Meeting space configuration

Take advantage of exclusive dedicated spaces to organize your meetings, conferences and events.

An ideal environment for combining wellness and tropical adventure. In the heart of Mata Atlantica, the Resort has 346 rooms divided between several neo-colonial-style Solares (groups of buildings). From February 2017, a new 5Ψ Luxury Space, “La Réserve”, with 33 comfortable and elegant Suites housed in three 4-storey buildings with lift.

Club

The essential Club Med experience with a good standard of comfort and facilities. With a garden or sea view, the Club Room ensures you of peace and tranquility, for a family holiday or for couples. Surface 29 m² – 36 m² Guests 1 – 5 persons

Deluxe

The privilege of space and comfort with dedicated services and a great location in the Resort. The Deluxe Room is elegant and contemporary, with a touch of the exotic mix that makes the charm of Brazil. Surface 29 m² – 36 m² Guests 1 – 5 persons

5-Trident Luxury Space Suite

Ideally located by the sea, indulge in the unique experience of a comfortable Suite in the 5Ψ Luxury Space, “La Réserve”, with customised services and exclusive access to the adults-only 5Ψ lounge bar and pool. Surface 70 m² – 70 m² Guests 1 – 2 persons

An ideal environment for combining wellness and tropical adventure. In the heart of Mata Atlantica, the Resort has 346 rooms divided between several neo-colonial-style Solares (groups of buildings).

From February 2017, a new 5Ψ Luxury Space, “La Réserve”, with 33 comfortable and elegant Suites housed in three 4-storey buildings with lift.

Restaurants

Delicious, creative cuisine and impeccable table art. Our chefs really let their creative juices flow, to ensure you have a fabulous and entertaining meal.

Main restaurant

Enjoy a warm atmosphere that complements the international cuisine served at The Jangada’s buffet at all mealtimes. This restaurant is centrally located, has plenty of outdoor space and typical Brazilian decor. All of the restaurant’s 6 rooms are non-smoking. Tables sit 4 to 8 people and high chairs are available for babies.

The Jangada

This typical restaurant, with semi-open architecture, is located near the river that runs through the Resort. It serves late breakfast and lunch, as well as Brazilian speciality dishes in the evening, with waiter service. Evening tables must be booked in advance at Reception. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Tables sit 4 to 8 people and baby high chairs are available. The restaurant may be closed at certain times of the year.

Bars

Main bar

Located near the swimming pool, this is the ideal place to catch up with friends and family to discuss the day’s adventures. This is a non-smoking area.

The Janganda

With a magnificent view over the river and tropical gardens, this quiet, intimate bar is open in the evening and provides the ideal setting to relax with a cocktail or pre-dinner drink before dining at the Jangada restaurant.

The Poolside bar

Just a few steps from your deckchair, this stylish poolside bar offers a refreshing selection of cool drinks and cocktails to ensure the ultimate luxury experience. There’s just no need to leave the pool!

Sports Schools Included

The largest Sports School in the world is all yours! Exceptional sports and group lessons for all levels of skill. Beginners and experienced sportsmen enjoy state-of-the-art equipment and exclusive, fun teaching from G.O®s trained in their discipline. Indulge yourself to the extreme and discover new emotions.

• Tennis School
• Waterskiing & Wakeboarding School

Sports Included

• Basketball
• Beach volleyball
• Football
• Archery School
• Volleyball
• Aqua-fitness
• Fitness School
• Fitness walking
• Cardio and weights room
• Kayaking
• Beach tennis
• Slack-line

LAND ONLY ACCESS (AIR NOT PURCHASED WITH CLUB MED)

For customers who have not bought the transport package Transfer to/from Rio de Janeiro Galeao airport*

The price given corresponds to private transfer for all members of your party. You can book this service with your main holiday booking, or later on, by going onto your Customer Area. Can be booked up to two days before the start of your holiday.

AIRPORT/RESORT TRANSFER*

Airport located in Rio de Janeiro, 74 miles from the Resort. The bus transfer takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. Price : Winter 2010/2011, one­way (prices given as an indication, subject to exchange rate): ­ 330 Reals (around $200) per taxi (maximum 3 people) ­ 572 Reals per van (around $330) (4 to 8 people) Transfer to/from Rio de Janeiro Dumont airport*

AIRPORT OF RIO DE JANEIRO

Airport at Rio de Janeiro, 120 km (75 miles) from Club Med.

