Club Med Insider

I do not eat flour or sugar, nor do I drink alcohol. I weigh and measure my food to make sure I get 12 oz. vegetables, 4 oz. protien, 6 oz fruit and only .5 oz fat (usually olive oil) for lunch and same for dinner but adding 4 oz. starch.
Is there anyone out there who has suggestions as to how to eat "abstinently" at Club Med following the guidelines above? I'll have to take a food scale, but am looking for any specific suggestions, particularly from anyone who has done Club Med "abstinently." Read More ›

Updated Agenda for Food Blogger Camp is here:

http://www.clubmedinsider.com/thoughts/view/117:food-blogger-camp-agenda/ Read More ›

Sunday 11pm update.

WOW - what an incredible group of bloggers!

We're on schedule for Sunday - see you tomorrow at 10am in the theatre right next to the pool. Read More ›

For convenience and ease through security, I was planning on bringing just my netbook, rather than a full laptop. Any reason that would be a problem? Read More ›

Any spouses coming along? We decided to make this a family vacation :) Read More ›

I'm wondering about the food offered at the resort... we're eating a bit "healthy" right now. Is there a lot of fresh seafood and veggies offered in the restaurants. Healthy options at breakfast too? We'll splurge a little, but would like to stick to healthier fare for the most part. Read More ›

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARRIVAL:

When you arrive at the aiport, grab your luggage and then head out to the lobby area. You'll see a kiosk that says CLUB MED. Your name should be on the list and a shuttle bus will take you to the resort.

Only accept rides from individuals wearing the Club Med t-shirts with name tags.

Once you arrive, check in, unpack and relax until 6pm...we'll meet at the Main Bar by the pool! Look for a bunch of goofy food bloggers. Best way to reach me is via jadenhair@gmail.com. I will not have cellphone access but will have wireless. Read More ›

Can Club Med exchange yen and if so, is the exchange rate comparable to the bank rate? Read More ›

Is there any surfing? I see we have free time on the 13th, which is my birthday and I'd love to pick up my tradition of surfing on my birthday! Read More ›

Hi, I'm trying to gauge how much money I should change into pesos before I arrive as I want to avoid a trip to the ATM when in Ixtapa. Is $300 about right to have cash for the market, etc.. I see one doesn't tip the GO's, but if I had money left over I could use it to tip local staff, right?

Also, it has been more than 20 years since I've been to Mexico, and that was Puerto Vallarta. It's hard to tell from the weather forecast on line, but I remember feeling the nights warranted a light sweater or long-sleeved shirt. Shorts in the day and pants at night?

One more question...I'm arriving around 4pm on Saturday, Jan 9 from Tokyo via LA and booked the flights myself. Can I still get a ride on the ClubMed shuttle, if I pay? Also, my flight out of Ixtapa (ZIH) isn't until 5pm or so on the following Saturday. Can I hang around Club Med or do I have to leave early in the AM? Read More ›