Costa Rica Holiday Season 2019

Costa Rica HOLIDAY season 2019

WELCOME Welcome to the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa, and thank you for choosing us to spend these holidays.

We invite you to discover the program of activities that we have prepared, so you can disconnect from daily stress and enjoy your holidays in a natural and unique environment.

Do not forget to visit our Spa for total relaxation, or enjoy our varied gastronomic offer in our restaurants.

Also this year as a novelty, we invite you to enter the rum universe in our new Flor de CaĂąa Rum Bar. Welcome back and Pura Vida!

COSTA RICA A CUSTOM BLEND Since Costa Rica was a colony of the Spanish Empire, the country’s culture was directly influenced by the Spanish culture in religion, gastronomy, language and traditions.

Blended with the native customs, this resulted in a very rich identity that remained until modern days.

At present, due to immigration and globalization, people adopted new traditions that made diversity an important part of the costarican celebrations.

JW Marriott Guanacaste welcomes you to experience with us this custom blend, and feel the matchless warmth of its people.

ENJOY JW Marriott Guanacaste thanks you for celebrating the coming of a new year with us.

Since you chose our hotel to be your home during these holidays, we have prepared unique experiences for your stay.

From the Christmas manger assemble to the New Year’s celebration, we want to honor local and global traditions, with a touch of uplifting culture.

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Seasonal

ACTIVITIES

For assistance and reservations, please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 | Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com

Nov 28th

Dec 3rd

Thanksgiving Dinner

Christmas Tree Lighting

Avellanas Terrace 6:00pm

Christmas Dinner

Baulas Plaza 6:00pm

Baulas Plaza 6:00pm

Baulas Plaza 7:00pm

Dec 24th

20th

Tamaleada

Christmas Market

Christmas Manger

Baulas Plaza 6:00pm

Dec

Dec 26th

Dec 3rd

Pool Garden 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Dec 31st

New Year’s Celebration

Mansita Beach 8:00pm - 12:30am

Dec 25th

Christmas Brunch

Pool Garden 11:00am - 4:00pm

Jan 1st

Brunch

Pool Garden 11:00am - 4:00pm

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NOVEMBER 28TH

THANKSGIVING DINNER Avellanas Terrace | 6:00pm to 10:00pm The most celebrated international holyday in Costa Rica, due to the amount of immigrants that came to the country. Turkey, pumpkin pie, cranberries and a lot of traditional food.

Includes: Salad Bar, Buffet & Carving Station *Full Menu on Page 12.

Includes 1 bottle of house wine per table. $91 per person.

DECEMBER 3RD

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Baulas Plaza | 6:00pm to 8:00pm Includes: Santa Claus, Sparklers and Taffy.

CHRISTMAS MANGER Baulas Plaza | 7:00pm Recreation of the nativity scene, very important for the costarican families during Christmas.

Includes: Corn and cheese buns, coffee and agua dulce.

FOR ASSISTANCE AND RESERVATIONS Please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com * Prices are in US Dollars and includes 23% taxes and Service “Children from 0-5: Free | Children from 6-12: half price.

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ACTIVITIES

DECEMBER 20TH

TAMALEADA

Baulas Plaza | 6:00pm Creole cooking master class, inspired by the preparation of pork tamales, according to Costarican’s tradition.

Includes: Coffee and show.

DECEMBER 24TH

CHRISTMAS DINNER Pool Garden | 6:00pm to 10:00pm Includes: Buffet and Live music. *Full Menu on Page 13.

Includes 1 bottle of house wine per table. $106 per person.

DECEMBER 25TH

BRUNCH

Pool Garden | 11:00am to 4:00pm Includes: 1 welcome mimosa. Bloody Mary & Mimosa station, omelet station, salad bar, cold meats, BBQ. *Full Menu on Page 14. $45 per person.

FOR ASSISTANCE AND RESERVATIONS Please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com * Prices are in US Dollars and includes 23% taxes and Service “Children from 0-5: Free | Children from 6-12: half price.

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ENJOY A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS IN OUR SPA BY JW Our signature Guanacaste Herb Ritual is one of the best proposals we offer for this Christmas.

Pamper yourself in this odyssey of herbal aromas and enjoy how all your senses wake up with the perfume of our nature.

The bubbling whirlpool is followed by a relaxing massage therapy. You will be rewarded by the nature of Costa Rica with 100% natural treatments specially formulated and performed by our expert in local herbs.

THE SPA AT JW MARRIOTT GUANACASTE FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE DIAL EXTENSION 5100

| sparecepcion.sjojw@r-hr.com

Seasonal

ACTIVITIES

DECEMBER 26TH

CHRISTMAS MARKET Baulas Plaza | 6:00pm to 9:00pm A Street Market Activity, with stalls were you can buy eggnog, wine, candy, cookies and more traditional Christmas fare.

