Staff Show provides a night of fun!

The Staff Show put on by the members of the entertainment team at the Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort almost had me in tears of laughter on Monday night. The variety show included a number of different skits which included singing and staff members jostling around, clad in humorous outfits. Among the laughter and excitement the sound of pop-corn crunching, milkshake slurping and the “tsk” sound of soft drink cans filled the air.

Guests were urged to enjoy themselves and to become acquainted with the staff on a much more informal level. Uniforms were tossed backstage, replaced with wigs, tights and forged personas. One of the staff members could even be seen removing their clothes to Chris de Burgh’s Patricia the Stripper, which certainly got a rise from the crowd.

The highlight of the evening by show of applause was by far a rendition of Miriam Mabeka’s “The Click Song.” Coming in a close second was an Elvis impersonation. My personal favorite however was a performance of yet another Chris de Burgh favorite, Lady in Red. Wearing a furry, leopard print vest, cat claw gloves and a mask to match, I can certainly admit that “I’ll never forget the way the performer looked that night!”

A bit of the Plettenberg Bay and particularly the Beacon Island’s history was also shown from 1825 up to the present. Photographs showed the construction process in action when the resort was first built to what the rooms looked like in the 1980’s. Guests were treated to a sneak preview of what the new rooms will look like when they are completed after the revamp in 2011.

The resident band was fantastic and the night proved to be an all round success. The bright green mamba snake made up of staff members making their way through the crowd beneath a giant heap of green material ended the evening in delight. Adults were offered a green mamba shooter, providing the pinnacle of relaxation and fun, ending a beautiful day.

A grand applause can be offered to staff from the Island Diner serving refreshments and to the entertainment team from the resort for organizing the event. Please see photographs on the Island Diner Facebook page @

Save by purchasing a meal package

The Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort is undergoing a massive revamp in 2011. Time-share holders can now look forward not only to an upgrade of the rooms but also to the specials being offered by the in-house Island Diner restaurants. The Island Diner is offering guests food and beverage packages at great prices, ensuring added convenience and comfort for guests. You can eat and drink to your heart's content with these great deals!

As an accomplished restaurant, Island Diner offers delectable, wholesome meals. Guests are guaranteed good food, good service and splendid surroundings. Much like the system used by cruise ships and similar resorts in Mauritius, these meal packages are specifically designed for the benefit of the guest.

How the meal packages work: There are two packages available to guests.

The first is The Five Star Diner package. This package includes 5 breakfast meals (which includes a choice of one item from the cold menu i.e. yogurt or cereal, and one item from the hot menu i.e. bacon and eggs.) 5 lunch meals and 5 diner meals and free beverages. The package will cost R1550 per person. It is ideal for couples of all ages staying at the hotel for a week. Guests save up to R450 by opting to purchase this package.

The second package is the Blue Plate Room package. This option includes a check-in dinner, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner and a checkout breakfast and free beverages. This package costs R3999 per room. This option is ideal for families as the package is for two adults per timeshare week, which means that two children eat for free per room per timeshare week. Families can therefore save R1800 and more.

Why choose a meal package?

The Island Diner menus boast over 600 food and beverage items, with its diversity; there is something for everyone. There are a variety of meals available making dining one of the luxurious parts of your vacation.
The food is also prepared fresh on order, which means it is not offered as a buffet option. This is to ensure that the food is as crisp and nutritious as possible.
From an economic point of view, the packages allow guests to save more than 30% on their holiday.
If you are still undecided, purchasing a package also stands you a chance to WIN two tickets to see U2 LIVE in Cape Town. The first 250 packages sold will enter a lucky draw to see the show live. The winner will be announced on the 30th of January 2011.
In terms of expediency, these packages are ideal for vacationers- when you walk off the beach you don’t have to scurry around trying to find a place to eat. As a customer you know to expect great food and exceptional service and you can also socialise with other guests at your behest.
Dining areas open from 08h00 – 22h00 daily

Where to sign up:

Ask the Island Diner Management for more details or as you arrive at reception ask about the meal packages available.
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