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club med punta cana continued from page 58 Included in the all-inclusive price is Mini Club Med, for ages 4 to 10, and that’s divided into subgroups by age; and the Club Med PassWorld for kids ages 11 to 17, which again is subdivided into 11- to 13-year-olds and 14- to 17-year-olds. Activities range from creative games and Circus School, to video editing, Petit Tennis, the Passworld teen hangout and cooking classes where kids learn how to create local dishes. As would befit a beachside resort, there are also lots of watersports activities. The littlest ones in the family also have their own separate clubs, although there is an extra charge for those. The Baby Club Med is for 4- to 23-month-olds; and the Petit Club Med ranges from 2- to 3-year-olds. And no, they don’t stay indoors. These little ones are running around having a great time—we saw it for ourselves when we walked by the splash park and the playgrounds. In addition to the kids’ clubs, you can let clients know that there is the nighttime Pyjama Club from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. for 4-montholds to 10-year-olds in case parents want to have a late dinner or hang out at the bar, as well as babysitting services; both are an extra charge. beachside spa We mentioned that this property spreads out over 75 acres, and due to the vast space it encompasses, the new Club Med Spa by L’Occitane here works quite well because it’s tucked away in one of the far corners of the resort. There are 10 indoor treatment rooms, one “duo” room specifically for couples, four outdoor oceanfront palapas—two available for couples’ treatments—and a manicure and pedicure area. Recommend clients relax before and after their treatment in the relaxation area that looks out over the ocean, and, of course, a treatment in the outdoor palapa is the way to go for ultimate bliss. Treatment prices are typical of a high-end resort spa, and we highly recommend clients do not pass on a spa visit (our facial was one of the best we’ve ever had and the therapist was quite knowledgeable). chocolate bread—enough said! Okay, truth be told Club Med Punta Cana does not offer a feast for the high-brow culinary set, but this being a great resort for families, the buffet-style restaurants are ideal. Why? Because what kid doesn’t like going around a restaurant choosing their own food, especially when they can grab one, two, maybe three servings of white and dark chocolate bread (this is a must for everyone; clients can burn it off the next day at one of the fitness classes, so tell them to indulge). Chefs serve up a different culinary theme daily, from Mexican and Asian to fusion and seafood goodies (the daily activities list found in the guestroom at turndown outlines what type of cuisine each restaurant will be serving), and there is such a variety of food, plates come back to the tables with huge heaps of servings. travel agents, club med wants you In terms of selling Club Med, the role of the travel agent is critical, says Mitchell. “I don’t know of any brand in travel today that has aspirations to grow and think that they can do it without travel 60 september 2013 56-61 CB ClubMed.indd 60 The resort offers an array of kid-friendly culinary offerings. agents. We know that we can’t access through our own marketing efforts, the customers that many home-based travel agents touch in their own community, in their churches and synagogues, so we work closely with a number of the home-based networks so that we can reach those agents. “The most important role that travel agents play for us is that any time you have a customer who is looking at an international destination, it can be complicated. When passports are involved, when you have family traveling, when air is involved, these quickly become high-ticket, complicated transactions, and we think that consumers want somebody they can trust to educate them and help them understand what to expect, and help them understand the value of one brand over another. And so in particular, given the level of affluence that our customers have, I think that most of those customers find value in their own time, and so they are willing to go to a travel professional to help them identify the best option for them and their family, and that’s not something anyone does well on the Internet. Customers might be somewhat educated, but they really are depending on travel agents and that’s why we really are engaging travel agents. I really believe that agents add value and we believe that they are going to be a core part of our message going forward,” adds Mitchell. On the agent-dedicated website, clubmedta.com, you can sign up to receive advice for booking faster and at the best price; access online forms to help you with your booking; view special e-learning videos to help you develop your skills; and access the latest promotions. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K rates & getting there A basic rate for a 7-night stay at Club Med Punta Cana for four (two adults and two children under the age of 15) is $5,276, but Club Med offers sales every month, so you can expect rates sometimes almost half off these basic rates. Travelers fly into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which serves Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and U.S. Airways, among other international airlines. ● R f Archived related articles (available on recommend.com/magazine/issue-archive): Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Florida (April 2012) contact information Club Med Punta Cana: (888) 932-2582; clubmed.us or clubmedta.com recommend.com 8/22/13 8:41 AM http://www.clubmedta.com http://www.recommend.com/magazine/issue-archive http://www.clubmed.us http://www.clubmedta.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend September 2013

Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: Aston Hotels & Resorts
Tour Talk: Learning Journeys
Norwegian Breakaway
Family-Friendly Cruise Options
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort
Top Family Resorts
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Panama Travel Planner
Adventures by Disney's Scotland: A Brave Adventure
Club Med Punta Cana
Top Family Resorts
Hawks Cay Resort, Florida Keys
New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom
Globus Bridges Generation Gap With Exciting China Tours
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