10 surprising Club Med facts we bet you didn't know

Discover the best-kept secrets of Club Med that even our most seasoned guests don't know. Of course, it stays between us...

#1 CLUB MED MICHES PLAYA D’ESMERALDA HAS A SECRET CHOCOLATE ROOM FOR KIDS

Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! Our brand new exclusive collection resort, Club Med Miches located in Dominican Republic has a secret chocolate room - making this the world's first speakeasy for kids.

Your kids will have to find the location and the special code of the hidden room thanks to the clues they will receive throughout dinner. The magical doors will open with a welcoming ceremony, including a spectacle of sounds and light, and grant the children access to a room of unlimited sweets.

#2 CLUB MED FINOLHU VILLAS USE SOLAR ELECTRICITY

We've installed solar panels on the roof of our Finolhu Villas. It turns out that 30% of electricity is generated by solar energy thanks to 6000m² of PV solar panels.

#3 CLUB MED CANCUN HAS A FAMILY OASIS

What’s the BEST place to share some precious family moments? In front of the ocean of course. Club Med Cancun created its special family oasis, the Aguamarina. Family pool and bar, special furniture for all guests (the mini sun loungers are adorable!), Superior and Deluxe rooms with a separated children room for comfort and intimacy… a family paradise in the tropics.

#4 CLUB MED PRAGELATO ONCE HOSTED THE WINTER OLYMPICS VILLAGE

The resort Pragelato, located in the Italian Alps at the doorstep of Sestieres, was once where ski-jumping and cross-country skiing events took place during the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics. As the ski domain is one of the best, the resort also hosted the World Alpine Skiing Championships in 1997 and still regularly hosts Alpine Skiing World Cups.

Now, it's your turn to put your boots on and follow the path of Olympic champions!

#5 CLUB MED KANI PARTICIPATES IN CORAL REEF PRESERVATION

Coral, one of nature’s wonders, is very sensitive and fragile. In the heart of the Indian Ocean in the Maldives, this resort offers the possibility to our lovely guests to build their own coral frame that’ll help re-build home for marine life. Once in the sea, this new reef will provide a natural habitat for fish and many more marine species.

Want to know about what happens long term? You can follow the evolution of your coral with photos that we will post regularly on our partner **Reefscaper’s online **dedicated platform.

#6 CLUB MED BALI IS HOME TO SACRED TEMPLES

Bali’s predominant religion is Hinduism. You can discover it as soon as you arrive on the island, with the small offerings of flowers and food left out for the Gods. But that’s not all, there’s also approximately 20,000 temples over the island of Bali and 5 are located in our resort. A nice way to discover the cultural heritage of this beautiful island directly on-site.

#7 CLUB MED BINTAN ISLAND RELEASES BABY TURTLES BACK INTO THE OCEAN

To help save the engendered Hawksbill and Green turtles, we release hundreds of baby turtles into the ocean each year at Bintan Island, Indonesia. This helps increases their chances for survival and come back as grown-ups onto the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs.

#8 CLUB MED GUILIN HAS A NATURAL POOL

A first for Club Med and in China, come relax with a breathtaking view of the Yangshuo valley and enjoy Guilin’s beautiful landscape from this natural freshwater pool.

#9 CLUB MED OPIO PRODUCES ITS OWN OLIVE OIL

Located in a southern region of France called Provence, this resort is right in the middle of the biggest olive grove of the region. That gives us the opportunity to produce our own olive oil “Secrets d’Olives”. You’ll savour it in all the Provencal dishes we serve.

You can even buy a bottle of our locally-produced oil and bring it back with you in your suitcase. Impress your friends with a French dinner or keep it all for yourself!

#10 CLUB MED SANDPIPER TREATS ITS GUESTS WITH WHITE-CHOCOLATE BREAD

Located in Florida, the resort Sandpiper treats our guests with our famous white chocolate bread. This daily handmade specialty bread made by our talented bakers will satisfy your taste-buds…Yummy!

Want to know more? Have a look at 10 things you didn't know Club Med includes for families.