Back from the wonderful “beachy” experienced in Club Med Bintan. We had such a fantastic and memorable time at the resort that Anthea and Anders felt so reluctant to come home.They were so sad on the day of departure, so to make them feel better, I told them we can plan another Bintan trip again when daddy is home with us, next year.
This is a truly FREE & EASY vacation for us, so there is no fixed itinerary like our previous trips. I just noted down our daily activities.
Day 1: Sunday, 02 Nov
Singapore → Bintan (Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal) Dep: 1400 / Arr 1345
We had an early lunch at the TMFT with my 2nd brother in law family. Both Anthea and Anders were excited and waiting eagerly to go on board the Ferry. We checked in our luggage and started our boarding. The Ferry – Indra Bupala departed on time at 2pm and it was about another ride. we arrived at 1.45pm – Bintan local Time. The time difference is -1 hour. There was a Club Med counter at the arrival terminal and we got our room keys and beach towels card from the counter. Then we boarded the bus and the journey from the ferry terminal to Club Med was about 10 minutes.
Upon arrival at the resort, there was a team of GOs (gracious organizers) at the reception area welcoming our arrival. We were given towels and welcome drinks. The Club General Manager was there, personally, to do the welcome speech. Then we were leaded to our rooms by the GO.
In Club Med, the guests are all known as GM (Gracious Members) and the staffs are all GOs. Everywhere you go around the resort, they will be mingling among the guests. All of them wear the GO T-shirts, so it's very easy to spot them. Each day their T-shirts are in difference vibrant colours.
We had 2 rooms and it was connecting room. The rooms are seaview rooms and each room has its own balcony. While waiting for our luggage to be delivered to the rooms, we headed to the Zentika restaurant for our tea-break. It served finger food and light meals. After eating our tea, we went back to our room to have a quick rest before exploring the resort.
At 5pm, we changed and went to the beach. Club Med had its private beach and the beach was very clean. Anthea and Anders had a fun time playing with the small waves.
After an hour of fun by the sea, we went back to change and got ready for the Information Meeting at 6.30pm. It was a very useful meeting and the GO provided us with all the information on the resort. Then we headed to the Waterfall restaurant for our Buffet dinner. The spread was really sumptuous and there was free flow of RED/WHITE wine during dinner.
After a very fulfilling dinner, we headed to the Trapeze area for the show. It was very entertaining. Then after the show, we were guided to go to the poolside where there were games booths. Anthea and Anders had a great time trying the different games. It was so much fun. We went back to our room almost near midnite... : )
This is a truly FREE & EASY vacation for us, so there is no fixed itinerary like our previous trips. I just noted down our daily activities.
Day 1: Sunday, 02 Nov
Singapore → Bintan (Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal) Dep: 1400 / Arr 1345
We had an early lunch at the TMFT with my 2nd brother in law family. Both Anthea and Anders were excited and waiting eagerly to go on board the Ferry. We checked in our luggage and started our boarding. The Ferry – Indra Bupala departed on time at 2pm and it was about another ride. we arrived at 1.45pm – Bintan local Time. The time difference is -1 hour. There was a Club Med counter at the arrival terminal and we got our room keys and beach towels card from the counter. Then we boarded the bus and the journey from the ferry terminal to Club Med was about 10 minutes.
Upon arrival at the resort, there was a team of GOs (gracious organizers) at the reception area welcoming our arrival. We were given towels and welcome drinks. The Club General Manager was there, personally, to do the welcome speech. Then we were leaded to our rooms by the GO.
In Club Med, the guests are all known as GM (Gracious Members) and the staffs are all GOs. Everywhere you go around the resort, they will be mingling among the guests. All of them wear the GO T-shirts, so it's very easy to spot them. Each day their T-shirts are in difference vibrant colours.
We had 2 rooms and it was connecting room. The rooms are seaview rooms and each room has its own balcony. While waiting for our luggage to be delivered to the rooms, we headed to the Zentika restaurant for our tea-break. It served finger food and light meals. After eating our tea, we went back to our room to have a quick rest before exploring the resort.
At 5pm, we changed and went to the beach. Club Med had its private beach and the beach was very clean. Anthea and Anders had a fun time playing with the small waves.
