Seasons Newsletter - Spring 2011

SPRING 2011 EDITION

THE NEWSLETTER FOR CLUB MEMBERS | RADISSON BLU RESORT & SPA, GOLDEN SANDS

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INSIDE SEASONS:

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Spring has Arrived

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Good Call

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Flower Power

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A few words from the Project Director

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The Human Touch

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Did you Know?

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What's new at Radisson Blu

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A String of Pearls

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New and Improved

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Days Gone By...

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The Italian Job

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Spread The Word

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What's on In and Around Malta

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What's Happening

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Mgarr Strawberry Festival

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What's on in and around Golden Bay

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Members Discounts

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Spring has Arrived Welcome to the Spring edition of Seasons newsletter. We’ve included lots of articles we hope you enjoy, along with keeping you up to date on the latest developments within the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa and what’s happening in and around Malta.

Well, Spring has arrived with Summer following close behind.

The sun is shining daily now and with temperatures rapidly rising, beautiful blue skies and yellow fields carpeted in a myriad of springtime flowers, Malta really is looking quite spectacular.

Springtime in Malta is vibrant and a glorious time to visit. Days are warmer and country walks are just idyllic this time of year with the beautiful flora bursting with colour. There is as much or as little to do, as you choose.

One suggestion is that you must end the day marvelling at the beautiful sunsets. With the hotel being situated in the perfect spot, in the Northwest of the island to enjoy these, it’s just like having your own private viewing.

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GOOD CALL!

Reader Views We would like to add a new section that’s all about you, the reader & your thoughts and experiences. So if you have anything you’d like to ask about Malta or the company or indeed would like to suggest a topic for future newsletters, then drop us a line at seasons@irc.com.mt.

The featured letter will receive €500 resort credits to be used on your next visit! So put your thinking caps on, we’d love to hear from you.

It’s never too early, BUT CAN BE TOO LATE! Just a little reminder that you can pre-book your holidays 12 months in advance. So if you’re feeling organised and want to get the best prices on your flight bookings, contact us on reservations@irc.com.mt or telephone (00356) 23561811 and we can reserve your dates today.

Air Malta DISCOUNT

When you’re ready to book your holiday flights, don’t forget the 10% Member’s discount you receive on Air Malta’s scheduled flights.

With a generous baggage allowance of 20kgs per passenger travelling (Even infants receive 10kgs) flying Air Malta can be a comfortable way to begin your holiday.

To take advantage of this Member offer, simply follow the on screen instructions at www.airmalta.com/ islandresidenceclub or should you require further assistance, please contact member services.

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Flower Power

Malta’s countryside in springtime is like a patchwork quilt of colour, dominated mainly by the velour-carpeted fields of yellow. You will be surprised at just how many species of wild flowers are indigenous to this enchanting little island.

The flowers responsible for the uplifting yellow fields are the crown daisy ‘lellux” with a scent of chamomile, these belong to the sunflower family and originate from the group known as chrysanthemums, which in Greek is a composition of two words Chrysos and anthemon translating to Golden flower.

In Maltese today, the flower is referred to as “isfar Lellux” literally translating to “yellow as a crown daisy” The other popular yellow flower you will see alongside the crown daisy is the Cape Sorrel, known locally as Haxixa Ingliza, meaning “The English Plant”.

Word has it It that in the early 19th Century an English Lady donated two dozen of these

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plants to the Argotti Botanical Gardens in Floriana and the plant escaped and spread at a dramatic rate across the island over the next 200 years, making it one of Malta’s most popular flowering plants today.

The cape in South Africa is where this now established vibrant flower originally hails from. Known not only for producing some of today’s best wines but also for it’s Mediterranean climate, it is easy to see how the Cape Sorrel has become so at home in Malta.

So next time you take a walk through Malta’s beautiful countryside, make sure you have your camera handy, as these flowers make a beautiful backdrop and create that perfect postcard shot!

