KEEPING UP WITH CLUB MED

Club Med has announced several developments across its international portfolio, including renovations at Club Med Cancún and Club Med Punta Cana, the development of Club Med’s first resort in the Gulf States, and a new partnership with prominent yoga instructor Jonah Kest. Read on for details.

Club Med Cancún

 This December, the Family Oasis at Club Med Cancún will undergo a major resort-wide transformation, including the addition of an array of new features designed to enrich the family experience. Highlights include a Mayan-themed Splash Park, Water Park, Mini Pool & Playground, Fun Zone, and Mini Cinema – offering kids an all-new adventure during their vacation. The Children’s Clubs will be relocated next to the Aguamarina family oceanfront rooms, minimizing travel distance from family accommodations and providing a convenient new location that blends the spirit of exploration with the wonders of Mayan culture.

Additionally, Baby Club Med will be introduced, offering a dedicated space for children ages four months to 23 months to enjoy activities such as music workshops, nature walks, painting, and daily family events including cooking classes, pool parties, and snack time – all under the care of professionally trained staff.

The resort will remain open during all renovations, which follow recent developments at Club Med Cancún, including the introduction of a Sport & Wellness Island earlier this year, featuring a multi-sports court, a flying trapeze and bungee, bocce ball, mini golf, archery, and a serene yoga palapa overlooking the lagoon.

Club Med Punta Cana

 Club Med’s North America family flagship resort Club Med Punta Cana will be opening a splash park (banner photo) in December just in time for the holidays. Perfect for kids, the splash park promises endless fun with exhilarating waterslides, splash zones, and interactive water features.

The addition follows recent renovations at the property, which introduced all-new family rooms, a wedding venue, beauty salon, and refreshed dining experience at the resort’s main Caribbean restaurant, Hispaniola, which offers special vegan dishes developed by Food Network’s Chef Chloe Coscarelli. Along with the splash park, guests can enjoy 20-plus included activities such as pickleball, trapeze, and kayaking – all only 15 minutes from the Punta Cana airport.

Club Med Musandam

Club Med is developing its first property in the Gulf States: Club Med Musandam, a luxurious beach resort set to open in 2028 in Oman. The 300-room, Exclusive Collection (5-star) resort will incorporate the culture of Oman in its design, entertainment, food & beverage, and provide guests with access to a private beach with incredible scenery.

Situated on the Arabian Peninsula overlooking the Persian Gulf and panoramic Hajar Mountains, Musandam has earned the nickname, “The Norway of Arabia,” for having the world’s only desert fjords.

The all-inclusive Club Med Musandam will include all the amenities that Club Med guests expect: gourmet dining, Children’s Clubs, wellness experiences, an adults-only area, spa, an array of land & water sports. The resort is only a five-minute boat ride from Khasab City and 2.5 hours from Dubai International Airport.

The project is a collaboration between Club Med, Royal Court Affairs and Omran Group, which has invested over $100 million into its development. Club Med Musandam will be another addition to Club Med’s luxurious Exclusive Collection – a portfolio of 5-star resorts, spaces, villas and chalets, and a legendary French sailing yacht.

Yoga partnership

Club Med has launched a new partnership with renowned yoga instructor Jonah Kest, who serves as the Yoga Ambassador across the brand’s North American and Caribbean resorts. Born into a yoga legacy, Kest is a globally celebrated Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga teacher known for his inspiring classes and collaborations with leading brands like Nike and Netflix. Kest will enrich Club Med’s Wellness Fusion program, which launched in 2022, to offer guests a well-rounded stay with yoga, healthy nutrition, active sports, spa relaxation and nature reconnection.

Kest’s contributions will include developing the yoga program for guests; teaching in-person classes at select resorts; and continually training the yoga instructors. He will lead classes at

Club Med Québec’s Charlevoix Wellness Fusion Festival (Sept. 1 – Oct. 15) as part of a lineup of mountainside events that are part of the resort’s summerlong Elevation Celebrations. From Sept. 2 to 5 Kest will kick-off the festival with a schedule of yoga classes and wellness workshops.