Club Med
http://www.clubmed.us/cm/resorts-north-america-mexico-ixtapa-pacific_p-115-l-US-
805-966-3116

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Club Med Ixtapa was the perfect mix of relaxation, activities and culture! The staff was friendly, the accomodations amazing, the food incredible, and entertainment fun and engaging. The kid's club program was extensive and we found ourselves in their play pool more than the adult one. The ocean water was clean and a nice temp, the beach spotless, and security extensive. Can I go back now?!
Amenities include: pool, cabana, health club, spa, tennis, kids club, child care, refrigerator, crib, internet access.

The main restaurant had an extensive buffet selection of fresh fish, fruits, children-friendly stations, and a huge desert selection. The bread was freshly baked and fabulous. The specialty restaurants were a nice atmosphere and had waitstaff

No real shopping excursions taken, but they offer them. There was a local artists fair with Mexican jewelry, clothing, etc one night at the pool. In addition, the boutique had nice clothing, but was $$.

The nightly entertainment was amazing and even included the children a couple nights. I enjoyed the water sports at pool, the trapeze, archery, fitness classes (zumba especially), and late night movies at the pool. I was never bored, nor my kids.

The transport option that Club Med provides is a nice a/c bus. I highly recommend it, unless you want to explore the area on your own. We rented a taxi to go surfing one day and it was $$, but worth it for my husband because surf was incredible!

Kid's club is included for free for kids over 4 years old. For babies and toddlers, you have to pay, but it is worth the break. Pyjama party is every night and offers childcare for $20/night. They had babysitting option,shows and special events too.

Price was only $99/night and all inclusive!!! (until 8/31/09)
Food, alcohol, some baby supplies (stroller, tub, changing pad, food), accommodations, sports activities, specialty restaurants, and tips.

The best activities were the children's yoga classes, play pool with fun fountains and water machine gun squirters, tie-dying day with parents , and most importantly, including them in the nightly shows. I thought it was cool how the children from all around the world got along and became a little crew together. The staff were caring, patient, and genuinely loved playing with the children. For older kids, the circus trapeze and archery looked fun. Dolphin swim was amazing experiene-do it!

During the day, we hung out in a private padded cabana on the beach with cold drinks, swung on the hammock and cooled off in the Pacific.
We enjoyed a romantic dinner at the Mirador restaurant overlooking the beach, a soak in our big bath tub, happy hour cocktails (mojitos) at the bar, and kicking back watching a movie on a widescreen at the pool. Our room was so nice that we loved sitting on our balcony overlooking the beach in the morning and at sunset.

Surfing, Delfini Ixtapa (swim with dolphins facility), sunset cruise, snorkeling to nearby island, shopping excursions, ATV offroad ride, and more..

Pros I loved the smell of guava and mango trees the iguanas, and the butterflies
Hassle and stress free! No need to deal with money! Safe and beautiful location! .
They thought of all the details in regards to traveling with children and made our lives easier. The amenities were incredible, and they even had a baby room whereyou could sterilize bottles, mix formula, find baby food, milk, etc..
They had a fantastic kid's program and the activities for the adults were fun as well.

Cons It was a bit humid and hot, but there were pools and the ocean to cool off in. Mosquitos were a nuisance, but they sprayed twice a day.

Talk to Tina or Jennifer at Santa Barbara Travel 805-966-3116
www.clubmed.com
www.tripadvisor.com-Ixtapa reviews

I would book a nonstop flight on Alaska Airlines..they had great service and the flight was easy-3 hours. Bring a sack lunch or prepare to buy a meal for $6. Hacienda Hotel has a great deal to stay overnight and leave your car at LAX for a week.
Bring water wings and pool toys.
Call Santa Barbara Travel for more tips..