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A few words from the

PROJECT DIRECTOR Spring is in the air, the sun is hot today and there’s a gentle breeze blowing in from the sea, which is pleasantly cool.

This part of the island in the North is fresh, green and stunningly attractive this time of year. The as yet un crowded beaches and streets make it perfect for a short pre holiday break and it’s great to see quite a few members taking up that little extra time to re charge their solar cells!

We’ve been busy ourselves here at Golden Sands this year and there’s an excitement about the place and great expectations for this coming year. There is a lot to share in this edition, including the introduction of a new hotel chief operating

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officer, in the outstanding Ernest Barry, who has joined Golden Sands from Radisson Blu Resort Malta at St. Julians.

There are also some questions we might want to look at such as, has the Libyan unrest affected Malta and not to mention our sales drive?

It sure hasn’t helped, although we are now more than used to dealing with the most difficult of climates to trade in and this was the latest in unfortunate and unpredictable events. Saying that, I am glad to say the disruption to Malta and IRC has been minimal and people haven’t been put off visiting our

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safe idyllic isle, as our promotional visits are still booking strong for 2011.

We have expanded our marketing drive on many fronts, pushing hard to make available, as many potential new buyers as possible, in order to regain sales momentum.

The resort has had some great improvements over this winter, as well as some hefty plans that are not quite ready to release yet, which is a shame as so much work goes on unnoticed. I can tell you that we are responding to the car parking issue and although a long time coming, by the next edition I think we will have something concrete on this as well as some surprises you hadn’t expected!

I would like to thank the many owners who contacted us by phone and email since the last edition, it’s always good to get feedback and as always I want to remain visible and accessible, so keep them coming.

There will always be issues to solve and things can always be better. I believe communication is the key and I am currently looking at a new customer relations module.

This will not only benefit our whole member base but also the staff, enhancing their ability to fully assist you. Creating a better, more efficient service. More updates to follow, when I’ve tested it to the full.

In the previous newsletter, I also mentioned that there were a few external resale companies touting for business and harassing our members, namely Hobson and Bach. I am glad to say that TATOC and RDO have since posted warnings on their official websites and have issued legal investigating in their direction.

Unfortunately this company has now passed its info to another rogue on the block called Mason and Liscoe. Please call us if you receive any communication and whatever you do please do not give them any money.

A while ago I sent out some questionnaires asking what you would like most from your membership with regards to resort facilities, experiences, services, etc and we acted on the results. It would be a good time for us to do this exercise again, so if there is anything you’ve seen elsewhere, or have encountered an experience or service that's left you breathless, we’d love to hear about it.

My main focus this winter has been on adding value to the membership that outweighs the cost, whilst at the same time

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Kevin and Perry being interviewed by BBC's presenter Anne Davies www.kevinandperrygodakar.com finding more ways to increase our offers of membership to a wider audience. We pushed the boundaries of ownership out to the German, Italian and Scandinavian market, which have all shown a massive interest in Malta, Golden Sands and IRC.

"We have a unique setting on a World Heritage Island and I am very keen for more people to discover mystical Malta’s beauty and culture" Owning a slice of history is a lot more attractive than simply a plain old resort or hotel somewhere. We have a unique setting on a World Heritage Island and I am very keen for more people to discover mystical Malta’s beauty and culture.

Yes, it has beaches but so does everywhere else. But then everywhere else with beaches don’t usually offer much else?

Malta really has so much more to see but as always it takes that little bit more effort to unearth the extraordinary. I’d like to assist in making this a little easier to discover.

I’d like to take this opportunity to assure you of our full commitment at all times from both myself and the team here at Golden Sands, whilst wishing you a very Happy Easter and hope that we will be welcoming you to our sunny island once again, very soon.

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The Human Touch We also have a further introduction to make. Elaine Mifsud is the Human Resources Manager at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Golden Sands.

Elaine joined the HR team back in December 2007 as the HR Manager at Radisson blu, St Julian’s and came to Golden Sands in April 2011.

