Those who visit Columbus Isle discover and explore another new world: one full of luxury, sumptuous cuisine, incomparable accommodations, memorable activities and a feeling of complete detachment from the outside world. Its countless stars invite visitors to gaze endlessly into the night sky to observe their beautiful, shimmering light. And on any given week, only a fortunate few will be able to call this island home. It’s more upscale, with delights ranging from luxurious linens to a South Beach-inspired Pool Lounge waiting to pamper you. It’s more relaxing, with an oceanfront massage palapa, a new beach bar and dozens of other great amenities designed to soothe your stress away. And it’s more tempting, with a variety of enticing restaurants sure to keep your taste buds on their toes.
In short, you’ll still find everything you’re looking for in a romantic escape within the 89 acres that make up Club Med Columbus Isle. You’ll just find more of those things than you ever thought possible.
Village Theme
Most Luxurious
Village Highlights:
Our finest villages, created with your expectations in mind.
- NEW Deluxe oceanfront accommodations
- Massage & Romance Packages*
- Pool, sailing, scuba diving*, kayaking
*At an additional charge
Village Information
Geographic Location
Set on the Atlantic side of the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas, 199 miles southeast of Nassau, about a 1-hour flight from Florida
Currency
Official Currency : Bahamian Dollar
Forms of payment: US Dollar advisable.
How to get there
Airport: San Salvador (ZSA), approximately 1 mile from the village (2 minute transfer). All transfers included if airfare is purchased from Club Med
Credit Cards
Visa | Mastercard | Amex
Passport, Visa & Vaccination Requirements
Passports, visas and personal identification
New passport requirements: For travel outside the United States including Mexico and the Caribbean, a passport is now required. Please check http://www.travel.state.gov/ for complete travel information, some countries may also require a Visa. Verify that your passport/visa has not expired (some countries will not allow you to enter on a passport that's due to expire in six months or less). Check with the Tourist Board to find out the requirements of the particular country you are visiting. You may check specific consular information for any country at http://www.travel.state.gov/. Special requirements may apply in the event a minor is traveling with a guardian or only one parent, including but not limited to, notarized parent permission.
Vaccinations
Health and vaccination requirements vary depending upon your destination. Guests should consult with their expert health care provider before traveling to ensure that they are fit and able to travel and that their vaccinations are up-to-date. You may also want to consult the Center for Disease Control's website, which has extensive and easy to use information on Travelers' Health for specific destinations: www.cdc.gov/travel. A list of travel clinics is also provided by the International Society of Travel Medicine at their website : www.istm.org.
Customs
Read posted signs when going through customs. Keep all receipts and sales slips, and pack items to be declared, together. Items which must be declared include : purchased items, gift items, items inherited while away; items purchased in duty-free shops, on a cruise ship or plane; items purchased for someone else; items purchased to sell or use in your business and items which have been repaired or altered during your trip.
Transfer
Airport: Faaa, Papeete: 45 minute flight from Faaa to Bora Bora plus 20 minute by boat to pier, approximately $125 one-way; then 15 minute transfer by bus ($5 per person) or taxi ($20 per person)
Amenities
Swimming pool, 10 Har-Tru® tennis courts (3 lit), weight room, tour desk, massage*, boutique*, photographer*, internet kiosk*, bicycle rentals*, laundry service*, wetsuit and computer rental for scuba diving*, on-site decompression chamber, NEW Pool Lounge and NEW WI-FI internet* access available in common areas, conference rooms, reception and pool areas
*Enhanced amenities and programs are available for your convenience at an additional charge.
