| Being a mom is a never ending job. There's always | | | | for "Gracious Organizers"), and usually invite the |
| homework to go over, dishes in the sink, laundry to | | | | participation of the guests, which are called "GMs" |
| fold, dinner to cook, shopping for shoes (again!), PTA | | | | (short for "Gracious Members"), while the resort is |
| meetings, bills to pay... Wouldn't you just love to go | | | | known as a "village". A unique feature of Club Med is |
| on a vacation where you don't have to worry about | | | | the socializing of the GOs with the GMs, all playing, |
| where to go for dinner and what activities to | | | | dining, drinking and dancing together day and night. |
| organize for the kids each day? and what about | | | | There are many villages that provide facilities for |
| having a little private time without the kids? | | | | children of different ages, which are supervised by |
| If this is what you're looking for, "All-Inclusive" resort | | | | trained staff. Children are divided into age group clubs |
| is your answer. | | | | - "Baby", "Petit", "Mini", and "Junior's". |
| Club Med (short for Club | | | | Mini Club Med™ (4-10 years): |
| Méditerranée) is operated by a | | | | Mini Club Med™ is for kids ages 4 - 10 years old, |
| French corporation and offers all-inclusive vacation | | | | and activities are included in the package for no |
| resorts in many parts of the world, usually in highly | | | | additional cost: |
| exotic locations. There are over 80 Club Med resorts | | | | Kids activities that include arts and crafts, soccer, |
| around the world, with each resort offering an | | | | sailing, in-line skating, games, "mini scientist" and other |
| extensive list of services and activities in one single | | | | fun activities; |
| package. | | | | Clubhouse surrounded by an outdoor "funscape" area |
| These "All inclusive" packages include lodging, meals, | | | | with toys, dollhouses, trains and slides; |
| soft drinks, use of facilities, a wide variety of sports | | | | Some resorts offer special activities (also included in |
| activities, games, and shows. Alcoholic drinks are | | | | the package) such as Mini Tennis, Flying trapeze, |
| bought with bids which are purchased separately, | | | | tennis, soccer, sailing, in-line skating, games, arts |
| although some locations now include alcohol and | | | | & crafts, mini scientist, and even Circus school |
| snacks in their package. | | | | where kids can learn juggling, walking the tightrope, |
| Many resorts feature outdoor buffet dining, daytime | | | | jumping on the trampoline, swinging on the trapeze |
| sports and activities, and evening shows performed | | | | and clowning around in the circus workshops. |
| by the Club Med staff which are called "GOs" (short | | | | |