Her educational background is in psychology, where she completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Psychology in 2009.

Elaine co-ordinates the HR practices along with the groups objectives, within the Radisson, Golden Sands.

She is responsible for the recruitment, training and development of employees in order to provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasises empowerment, quality and standards.

SPA OFFERS Whether the Spa is your first port of call after check in or somewhere you always want to visit but are a little unsure of which of the temptingly tranquilising array of treatments to choose, then let us make things a little easier for you.

We have some fantastic discounts and have tailor made three packages for our Members to enjoy.

There’s something for everyone, so whether you’re looking for that specific treatment to allow your tension to float away or would just like to dip your toes in and see how wonderful an experience a Spa visit can be, then either pre-book one of these money saving offers in advance or visit the Spa upon your arrival and let the friendly team guide you.

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Stress Buster myoka package De-stress Ayurverdic body wrap.

Indian head massage Duration 1 hour Before Price: €105 Now: €55

Sun lover's Myoka package Sun lover's body wrap Revitalising facial Express pedicure Duration 90 minutes Before Price: €120 Now: €90

Detox Myoka Package Detox Full body Exfoliation Detox body wrap Volcanic Hot stones full body massage Complimentary lymphatic face massage Duration of this package 150 minutes Before Price: €200 Now: €110

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Did you Know?

That fossils of dwarf elephants and hippopotami have been found in Malta dating back to the ice age (Pleistocene glaciation) Make it a must to visit the Ghar Dalam caves in Birzebbuga, where many precious historical fossils and bones of these animals have been found entombed for hundreds of thousands of years. There is a museum exhibiting some amazing artifacts from this era.

It is said that these animals were thought to have roamed here from mainland Europe at the time of the glacial period of the ice age, about 200,000 years ago, when it is thought when there were land bridges between Sicily and Malta.

The Mediterranean waters were lower then and these links provided a pathway for the animals to travel, escaping the weather in Europe when it changed and ice sheets covered most of its central regions.

Although Ice never came as far as Malta, the incessant rain of the period caused floods and rivers, clearing valleys.

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At Wied Dalam, the cave came about by gradual erosion of the river bed, creating a subterranean tunnel sucking in to it a plethora of Pleistocene animal carcasses, clay, stones and soil, where they remained preserved layer upon layer for future generations to discover, piecing together history as it once was.

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RADISSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

What's new at Radisson Blu April has been an exciting time with the new arrival of Chief Operating officer Mr Ernest Barry, who has moved from Radisson Blu Resort Malta, St Julian’s to oversee the running of the Golden Sands and new developments.

January 2005 saw his appointment to General Manager of the Radisson Blu Resort, St. Julians. A post, which he occupied until the end of March this year.

As part of a reorganisation of the operational side of the executive management team of the Group, Ernest was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Golden Sands and further future developments.

Concurrently, Raphael Cauchi, who was previously General Manager of the Resort was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Radisson Blu Resort, St. Julian’s, the Coastline and Island caterers - the event catering business unit within the Group.

Ernest’s vast experience within the hotel industry and his specific attention to guests satisfaction is expected to have a positive impact on the overall operation within the Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, Golden sands.

Ernest commenced his career with Island Hotels Group Holdings plc in 1988 in the position of a Front Office Receptionist.

Over the forthcoming years, Ernest gained a wealth of industry experience excelling in the roles of Accounts Supervisor, Food & Beverage Controller, followed by Assistant General Manager.

In 1997, he was appointed General Manager of the Coastline Hotel, whereby he was responsible for the operation and management of the hotel reporting directly to the Managing Director.

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He believes very much in a hands on approach and remaining visible, thus ensuring that you’ll see him around and about the Resort at all times of the day.

Ernest says, "I believe that being on the floor with the staff, meeting hotel guests and owners is a crucial part of every Chief Operating officer’s daily routine, I look forward to meeting up with you shortly."

Ernest is very much looking forward to bringing his touch to what is already a great Resort and is also looking forward to meeting many Members over the coming months.

