Proving that a white Christmas can be just as merry in powdery-sand surroundings as snow, ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ Scout Elves are heading south this holiday season. With Santa's special permission, these magical helpers will make their way from the North Pole to sun-soaked tropical shores this year, delivering an extra measure of Christmas cheer at all three Beaches Resorts.
The leading family-oriented brand of Caribbean all-inclusive resort has partnered with The Lumistella Company—creators of the annual ‘Elf on the Shelf’ festive tradition—to roll out the candy cane-striped carpet for visiting Scout Elf friends at its trio of properties in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos. The whimsically Elf-tastic occasion kicks off on November 24, the official start of ‘Scout Elf Return Week’ (November 22 – December 1).
"Holidays are the season for family memory-making and for many, The Elf on the Shelf brand has become a most loved and anticipated part of their annual traditions," said Luisana Suegart, Director of Public Relations for Unique Vacations, Inc., an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Beaches Resorts. "It's why we're especially grateful to Santa for giving his Scout Elf helpers the permission to join families at Beaches this holiday season, and we can't wait to roll out the red carpet for them with special treats and activities during their stay with us."
Scout Elf hanging out in a hammock at Beaches Resorts. (Photo Credit: Beaches Resorts)
"We are thrilled! The Lumistella Company's partnership with Beaches Resorts represents two iconic brands coming together to create enormously joyful family moments," said Christa Pitts, co-CEO of The Lumistella Company. "This collaboration will allow us to provide guests at Beaches with a dose of Christmas magic, The Elf on the Shelf style, and delight both the young and the young at heart."
Since warm-weather frivolities, such as winding waterslides and unlimited ice cream, are always on the menu, guests can expect to find Scout Elves participating in plenty of fun-in-the-sun activities. And, as usual, Beaches Resorts will be pulling out all the stops in the spirit of all things merry and bright. Here are some highlights of its festive lineup:
Beaches Resorts' Sweet Island Soiree, featuring The Elf on the Shelf
Santa's Scout Elf crew will rock around the Christmas palm trees during these weekly holiday parties, featuring The Elf on the Shelf characters, along with build-your-own-cookie bars, arts-and-crafts stations, music and more. From holiday storytime to festive-season karaoke sessions, Beaches Resorts promises a vacation filled with Scout Elf whimsy.
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Rolling Out the Candy-Cane Carpet with V.I.E. Treatment
Already known for their top-notch service, Beaches Resorts’ private butlers will perform their jolliest work ever by giving families’ Scout Elf friends the treatment. Guests staying in butler-level rooms who bring their own Scout Elf along during the month of December will find pint-sized "V.I.E." (Very Important Scout Elf) surprises, including treats like Moonlight Milk & Cookies, Marshmallow Bubble Baths, Festive Trail Mix, and a Holiday Movie Night-In delivered for their Scout Elf pals.
All Traditions Start Somewhere
Even if guests are new to The Elf on the Shelf magic, Beaches Resorts has them covered. If you’re looking to participate in The Elf on the Shelf tradition for the first time, The Elf on the Shelf Official Scout Elf characters, carriers and associated items will be available at all resort retail shops.
Gifting Toys and Spreading Joy: Beaches Resorts' Little Helpers
To spread the true spirit of the season, families participating in The Elf on the Shelf festivities can join the Beaches family in supporting the philanthropic work of Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ not-for-profit arm, the Sandals Foundation. Kids and families can serve as "Beaches Little Helpers" by crafting hand-made holiday cards that will be distributed to local children, contributing to the organization’s annual mission of providing 15,000 toys to local Caribbean children.
Unwind After the Holidays with the ‘Beaches Resorts and The Elf on the Shelf’ Vacation Sweepstakes
The fun doesn’t have to end once the Christmas trees come down and decorations are put away. Post-holiday, families across North America and the U.K. can enter the Beaches Resorts and The Elf on the Shelf Vacation Sweepstakes from November 24 to December 30. The prize? A six-night vacation at either Beaches Negril in Jamaica, or Beaches Turks and Caicos, plus festive goodies like The Elf on the Shelf tradition and The Elf on the Shelf Official Scout Elf Carrier.
To further enhance their Beaches festive vacation experience, families are encouraged to share their Scout Elf's tropical-themed holiday antics on social media using #ScoutElfAtBeaches, and tagging @BeachesResorts and @ElfonTheShelf. For more details on Beaches Resorts and The Elf on the Shelf holiday extravaganza, check out beaches.com/the-elf-on-the-shelf.
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