From The Straits Times    |

There’s nothing quite like a resort holiday to ease your mind from the stress of your daily grind.

Think glorious beaches, sunny skies and clear waters for a beach getaway… Or the wintry splendours of a snow-cloaked landscape at a ski resort, a sight that many Singaporeans would appreciate.

Hesitate no further with your year-end vacation plans; these Club Med travel bundles will solve all your planning woes. As part of the NATAS fair promotions this August, Club Med is offering great deals on five beach resorts and 10 ski destinations.


From left to right: Club Med Bintan and Club Med Kani-Maldives

Book a beach vacation at one of the five selected Club Med resorts from August 20 to September 2 and the second adult stays free*. Prices start from $1,480 for to Club Med Bali to and go up to $2,300 or more for rooms at Club Med Kani-Maldives.


From left to right: Club Med Bali and Club Med Cherating Beach

If you’re looking for a good tan and a chance to wear that new swimsuit, choose from spots like the ever-popular Bali, the honeymooners’ favourite Club Med Kani-Maldives or the eco-friendly Cherating Beach resort.


Photos of Club Med Phuket (L-R): The beach resort in the day and an artist’s illustration of the new specialty restaurant

Time your trip to Club Med Phuket right and you’ll get to enjoy its brand new facilities and its Thai-inspired revamped decor.

After its renovations are complete in early December 2011, Club Med Phuket will boast a colourful new bar, a specialty restaurant and a spa that uses exclusively products by French luxury brand Payot. Another facility highlight is its Zen pool — inspired by the very same facility in Club Med Bali.

If you’re keen on venturing further abroad, look to Club Med resort destinations like Hokkaido, Yabuli or the Alps.


From left to right: Club Med Yabuli and Club Med Sahoro

At Club Med Sahoro, pick up skiing like you’ve always wanted to. Holidaymakers itching to ski will appreciate the powdery snowfall and the sunny, clear winter weather at this Hokkaido resort.

While winter at Club Med Yabuli in Northern China may be a tad too frosty for those unused to sub-zero climes — temperatures can drop to -30 degree Celsius or lower — the largest ski resort in China is also happily beginner-friendly. Perched on the gateway of Harbin, this Club Med’s children’s facilities will engage kids aged from two to 11 in an activity-packed holiday.

 
From left to right: Club Med Cervinia, Club Med Chamonix Mont-Blanc and Club Med Meribel L’antares

Adventurous travellers can try the spectacular range of winter sports at the European Club Med destinations. Receive a $400 discount per adult and $200 per child when you book your Club Med ski packages during August 20 to September 15.

Admire awe-inspiring views of the European Alps at the seven French Club Med at Espace Killy, Chamonix Mont-Blanc and the Italian Club Med in Cervinia. Located 6,700 feet in the Aoste Valley, the majestic scenery of this Alpine resort will not fail to impress.

Club Med ski packages start at $1,075 to Club Med Yabuli to approximately $2,736 and upwards for trips to Club Med Méribel Aspen Park.

*Travel from November 2011 to March 2012 to enjoy these promotional all-inclusive premium beach and ski packages. Prices listed exclude airfare and relevant taxes, land transfers, the annual membership fee of S$60 (new) or S$40 (renewal fee) and ski equipment and ski gear rental.  Black out dates and other terms and conditions apply.

To place your booking with Club Med, call 1800-258-2633 or contact your preferred Travel agent; or book online at the Club Med website. Visit www.clubmed.com.sg for more information on these travel packages.