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A String of Pearls

Fifty two Members of staff from Island Hotels Group were awarded special recognition ‘PEARL’ awards in this prestigious annual company event, held in November, for going over and above what is normally expected from them, in their day to day working lives.

Open to all employees at all levels in any department, the nominations ensure recognition is given to anyone displaying outstanding effort in numerous categories, including friendliness, creativity, eco initiatives and humanitarian deeds.

The nominees received an array of prizes, which along with their certificate, included cash gifts, vouchers and a Pearl pin, whilst the eleven Overall Pearl Awardees were also presented with a crafted crystal award and will go on to be the Ambassadors for the company in the coming year, which we will be sure to update you on.

Ms Christina Galea, the Group’s Human Resources Director says, “The value of recognising employees for excellence and outstanding performance is priceless and the effect of such recognition lasts

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throughout the year as each nominee is seen as an ambassador for their company.

Additionally the pride of receiving such recognition in the presence of their spouse and managers further strengthens their motivation to continue to live those values in their daily lives.

Passion- Persona-Persistence Excellence-Energy-Empathy-Efficiency Ambience-Ability-Action Reputation-Relationship-Reliability Loyalty-Leadership-Life The Pearl Awards Gala Night has indeed become a major event for Island Hotels Group Holdings plc and it reflects the genuine investment the company is ready to make in its people.”

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HOTEL MAINTENANCE

New & Improved

Keeping up the high standards that ensure you have the luxury holiday experience every time you visit Radisson Blu Golden Sand Resorts and Spa, is ongoing and constantly reviewed.

Attractions A new water feature will be completed by the time you read this newsletter, situated just outside the hotel reception.

Captivating yet sympathetic to the surrounding landscape, materials were carefully chosen and warm tones selected for the glass mosaic tiles, perfectly enhancing the marble cladding.

Smooth water-worn pebbles embrace the fountains circumference and to add a contemporary and striking look, a silver water sphere crowns this bold but beautiful design. The hemisphere fountain head projects a tumbling cascade of water into the pond below, adding that extra element of nature.

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Incorporating the latest in up to the minute technology, energy efficient LED illumination has been used to accentuate this unique design further, at night, as well as during the day.

Flooring More new carpets have been laid and there is a brand new check-in desk, located in the main hotel reception area, which will create better efficiency on busier days.

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Days Gone By...

Cote D'Or, Golden Bay, 1962

So, you have just arrived from the airport and have checked in to the elegantly decorated reception area, soft relaxing music signaling the beginning of your much-needed break.

Your only decision now is whether to unpack, visit the spa, pool or relax in the warm sunshine with a deliciously cool drink, looking out over the shimmering azure Mediterranean?

Have you ever wondered, when you start to relax and your mind wanders, how people used to holidays in previous years?

Malta is a popular destination and visitors often comment on how sometimes they feel that certain areas seem unchanged by time or they feel that they have gone back in time, due to the local traditions that have been carried on through generations, the horse drawn carriages on the road “Karozzini” etc.

Well courtesy of Jorgen LaCour, we have some fabulous photographs to share with you, taking you back to the days before

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the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, to the time when the Hotel Cote D’Or impressed guests with it’s views out over Golden Bay. Maybe you have some memories of Malta over the decades and would like to share some photographs and history. We would love to hear from you, please contact us at seasons@irc.com.mt

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The Italian Job There are such a lot of talented people who work behind the scenes to ensure that your holiday can be the best it can possibly be. Some chefs you will never see during your stay but it is down to their passion and skill that memorable occasions are created that stay with you long after your flight home, like that delectable carrot cake or refreshingly delicious cocktail that you keep trying to replicate on your return home!

We would like to tell you a little about Roberta Bartolo, a talented young chef and Institute of Tourism Studies student.

Roberta entered the “Trofeo Stefano Biancioni” competition held in Reggio Calabria, Italy, last November.

