Club Med's Caribbean footprint is bigger and more varied than most people realise, stretching from a gloriously remote Bahamian island to the French Antilles — with a brand-new US Virgin Islands resort on the way for 2027.
The most off-the-beaten-track of the bunch is Columbus Isle on San Salvador, a small island in the far-out reaches of the Bahamas that sees a fraction of the crowds you'd find near Nassau. The appeal here is what lies beyond the resort gates: a drive out to a lighthouse dating back to 1887, followed by an afternoon on a beach where you may well have the sand entirely to yourself. If your idea of paradise involves fewer people rather than more, this is the Club Med property that fits.
At the other end of the spectrum culturally is Buccaneer's Creek in Martinique, where the all-inclusive formula comes with a heavy dose of French Caribbean flavour. Days off-site might mean accras — spiced cod fritters — from a seaside lunch counter, a swim at Les Salines, widely considered one of the island's best beaches, and a tasting at one of the Caribbean's great rum estates. Martinique's rhum agricole, made from fresh cane juice rather than molasses, is a genuinely different drinking experience, and the island's blend of French cuisine and Creole culture makes it a foodie's all-inclusive pick.
Looking ahead, Club Med is preparing a new opening on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, slated for 2027. It's a notable choice: St. Croix is the largest of the three main US Virgin islands but the least visited, with historic towns like Christiansted, excellent diving and a quieter pace than St. Thomas. A major all-inclusive brand committing there is likely to put the island on more travellers' radar.
The practical takeaway from all this: the resort is only half the decision. With Club Med's Caribbean properties, what you can do outside the gates — empty beaches, rum distilleries, local food — is often what should determine which one you book. Beach isolation points you to San Salvador; culture and cuisine point you to Martinique; and if you like the sound of an under-the-radar US island, St. Croix is worth watching for 2027.
Anyone booking for winter 2026-2027 has a straightforward choice between the two open resorts and the option of waiting for the third, while loyal Club Med guests with points or loyalty perks can start planning now for the St. Croix debut.
