Club Med Ixtapa
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Ixtapa, Mexico All-Lesbian Resort 2016
November 5 12, 2016
Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Ixtapa, Mexico
We're going back to your favorite all-lesbian resort...the beautiful, oceanfront, All-Inclusive Club Med Pacific in Ixtapa, Mexico!
Imagine basking in the warm sun, floating in calm waters, and dancing under the stars at the fabulous Club O. Set between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, you'll have plenty of opportunities to take advantage of optional excursions like zip-lining and riding an ATV in the jungle, or swimming with dolphins and snorkeling in the water. Of course, you can always just relax by the pool and be spoiled by the personalized beach and pool service, or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. With all your accommodations, food, beverages (including alcohol), most activities, and Olivia's signature entertainment and programming included in the price, you'll be hard pressed to find a reason not to take advantage of this incredible opportunity.
Your Resort
Spend 8 days and 7 nights at the ALL-INCLUSIVE Club Med Ixiapa resort. Located on an untouched region of Mexico, sitting between the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the peaks of the Sierra Madre Mountains, the resort offers breathtaking ocean views and sunsets. Each room features flat-screen TVs, alarm clocks, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, hairdryers, iron/ironing boards and more. Enjoy cuisine from three delicious restaurants, and relax at any of the three bars, including the pool lounge bar. The resort also features two swimming pools, and a spa.
What's Included?
• Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights at the all-inclusive, oceanfront Club Med Pacific Ixtapa, Mexico Resort
• Three all-inclusive restaurants featuring Mexican specialties and cuisines from around the world
• Three all-inclusive bars featuring cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks (premium champagnes, liquors and imported beers are an extra charge)
• Personalized beach and pool service
• Centrally located swimming pool
• Room accommodations featuring radio alarm clocks, mini-refrigerators, bottled water (replenished daily), flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, hairdryers, iron/ironing boards and other standard comforts and amenities
• Access to a wide menu of exciting land and water sports, including beach volleyball, fitness classes, fitness room, water aerobics, circus school, flying trapeze, kayaking, tennis, basketball, and ping pong
• Optional excursions including golf, shopping, sailing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, city tours, horseback riding, swimming with the dolphins, and deep sea fishing (extra charge)
• Round-trip airport transfers from the Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
• Olivia's signature entertainment and programming
• Olivia staff assistance throughout
What's not included?
• Airfare to and from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) airport
• Traveler insurance
• Tips to local guides
• Optional excursions including golf, shopping, sailing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, city tours, horseback riding, swimming with the dolphins, and deep sea fishing and more
• Resort services such as boutique, spa services, internet access, telephone/fax, Champagne and certain premium alcohol spirits
Your Entertainment
Cameron Esposito Standup comic, actor and writer Cameron Esposito has appeared on Comedy Central, TBS, CBS, NBC, E!, IFC, HBO Canada and the Cartoon Network. Her late night television debut on Late Late with Craig Ferguson was called “the most memorable first time on a late night show for any comedian in recent history.” (Splitsider)
As regular guest on top comedy podcasts like WTF with Marc Maron, Nerdist, Comedy Bang Bang, Doug Loves Movies, and You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes, Cameron is also the creator/host of Put Your Hands Together, a weekly standup podcast recorded live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles and recently named to Rolling Stones’ “Best of Comedy Podcasts.”
Julie Goldman
Julie is currently a series regular on the runaway hit BRAVO show THE PEOPLE’S COUCH and co-host of BRAVO’s VANDERPUMP RULES AFTERSHOW with her creative partner Brandy Howard. Together Julie and Brandy are pushing to write scripts and create projects that center on LGBT and female characters in comedy. You can also see Julie on various shows including MTV’s FAKING IT and the LOGO sketch comedy specials GAY SKIT HAPPENS. Julie performs regularly all over the country and has been called "A must see," a "Crackerjack Comedian," "Fearless," "Outrageously Hilarious" and "The Peoples Butch." (And also her mom calls her a "HUGE Pain in the ass.")
Dana Goldberg Raised by a wild pack of Jews, otherwise known as her mother and two siblings, veteran comedian Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have her earning loyal fans across the country and abroad. A crowd favorite, Goldberg has become a triple threat combining her comedy, hosting, and writing talents to become one of the most sought after entertainers on the circuit. Voted one of the “Top Five Funniest Lesbians in America,” Curve magazine raves, “Goldberg is one of the brightest lights in a stellar comedy landscape.” Advocate.com named Goldberg one of the top three LGBT comedians in the nation.
Rhea Butcher
Rhea Butcher is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor and writer who has appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Buzzfeed and Funny or Die Presents. Originally from the Midwest, Rhea grew up skate boarding the mean streets of Akron, Ohio. Her James Dean-like cool has endeared her to audiences nationwide, both in her live appearances opening for comics like Pete Holmes, Anthony Jeselnik, Maria Bamford and Cameron Esposito in large theatre venues, or her podcast appearances on shows like You Made It Weird, How Did This Get Made? and Sklarboro Country.