After an hour of fun by the sea, we went back to change and got ready for the Information Meeting at 6.30pm. It was a very useful meeting and the GO provided us with all the information on the resort. Then we headed to the Waterfall restaurant for our Buffet dinner. The spread was really sumptuous and there was free flow of RED/WHITE wine during dinner.
After a very fulfilling dinner, we headed to the Trapeze area for the show. It was very entertaining. Then after the show, we were guided to go to the poolside where there were games booths. Anthea and Anders had a great time trying the different games. It was so much fun. We went back to our room almost near midnite... : )
Day 2: Monday, 03 November
We woke up to a bright and sunny day and had our breakfast at the restaurant I brought Anthea and Anders to the Mini Kids club and let them joined the activities. I tagged along with them as I know Anders needed time to warm up to strangers.
They had morning games - for Anders group, they played balls and badminton. As for Anthea group, they had kid's archery. Anthea enjoyed the archery session. Anders was a bit in tear when I met up with them at sports centre.
Then they went to the Trapeze area to do the rope walking. It was the 1st time that Anthea and Anders tried these kinds out outdoor sport and I am glad they had fun at it.
The GO brought them back to the Kid club area and they had pool time@ mini club pool. They played water games and also had a chance to do the slide.
After a quick shower, they were brought to the restaurant for lunch. I signed them out after lunch. We met up with my Parents in law for lunch. My parents in law went for the different sport session in the morning. My FIL did the kayaking and my MIL did the aerobic class. They had a good time too... : )
In the afternoon, we had our afternoon nap. In the evening, we went to the beach and did some swimming. My FIL discovered that there were many fishes in an area. So he brought the children there and we feed the fishes with bread. The water was so cleared and we can see the fishes and they were beautiful.
Anthea and Anders had a good time by the beach. Then we went back to our room to change and get ready for a BBQ dinner at La Terrasse restaurant. (For this BBQ dinner, advanced reservation is required.)
The BBQ dinner spread was good – BBQ Squid, Crab, Fish and grilled lamb with herb. We had a good time and of course, a good Rose Wine to go with the dinner.
After dinner, we went to the theatre to watch a dance show performed by the GOs. After the show, the GOs leaded us to do the Crazy Sign dance and it was really fun. Then there was FREE foot massage by the poolside and some other programs for the GMs. Most of the cocktails were FREE from the bar. So we really drank to our heart contend. Anthea and Anders had a good time ordering their juices. Again we went back to our room near to midnite... : P
Day 3: Tuesday, 4 November
In the morning after breakfast, I left Anthea and Anders at the kids club. I went on with my own agenda. I started with the Step class and then continued with the abdominal class.
Then I went to the beach and did the aqua aerobics. After the aerobic, there was game session organized by the GO and I had great time at the games by the beach. The Sun, the Sun and the Sea felt so great and energizing... : )
Then I went to the restaurant to pick up Anthea and Anders as requested by them. We had an eventful morning.
We took our afternoon nap and then went to the beach again in the evening. The children just love the beach. They also took a quick swim in the pool.
Dinner was at the Waterfall restaurant. Although we ate 90% of our meals there, the food changes every time and the International spread choices was very wide.
After dinner, we went to the theatre and there was a children Bingo game in progress. We joined in the fun.
There was an Asian Dance show performed by the GOs and it was really entertaining. After the show, we were leaded to the Bagus Bar for Casino Night. Chips were given to all the GMs and we were told to collect as much chips as possible for the Final Lucky Draw. It was a fun time for the family, we played Black Jack and excitement was in the air. Too bad, we miss the BIG Draw by 1 digit...: P
We had our drinks by the bar before calling it a day.
Day 4: Wednesday, 5 November
Anthea wanted to join the Kids club again, so I left both of them there in the morning after breakfast. I went to try the Golf and it was tough. Then I went to gym and did my gym routine.
Then I headed to the poolside where my Mil was doing her aqua aerobic session. I picked the children after their lunch and met up with my PILs for lunch.
We had our usual nap after lunch. In the evening, we went to the pond side to feed fish. There was a Komodo dragon and the children had a good chance to see the real thing, other than from the books. There were also monkeys and squirrels in the woods.
