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Children's Programs

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Entertainment

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Trident Classification System, Children's Programs details,
Dining and Entertainment

 

Trident Classification System


Each one of the Club Med Villages has its own personality and attributes.  To help you find the destination that best suits your vacation requirements, Club Med created a classification system based on comfort and facilities, which divides the villages into 4 categories.

All of the villages have one thing in common:  the locations are always exceptional, the all-inclusive formula provides a hassle-free vacation and the unique G.O. team spirit of warmth, kindness and fun are the same wherever you choose to go.

4-Trident Villages are considered to Club Med's Finest villages, offering luxury of the highest standard.  Accommodations are tastefully appointed.  For your convenience, standard in-room amenities include: television, telephone, hairdryer, and personal safe.  Beach and pool towels are provided.  A huge selection of sports facilities, activities and lessons for all levels are offered.  For an additional cost, intensive training programs in certain sports may also be available.

3-Trident Villages are traditional and classical Club Med villages.  Many of these villages are located in some of the world's most beautiful settings. Rooms are comfortably furnished, with standard amenities.  Beach and pool towels are provided.  Like the 4-trident villages, an extensive selection of sports facilities and activities are offered.  Lessons in most sports and, for an additional cost, intensive training programs are also available.

2-Trident Villages provide all the necessities, yet without going overboard.  They're comfortable, great fun, and easy to afford.  Often, your bungalow or hotel accommodations include a telephone.  There's also plenty of sports equipment for your use, and lessons for beginners are available.  However, you'll want to bring your own beach or pool towels.

Hut Villages go back to the original club Med concept of taking you back to basic and away from civilization.  These hut villages, built in true Polynesian style, are set in stunning locations and only open during the summer season.  They are ideal for sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, relaxation and lively nightlife.  
None at this time.  

Club Med's "Trident" rating system is unique to Club Med and should not be compared to any other classification system.  All information is correct at time of creations but is subject to change without notice.

 

Children
Families are welcome in 46 Club Med Resorts in the four corners of the world, with activities for children and teenagers from morning to evening, for each group and all coordinated by professionals.


The Advantages of Club Med:

 - Over 40 years of experience.
 - Accommodations, facilities and customized programs take care of children from 4 months to 
   17 years old.
 - Qualified, enthusiastic staff who accompany and guide children and teenagers in every activity.
 - A wide range of activities, stimulating games, creative workshops, a multitude of sports and
   well-needed quiet breaks.
 - Equipment designed to ensure the children's comfort and safety.
 - Operating times that allow parents to enjoy their day and evening, or set off on an excursion
   without any worries.

Club Med Baby Welcome Program
0 to 23 months - everything for your baby's comfort.
Sign up for the Club Med Baby Welcome Program when you book your vacation, at no extra cost.


The little ones are pampered with the Club Med Baby Welcome Program.  Included in the Club Med package is high quality baby equipment and appropriate food.  At extra cost - babysitting services.  Limited availability.

Perfect well-being
Designed to make parents' and babies' lives easier, the Club Med Baby Welcome Program is included in the vacation package.

Key Features:
 - childcare equipment provided in the rooms:  crib or child's bed, changing table, baby bath, high
   chair (on request), bottle warmer.
 - special Baby Zone with suitable food (jars of sweet and savory baby food) and the equipment
   you need to prepare meals.
 - Simple strollers and toys for babies, for relaxing and enjoying a peaceful stroll.
 - Babysitting or siesta service in most resorts (additional charge, book on site, subject to
   availability).

Important:
Club Med Baby Welcome Program is different from Baby Club Med, in that babies are not looked after or supervised by a Club Med staff member under any circumstance.  Babies remain with their parents or guardian for their whole stay and therefore remain their entire responsibility.  The boutique sells children articles such as wipes and diapers (additional charge).  The Club Med Baby Welcome Program does not provide diapers and formula.

Baby Club Med
4 to 23 months - a delight for your baby.  1 staff member for every 4 babies.
Optional service, at a fixed price, must be paid for when you book your vacation.


