16
Apr
2006
Wow. It's so strange to read this topic. I have been to Club Med four times, and each time, I have had a Club Med bracelet. The villages I have been to are Paradise Island, Crested Butte and Sandpiper. (Of course, these are on the other side of the world from the one you were visiting.) On this side of the world, the bracelet means "All-Inclusive." Your bracelet identifies you as a GM and allows you onto the property, into the restaurant and bar. It allows security to clearly identify you. During my recent trip to Crested Butte, there seemed to be quite a problem with locals trying to sneak into the village. I saw security kick out many, many people. Also, the bracelet clearly identifies those that are of legal drinking age and those that are not. (This is especially important, given the aforementioned "All-Inclusive" nature of the bracelet.)
The first time I had the bracelet (Paradise Island), it did take some getting used to. I scratched myself up pretty badly a couple of times, and it interfered with my jewelry. Since then, though, I have grown to love the bracelet. To me, it means Club Med. It's really funny, because I hate to take it off once I come home. Taking it off means my vacation is over. When I returned home from Crested Butte a few weeks ago, I sat on the edge of my bed with the scissors poised. It took me a couple of minutes before I could cut. Finally, I took a deep breath and did it. I would have worn it a couple of days longer, but I had work obligations that would not allow it.
Funny how people look at things in such different ways, isn't it?
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