Flight times ( subject to change) Paris : 11h30mn Sao Paulo : 45 mn

CLUB MED PARKING LOT(S)

Outdoor, manned car park with 220 spaces. No charge, no reservation required.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORTS, VISAS AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

Proof of citizenship, passports, visas, tourist cards, health recommendations, inoculations (where required) and compliance with customs regulations are the responsibility of the member. Club Med Sales, Inc., shall not be responsible if boarding or entry is denied or delayed or if cancellation charges are imposed or additional costs incurred as a result of the failure to provide required travel documents. All information should be confirmed directly with the appropriate government consulate or tourist office in advance of departure. If a birth certificate is being used, please make sure it is an original or certified copy with raised seal, and bring an additional government issued picture I.D. (such as a driver’s license). New passport requirements: For travel outside Canada including Mexico and the Caribbean, a passport is now required. Please check 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. Special requirements may apply in the event a minor is traveling with a guardian or only one parent, including, but not limited to, notarized parental permission. Please check https://travel.gc.ca/ for complete travel information.

METHODS OF PAYMENT IN THE RESORT

Currency : Real NOTA. We advise GMs to bring US dollars. The Club Med Pass : How to obtain it? At the resorts’ reception, in exchange for a credit card imprint (cf credit cards accepted in the resort below). Deposit amount: 250 Euros. The Club Med Pass card is a charge card that can be used to pay for extra services in the resort, such as excursions, spa packages, boutique etc. Accepted credit cards (only for payments) :

• American Express
• Mastercard / Eurocard
• Visa
• Diners card
• Other methods of payment accepted in the resort:
• Cash
• Only Brazilian cheques are accepted
• Travellers cheques accepted in : US dollars, euros and reals
• Possibility to exchange money at the reception
• The nearest ATM is about 74.4 miles from the Club (at the airport).
• Convert amount into this currency

HOTEL SERVICES AND AMENITIES

To help you during your vacation, you will find the following services and amenities:

• Changing table
• Club Med Boutique®*
• Conference Room(s)*
• Courtesy area : With lockers, showers and toilets for late departures.
• Hair Salon*
• Laundry Service*
• Loan of beach towels
• Deposit required (for Club Rooms only).
• Photographer*
• Valet service

The indoor areas and rooms are nonsmoking areas (electronic cigarettes are included in the nonsmoking rule).

INTERNET*

• For your use: 4 Internet booths
• WiFi access

Winter 2008/2009 (given as an indication) : ­ Internet:

• 13 Reals for 30 minutes (around 4 Euros)
• 20 Reals for 1 hour ­
• WiFi: 39 Reals (around 12 Euros) for 24 hours.

HEALTH FORMALITIES

Vaccinations, preventative treatments against diseases… It is essential that you check the required procedure before your departure. Recommended vaccinations:

• Polio
• Tetanus
• Hepatitis A and B

Vaccination against yellow fever is essential only in the Amazon region, even where there is no mandatory government requirement(at an approved center). Some parasitic or viral diseases are carried by mosquitoes; we recommend that you use insect repellent for your skin and clothing suitable for the tropics. There is a risk of the major form of malaria (falciparum) which requires strict preventative measures such as chimio prophylaxis and repellents (in the Amazon region only). A nurse is available in the resort.The closest hospital is 45 minutes away in Angra dos Reis.

BRAZIL IN BRIEF

­ Surface area: 8,514,876 sq km ­ Capital: Brasilia ­ Official language: Portuguese ­ Currency: the Real ­ Religions: Catholicism (64.6%), Protestantism (32.2%).