This is a program designed to suit a child's physical abilities.  The children are divided into two groups: children who are not yet walking and walking.  Baby Club Med is a paid service with an additional charge.  Hours of operation vary for each resort.
Engaging activities including learning games, puppet shows and much more.  Nap time.  Indoor/outdoor play are.  Individual dining room and personal chef who prepares fresh baby food daily from natural ingredients for lunch and dinner (Sandpiper only).  24-hour convenience room equipped with sterilizers, blenders and bottle warmers.

What you need to know:
1.  Baby Club Med is an optional service, at a fixed price and must be paid for when you book your vacation.
2.  Places are limited and we advice you to book early.  The limit on numbers is imposed because of childcare quality standards for children under 6.  No exceptions will be made and no children will be admitted above this limit.  Activities and supervision are undertaken by dedicated staff members with qualifications in the care of small children.
3.  Important:  diapers, wipes and formula are not provided by Club Med.
4.  A doctor may be available at some Baby Club Med resorts.  The role of such a doctor is limited to offering help, giving advice and administering urgent first aid.  For ethical reasons, this doctor cannot under any circumstances be a substitute for the local doctor.  Only the local doctor can issue prescriptions.  Please note that no medication can be administered to children by a G.O.

Petit Club Med
2 to 3 years - laughing, dreaming and growing up.  1 staff member for every 6 babies.
Optional service, at a fixed price per child per week, paid for when you book your vacation.


Full of energy, children aged 2 and 3 can gain new friends and new experiences at Petit Club Med. Maximizing fun in a safe environment.  Making life easier for parent, the boutique sells simple childcare articles such as wipes and diapers (available for your convenience at an additional charge).

What you need to know:
1.  Petit Club Med is an optional service, at a fixed price per child per week (not refundable), and must be paid for when you book your vacation.
2.  Places are limited and we advise you to book early.  The limit on numbers is imposed because of childcare quality standards for children under 6.  No exceptions will be made and no children will be admitted above this limit.  Activities and supervision are undertaken by dedicated staff members with qualifications in the care of small children.
3.  Important:  diapers, wipes and formula are not provided by Club Med.

Mini Club Med
4 to 10 years - creativity and energy.  
The Mini Club Med is offered at no additional charge.


From 4 to 10 years, children want to do it all.  Mini Club Med has thought of everything to satisfy their endless thirst for discovery.  Children may be further divided into age groups as follows: 4-5 yrs., 6-7 yrs, and 8-10 yrs.

Childcare supervision included in the Club Med Package:
 - Engaging activities including flying trapeze, tennis, soccer, sailing, in-line skating, games, arts
   & crafts, mini-scientist and more.
 - Clubhouse surrounded by an outdoor "funscape" are with toys including dollhouses, trains and 
   slides.
 - Kids-only pool at Ixtapa, Punta Cana and Cancun Yucatan.
 - Supervised early meals are available in a special section of the main restaurant.
 - Children enrolled in Mini Club Med are granted privileged access to certain sports and activities.

For Teenagers:  Juniors' Club Med and Passworld
Junior's Club Med and Club Med Passworld are only open during peak holidays.
Activities vary from resort to resort.

For 11 to 17 year olds, at Club Med, everything's available and nothing's imposed.  Freedom with exclusivity - they'll just love the atmosphere.
Supervised in two separate age groups - 11 to 13 years and 14 to 17 years.  Exclusive areas just for teenagers.  A place to meet and express themselves, to do what they want when they want:  play, learn, have a ball.

Important:
G.O.s are responsible for teenagers only during activities specially organized for them.  There is no permanent supervision of teenagers.  Club Med goes to great lengths to ensure a safe, protected environment for everyone.  Nevertheless, we ask you to keep a constant eye on your children when they are not taking part in a supervised activity, especially around the swimming pool, even if there is a lifeguard, or on the beach.

