Discover a wonderful Club Med Vacation
Club Med offers relaxing, all-inclusive vacations for everyone, with resorts located all over the world. You can spend your vacation by dining; enjoying the beautiful scenery; participating in a wide range of activities such a snorkeling, sailing, tennis, and yoga; or simply taking the time to relax. Whatever your interest, Club Med’s beautiful resorts provide you with the choices you want to make your vacation happen your way.
Because Club med offers all-inclusive vacations, your accommodations and dining are all covered. So, you can eat your favorite foods and enjoy your favorite drink without having to reach for your wallet! Club Med offers an open bar, meals, and snacks. You can start with a late-riser breakfast, top off with afternoon snacks, and finish the day with midnight munchies--and it's all included. Even tips and taxes are included! So you’ll spend your time enjoying your vacation, instead of digging into your wallet.
We offer the full array of Club Med vacations, which include villages for families and adults, from destinations all over the world—from the South Pacific, to the Caribbean, to the Mediterranean. Our trained travel advisors will match the perfect Club Med destination with your vacation needs and budget.
Club Med History
In 1949, Gérard Blitz, a two-time Olympic medalist from Belgium, stayed at the Olympic Club’s tent village on the Isle of Corsica. There, he formulated the idea that, one year later, would become Club Mediterranée. The first Club Med opened on Alcudia Beach in the Balearic Islands, with 300 tents as accommodations. 300 guests arrived on the first day, and the relaxed, fun resort became so popular, that over 2,500 guests spent part of the summer there, and an additional 10,000 had to be turned away from lack of space.
By 1955, Club med had opened a resort in Tahiti, and in 1956, Club Med began opening winter resorts. Today, Club Med operates 80 Villages in 5 continents.
About Club Med
At Club med, you’ll run across the terms GO and GM. These terms have a specific meaning at Club Med. All members are GMs, which is short for gracious members. The sports instructors, hosts and hostesses, chefs, and entertainers are all gracious organizers, or GOs. Everyone lives in the Village, a self-sufficient vacation setting supervised by the Chief of Village.
Club Med villages have a wide array of room accommodations catering to everyone from singles to large families. The room types vary by village and can be intimate, spacious, sophisticated or exotic. You can choose between private classic rooms to oceanfront villas for the entire family. But, whatever you choose, Club Med’s classic accommodations include all of the comforts and amenities you’d expect from Club Med.
You can choose a tasteful and comfortable club room, a spacious Deluxe Room with 322 square feet of space, or a 430 square foot Suite, with a separate sitting room. Families can choose interconnecting rooms, or rooms designed specifically for them. Ocean View rooms offer fantastic beach vistas, while Garden View rooms offer calming views of lush tropical foliage.
Club med offers five different categories of vacation experience:
- You can experience exceptional luxury, where you are surrounded in refinement.
- You can experience a little taste of everything that Club Med offers, at resorts that provide something for every member of the family.
- You can discover new cultures at resorts that are located in the heart of local cultures, and that encourage discovery of the local area’s rich history.
- You can enjoy resorts that are devoted to sports, where you can enjoy new activities and exciting experiences.
- You can feel renewed at villages that allow you to indulge yourself in the well-being that comes from relaxing in spas or with massages.
Club Med has a wide range of conveniences available at most villages, from boutiques to massage spas, to weight and exercise rooms. If you want to leave the resort, excursion desks are available, while business visitors can have access to on-site conference facilities.
Meals are included at Club Med. Each village offers a large assortment of cuisines, both international and continental. Club Med accentuates fresh ingredients, local specialties, and traditional dishes, along with creative flair in their preparation, which is overseen by the village’s Club Med Chef. Club Med offers a comfortable dining environment where you can mingle with people from around the world. Most villages have multiple restaurants, and for more intimate situations, a la carte dining is available as well. Most villages worldwide also feature a full open bar, with premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Most villages have multiple dining options from lavish buffets to more intimate restaurants with table service. A la carte service is also available. Casual options and snacks are also available throughout the day. Restaurant options vary by village.
Club Med is the world's largest playground, with dozens of land and water sports throughout the villages. The village offers multi-level lessons—from beginner to expert—that focus on fun. Each village features a variety of sports, including basketball, beach volleyball, dance classes, in-line skating, kayaking, skiing and snowboarding, swimming, tennis, and much more.
Club Med villages are also located in some of the most beautiful locations on earth, near many awe-inspiring sights! So, in addition to the activities in the Village, you can explore on your own or sign up at the excursion desk for a guided tour of the area’s attractions. Cultural and Adventure Tours are different in each village, and vary in length and price. Excursion desks are available in the villages to help you book the outings you desire.
You’ll find the dress code at Club Med is as laid back as the atmosphere. Club Med’s dress is casual, and you’ll find sports clothes and resort wear are perfectly acceptable. Formal wear is not necessary.
Club Med has named its resorts villages to reflect their friendly, social atmosphere. Each village is an average of 50 acres in size, and the villages are all located in some of the world’s most spectacular locations. Villages reflect the local country's culture, architecture and people. From the rooms to the restaurants, you'll find the local culture reflected in the décor and amenities to provide a true taste of the destination.
Club Med provides also provides special programs for children, at an extra cost. These programs are world-renowned, and all ages are included in the various programs, as shown below:
- Baby Club Med™ - ages 4 - 23 months
- Petit Club Med™ - ages 2 - 3 years
- Mini Club Med™ - ages 4 - 10 years
- Junior's Club Med - ages 11 - 13 years (available for 14-17 yrs during certain school holidays)
Usually, single persons travelling alone are assigned a room-mate at the village. This is not required, however. Single rooms are offered for an additional price, depending on availability.
Similarly, while the villages offer a host of activities, you are not required to join in any of them. There is never any pressure, and never any obligation at Club Med. But there is almost always something going on. Join in the activities if you like. If not, feel free to do something else. Your vacation is yours to enjoy, however you wish to enjoy it.
Some villages have special room categories, so views and/or suites are available for an additional cost. Some villages also offer extra value for triple occupancy or economy rooms. Ask about these options, or for connecting rooms, when you reserve your vacation. King sized beds are available in most villages and can be requested upon arrival. You should be aware, though, that their availability may vary.
Finally, there’s no need to carry cash at Club Med. A special card is issued to guests when they check-in. This card is used to make purchases in the Village, at places like the Club Med Boutique or the Excursions Desk. This card is returned during the check out process and all charges are settled either in the local currency or by credit card.
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