Club Med released news on 07NOV about developments launching over the next year for the resort company, including ski resort openings in the French Alps and Japan, a reimagined luxury French sailing yacht, and renovations in Punta Cana. Club Med has also launched a sale offering up to 45 per cent off all-inclusive escapes, plus perks. Highlights include:
New This Winter: Three All-Inclusive Mountain Resorts
Club Med will debut three mountain resorts this winter, adding to the 20+ mountain resorts throughout Canada, the Alps, and Asia. Club Med's all-inclusive ski vacations include ski lessons, lift tickets, unlimited food and beverages, Children's Clubs, apres-ski activities, entertainment and more. These new resorts lead the way for the brand's forthcoming all-inclusive mountain resort opening in Utah in 2025, marking its first resort in the U.S. in more than 20 years as well as the first-ever Exclusive Collection (5-Star) mountain resort in North America.
Club Med's newest all-inclusive mountain resorts include:
Club Med Tignes (French Alps)
Opening 04DEC 2022, following a full renovation, Club Med Tignes will reopen in the center of the liveliest part of town, making it a hotspot for winter sports and nightlife. The resort will feature 430 rooms, including 25 Exclusive Collection (5-star) suites, ski-in/ski-out access, two restaurants with international cuisine, a full-service spa and restorative salt wall, the largest indoor heated pool in the Alps, Children's Clubs with activities and lessons for kids, and a ski hill suitable for every level with activities like group ski lessons, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.
Club Med Val d'Isère (French Alps)
Club Med Val d'Isère is undergoing a complete transformation and will reopen as the brand's first Exclusive Collection (5-star) mountain resort 17DEC 2022. As part of this category, Club Med Val d'Isère will include a dedicated concierge service, an evening champagne service and 216 redesigned Deluxe and Suite rooms with balconies overlooking the mountain scenery. Located in the Tarentaise Valley at an altitude of 6070 feet, this village is home to an internationally recognized ski mecca with a rich sporting history. The resort will offer unlimited ski-in/ski-out access, gourmet dining, Children's Clubs, an indoor swimming pool, and wellness programming inclusive of a full-service spa and a variety of yoga experiences.
Club Med Kiroro Peak (Hokkaido, Japan)
Renowned for its generous snow cover and unspoiled natural environment, the ski destination of Hokkaido will be home to Club Med's newest four-season mountain resort in Asia, opening 15DEC 2022. The 400-room Club Med Kiroro will provide a one-of-a-kind snow resort experience, offering guests access to some of the best champagne powder snow in the world with long ski seasons and fresh ski tracks. Also included will be unlimited ski-in/ski-out access to an untouched ski domain with 23 slopes and activities like snowboarding lessons, group skiing, and snowshoe hikes. Indoors, guests can enjoy a dedicated kid's zone with highly customized Children's Clubs, a gallery showcasing works from local artists, and culinary delights combining authentic French and Japanese gastronomy.
The Refreshed Club Med 2 Sets Sail DEC 2022
After a multimillion-dollar refresh, the French sailing yacht Club Med 2 will set sail once again in DEC 2022. Small-ship Club Med 2 allows guests to explore intimate yachting locations around the world like Portofino, Nice, and Tobago Cay, with up to 21-day journeys that allow for destination-focused immersive experiences.
The five-masted yacht will feature all-new teak decks, and mahogany rails along with outward facing cabins. Restaurants, lounges, and guest corridors will also feature new furniture and décor.
Aligned with Club Med's all-inclusive concept, Club Med 2 will cater to families, groups, and couples with activities including two sea water pools, live entertainment, watersports like windsurfing and paddleboarding, Wing Surfing, and the Hobie Eclipse Mirage (a stand-up paddleboard with a steering handlebar). Kids will have access to dedicated Children's programs in the summer and throughout the holiday season, while parents will be able to enjoy the Club Med Spa by Sothys, a new sundeck yoga experience, or indulgence at main restaurant Le Monte-Carlo, with new seasonal menus curated by Ferrandi inspired by the international cuisines found from port to port.