The first time Roberta had entered a competition, she worried her nerves would show but a lot of time and preparation goes in to the dishes Chefs prepare before such a contest and she was keen to make the most of this amazing opportunity. So after a quick one hour flight but lengthier five hour journey to the hotel that would be hosting their stay, the young chef ensured an early night in order to awake refreshed and ready to continue her journey to the Stefan Bianconi school, where the culinary event was due to take place.

Final adjustments were made and the foods presented on the plates, culminating in the following menu to be evaluated by the judges: n Pan Seared Supreme of quail n S tuffed poached quail legs seasoned with cayenne pepper n Rabbit liver mousse layered with butternut squash, Parma ham & Bok Choi, Sweet potato galette, Cherry tomato confit and turn glazed vegetables in a beetroot syrup and Madeira Jus

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There is always the chance that having to travel to an event the transportation of food can let you down and Roberta suffered every Chefs nightmare when the quail egg pickled in sherez vinegar she intended to serve, had altered and she was no long able to present this, but with quick thinking she re-arranged her dish and left to prepare for the gala dinner, knowing she had given her best.

With her nerves showing no sign of abating and reassurance in a phone call from one of her fellow chefs, Roberta listened intently as the awards were announced.

A High gold medal in the cold plated category and overall third best in the class were fantastic results that Roberta Bartolo returned to Malta with, alongside a very satisfied smile and a feeling of ….calm!

Well-done Roberto and her fellow team mates who achieved between them, 7 golds, 1 silver and 5 trophies. A successful contest, all round.

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CLIENT REFERRAL

Spread The Word

n What do you love best about Malta? n What do you think is the best part of being a Member? n What excites you about coming to the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa? n Have you enjoyed an exchange to somewhere else?

If you answered all of these questions in your head, why not think about sharing your wonderful experiences?

Most of us return from holiday armed with digital camera shots and video camera footage, eager to download & share happy memories with our family & friends. Why not take it a step further and share with them, how you were able to experience that deserved break and why it suited your lifestyle?

If you know people that may be interested and who would like to visit us in Malta, for a luxury escape at a very affordable price, then

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let us know their details and we will help make this a possibility for them.

As a special thank you, you will receive ÂŁ50 per couple that arrives and a further ÂŁ250 per membership from anyone that you suggest, who becomes a Member.

So just think that by talking to a few of your friends, colleagues or family, you may earn enough money to book up your flights making your next break that much more of a special treat.

Email us now on referrals@irc.com.mt

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Easter Weekend Retreat

SUPER EASTER BUFFET LUNCH

EASTER TIME

RADISSON BLU RESORT & SPA, GOLDEN SANDS

EASTER DAY 2011 PROGRAMME

Flavours Restaurant

Check-in Friday 22nd, Check-out Sunday 24th April Two night stay in a Serene Country View for 2 persons Sunday 24 April 2011, from 13:00hrs onwards Must book dinner at Essence during one of the nights PRICE Lavish Super Breakfast €40.00 per adult, €20.00 per child (ages 6 to 12 years), Infants Selling Price: €200.00 under 6 years - Free DATE & TIME th

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PASQUA AL’ ITALIANA

Lavish Buffet

Essence EASTER TIME AT ESSENCE

Check-in Friday 22nd, Check-out Saturday 23rd April One night stay in a Serene Country View for 2 persons Must book dinner at Agliolio on Friday 22nd April Lavish Super Breakfast Selling Price: €100.00

Want to upgrade?

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FOR THAT EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCH, WHY NOT UPGRADE Our newly launched A La Carte menu will be available also TO A SEA VIEW OR A SUITE. featuring our Chef ’s recommendations and Easter specialities

ROOM UPGRADES

Agliolio IT’S ALL UP TO YOU...

