CLUB MED FOR DUMMIES

Not all Club Meds are alike; some are designed for families, some for couples, and some are good for everybody. As you peruse a Club Med brochure or browse their web site, you will find a bewildering array of choices. We wanted to make it simpler for you to choose the right one, so we asked our experts to give us their top picks. Here is the list:



Top Club Med Family villages:



1. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - Number one for adults & kids, this all-suite village is awesome, offering 75 acres of everything your family needs to relax, romp and roam.



2. Ixtapa, Mexico - Ranked among the top family vacations spots by The Travel Channel, this village is packed with every experience your family could imagine.



3. Sandpiper, Florida - America’s only warm-weather all-inclusive family vacation spot. Endless activities provide the perfect adventure for parents and kids alike.











Top Club Med Villages for Adults:



1. Cancun, Mexico - As one of the very first resorts in Cancun, Club Med laid claim to this premier beachfront location. Here, every moment of partying, playing, dining, dancing, and lounging takes place along the unequalled beauty of the Gulf of Mexico.



2. Turkoise, Turks and Caicos - Explore one of the Top 10 dive spots in the world, or simply kick back and relax. Whatever you decide to do here, get ready for some serious fun!











Top Club Med Villages for Everyone:



1. Columbus Isle, Bahamas - Pristine beaches, sailing, windsurfing, scuba-diving, waterskiing, volleyball, archery. The list of activities seem endless. This is considered the most elegant of Club Med’s villages.



2. Bora Bora, Tahiti - Now for something really exotic: blankets of white sand and intriguing Tahitian cuisine create a romantic atmosphere that floats over the peaceful, crystalline waters.









Top Club Med Total All-Inclusive Ski Villages:

(and yes, that means full day ski/snowboard lessons and daily lift tickets)



1. Crested Butte, Colorado - The U.S.’s only totally all-inclusive family ski vacation. Ranked as one of the top Super Ski Resorts for Families by Child Magazine.



2. Val Thorens Freestyle, France (adult village) - For skiing, snowboarding, fitness, mountain-climbing, weight training, and après-ski, nothing beats this magnificent setting.



3. Les Arc Freestyle, France (adult village) - The ski slopes are just a stone’s throw away from the dance floor. For 24-hour fun, this is THE place.