In 2016, Rhea will debut her first television series for NBCUniversal's new Seeso platform, launch a web series on Legendary/Amy Poelher's Smart Girls Network, host recurring segments as the first correspondent on Paul F. Tompkins' No You Shut Up on Fusion, appear at SF Sketchfest for the 3rd year running and release her first standup album with Kill Rock Stars Records.
Gina Breedlove
"In Goddess culture, Gina Breedlove is a vocal priestess, leaving her audience the privileged recipients of her pure spirit and deep vocal well." ~ Holly Near
The creative force of Gina Breedlove is as dangerous and delightful as this earth we share. Folksoul is the signature sound of this versatile vocalist and songwriter, who defies and redefines genre. A coalescence of rhythm and blues, with cadences of folk, it is indeed the medicine that many of us have been waiting for.
"Her voice is soul revelry, and her beauty captures your heart and mind" ~ Jazztimes Magazine
Sandra Valls Sandra Valls is a nationally touring comic headliner best known for her side-splitting comedy performances (and her zoot suit) on Showtime's THE ORIGINAL LATIN DIVAS OF COMEDY (nominated for an Alma Award) and PRIDE: GAY & LESBIAN COMEDY SLAM. Other TV credits include but are not limited to Logo Network, One Night Stand Up, Comic’s Unleashed, HBO, Comedy Central, MTV3.
Sandra was named One of the Top 100 Women We Love by Go Magazine. Latina Magazine named her One of the Top 33 Bad Ass Comics with Latino Roots and One of the Top 10 Latin Comics who will best ‘solve SNL’s diversity issue.’ The Los Angeles Times raves, “Talented and Hilarious!”
Briana Scurry Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, and World Cup Champion
With an integral role on the team that set the standard for women’s professional soccer and a record 173 international appearances, Briana Scurry is widely recognized as one of the world’s best female soccer goalkeepers. Notably one of the first African American professional female soccer player, she has helped significantly to diversify the sport.
Named starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s national soccer team in 1994, she helped lead the team to many achievements, including two Olympic gold medals. Captivating the world in the 1999 FIFA World Cup championship game—which represented one of the most important events in the history of American athletics—she made history after an astounding shoot-out save, resulting in the win. Her talent protecting the goal and her team’s unprecedented success led to a huge increase of women’s soccer fans and inspired millions.
Richelle Donigan Richelle Donigan has been teaching in the Anusara style of Yoga since 2003. She began teaching at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland, and eventually found her way to the mother Ashram, Gurudev Siddha Peeth in India. Since the inception of her company OJAH Yoga 9 years ago, Richelle has created workshops, retreats, and yoga gatherings, for the LGBTQ community. Her Butch Yoga workshop is a particular favorite in the Bay area, her Yoga retreats are always life changing and enriching. A consummate teacher, Richelle embodies wellness and is dedicated to uplifting herself and her community with the profound healing practices of Yoga.
Jenny Block Jenny Block is a frequent contributor to a number of high-profile publications from Huffington Post to Playboy, and is the author of “O Wow: Discovering Your Ultimate Orgasm.” She has appeared on a plethora of TV and radio shows from Nightline to Tyra Banks and from Playboy Radio to BBC.
She appears regularly on Huffington Post Live, the Huffington Post Sex and Love Podcast, and is featured in Huffington Post’s first ever, free-standing multimedia project – The Overdue, Under-told Story of the Clitoris. She holds both her BA and her MA in English from Virginia Commonwealth University and taught college composition for nearly ten years.
Julie & Brandy - The People's Couch Bravo TV If you don't know Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard... then just turn on your TV! Julie and Brandy are the breakout stars of Bravo's hit show, "The People's Couch" and they are also the hosts of the Vanderpump Rules AfterShow (also on Bravo)!
"The People's Couch" invites viewers to watch other people watching TV. The voyeuristic series brings cameras into the living rooms of real people as they watch and react to TV shows and news from the last week. The people who publicly laugh and scream at their TVs include sisters Amanda and Kenya; friends Blake, Scott and Emerson; sisters Cathy and Destiny; the Egber family; and writing partners Julie and Brandy, who are situated on a love seat for platonic friends. The unscripted series is based on the U.K. show "Gogglebox."
DJ Tatiana Born in Madrid, DJ Tatiana has been making people dance around the globe since 1999. Fueled by her passion for music, this talented Denver based DJ has been rocking dance floors across the US and abroad with her beautiful smile and her energetic vibe. Regularly featured in magazines, social media and TV throughout her music career, Tatiana has also earned several awards and community recognitions. A delightful peoples’ person and a very talented musician, DJ Tatiana has headlined at leading club venues around the world such as The Church, Café Del Mar, Nikki Beach and Body English to name a few. She has participated in worldwide recognized parties and events like White Party, Electric Daisy, Pride Fest, AquaGirl and many more. Tatiana incorporates many styles into her sound, from popular top 40s remixes to tribal house, with musical favorites from all genres coming together in her sets. Her passion and energy have created demand making her one of the most sought after female DJs in the game.
