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Club Med ready to welcome travellers back to Bintan

  • Written by NewsServices.com

Club Med, the pioneer of Premium All-Inclusive holidays, today  announced the reopening of Club Med Bintan after cross-border travel restrictions were imposed for  the past two years. This exciting news follows the highly anticipated announcement of Singapore  government’s implementation of the Bintan-Batam-Singapore travel corridor. Slated to open on 8 March 

this year, Club Med Bintan presents a holistic wellness getaway for guests of all ages, bringing renewed  purpose in travel at this award-winning tropical oasis. 

Just a short 55-minute ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, the 20-hectare resort is surrounded  by the raw natural beauty of Bintan Island and comes with its own 2.4-kilometre pristine private beach  overlooking the South China Sea. From a wide array of exciting land and water sports to holistic spa  and wellness experiences and healthy local and international delicacies, Club Med Bintan offers a  plethora of specially curated activities for the whole family to eat well, move well and feel well

“Since the announcement of the quarantine-free travel corridor by Indonesia, we saw an 83 percent  increase in web traffic from Singaporean travellers within a span of just three days. Similarly, bookings  for the resort also increased by four times during the same period. We anticipate that with this new  announcement from Singapore, the surge will be even greater.” said Rachael Harding, Chief  Executive Officer, East and South Asia & Pacific Markets, Club Med. “Finally after two years, our  guests can get back to a holistic wellness escape at Club Med Bintan, just a short ferry ride from  Singapore.”

What’s New at Club Med Bintan  

Guests will be welcomed back to a Riviera Club Lifestyle, complete with Mediterranean flavours from the South of France and  transformative beach club vibes. Introducing a fully revamped  Matahari Beach Bar, serving fresh juices to kickstart the day and live acoustic sessions in the evening. As part of Club Med’s signature all-inclusive offering, the new Pondok Ria pop-up food stall will also bring guests a combination of authentic Indonesian  and western cuisine throughout the day.  

Come nightfall, Club Med Bintan will light up with a brand-new robust  entertainment line-up. Guest will find themselves transported into a  whole new world through the digital Colours Show, featuring  dazzling costumes and vibrant performances by the resort’s talented  Gentils Organisateurs (GOs). Club Med Bintan will also introduce a new Magic Tribe Show, an immersive visual performance  incorporating the use of electronic screens, lights and sounds,  transporting you into a kid’s universe. 

An All-Inclusive Holistic Wellness Escape – Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well

Boasting a robust array of exciting land and water sports, thrill-seeking guests can get their  adrenaline pumping on the flying trapeze and enjoy unobstructed views of the turquoise sea through  glass bottom kayaks. Push yourself to attain new fitness goals through a high intensity Boot Camp  routine, or perfect your golf swing* at award-winning Ria Bintan Golf Resort while enjoying stunning  views of the South China Sea. 

Club Med Bintan is also the first Club Med resort to debut aerial yoga through an enhanced yoga  programme combining traditional yoga, Pilates and the use of hammocks. This Must-try Experience  does wonders to your body and soul, leaving you feeling completely rejuvenated and well-stretched.  

To round off the wellness experience, Club Med Bintan will be introducing a new Healthy Corner,  serving up clean and lean culinary options such as Buddha bowls, Power bowls, Poke bowls, a plant based corner and more. Choose from a variety of fruit and vegetable options from a local farm,  hydroponic organic greens, fresh ready-made salads with creative presentations, or personalize your  own green bowl. Guest will also get to taste the local flavours and pick up a new skill through cooking  classes that are tailored to authentic Indonesian recipes. 

*additional costs may apply 

Strengthening Family Ties Through Enriching Experiences 

With family at the heart of the brand, Club Med Bintan’s refreshed offerings create new opportunities  for families to reconnect and build lasting memories. Club Med’s award-winning Amazing Family! programme offers a dedicated itinerary of family activities and amenities well-suited to the multi generational family unit. Get the whole family moving with a Nature Walk or embark on a Family  Treasure Hunt. Your little ones will also pick up new skills and newfound passions through the  programme’s range of upcycling craft workshops and local cooking classes. 

Club Med’s dedication to putting the needs of the family first is exemplified with its Mini Club, offering  a curated set of activities for kids of all ages – from story time and nursery rhymes for toddlers to creative  workshops and team sports for young adults. These activities are conducted by G.Os that specialise in  childcare at every age, so parents can also enjoy some much needed us-time with the reassurance that  their little ones will enjoy the most enriching experiences at Club Med Bintan. 

For more information please visit https://www.clubmed.com.sg/r/bintan-island/ 

Enhanced Safety Protocols Offer Guests a Peace of Mind 

Over the last two years, Club Med has focused on enhancing the resort’s offerings and the re-skilling  of staff in preparation for Club Med Bintan’s reopening. Guests can expect to return to same all-inclusive  Club Med signature formula of great people, transformative experiences and idyllic destinations. Even  more appreciated would be the spacious outdoor area and closeness to nature that make coming back  Club Med Bintan Island a reassuring one.  

In addition, the brand has developed Club Med’s Safe Together guest assurance program with the  support of Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Through a  series of heightened hygiene and safety protocols implemented across all of Club Med’s resorts in Asia,  Safe Together provides guests with the reassurance of a clean and safe environment when  experiencing the resort.  

Aligned with recommendations from the worldwide health authorities and local regulations, guests will  be met with a ‘new normal’ as health and safety expectations shift post-pandemic. Club Med’s enhanced  hygiene implementations are communicated across various touch points throughout the resorts,  delivering a safe and worry-free vacation experience for all guests. 

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