Beginning winter 2023, Club Med 2 will offer a new all-inclusive Caribbean Beach Club day trip featuring beach activities, water sports, live music, and beachside lunch topped with champagne and refreshments. The excursion will travel to Isla Catalina, Mayreau, and Prickly Pear Island.
Club Med Punta Cana: new builds and renovations in 2023
With an over 40-year presence in Punta Cana and spearheading the development of the Punta Cana International Airport, Club Med has announced renovations and additions to the Club Med Punta Cana resort. In summer 2023, the resort will see:
A New Destination Wedding Venue: Opening JUL 2023
As demand for destination weddings continues to flourish, Club Med Punta Cana will welcome a new on-site wedding venue in partnership with Grupo Bisutti, Brazil-based wedding planner professionals that specialize in destination weddings. The new wedding facility, Grupo Bisutti Club Med Punta Cana, will sit alongside the resort's oceanfront, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Caribbean Sea and lush palm trees. The facility can host up to 250 guests and can be divided into three separate spaces, all with access to a 3,982 sq-ft covered outdoor terrace ideal for tropical cocktail hours, receptions, and ceremonies. Also included will be guest bathrooms, a large banquet kitchen, and a bridal suite. Following the success of Grupo Bisutti venues at Brazilian Club Med properties including Club Med Lake Paradise and Club Med Trancoso, Grupo Bisutti will curate the venue's culinary menus, entertainment, and décor. The hybrid venue can also be used for a variety of events from corporate meetings to special gatherings, and the guests can enjoy all-inclusive access to the resort's daily culinary offerings, land and water sports, and upscale accommodations, including an Exclusive Collection (5-star) space featuring 32 luxury suites.
Full Renovations of Family Accommodations + Restaurant: Beginning JUL 2023, Club Med Punta Cana will welcome 90 newly renovated two-bedroom family rooms equipped with balconies and upgraded contemporary furniture and décor reflecting the Caribbean's tropical elements. Club Med Punta Cana offers an adults-only Zen Oasis area, and then with the kids, unlimited land and water sports (i.e., sailing, kite surfing, and archery), acrobatic activities at the Circus School by Club Med, and family activities as part of the Club Med Amazing Family program. Also reopening is the resort's main restaurant Hispaniola, which will be completely transformed into a Caribbean Beach Bistro with oceanfront views. The restaurant will offer a selection of creative single-plated dishes with local and international flavors to cater to all.
Calling Beach Wanderers Sale: Up to 45 per cent Off All-Inclusive Stays
Travellers booking last-minute fall vacations or upcoming winter, spring, and summer escapes can enjoy up to 45 per cent off, plus perks, at Club Med's top resorts throughout Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, the company has also announced.
The Calling Beach Wanderers sale is open for bookings now through 10 JAN 2023 with select travel dates from 26 NOV 2022 to 30JUN 2023.
Additional perks include free stays for kids under 4, no single room supplement, and additional savings of 10 per cent when bundling with air – plus transfers. Explore resorts like Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med's only Exclusive Collection (5 Star) resort in North America; recently reopened Club Med Columbus in the Bahamas; and Club Med Québec, Club Med's newest four-season mountain resort offering a unique waterfront experience on the St. Lawrence River designed to discover Quebec's natural wonders.
Other participating Club Med resorts include Club Med Cancún (Mexico), Club Med Ixtapa Pacific (Mexico), Club Med Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Club Med Turkoise (Turks and Caicos), Club Med La Caravelle (Guadeloupe, French Caribbean), and Club Med Buccaneer's Creek (Martinique, French Caribbean).
For full details on the Calling Beach Wanderers sale, please visit the Calling Beach Wanderers site.
For more information about the company and properties, please visit Club Med.