Includes: Corner and cheese buns, coffee and sweet water.

DECEMBER 31ST

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION Mansita Beach | 8:00pm to 12:30am Includes: Buffet, Live music, Fireworks and Carnival. *Full Menu on Page 15.

Includes 1 bottle of house wine per table. $210 per person.

JANUARY 1ST

BRUNCH

Pool Garden | 11:00am to 4:00pm Includes: 1 welcome mimosa. Bloody Mary & Mimosa station, omelet station, salad bar, cold meats, BBQ. *Full Menu on Page 16. $45 per person.

FOR ASSISTANCE AND RESERVATIONS Please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com * Prices are in US Dollars and includes 23% taxes and Service “Children from 0-5: Free | Children from 6-12: half price.

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Menus

HOLIDAY

THANKSGIVING DINNER MENU NOVEMBER 28TH

SALAD BAR Cucumber, onions, cherry tomatoes, carrot, heart of palm, artichokes, olives, roasted corn, mushrooms, turkey ham, grilled pineapple, bell pepper, corncob. American Potatoes salad with bacon, Asian Lettuce salad with Spanish cured ham and ricotta cheese, Quinoa tricolor salad with dried fruit, Waldorf Salad, Radicchio salad with Apple and carrot.

CARVING Turkey, with gravy and cranberries sauce, StufďŹ ng, Pork leg with BBQ chipotle sauce, Wild rice with dried cranberries, Smash roasted potatoes with chives, Roasted Green beans and almonds, Grilled Asparagus and tomatoes, Roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes and malanga.

HOT OPTIONS Top Sirloin with chimichurri sauce, Plum sauce chicken, mahi/mahi with fermented black bean, Porgy ďŹ let with orange sauce, roasted leg lamb.

PASTA STATION Pasta penne, Fettuccine, Lenguini, Cheese ravioli, Pomodoro, bechamel and pesto sauces, Asparagus, spinach, onions, Spanish cured ham, dried tomatoes, olives, parmesan and fried artichokes.

DESSERTS Apple Pie, Pumpkin cake, Neapolitan pudding, Caramel crumble Cheese cake, Chocolate cake, Red Wine Mouse, Carrot cake with a cheese frosting, Sambuca and fruits cocktail, Caramel and nuts rolled, Mango cream.

FOR ASSISTANCE AND RESERVATIONS Please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com

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CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU DECEMBER 24TH

SALAD BAR Asian leaves, spinach, arugula, world colored chili peppers, cherry tomato, broccoli, cauliower with turmeric, sauteed mushrooms, beets, artichokes, roasted pork chili, roasted corn, roasted pineapple, kalamata olives, cured ham cubes, fresh cheese, caramelized nuts, herbal oils, balsamic vinegar, ranch, italian and passion fruit dressings.

American potato salad, waldorf salad, chickpea salad with chicken., coleslaw salad with raisins, nicoise salad, green apple and palm ceviche, yellow croaker with yellow pepper, cheese and cold plates, artisan breads.

CARVING Roasted whole turkey, cranberry and gravy sauce, stuffed apple and dried apricot, roasted pork leg, guava and pineapple sauce.

SIDE ORDERS Jambalaya rice with grilled vegetables, honey and cinnamon pumpkin puree, beans with sweet pepper, roasted garlic, rosemary potatoes, wild mushroom ragout.

HOT OPTIONS Ossobuco stew, mushrooms, onions and carrots, grilled coulotte, dried tomato chimichurri, chicken breast with candied fennel, grilled mahi mahi with herb crust, papaya and palm kernel chutney.

PASTA STATION Penne, fettuccine, lenguini, cheese ravioli, pomodoro sauce, bechamel and pesto sauce, asparagus, spinach, onion, serrano ham, dried tomato, olives, parmesan and fried capers.

DESSERTS Black forest, christmas trunk, chocolate mouse, creme brulee ginger, vanilla cream, rompope, bailey’s chocolate and cream cake, strawberry panacotta, christmas thread, strawberry cheesecake, dark chocolate brownies,christmas cupcakes, marshmallows and fruits skewers, Christmas cake.

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BRUNCH MENU DECEMBER 25TH

SALAD BAR Cabbage creole salad, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, baby green mixed with julienne vegetables, capresse salad, cheddar cheese, provolone, swiss sliced.

Dressings: cheddar cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, italian, custard dressing with chives, crispy bacon, chives.

HOT OPTIONS Seafood soup, Seafood soup, mini burgers, hotdogs, Argentinian choripan, chicken nuggets, baby back BBQ, buffalo wings, fish fingers, empanadas, mini quesadillas, grilled corn, roasted potatoes and vegetable skewers.

