It’s undeniable that all-inclusive vacations deliver on ease. There’s a lot to like about dining on demand, day-to-night entertainment, and built-in babysitting. But if there’s one preconceived notion that tends to be pervasive, particularly among the jet set, it’s that luxury and all-inclusive are mutually exclusive. That may be true for many properties—but not Club Med’s Exclusive Collection.
These bespoke experiences combine luxury and adventure, privacy and space, personal service and premier amenities, all in some of the most coveted places in the world: the foothills of the French Alps, aboard a yacht sailing around the Caribbean and Mediterranean, and in a quiet beach enclave in the Dominican Republic, in addition to more worldwide destinations.
One of the biggest perks of booking an all-inclusive is not having to pay another bill upon checkout. Discover below even more reasons why a trip to a Club Med’s Exclusive Collection is like striking vacation gold.
Exclusive Access to Secluded Dream Destinations
The only problem with bucket-list locales is that they tend to be on everyone’s bucket list—which translates to wending your way through throngs of people, dodging umbrella-toting tour guides, and endlessly long waits at major sites. Club Med’s portfolio features fewer guests with bigger spaces, so you’ll never have to crop out strangers from your snaps.
Take the five-star resort Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, for example. The experience takes resort living to new standards of luxury, with so much to do you don’t ever have to set foot outside the property. The first operating resort in the relatively undiscovered Michès region of the Dominican Republic’s El Seibo province features four distinct villages, each geared toward a different concept—wellness, family, adventure, and adults-only—so you can tailor your stay in your own way. Families can book an oceanfront penthouse suite in Explorer Cove, while adults on their own will appreciate an oceanfront suite with a private pool in Archipelago. There’s also a dedicated kids’ club area with a splash park and zip line and Club Med’s signature Wellness Fusion program, which combines nutrition, sports, yoga, and meditation for the ideal reset—enhancing your sense of well-being.
Or if an opulent French sailing yacht is more your speed, you can embark on a fantastic voyage along the waters of the Caribbean in winter, from Mayreau, islands in the Grenadines, and St. Lucia to Trinidad and Virgin Gorda, or glide along the Mediterranean in summer from Spain to Turkey, Greece to Tunisia, and Italy to the Canary Islands. Myriad itineraries await, as does gourmet fare, a restorative spa, and a host of leisurely pursuits.
Exquisite Amenities
There’s getting away from it all, and then there’s getting away from it all to a three-bedroom villa with a private pool overlooking the Indian Ocean at Club Med Seychelles, with a butler on call to service your every whim. Guest suites at Club Med Exclusive Collection Resorts are anything but standard. The architects and designers have taken their cues from each destination’s characteristics to craft accommodations with a sense of place.
At Club Med Val d’Isère in the French Alps, say, you can sojourn amid the mountains in a wood-clad suite that brings the beauty of snowy peaks (but not the chill) inside via glass doors.
Enjoy oceanfront vistas just steps from the tide amid the comfort of a 753-square-foot suite complete with a private plunge pool at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda.
Fine Dining
Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda features three restaurants where gourmet cuisine reigns supreme. Reservation-only eateries Coal and Copper Steakhouse delight with palate pleasers like rib-eye, caviar, and lobster, while Coco Plum on the ocean specializes in "jungle-to-table" favorites. At the main eatery, Cayuco Market, the buffet promises a culinary journey through 10 different cuisines, from French and Italian to Asian and Dominican. And the beauty is, you can do it all over (and over) again without ever having the same meal twice—unless you want to.
The Premium Difference
When the luxury part of a luxury vacation is personalized, it elevates the experience to epic proportions. That’s why Club Med’s Exclusive Collection has perfected their premium packages. Think: a dedicated concierge on hand to handle everything from spa reservations or breakfast in bed to priority bookings at the spa and specialty restaurants. Activities abound on land and sea alike. (At Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, that can mean practicing yoga on a stand-up paddleboard, soaring high above the ground on a flying trapeze, or taking a cooking class. Of course, all-day dining is a given, but so is childcare, if needed. Above all, “premium” at Club Med’s Exclusive Collection means the peace of mind to simply relax into vacay mode while all the details are done and dusted for you—and the Champagne, naturally, flows freely.
Ready for a family excursion? Start planning your winter trip to a Club Med Exclusive Collection Resort now.
