Ixtapa, Mexico With the exciting activities of its Children’s Clubs, the fiery flavor of its cuisine and the incredible beauty of its sprawling coastline, it’s not hard to see why Club Med Ixtapa was ranked among the top family vacation spots by The Travel Channel. Everything that typifies the culture and beauty of Mexico can be found here, from the authentic fishing village of Zihuatanejo to the modern resort town of Ixtapa itself. Hike amongst native flora and fauna in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Sail atop the Pacific Ocean’s legendary waves. Or, stay on property and enjoy our circus school with your young ones. Whatever your age, you’ll find plenty to do, and a beautiful place in which to do it. Location: Set on the Pacific coast of Mexico, 112 miles north of Acapulco and 19 miles from Zihuatanejo Accommodations: 374 air-conditioned rooms with telephone, television, clock radio/CD player, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, mini-fridge, coffee maker and personal safe Special Accommodations: • Handicapped accessible rooms Restaurants & Bars: 1 main restaurant, 1 specialty restaurant, 1 snack bar and 2 bars (1 with dance floor) Amenities: 3 swimming pools (1 exclusively for Mini Club) 8 hard surface tennis courts (4 lit) Weight room Tour desk Conference facilities Locker rooms Massage* Boutique* Photographer* Internet kiosk* Arts & crafts workshop* Bicycle rentals* Laundry service and self-service washers & dryers* NEW Miniature golf* Entertainment & Events: Club Med entertainment, live performances, sunset hour with groovin’ music, circus shows, nature discovery adventure activities, Mexican festival including traditional dance performances, local crafts and native cuisine, NEW cooking demonstrations and much more! Sports: Lessons for all levels: Circus school, NEW Crunch fitness, flying trapeze, tennis and water aerobics Lessons for beginners: Archery, in-line skating and sailing (catamaran) Free play: Basketball, bocce ball, kayaking, mini-soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball (beach & hard court) and water polo Children’s Clubs: Baby Club Med™* (4-23 months) Petit Club Med™* (2-3 years) Mini Club Med™ (4-10 years) Junior Club Med (11-13 years) Also available for 14-17 years during peak holidays NEW Hip Hop Kidz® program: Kids love this new class where they get to learn the funky dance moves of their favorite music stars while increasing strength, coordination and agility. NEW Putumayo World Playground: Musical Discovery Adventure: Children will explore and celebrate the world’s cultures through the beauty and beat of world music, with activities ranging from mask-making to a multilingual sing-along. Cultural & Adventure Tours*: Enjoy a day of sailing and snorkeling Discover the coastline of Ixtapa on a sunset cruise Test your luck with deep-sea fishing on Pacific waters Take a boat ride to the village of Zihuatanejo Swim with the dolphins Ecological adventure at Las Gatas with snorkeling and hiking