CHIFRIJO STATION Beans, rice, fried pork skin, pico de gallo, avocado, coriander and chili sauce, chips.

EGG STATION Shell eggs, egg white, hard boiled eggs, poached eggs, vegetables and cheese.

DESSERTS Fig polvorones, pecan pie, mascarpone and chocolate truffles, orange panacotta, mango chessecake, rice pudding and coconut, canoli, flavored popsicles.

FOR ASSISTANCE AND RESERVATIONS Please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com

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NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER MENU DECEMBER 31ST

SALAD BAR Capresse salad, Caesar salad, supreme orange beet salad, pejibaye, heart of palm, avocado salad, tricolor quinoa salad with berries, cous cous with dried tomato, ricotta cheese, spinach and candied fennel salad, figs, goat cheese, Variety of oils and vinegars. Cheeseboard: Feta, Gouda, blue, Manchego, Emental, Eddam, grapes, grains and lavash. Table of cold cuts: Serrano ham, cured cooked ham, turkey ham, roast beef.

Sushi Table: Variety of sushi, sashimi, soy sauce, eel sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger. Prawns, shrimp cocktail, aji panka smoked octopus ceviche, chalaca mussels, curry soda, peruvian ceviche, red tuna tiradito.

CARVING Roasted New York Angus, red wine sauce, mushroom sauce, Ribeye Angus roast, Argentine chimichurri, whole snapper, cauliflower veloute sauce, capers, dill and lemon zest.

SIDE ORDERS Jambalaya rice with grilled vegetables, honey and cinnamon pumpkin puree, beans with sweet pepper, roasted garlic, roasted rosemary potato, wild mushroom ragout.

HOT OPTIONS Mahi Mahi filet with fermented beans, red snapper, Caribbean sauce, pink salmon, caper sauce and white wine, ossobuco veal cooked 5 hours, red wine, onions and carrots, BBQ pork leg with Chipotle chili and guava.

KIDS STATION Mini burgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, French fries, mac and cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard.

DESSERTS Ice cream station, chocolate fondue, marshmallows, fruit skewers Buffet: Classic Tiramisu, New York cheescake, eclers, fruit tartlets, red velvet cake, white chocolate mousse, lemon pie, variety of macaroons, chocolate and mint parfaits, opera, suspiro limeño, white chocolate brownie, variety of nougat.

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BRUNCH MENU JANUARY 1ST

SALAD BAR Cabbage creole salad, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, baby green mixed with julienne vegetables, chimichurri with palmito and tomato, cheddar cheese, provolone, swiss sliced.

Dressing: cheddar cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, italian, custard dressing with chives, crispy bacon, chives.

HOT OPTIONS Seafood soup, mini burgers, hotdogs, Argentinian choripan, chicken nuggets, baby back BBQ, buffalo wings, fish fingers, empanadas, mini quesadillas, grilled corn, roasted potatoes and vegetable skewers.

CHIFRIJO STATION Beans, rice, fried pork skin, pico de gallo, avocado, coriander and chili sauce, chips.

EGG STATION Shell eggs, egg white, hard boiled eggs, poached eggs, vegetables and cheese.

DESSERTS Fig polvorones, pecan pie, mascarpone and chocolate truffles, orange panacotta, mango chessecake, rice pudding and coconut, canoli, flavored popsicles.

FOR ASSISTANCE AND RESERVATIONS Please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com

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ACTIVITY CALENDAR MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Art Day

Multicultural Day

Talents Day

Recycling Day

9:00 AM

Wood stick figures

Create and learn about World Flags

Activities and games

The Four Important R’s

10:00 AM

Mad Geometric Figures

Continents game

Make Puppets about your talents

11:00 AM

Foam straws holder

Make Multicultural Puppets

1:00 PM

Coloring and painting

2:00 PM

Make animal puppets

All about the Music Knowing Animals

SUNDAY

Costa Rican Traditions

Painting with hands

Costa Rican friendly cards

Crafts with natural leaves

Picture Frame Musical

Create a Dragonfly or Butterfly

Jumping rope

Bracelets for children

Recycled Paper Flower

Game musical chairs

Fish Puppet

Hula-hula Competition

Learn how to use Chopsticks

Make a little book about Kid’s Club

Make a tree with natural materials

Face painting about Musical Notes

Animals with clay

Games sack-race

Creating masks

Drawing, acting and guessing

Money box with plastic bottles

Let’s do Maracas

Memory game

Puppets with paper rolls

Learn about Musical Notes Learn dance steps

Paper bag for gift

Face Painting

4:00 PM

Cling on book mark

Hair braiding with beads

Creative painting

Cardboard pets

4:00 PM

Culinary Art (Sabanero)

Kites Papalotes (Beach)

Dance Class (Nau Bar)

Clay Sculpture Class (Plaza Baula)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • • • •

SATURDAY

Hula-hula Dance and Limbo

3:00 PM

Family by JW

FRIDAY

Activities are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

All activities have a durations of 40 minutes.

