Earth Hour, Special Dinner, and Members Cocktails
## Earth Hour 2021
Earth Hour was a movement that started in Australia when advertising agency Leo Burnett Sydney and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) came together to shed light on the issue of climate change. They came up with the idea of inviting locals to join them in a voluntary lights-off event on a large scale, which they called "The Big Flick." Later the name was changed to Earth Hour.
Earth Hour started in 2007 and since then it takes place every year on the last Saturday of March. Earth Hour will take place this year on Saturday, March 27th from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm (your local time). During this hour, businesses, households, and governments around the world are encouraged to switch off their lights. This hour is about more than just switching off your lights, the intention is to raise awareness about the issues facing our planet and be a catalyst to inspire change
Earth Hour is our opportunity to speak up and show our commitment to preserving our planet and our people because the collective action of everyone can make a difference. See the below list of what our resorts are doing to participate.
### Garza Blanca Cancun
Humanity and the way we feed, fuel and finance our societies and economies are pushing nature and the services that provide us with energy and sustenance to the limit.
At Garza Blanca Cancun, we are committed to our planet, environment, and society, that is why during Earth Hour this March 27th, we will have a general blackout in all areas of the hotel at 8:30 pm. We will invite our guests to be part of this event by turning off the lights in their rooms.
We will also be hosting a special candlelit dinner at Blanca Blue. We will turn out all the lights at the restaurant and work by candlelight. The a la carte menu will be plant based as well as the drinks, and we will have Casa Madero as a guest winery presenting a selection of organic wines as a tasting.
The Earth Hour menu will include: Baba ganoush, chickpea hummus, vegetarian kibis, tomato sashimi, vegan lasagna, roasted cauliflower, eggplant confit, and more!
### Garza Blanca Los Cabos
On March 27th from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Garza Blanca Los Cabos will invite our guests to turn the lights off in their room and join us at the Fire Pit on the beach.
Our activities staff will provide them the ingredients to prepare some
s'mores around the Fire Pit while everybody will take a moment of silence to calm our busy minds and practice gratitude for our planet.
### Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta
On March 27th we will show our commitment to the environment with a tree planting activity for kids at 11:00 am. The kids are invited to leave their own special mark on the Garza Blanca Preserve by planting a tree that will live on the preserve for anywhere between 100 years up to a few thousand years!
The activities guide will lead the activity and give children saplings that have been grown in the resort´s own nursery from seeds collected around the Preserve. The children will be taken to a designated area where they can leave their legacy and return to visit their tree year after year.
### Garza Blanca Cancun
Four Hands Dinner
Garza Blanca Cancun is pleased to present our first ¨Cuatro Manos¨ or ¨Four Hands¨ dinner on March 30, 2021 at 6:00 pm in our contemporary Mexican restaurant, Blanca Blue. The concept of Blanca Blue is white coral reef. The design is a mix of corals in pearl, gold and white that create an atmosphere of elegance.
Four Hands is a 5-course pairing dinner with organic wines provided by Casa Madero, as a guest winery. The reason we have called it ¨Four Hands¨ is because we will have 2 chefs cooking. The main ingredient on the menu will be corn because corn is an integral part of the identity of Mexico. Not only is it one of the most consumed ingredients in the country, but the very origin of this grain is the central zone of Mexico. We will have the presence of a Chef and a guest Sommelier.
The main objective of Four Hands is to take each guest by the hand on a journey through Mexico. The food and wine will be paired to enhance the flavors and sensations that the guest experiences. Guests will have the opportunity to taste different accents of food dishes around Mexico seasoned with typically Mexican spices in order to know the type of the cuisine in the destination that has been chosen as their vacation place.
### Garza Blanca Los Cabos
Improved Transportation Service
If you are planning to travel to Los Cabos International Airport and have reserved your transportation through Garza Blanca Los Cabos, we are happy to share that we have made some improvements to the transportation service and upgraded the amenities during the transfer from the Airport to the Resort.
Once you claim your luggage and clear customs, you will exit through the sliding doors. All the transportation companies will be outside of the terminal stationed at umbrella # 2. If you reserve your transportation with Garza Blanca, a Cabo Seasons representative will be there waiting for you. Previously the Cabo Seasons representative was wearing a white uniform, but now the Cabo Seasons representative will be wearing the Hotel´s uniform, the same uniform as your Butler, to make it easier for you to identify them and they will be holding a welcome sign with the Garza Blanca Los Cabos logo on it. As we honor our guest’s privacy, please note that your name will not be displayed.
The Cabo Seasons representative will then escort you to your transportation. All the units that transfer our guests from the airport to the resort, will have a magnetic Garza Blanca Los Cabos logo on the side of the vehicle for easy identification. If you reserve a Suburban, a video will be played during your transfer highlighting all of the resort´s facilities. In addition, all units will have bottles of water available for our guests during the transfer.
If you require assistance once you arrive at Los Cabos International Airport, please call: +52 624 105 4460.
### Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta
Members´ Cocktail
To say thank you to all members for being part of our club and for choosing to spend your valuable vacation time with us, we host a weekly Members´ Cocktail.
Every Tuesday at 5:00 pm at the Orange Deck, we host a cocktail for Members and offer a selection of cocktails and assorted canapés along with a tequila tasting where Members have the opportunity to sample 6 different types of tequila including whites, reposados and añejos from the all-inclusive menu (the brand may vary).
We host a separate event for Elite Members every Thursday at 5:00 pm in Blanca Blue. Members receive a welcome cocktail and we host a cooking class. The recipes vary, but some of the lessons include learning to make ceviche, salads, or traditional Mexican dishes.
The next time you visit Garza Blanca Preserve, come to join us for some socially distant mingling, refreshing cocktails, and assortment of canapés. You will have the opportunity to meet the General Manager and his executive committee. Enjoy the late afternoon listening to live music and meeting other members. You will also have the opportunity to share your experiences and give us your feedback.
It is always wonderful seeing our members and we cannot wait to see you again!