Club Med Insider

Olivier,

Both Turkoise and Columbus Isle have the Beautiful Oceans program --that is the 3D maps. But the program actually goes far beyond that with detailed information about each dive site and what you will see there, including the habits of the wildlife. It is a simply spectacular program and dramatically enhances your dive experience.

I agree that both Club Med at Turkoise and Columbus Isle are excellent choices for your certification. The dive operations at both of those villages are run directly by Club Med which is nice.

During the past year I have dived at both and I can tell you the dive teams at each are top notch. If you have any other questions, please fee free to get in touch with me here at ClubMedInsider.com.

Jeff Toorish

by Jeff Toorish
on February 26, 2009

Columbus Isle does allow children, but it doesn't have the kids camp activities so there tend to be fewer children there and most of them are older. I just returned from there and there were no young children at all --so while it is not an adults only village it may fit what you are looking for.

By the way, the Chief of Village at Columbus Isle used to be at Turkoise. While the two villages have a different feel to them, they are both spectacular.

Jeff

by Jeff Toorish
on February 26, 2009