After feeding the fishes and Komodo dragon, we went to the beachside for waves playing again.
We had our dinner and then watch the Trapeze show. The night continued with the GO's doing Sport Theme at the Bagus bar. There were different sports at a corner. My FIL tried the table tennis challenge. Anthea and Anders tried a table game that needs them to throw the token into individual slot. Not sure of the name. .. : )
When I told the children it was time to go back to rest, both of them were so reluctant to go back to the room and wanted to play more.
The main reason was 2 of their favorite “GO teachers” were there – Peter and Hiro. Peter is very good with children and he can do “magic” to entertain them, so the children likes him a lot. Hiro is also a very nice teacher and she is also very hands on with children. I would say that all the GOs in the Mini Club are very professional. That's why parents are confident to leave their children at the club.
Day 5: Thursday, 06 November
Bintan → Singapore Dep: 1435 / Arr 1630
This was the last day of our vacation. We had breakfast and then did our check out at 11am. Anthea and Anders wanted to say good-byes to their “teachers”, so we went to the kids club to say Bye-bye to Peter and the rest. I know both of them will miss the fun “teachers” and also the great activities that they had enjoyed.
Then we went to the Bar for drinks before having our lunch.
After lunch, we went to the reception area for our departure bus to the Ferry Terminal. The teams of GOs were there and they were clapping and waving Bye Byes to the GMs who were leaving. The ambiance was great and the feeling was sad.
This had been a wonderful vacation for the family and I know that one day, we will be back.
I felt renewed and recharged and I look forward to another vacation experience in Club Med again.
Thank you for the GReAT Fun time, CLUB MED GOs. You GUYS are fantastic!!!
We woke up to a bright and sunny day and had our breakfast at the restaurant I brought Anthea and Anders to the Mini Kids club and let them joined the activities. I tagged along with them as I know Anders needed time to warm up to strangers.
They had morning games - for Anders group, they played balls and badminton. As for Anthea group, they had kid's archery. Anthea enjoyed the archery session. Anders was a bit in tear when I met up with them at sports centre.
Then they went to the Trapeze area to do the rope walking. It was the 1st time that Anthea and Anders tried these kinds out outdoor sport and I am glad they had fun at it.
The GO brought them back to the Kid club area and they had pool time@ mini club pool. They played water games and also had a chance to do the slide.
After a quick shower, they were brought to the restaurant for lunch. I signed them out after lunch. We met up with my Parents in law for lunch. My parents in law went for the different sport session in the morning. My FIL did the kayaking and my MIL did the aerobic class. They had a good time too... : )
In the afternoon, we had our afternoon nap. In the evening, we went to the beach and did some swimming. My FIL discovered that there were many fishes in an area. So he brought the children there and we feed the fishes with bread. The water was so cleared and we can see the fishes and they were beautiful.
Anthea and Anders had a good time by the beach. Then we went back to our room to change and get ready for a BBQ dinner at La Terrasse restaurant. (For this BBQ dinner, advanced reservation is required.)
The BBQ dinner spread was good – BBQ Squid, Crab, Fish and grilled lamb with herb. We had a good time and of course, a good Rose Wine to go with the dinner.
After dinner, we went to the theatre to watch a dance show performed by the GOs. After the show, the GOs leaded us to do the Crazy Sign dance and it was really fun. Then there was FREE foot massage by the poolside and some other programs for the GMs. Most of the cocktails were FREE from the bar. So we really drank to our heart contend. Anthea and Anders had a good time ordering their juices. Again we went back to our room near to midnite... : P
Day 3: Tuesday, 4 November
In the morning after breakfast, I left Anthea and Anders at the kids club. I went on with my own agenda. I started with the Step class and then continued with the abdominal class.
Then I went to the beach and did the aqua aerobics. After the aerobic, there was game session organized by the GO and I had great time at the games by the beach. The Sun, the Sun and the Sea felt so great and energizing... : )
Then I went to the restaurant to pick up Anthea and Anders as requested by them. We had an eventful morning.
We took our afternoon nap and then went to the beach again in the evening. The children just love the beach. They also took a quick swim in the pool.
Dinner was at the Waterfall restaurant. Although we ate 90% of our meals there, the food changes every time and the International spread choices was very wide.