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Lunch: Dinner:

12:00hrs - 16:30hrs 18:00hrs - 22:00hrs

Serene Sea View Room €24.00 per room night Zenith Country View Suite €44.00 per room per night Zenith Sea View Suite €68.00 per room per night

EXTRA NIGHTS Deluxe Standard Room €120.00 per room night

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On Easter Sunday at Agliolio we’re leaving it totally up to you EXTRA TREATS to choose your favourite dish from our A La Carte menu packed with Italian specialities. Easter Chef ’s recommendations Figolla - Traditional Maltese Easter Pastry €10.00 also available on the day and throughout Easter week.

Easter Egg €12.00 FOR THE KIDS

A Complimentary Easter Egg

An Island Hotels Group Holdings p.l.c. Property

Saturday 23rd April 2011, from19:30hrs until 22:30hrs Sunday 24th April, from 12:00hrs until 15:00hrs

Radisson Blu Resort, St. Julian’s St. Goerge’s Bay, St. Julian’s STJ3391, Malta Tel: (+356) 2137 4894 Fax: (+356) 2137 4895 easter@radisson.com.mt www.radisson.com.mt

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What's On In and Around Malta?

WHAT'S ON...

Malta this Spring Malta is a popular destination with recording artists, having previously hosted Elton John & Rod Stewart to name a few. The next few months sees James Blunt, Underworld and the fabulous guitarist Carlos Santana filling the air with their music. See the what’s on in Malta list for dates.

MALTA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

30th June 2011 29th and 30th April 2011 The Grand Harbour will once again provide the perfect setting for this event. The festival forms part of the 7th anniversary celebrations of Malta's accession to the European Union. (2004).

The event will feature fireworks displays synchronised to music as well as a series of competitive displays by Maltese fireworks factories.

Barriera Wharf on the Valletta sea front inside the Grand Harbour will be the best place to view all the action.

This event will also serve as the 'Gran Finale' to the popular Malta Music Week, MTV's cameras will capture all the action from Isle of MTV, to be broadcast in an hour-long Special airing across MTV's panEuropean network later this year.

MEDIEVAL MDINA

14th to 16th July 2011

6th to 8th May 2011

The Malta International Jazz Festival takes place annually in July over three nights at Ta‘ Liesse down by the Valletta quay inside the Grand Harbour. A line-up of top international and Maltese artistes present an eclectic mix of jazz styles from the contemporary musical scene.

LEJLET LAPSI - NOTTE GOZITANA 3rd to 5th June 2011 - Gozo A jam-packed weekend full of activities and events for the young and the young at heart - including concerts, spectacular shows, exhibitions, re-enactments, thematic tours, workshops, fireworks, parades and visits to places of interest. An enjoyable experience for all and a great opportunity to discover the romantic squares, narrow streets, chapels, churches and fortifications of the Citadel.

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The Isle of MTV, Malta's biggest free openair party, returns to the island with a great line-up of musicians and DJs. A crowd of more than 50,000 music fans is expected to congregate at the Floriana Granaries to catch the action live.

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The Medieval Mdina Pageantry and Flower Festival transports the city and its visitors back in time, whilst enhancing its beauty by means of flowers and music. Mdina's various museums, historic palaces and churches are open throughout the festival for everyone to explore. The presence of flowers everywhere brings a tangible feeling of a vibrant spring.

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The line-up for the 21st edition of the Malta Jazz Festival is probably the most eclectic to date. The Festival opens with Benin guitarist Lionel Loueke, a Blue Note recording artist and a frequent collaborator of Herbie Hancock. His particular blend of jazz and African elements will be followed by one of the highlights of this year's Festival, Monty Alexander and the HarlemKingston Express.

Ambrose Akinmusire will feature on Friday 15th, in a double-bill with the charismatic Brazilian legend Joao Bosco, a must for lovers of samba, bossa-nova and MPB.

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Mgarr Strawberry Festival

Strawberry Delight If you have never tasted a strawberry from Malta, then you don’t know what you’re missing! Probably more widely known for it’s honey & olive oil rather than it’s juicy red fruits, Malta in springtime begins harvesting an abundance of these fabulous fruits.

