August 4, 2019 – Heritage Hotel Martinis Marchi is already the spotlight of the island town of Maslinica on Šolta. However, there is no brighter spotlight on Martinis than the one lighting up their annual summer party.
It is a luxury heritage hotel in a quaint island town on the still undiscovered island of Šolta. Just that sentence alone should be enough to have you wanting more. But it gets better.
Martinis Marchi, the historic castle turned extravagant accommodation, pulls out all the stops for their biggest night of the year – their annual summer soiree. Flaunting a different theme each year, this summer brought us back into the era of dancing queens and disco kings – and Saturday Night Fever swept Šolta for a disco party.
The night began at the amphitheater where a dance group from Split delighted the crowd with their best 70s moves – from breakdancing to hula hoop tricks and even a guy on stilts! Members of the crowd couldnt help but join in on the fun!
The crowd then moved from the amphitheater to the hotel, which was decorated in vinyl records, disco balls, and gold streamers. We were greeted with a glass of Mumm champagne before the glow sticks led us to the breathtaking garden area for dinner.
A setting that coupled the ease of the Mediterranean with a pop of disco flavor, the rolling hills of the garden were dressed in plush blankets and pillows, the tabletops were adorned with dried figs and juicy apricots, and Galić wines made sure no glass was left empty.
An Abba cover band played the group’s best hits as we enjoyed a heavenly buffet table featuring everything from lobster spaghetti to prime rib, pašticada to veal risotto, and an unbelievable assortment of smoked meat and Croatian cheese. It was a spread made for royalty – the true disco kings and queens of the world.
During dinner, guests could also choose to partake in a vintage photo booth or have their faces painted in neon colors.
With full bellies and pink cheeks from the rosé, the party continued in the pool area where Absolute vodka crafted a variety of cocktails served in fancy gold glassware. The after-party entertainment included everything from dancers dressed head-to-toe in neon suits to a fashion show featuring a designer from Zagreb.
As the drinks continued to flow and the soles on our dancing shoes wore thin, some guests opted for a fully-clothed jump in the pool, while others enjoyed the 1 am “make your own” burger bar.
It was the best of both worlds, and it was perfect.
Martinis Marchi has once again thrown the party of the summer, and if you ever get the chance to visit this hotel and town, you won’t be sorry if it’s during the first weekend of August.
The Martinis Marchi annual summer party was sponsored by Sunseeker, Tomić & Co., Plurato Sailfin, Absolut Elyx, Galić, and G.H. Mumm.
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