Club Med Passworld:
Club Med passworld is an exclusive new zone just for young people from 11 to 17 years.  A place to discover sports, art or creative activities, or for the simple pleasure of hanging out.  In the company of friendly G.O.s, they're free to do what they wish, whether it's hip-hop, video, sound mixing, film, theater, dance, sport or partying.

A huge choice of activities (vary from resort to resort) at Club Med Passworld:
 - Performing arts:  hip-hop, theater, shows, singing, introduction to musical instruments, sound
   mixing, magic, musicals, African dance and lots more.
 - Acting and film:  video, theater, production, editing, etc.
 - Creative activities:  jewelry, makeup, craft work*, fashion, Brazilian bracelets, graffiti art, etc.
 - Sports:  flying trapeze, rollerblading, climbing, bungy bounce, sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing,
   beach volley, beach soccer, etc.
 - Adventure and discovery:  excursions*, hiking, picnics, etc.
 - Evenings:  "movie night", "beach party", "disco-roller", "personal message" evenings, etc.
 *
Enhanced amenities and programs are available for your convenience at an additional charge.

And as always...Juniors' Club Med.
A great tradition at Club Med, Juniors' Club Med is another way for teenagers to meet friends, take part in their favorite activities and join in the Club Med resort life.  You'll find it in all of our family resorts.

 

 

 

Dining

All villages offer the same traditional Club Med style buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner.  No matter which village you stay at, breakfasts include a copious selection of nutritional energy giving delights.  You can choose from tea, coffee, chocolate, milk, freshly baked breads, croissants, brioches, cakes, yogurts, cheeses, cereals, jams, eggs, bacon, sausages, fruit drinks, creams, flans, fresh fruit and dried fruit to name but a few.

Lunch and dinner offer a whole host of international and local dishes.  As the villages go up the scale from straw hut to 4-Tridents, so the buffets become more varied and elaborate.

The straw hut villages and the 2-Trident villages offer unlimited wine, beer and fruit drinks with lunch and dinner.  The 3- and 4-Trident villages also offer soft drinks.

All villages offer the traditional tables of eight, allowing you to eat with friends and to make new ones.  Tables of 2, 4 and 6 people are also sometimes available in the 2-, 3-, and 4-Triden villages.

 

Entertainment

Traditional Club Med entertainment is offered in all villages no matter what their classification.  Evening entertainment usually includes a Club Med cabaret, a musical style show or a special theme evening.  All entertainment is orchestrated by the G.O. team, led by a sports or entertainment manager in the 2-Trident villages and a specific entertainment manager at all the other villages.  All villages with a Mini Club organize a Mini Club show at the end of each week (depending on the number of children).  All 4-Trident villages offer either a live band or piano-bar, depending on the destination.

 

Adults Only

All villages offer a party atmosphere however if you seriously wish to "party on down" you should choose one of the Adults Only villages which offer musical shows with live bands, dance classes, Techno-Crazy Afternoons of techno music and dance and of course a lively nightclub, open to the early hours.  Minimum age is 18.

 

Children

All children's club villages offer a wide variety of games, leisure and sports facilities, specifically adapted to each age group.  Most Mini Clubs have separate areas for the different age groups (i.e., 4-6, 6-8 8 up to 13 years), except at some 2-Trident villages which accommodate all the Mini /club children in the same area.

 

The G.O.s

Club Med vacations are coordinated by a unique team of professional international hosts and hostesses known as the G.O.s (Gracious Organizers).  They dedicate themselves to looking after you, the G.M.s (Gracious Members), throughout your stay.  They come from all over the world and speak several languages.

They will welcome you with a smile, teach you a new sport, look after your children and generally make sure you enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.  There are 10,000 G.O.s of over 80 different nationalities working in villages all over the world. You will see them everywhere as they work around the clock, behind the scenes, organizing the sports, the children's clubs, performing on stage and even joining you for lunch or dinner.

The one thing you will find that they all have in common is their enthusiasm and dedication to creating the best vacation for you.

 


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