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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Launches Holiday Programming

by Katie Skrzek

Dec 13, 2024

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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota invites travelers to experience the magic of the holiday season with a full lineup of festive programming.

Visit The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sarasota and indulge in special holiday-themed treatments. The award-winning spa offers a Wintergreen Wonder Manicure and Pedicure, and Merry and Bright Facial, available through Dec. 31.

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© The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

An array of experiences is available for travelers visiting with children, including letter writing to Santa, a holiday gnome scavenger hunt, gingerbread house decorating, dreidel decorating, visits from Santa and more.

Enjoy special meals throughout the holiday season, including Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day brunch, Christmas Day dinner, New Year’s Eve dinner and New Year’s Day brunch. Reservations are required for all holiday dining experiences. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a party at Rufa, the hotel’s new alfresco dining and lounge experience.

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© The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

“Everyone deserves to celebrate the holiday season this year at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, where you are cared for and pampered from the moment you step into our festively adorned lobby,” said Mark Sherwin, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. “The Ladies and Gentlemen at our resort have put together an incredible lineup of experiences that will fill your days with magic and wonder, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah or simply the end of an eventful year.”

View the full brochure of holiday programming here.

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