Hurricane Dean Update

I made trips twice in the past 9 months to the Yucatan Peninsula so I was especially worried about how the area made out in this last storm. I’m happy to report that Club Med Cancun (here's my story) escaped unscathed. Here’s Club Med’s official press release:

HURRICANE DEAN UPDATE

Club Med Reports No Structural Damage to Caribbean and Mexican Resorts After Hurricane Dean

All Resorts in Martinique, Guadeloupe, Punta Cana and Cancun Are Operational “We are thankful today that the storm passed well to the south of the newly renovated Club Med Cancun Yucatan in Mexico. Our outstanding team is onsite and the resort is operational, providing the gourmet meals, premium beverages, sports activities and unparalleled children’s programs that our guests love.” Cedric Gobillard, CEO North America comments, “Our luck, however, does not allow us to forget our neighbors in the Yucatan who were less fortunate. Through our continued partnership with local communities and the United Nations Foundation, we will work to aid those affected by Hurricane Dean.”

The Club Med resorts in the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe in the French West Indies are also open and operating after the storm.

All Club Med guests who are in a village in the unlikely event a storm hits the region are protected by Club Med’s Hurricane Protection Program which provides:

·Club Med guests with a Future Travel Certificate in the unlikely event that Category One or higher hurricane force winds (as defined by the National Weather Service) impact the resort at any time during their stay. Club Med will offer these guests a Future Travel Certificate for the value of the land portion of their vacation for the number of days impacted by the hurricane force winds.

·For more information about the terms and conditions of the Hurricane Protection Program, guests can call 1-800-CLUB MED (800-258-2633) or their local travel agent, or visit http://www.clubmed.com/.