USEFUL FACTS FOR YOUR STAY AT RIO DAS PEDRAS CLUB MED:

Main public holidays and events in Brazil:

There are numerous festivals throughout this vast country. Besides the Rio Carnival, many towns also have their own carnival Each town also celebrates its own “anniversary” date, and that of its patron saint: January: New Year ( January 1st ) February: the Rio Carnival takes place every year between Epiphany and Lent, 4 days before Ash Wednesday (in February or March) March: Good Friday and Easter Monday (March or April) April: anniversary of the death of Tiradentes, martyr of Brazil’s Independence, considered a national hero (April, 21st) May: Labour Day (May, 1st) June: Festas Juninas, a celebration of the saints of the month (Anthony, John and Peter), in many towns throughout the country / Bumba Meu Boi, a Brazilian folk theatrical tradition of death and resurrection, featuring human and animal characters (end of June to August) August: Assumption of the Virgin Mary (August 15th) September: Independence Day (September 7th) October: our Lady of Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil (October 12th) November: Day of the Dead (November 2nd) / Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic in 1889 ( November 15th) December: St Nicholas (December 6th) / Christmas (December 25th) / New Year’s Eve is also the Festa de Iemanja, goddess of the water, in the Umbanda religion.

Brazilian culinary specialties:   ­

Starters: Salgadinhos (assortment of savory snacks with meat, fish, etc), frango a passarinho (small pieces of chicken with garlic and black pepper, caldo de sururu (mussel soup). ­

Dishes: rice and beans are the staple ingredients of Brazilian cuisine: feijoada (red or black beans, rice and pork), churrasco (beef, lamb, pork or poultry), virada a paulista (beans, rice, cabbage, garlic sausage, thin steak, banana and fried egg), carne do sol (salted or smoked beef with manioc puree).

­ Desserts: pudim (milk flan), pé de moleque (a peanut and caramel sweet), romeo e julieta (sweet fruit paste with cheese) and exotic fruits (acai, acerola cherries, caja, mangaba, passion fruit.

Flora and fauna in Brazil:   ­

Flora: partially covered by the Amazon forest, Brazil is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity, with savannah, pampa, tropical forest and marshland… Rio Das Pedras Club Med is located in the second largest protected nature reserve in Brazil ­

Fauna: toucans, colibiris, pumas, jaguars, dolphins, monkies, turtles, lizards, snakes.

Shopping in Brazil:   ­

Craftwork: precious and semi­precious stones (amethyst, diamond, emerald…), ceramics, Brazilian sandals, lace doilies or table mats, Havaianas flip flops, wooden objects… ­

Local produce: chocolate­covered fruit jellies, cashew nuts, mangoes, cachaça (sugar cane liqueur).

Useful expressions for your stay in Brazil:

Hello (in the morning): bom dia ­

Hello (in the afternoon): boa tarde ­

Good evening, Goodnight: boa noite ­

Thankyou: obrigado (pronounced by a man), obrigada (pronounced by a woman) ­

Yes / No: sim / nao ­

Please: por favor

Towns nearby:

Mangratiba is 15 km from Club Med From this small town with a pretty port you can take a boat to Ilha Grande, the largest island in the state of Rio de Janheiro. It is a paradise island of mountains and jungle. Travel time: a 15­minute drive.

Angra Dos Reis is 40 km from Club Med A lively town with a thriving fishing port. Travel time: a 45­minute drive.

Paraty is 137 km from Club Med This small colonial town is a major tourist attraction for its colonial architecture, churches and port. In addition to its wealth of cultural and historic interest, there are some 25 beaches in the surrounding area. Travel time: a 2 and a half­hour drive.

Climate:

In Rio Das Pedras, more or less important precipitations all the year round varying according to the period. In winter (austral winter from June to September), the diurnal temperatures remain pleasant, but the sea is fresh (approximately 70°F /21°C). The nights are sometimes fresh and cold. In summer (from December to March), heat can be smudgy in the city, hot and wet in Rio Das Pedras, it is the rain season. The weather is often hot and sunny in the course of the day, the rain showers falling only at the end of the afternoon. The sea temperature reaches 77°F /25°C. On the seacoast, the temperatures are rather steady.

USEFUL INFORMATION

CLUB MED RIO DAS PEDRAS BR

101 KM 441, 5 RODOVIA RIO SANTOS 23860­000 MANGARATIBA, RIO DE JANEIRO

Phone: (55) 21 26 88 91 91

Fax: (55) 21 26 88 33 33