“Strawberries promote a vast list of health benefits including, rich in Vitamin C & antioxidants but did you know that they are also an anti inflammatory and Low GI?“ The Maltese farmers are producing wonderful strawberries from as early as March. Free from supermarket “perfect identity” packaging where every fruit, looks the same, weighs the same, there’s more to a Maltese strawberry than meets the eye!

Over flowing punnets of varying sized strawberries, from the large to the gigantic are for sale on all the vegetable stalls in villages & markets but the town most famous for their produce is the picturesque village of Mgarr, only a short distance by car, from the hotel.

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Every year this proud village hosts “Festa Frawli” - Strawberry festival on the second or third Sunday of April.

Fresh strawberries are sold throughout the day with farmers replenishing supplies, directly from the fields. Professional chefs serve desserts and snacks all made with fresh Mgarr strawberries as well as more unusual dishes like strawberry soup & Ravioli!

There are stalls selling mouth watering strawberry creations such as homemade strawberry wines and jams too, along with that perfect souvenir to take home.

It’s a wonderful day out for the whole family. There are horse rides and animated entertainment for the children love it – Needless to say, they love it.

Folk dance troups from all around Malta & Gozo come to perform, dancing to the music, played by leading artists on traditional instruments.

The grand finale is the creation of Malta’s largest every strawberry gateaux & cupcake – a divine event for anyone with a sweet tooth!

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WHAT'S ON...

In & Around Golden Bay Radisson Resort Entertainment DAILY n Country walks & Aqua Aerobics n Table tennis and Tennis tournaments, n Kiddies dance n Face painting n Balloon art n Crafts n Board and card games n Toys & books n Cinema INTRODUCING IN JUNE n Zumba classes n Outdoor aerobics and Yoga n Waterpolo, beach games and more.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT n Vinny Vella Jazz quartette n Tiziana - acoustic session n Ritienne & Manuel together with the Aceline dancers - Musicals and soundtracks n Andreana & Vinny on piano n Corazon and her 4 piece band - all time favourites n Cabaret night with Manuel together with another well established female singer together with the Dancers n Romina & Michael on keyboards Mellow relaxing night

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Water Sports

With the beautiful Golden Bay Beach on the your doorstep, relaxation beckons. Why not indulge yourself with a massage or a wonderfully cool drink all from the exclusivity of our private fully-serviced beach.

For the adrenalin seeking enthusiasts, there are numerous watersports to satisfy any aquatic adventurer, all at a discounted members price.

Country Walks You couldn’t ask for a more perfect location if you enjoy getting back to nature. Explore the surrounding unspoiled countryside, national park and dramatic coastlines that embrace the hotels perimeters.

Diving Whether you’re an experienced diver or have only ever been snorkelling, our on site diving centre caters for everyone. Why not experience a try dive and come explore Malta under water!

Horse Riding Take in the local area by horse back. A perfect way to see the countryside and enjoy something different. Bookings available on resort with a Member discount

Tennis The hotel has a fully equipped tennis court, allowing enthusiasts to keep on top of their game

Cycling Hire a bicycle from the hotel, and explore that little farther than you would by foot.

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Members Discounts!

Radisson Blu Resort and Spa GOLDEN BAY Agliolio Restaurant 20% on all food and drink

Mokka’s Lounge Bar 20% on all food and drink

Essence Cocktail Bar 20% on all drinks purchased

Myoka Spa and Leisure Centre 15% off on all treatments

Essence Restaurant 20% on all food and drink

Peter Borg Water Sports 20% on all water sports

Flavours Restaurant 20% on all food and drink

Swizzles 20% on all drinks

Lagoon Bar & Restaurant 20% on all food and drink

H2O Diving Centre 15% on all diving services

Members Lounge Complimentary afternoon tea

Radisson Blu Resort BAY POINT Kon Tiki Restaurant 15% on food

The Edge Lido Restaurant 15% on food

Le Bistro Restaurant 15% on food

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