After dinner, we went to the theatre and there was a children Bingo game in progress. We joined in the fun.
There was an Asian Dance show performed by the GOs and it was really entertaining. After the show, we were leaded to the Bagus Bar for Casino Night. Chips were given to all the GMs and we were told to collect as much chips as possible for the Final Lucky Draw. It was a fun time for the family, we played Black Jack and excitement was in the air. Too bad, we miss the BIG Draw by 1 digit...: P
We had our drinks by the bar before calling it a day.
Day 4: Wednesday, 5 November
Anthea wanted to join the Kids club again, so I left both of them there in the morning after breakfast. I went to try the Golf and it was tough. Then I went to gym and did my gym routine.
Then I headed to the poolside where my Mil was doing her aqua aerobic session. I picked the children after their lunch and met up with my PILs for lunch.
We had our usual nap after lunch. In the evening, we went to the pond side to feed fish. There was a Komodo dragon and the children had a good chance to see the real thing, other than from the books. There were also monkeys and squirrels in the woods.
After feeding the fishes and Komodo dragon, we went to the beachside for waves playing again.
We had our dinner and then watch the Trapeze show. The night continued with the GO's doing Sport Theme at the Bagus bar. There were different sports at a corner. My FIL tried the table tennis challenge. Anthea and Anders tried a table game that needs them to throw the token into individual slot. Not sure of the name. .. : )
When I told the children it was time to go back to rest, both of them were so reluctant to go back to the room and wanted to play more.
The main reason was 2 of their favorite “GO teachers” were there – Peter and Hiro. Peter is very good with children and he can do “magic” to entertain them, so the children likes him a lot. Hiro is also a very nice teacher and she is also very hands on with children. I would say that all the GOs in the Mini Club are very professional. That's why parents are confident to leave their children at the club.
Day 5: Thursday, 06 November
Bintan → Singapore Dep: 1435 / Arr 1630
This was the last day of our vacation. We had breakfast and then did our check out at 11am. Anthea and Anders wanted to say good-byes to their “teachers”, so we went to the kids club to say Bye-bye to Peter and the rest. I know both of them will miss the fun “teachers” and also the great activities that they had enjoyed.
Then we went to the Bar for drinks before having our lunch.
After lunch, we went to the reception area for our departure bus to the Ferry Terminal. The teams of GOs were there and they were clapping and waving Bye Byes to the GMs who were leaving. The ambiance was great and the feeling was sad.
This had been a wonderful vacation for the family and I know that one day, we will be back.
I felt renewed and recharged and I look forward to another vacation experience in Club Med again.
Thank you for the GReAT Fun time, CLUB MED GOs. You GUYS are fantastic!!!
9 comments:
WOW!! Wat a great fun time you had for those days! thanks for sharing~
I bet you are very recharged now before you start your partime job and Anthea's P1 :)
Wow, the services are real good!
Will seek for your advices when I plan to bring family there.
Its indeed a good holiday! All engerized and geared up for your excitements ahead!
Indeed you had a great time! :) And lots of ME time too. Hehehe... Your post is so detailed that I know what to expect if I am going there. :)
hi Ling,
Yes, i had a fantastic time and recharged for my next move.. : )
Hi Vivien,
The service was excellent. I know you and your BOYS will definitely enjoy the place too.. : )
Hi LZmommy,
If you ever go, i believe LZ will definitely be spoiled with all the fun. And also Beanie will enjoy too !!
cheers,
astee
Fun!!! Isn't it great to go on a holiday with kids and yet have all the ME-TIME!! That's one good things abt Club Med, the kids enjoy, the adults relax!
Hi Astee,
Wow..so fun!!..after reading your post..make me feel like bringing Cherrlyn there...
hi Mommy Charmaine,
You are so right about the ME time and the children also had their fun. Will definitely go back again..just to chill out.
Hi Joyce,
Indeed, it's a very relaxing resort for family.
Can consider going for a short getaway.
Cheers,
astee
Hi Astee,
Your blog on Club Med is fantastic!! So much info for my reference and the pictures are great!! The beach looks very nice. I am looking forward to my trip in June :)
Rachel,
Great that you find it useful...and i know you guys going to have good fun too!!!
cheers,
astee
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