DJ Christie James Growing up in the Bay Area, DJ Christie James knew from a young age that those words were true. It wasn't until her first duty station in the Navy did she realize just how much music moved her. Stationed on the east coast she yearned for the same Bay Area club music scene that she was missing from home so she decided to create it on her own. Armed with two turntables, a fierce will, and the love of all music she honed her skills in the Navy barracks – where she became a member of the Presidential Honor Guard during the day and a struggling DJ at night. The late nights and practice paid off. Christie has not only established herself as a versatile club DJ but as a successful radio personality. Christie can be heard on I Heart Radio's PRIDE Radio Station from 10p-2a EST. Christie has rocked the crowds from East Coast to West Coast and overseas in Sardinia, Italy. Whether she is spinning the hottest club cuts and old school grooves or entertaining the masses over the air, Christie is guaranteed to get the party started with any crowd, any venue, anywhere! It's time to dance!
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Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Ixtapa, Mexico
Join us for breathtaking views and unparalleled sunsets at the Oceanfront Club Med resort in Ixtapa, Mexico. Located on an untouched region of Mexico, the resort sits between the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the peaks of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Cozy rooms feature flat-screen TVs, alarm clocks, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, hairdryers, iron/ironing boards and more. Enjoy cuisine from three delicious restaurants, and relax at any of the three bars, including the pool lounge bar. The resort also features two swimming pools and a spa.
Traveler Info
Being Gay in Mexico
Mexico’s Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the country in June 2015.
Currency
The local currency is the Mexican Peso but U.S. dollars are accepted and can be exchanged at the resort, if needed.
Languages
Spanish and English
Climate
In November, Ixtapa has highs of 87 degrees and lows of 72 degrees.
Travel documentation and identification
You will need a passport that is valid for six months past the date of the trip. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with both your country’s consulate and the Mexican consulate to make sure that you do not need an entry visa or other additional documentation.
Where to fly into/out of
You will need to fly into and out of Zihautanejo International Airport (ZIH).
Check-in
Arrive any time on November 5, 2016 and depart any time on November 12, 2016. Official check-in time is 3 pm. If you arrive early, you can store your luggage and enjoy the resort until your room is available.
Transfers and Meeting up with Olivia
Transfers from the airport to the resort are included on the first day of the trip (November 5, 2016). We will request your flight information approximately 90 days in advance of the trip to ensure you receive your transfer. Alternatively, you can visit your Olivia Travel Profile and enter you flight information at any time. The airport is approximately 30–45 minutes from the resort.
Dining & drinks
Enjoy all-inclusive meals–breakfast, lunch, dinner–in three restaurants, and all-inclusive alcohol and soft drinks.*
*Additional charge for premium liquors and imported beers.
El Encanto
This air-conditioned restaurant, with 5 intimate rooms and an additional large oceanview terrace, offers every day cuisine from around the world from sushi to fresh fish or a Mexican specialty.
Miramar
All day dining is provided at this oceanfront, open-air venue. Enjoy a late breakfast, a light grill menu for lunch and an Argentinean steakhouse restaurant for dinner.
Luna Azul
A beautifully decorated open-air restaurant, Luna Azul serves contemporary fusion cuisine underneath the trees and the stars (reservations required).
Electricity
The rooms have 110-volt electricity, which is the same as the U.S.
Excursions
Excursions may include: golf, sunset cruises, swimming with dolphins, deep sea fishing, sailing and snorkeling. Excursions are an additional charge and can be booked at the resort.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included in the cost of the trip.
Internet
Internet access is available in every room. There is a fee for internet access, except in Oceanview Suites with Balcony (S & S+), where it is complimentary.
Laundry and dry cleaning
Laundry is available for a fee.
Medical services
There is an infirmary at the resort. Standard fees are charged for medical services.
Phone
Each room has a phone. There is an additional fee to use this phone. Phone rates will be available at the resort.
Sisters at Play & Friends
Olivia’s Sisters at Play & Friends program is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diversity on our trips. Meet your Sisters at Play coordinator so you can find out about the special events we have planned for you during the week. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Smoking policy
Guest rooms and public indoor spaces are non-smoking areas. Guests may smoke on their balconies. Smoking areas will be designated.
Solo travelers
Traveling solo? Be sure to attend the Solos Welcome. Here you will meet your Olivia Solos Coordinators who will share your solos program for the week. We plan dozens of activities for our solo travelers, including special designated solos excursions in each port of call. In addition, we organize a special solos dining area for all meals and reserve a section for the nightly shows.
Spa services
Indulge and relax at the resort’s spa. Traditional massages and spa packages are available for a fee.
Special needs
If you have special medical or dietary needs, please advise us at the time of booking.
Check out time
Check out is 11 am on November 12, 2016.
Transfers to the airport
Roundtrip airport transfers are included on arrival and departure day. Departure information will be available at the resort.
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