Ages from 4 to 12 years.

Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Games ”freeze Ladybug Card tag” and “tang” Coloring animals

Coloring the Costa Rica Flag

Inspecting with Jackses game Magnifying Glass

Bonfire in Painting Shirts Plant a Tree Family (Beach) (Motor lobby) (Kids’ Club)

RECREATION CALENDAR MONDAY 7:00 AM

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Nature Walk Nature Walk Nature Walk Nature Walk Nature Walk Nature Walk Nature Walk with binoculars with binoculars with binoculars with binoculars with binoculars with binoculars with binoculars (Lobby) (Lobby) (Lobby) (Lobby) (Lobby) (Lobby) (Lobby)

8:00 AM

Bycicle Tour (Lobby)

Yoga Class (Spa)

Bycicle Tour (Lobby)

Yoga Class (Spa)

Bycicle Tour (Lobby)

Yoga Class (Spa)

Bycicle Tour (Lobby)

10:30 AM

Review & Learning about Costa Rica

Board Games

Volleyball (Main Pool)

Review & Learning about Costa Rica

Board Games

Volleyball (Main Pool)

Review & Learning about Costa Rica

12:00

Spanish Lessons

Ping Pong

Spanish Lessons

Ping Pong

Spanish Lessons

(Family by JW)

(Family by JW)

(Family by JW)

Stretching Class (Gym)

Stretching Class (Gym)

(Family by JW)

(Family by JW)

(Family by JW)

Giant Chess

(Family by JW)

Volleyball (Main Pool)

(Family by JW)

Costa Rica Cooking Class (Sabanero)

Mixology Class (SANDBAR)

Costa Rica Cooking Class (Sabanero)

Mixology Class (SANDBAR)

Costa Rica Cooking Class (Sabanero)

Mixology Class (SANDBAR)

Beach Soccer (Azul Grill)

Latin Dance Class (Gym)

Beach Soccer (Azul Grill)

Latin Dance Class (Gym)

Beach Soccer (Azul Grill)

Latin Dance Class (Gym)

Bonfire with music & marshmallows

(Beach)

Cinema Night (Pool Area) 7 PM

Sunset Cocktail (Beach)

Cinema Night (Pool Area) 7 PM

Bonfire with music & marshmallows

(Beach)

Cinema Night (Pool Area) 7 PM

Sunset Cocktail (Beach)

Observatory (Langosta Terrace)

Observatory (Langosta Terrace)

Observatory (Langosta Terrace)

Observatory (Langosta Terrace)

Observatory (Langosta Terrace)

Observatory (Langosta Terrace)

Observatory (Langosta Terrace)

1:30 PM

Volleyball (Main Pool)

2:30 PM

Mixology Class (SANDBAR)

3:30 PM

Latin Dance Class (Gym)

7:00 PM

(Family by JW)

(Family by JW)

Aquatic Aerobics (Main Pool)

Aquatic Aerobics (Main Pool)

5:00 PM

(Family by JW)

(Family by JW)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All activities are subject to reservation 24 hours in advance through concierge (5632).

All activities have a 40 to 50 minutes duration. Subject to change according to the season. Guests can rent the bycicles from 6AM to 5PM through concierge.

Activities called FAMILY BY JW are designed for the whole family and can be reserve through concierge (5632) and some may have an extra charge.

Giant Chess

Aquatic Aerobics (Main Pool)

ACTIVITY PRICES: Mixology class with instructor

$15 p/person

Cooking class with instructor

$15 p/person

Sunset cocktail experience

$30 p/person

Bonfire on the beach with live music

$10 p/person

Movie night

$5 p/person

Guided nature walk with binoculars

$10 p/person

Bicycle rental Observatory

$15 p/person $10 p/person

Yoga class with instructor

$40 p/person

*Reservations at Spa

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE ENHANCED BY SEA BREEZE Enjoy a refreshing time by the sea in one of our beach cabanas.

Cabana + Amenities

Cabana + Amenities + Bowl of Drinks

Half Day

$75*

$90**

Full Day

$110*

$130**

*Amenities included with Cabana Rental: 1 bottle of sparkling wine and fruits of the season.

**Optional Bowl of Drinks include: 6 beers, 1 water bottle (500ml), 2 sodas, 2 Gatorade and Chips.

Reservations sjojw.concierge@r-hr.com | Tel 1.888.236.2427 Prices valid for 2019.

FOR ASSISTANCE AND RESERVATIONS Please contact Pool Concierge at Extension 5632 Email: poolconcierge.sjojw@r-hr.com