Club Med Punta Cana Total Makeover

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2009-05-21T14:58:00.001-07:00

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PCNN First Broadcast watch here!

2008-06-03T10:29:00.000-07:00

The PCNN has traveled to the renovated resort of Punta Cana for the first time to report on its' NEW Spa facilities and treatments. Click on the link below to watch the first broadcast.

Punta Cana's Suites and Family Suites are now open!

2008-04-23T15:17:00.000-07:00

Families can now experience the ultimate retreat with NEW Family Suites. These 775 sq. foot oceanfront bungalows will feature 2-bedrooms, premium amenities and services, access to an exclusive infinity pool and a 95 sq. foot deck.
Complimentary amenities include:
• Private transportation to and from airport*
• Turn down service
• Room service
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Welcome gift
• Daily stocked mini fridge
• Deluxe branded toiletries
• Laundry service
• Priority housekeeping
• Free internet access
• Personalized service with our Concierge Club exclusively for the use of our suites

* If air booked with Club Med

Children's Performances Videos

2008-04-14T08:51:00.000-07:00

Watch the Mexican Hands show

Watch the Magic Show

Watch the Cooking Show

Punta Cana Adds Baby Club Med to Their List of Family Programs

2008-01-02T13:39:00.000-08:00

The NEW Baby Club Med opened in Club Med Punta Cana on December 23. The professionally trained staff welcomed little ones from 4 months into their new facilities complete with dedicated kitchen, napping room, play areas and Baby Gym. With the addition of Baby Club Med, Punta Cana now offers premium programs for kids of all ages from 4 months to the innovative teen program for those up to 17 years.

Enhanced Children's Clubs Grand Opening

2008-01-02T13:05:00.001-08:00

The new Children's Clubs facilities re-opened right on schedule on December 23rd. The pool, exclusively reserved for the little ones, features fun new water toys that will keep them splashing for hours and the new playground has plenty of their favorites to ensure they'll have the time of their lives. Each age group has their own dedicated facilities decorated in cheerful, bright colors and stocked with all the necessities. The professionally trained staff welcomed the first kids into the new facilities and celebrated the official grand opening without a hitch.

Teens and Tweens Find Paradise in Punta Cana

2007-10-12T07:20:00.000-07:00

The enhanced Passworld facility is a "hit" with teens. Finally, they have a vacation that caters to them as well as the rest of the family. Club Med Punta Cana offers teens and tweens the opportunity to hang out in a dedicated facillity and enjoy programs developed just for them including film editing, beach parties, teens-only excursions and much more.

New Family Suites Coming to Punta Cana

2007-10-11T14:49:00.001-07:00

This Spring, families will discover the ultimate retreat with NEW Family Suites. These 775 sq. foot oceanfront bungalows will feature 2-bedrooms, premium amenities and services, access to an exclusive infinity pool and a 95 sq. foot deck. Available for families in March 2008.

Punta Cana Spa Opens

2007-10-11T10:48:00.000-07:00

The NEW spa in Punta Cana has officially opened featuring 8 treatment rooms including 1 for couples' massages, 3 oceanside palapas, an infinity pool, zen lounge and plenty of pampering treatments sure to help parents relax while the little ones are entertained in the children's programs.

SPA : General ambience (bathrooms)

2007-08-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

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Restaurant Samana's project

2007-08-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

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SPA : Reception

2007-08-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

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SPA : Massage`s room

2007-08-17T09:21:00.000-07:00

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SPA : Relaxation`s room

2007-08-14T14:13:00.000-07:00

SPA`s entrance

2007-08-10T14:24:00.001-07:00

Project SUITE`s room

2007-08-08T09:51:00.000-07:00

New Family Suites : Opening on 2008 March 22

2007-08-06T16:14:00.000-07:00

New (and like new) Restaurants at Punta Cana

2007-07-17T09:05:00.000-07:00

Club Med Punta Cana will close in September 2007 for a total makeover of the main pool, bar area and the restaurants. The two main restaurants, Samana and Hispaniola will undergo full renovations and a new restaurant, La Cana will offer intimate evening dining and table service next to the beach.

Samana will close for complete renovation through November 2007. Here is the projected plan for Samana, with before shots and after renderings. Click on any of the images to enlarge them.

This image shows the extent to which designers will enlarge Samana, adding space, intimacy and great outdoor seating next to the Caribbean.

Here is a before shot of Samana. And a rendering of what it is projected to look like.

A Spa at Punta?

2007-07-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

Imagine, the kids finally go to Mini Club, the teens are at the new Passworld and the parents have a chance for the first time in a year to pamper themselves. Yes, Club Med has begun the construction of a full service spa at Punta Cana. The spa will span more than 21,000 feet and will be finished in early Septmeber 2007.

Native materials influence the atmosphere, construction and landscape

of the spa. Here you can see the Zen room of the spa...

And take a look at the behind the scenes design, including building materials, dressing rooms and massage rooms.

The Ramp Revitalized

2007-07-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

On July 09, 2007 Club Med Punta Cana unveiled renovations to its "Passworld"-- The Ramp and a new addition to the teens area--The Lab by Coca Cola. The Lab, or le labo allows teens to mix their favorite syrups to create new sodas in a hip environment.

Renovations and additions to Passworld :
Complete painting of interior and exterior
Air conditioning installation
Roof reparation
Additional interior brick decor
Computer workstation installation
Computer and video game installation Aluminum roof installation
Lights and a state of the art sound system
Internet access
Home viewing theater with screen and projecter
Coca Cola machine

Club Med is currently developing a total makeover plan to make Club Punta Cana the best family all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean. The Club will announce exact investment amounts and renovations in September. Already scheduled is a spa, suites and additional children's facilities. All to be discussed in the next postings!

Thanks to the fabulous G.O. team in Punta Cana for working extra hard to make our G.M.s happy while the resort is under renovation.