety of impressive buffets for Christmas and New Year’s at our restaurants with special dishes and beautiful decor, since we all know that food is the best way to celebrate the holidays. On New Year’s Eve, we’ll have a party with shows and live music to ring in 2017, and on January 6 we’ll welcome the wise men on Three Kings’ Day and cut the Rosca de Reyes cake. It’s bound to be two weeks of surprises, activities and shows so the whole family can celebrate during a Playa del Carmen vacation.

Sandos Cancun Luxury Resort

Our luxury resort is known for its excellent gourmet cuisine, and Christmastime is no exception. On Christmas Eve, enjoy a special buffet in addition to a big party filled with music and shows. On Christmas Day, we’ll be serving Christmas brunch and celebrating the arrival of Santa plus hosting a Christmas Casino. You’ll be able to celebrate New Year’s Eve with surprise shows, a dinner show, and live music during our big party, and New Year’s Day will feature a special brunch and surprises throughout the day. On January 6, the three wise men will be here for Three Kings’ Day and we will celebrate their visit with a show and cutting the Rosca de Reyes.

Resort Christmas dinner

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

The new Gran Plaza area, with its huge stage and lovely outdoor atmosphere, will be the main location for our celebrations at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort, along with some events in the main pool and beach areas. On Christmas Eve, the whole family can celebrate with a Christmas show and our White Party, and on December 25 we’ll have the arrival of Santa and our famous Candy Village for the kids. On New Year’s Eve, everyone can enjoy a night of partying with live bands and shows, and we’ll keep the party going until 3:00 in the morning. Of course you’ll want to revive your spirits after the previous night’s party, so on January 1 we’ll have a “First Aid Station” along with a seafood cookout in the pool area. To honor Three Kings’ day, on January 6 we will be cutting the rosca.

Santa Claus on the beach Riviera Maya

Sandos Monaco Beach Hotel & Spa

Benidorm, with more skyscrapers than any other city in Spain, boasts a mild climate during the winter season, with an average temperature of 55ºF during the last month of the year. When you mix the lovely weather with the city’s holiday atmosphere and Christmas activities, you get the perfect destination for December. During your stay at Sandos Monaco, you can also enjoy exquisite options at our Christmas and New Year’s banquets. Take advantage of the holiday season to discover the city and try delicious cuisine!

Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort and Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf

Can you picture yourself spending Christmas sunning by the pool? At our resorts in the Canary Islands, that’s easy to do. Thanks to the islands’ unbeatable weather, you can escape the winter cold and celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in short sleeves and sunglasses. Whether you choose Sandos San Blas in Tenerife or Sandos Papagayo in Lanzarote, you’re sure to spend a warm holiday throughout December – and start the year showing off a new tan! Plus, our two Canary Island resorts are both bike-friendly, so if you’re a cyclist, you’ll find everything you need to spend Christmas on two wheels exploring the area’s bike routes. And don’t forget the warm Christmas spirit found at our hotels at this time of year, as well as incredible banquets to celebrate the holidays.

New Year at a resort

If you’re dying to bring the family, that special someone, or your best friends to the beaches of Spain and Mexico this December, we promise to offer you all a Christmas and New Year’s season to take your breath away. See you in a few weeks!

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