Club Med Celebrates Inauguration of Buccaneers Creek Resort in Martinique
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CORAL GABLES, FL, December 20, 2005. Club Med debuted its new $60 million Club Med Buccaneers Creek resort on the French West Indies island of Martinique on Saturday, December 17. The reopening of this spectacular resort, set on one of the islands most beautiful beaches, represents an important step in Club Meds ongoing global expansion and its commitment to the needs of todays upscale traveler.
Saturday also marked Club Meds inauguration of direct charter services from New
Yorks JFK airport to Fort de France, Martinique. The plane transported Buccaneer Creeks first guests and a group of travel industry leaders to celebrate the inauguration. The group included Liberty Travel C.O.O. Cathy Pelaez, who commented, "The opening of the new generation Club Med at Buccaneers Creek was spectacular. Buccaneer's Creek is back more beautiful and upscale than ever before our agents are also very excited to have this new and luxurious product to offer clients who are looking for an international, sophisticated vacation."
The new weekly non-stop charter flights from New York Citys JFK International Airport to Fort-de-France in Martinique get our guests to Buccaneers Creek in time for lunch, commented Club Med Americas President and C.E.O. John Vanderslice, who accompanied guests on the inaugural flight. Regular weekly non-stop charter flights to Martinique will begin officially on February 1.
A group of dignitaries from Martinique welcomed the inaugural flight passengers at the entrance of the new Club Med Buccaneers Creek to kick off the celebration. A host of celebratory festivities were planned throughout the evening to properly christen the resort, along with a range of first gifts for attendees.
The new Club Med Buccaneers Creek stands on the site of the original resort which, since its opening in 1969, has become legendary in the Americas, virtually redefining the resort experience. The resort offers a truly upscale experience in signature Club Med style, featuring the companys popular Total All-Inclusivetm offerings. New and updated amenities include a 5,000-square-foot oceanside infinity-edge pool with massage jets, the Club Med Spa with five treatment rooms offering wet and dry treatments, the Club Med Gym with high-tech fitness facilities, a beachside multi-functional entertainment area and three new restaurants.
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