Club Med Cancun Yucatan’s Luxe Transformation Unveiled
Following an extensive revitalization program, Club Med presents the metamorphosis of the very first holiday resort in the Mexican town of Cancun, Club Med Cancun Yucatan.
Another step in Club Med’s transformation towards a more luxurious offering, the Resorts improvements reveal a new facet to this jewel of the Caribbean.
Club Med led the charge in the development of the Caribbean as a holiday destination with the building of Club Med Cancun Yucatan in 1976, the areas first resort. As such, Club Med Cancun Yucatan is situated in a prime location on the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The Resort’s upmarket makeover includes elegant accommodation upgrades, new gourmet international and authentic local food offerings, plus a refreshed kids club.
Exclusive seaside luxury
Located just opposite living coral reef, the 5-Trident luxury space, Jade features 18 sea-view suites and 37 deluxe rooms with a balcony or private garden. This lavish space also offers high-end amenities including concierge service, a lounge with bar service and champagne in the evening, and a reserved infinity pool. Guests can enjoy additional exclusive services like in-room breakfast service or preferential booking for the specialty restaurant and spa.
Authentic design
Interior designers, Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet paid homage to the Resort’s exceptional setting between lagoon and sea and sought inspiration from the Spanish, Mayan and Mexican cultures of past and present to recreate an authentically designed environment that is both intimate and friendly. The 436 bungalow-style guest rooms were designed low to the ground so that guests can be closer to the beautiful natural surrounds. The bungalows feature architectural cues from traditional Mexican haciendas and offer panoramic sea views with terraces or balconies facing the beach. With 60 additional family rooms, including Club and Deluxe Family rooms, this Resort is an ideal holiday destination for families of all sizes.
Gourmet local cuisine
The Resort’s gourmet restaurant, Las Cazuelashas been reimagined. Built atop stilts, the restaurant invites guests to enjoy Mexican cuisine with a breath-taking view of the ocean. Newly built food destination,La Estancia offers diners the opportunity to taste world-renowned Argentinian beef around the warmth and fun of outdoor barbeques. The Maya Loungebar has also been remodelled to create the casual yet sophisticated ambience of a trendy fusion lounge, bar and nightclub, where the fiesta truly comes alive.
Amenities for all
Activities are plentiful at the Resort, including water sports such as snorkelling, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding and kayaking and events on land such as flying trapeze, tennis, fitness classes, dance lessons and beach volleyball. Holidaymakers can unwind after a long day of excitement at one of the three swimming pools including a private pool in the 5-Trident luxury space.
The new Petit Club Med welcomes children aged 2 to 3 years, in a dedicated creative environment decorated with shimmering colours and pirate designs.
At Mini Club, 4 to 10 year olds can learn how to cook delectable dishes or burn off excess energy with Zumba classes. Teenagers can make friends at the Club Med Passworld with hiking-camps, the flying trapeze and evening beach parties.
The Club Med Spa by Comfort Zone* faces the tranquil lagoon and offers tailored wellness packages for those seeking an indulgent pampering. Thanks to its specific selection of beauty treatments, youngsters from age 11 can discover the world of the beauty with friends or family members.
Explore the Mexican Riviera
With its prime position alongside nine hectares of protected nature reserve, the Resort stretches out between the Caribbean’s sparkling, turquoise waters and the lush, untouched mangroves. Club Med Cancun Yucatan features three white sand beaches alongside the world’s second largest coral reef, offering both world-class diving and luxurious relaxation.
There are also options aplenty in close vicinity for adventurous travellers. Whether investigating the archaeological site of Coba and the Nohoch Mul pyramid during a mountain bike tour through the jungle, or wandering the pedestrian streets of Playa del Carmen, Club Med Cancun Yucatan provides holidaymakers the opportunity to discover the region’s unique beauty, history and architecture.
Madeleine Clow, Club Med Australia and New Zealand General Manager, says: “As the first Club Med Resort to provide travellers an opportunity to experience an all-inclusive holiday in the Caribbean, Club Med Cancun Yucatan is a testament to how far Club Med has come as a holiday provider.
“With its refreshed accommodation and kids clubs, outstanding location and new luxury amenities, Club Med Cancun Yucatan encapsulates the shift in focus for the Club Med brand towards a more luxurious and elegant holiday offering.”
For bookings and enquiries, call Club Med on 1800 258 263 or visit www.clubmed.com.au
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