Club Meds clever mix of cool jazz, creative cooking classes and fine wine forums have made its Gourmet Jazz n Jive week on Lindeman Island one of its most popular events.

This year, between April 25 and May 5, Womens Weekly Food Director, Lyndey Milan and Masterfoods Karen Hughes head up a host of culinary experts who promise to extend everyones cooking skills while making it fun.

Wine guru Bill Hardy of BRL Hardys Wines is cellarmaster for the week and will be hosting wine tastings and forums to introduce new experiences to new and not-so-new palates.

The soundtrack comes by way of leading jazz musicians including George Washingmachine and his Laundro-mates and the all-girl Voluptuosos.

And for those who have the inclination to dance, there are classes from top instructors in Latin, rumba, salsa and jive. The newly renovated Club Med Lindeman Island is a great option for anyone who wants a real break without having to travel overseas. This Whitsunday favourite has more than 700 hectares of National Park, six secluded bays and beaches and a nine-hole golf course skimming the cliff tops with spectacular views.

Lindeman boasts a full range of Club Meds famous sporting activities, all with up-to-date equipment and tuition. And importantly, they all come free-of-charge (excluding motorised water sports). Club Med holidays offer a great opportunity to learn a new sport or sharpen up existing skills.

One of the great things about Club Med is that the kids have their own facilities with the kids clubs catering for the two to 11 year olds. This means the kids can mix and match with the oldies - join up for some meals, share some fun, but spend the rest of the day with friends of about the same age under the expert guidance of fully qualified and experienced staff.

Club Meds food is legendary from generous buffets often themed, to a la carte cuisine. At Lindeman there are two restaurants one at sea level, and one hilltop. You can pretty much eat all day if it takes your fancy.

Gourmet Jazz n Jive brings out the very best in Club Meds international team of chefs offering special menus teamed with selected fine wines from BRL Hardys.

You can enjoy the Gourmet Jazz n Jive event at Club Med Lindeman at no extra cost.

From only $160 per adult per night that includes;

Accommodation, Club Meds famous cuisine with unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner; A wide choice of sports with the latest equipment and tuition; Purpose-built and designed kids clubs with their own pools, play area and famous Circus School Live nightly entertainment; plus all the great added value of the Gourmet Jazz n Jive event.

You will not find better value anywhere else.

Club Med pioneered the concept of the all-inclusive holiday. Its all prepaid so you wont have to worry about the bill at the end of the month. Package prices including airfares and transfers are also awesome value; 5 nights per adult per person is from only $1499. You had better be quick, as this popular event sells out quickly.

To book or for more information, call Club Med on free call 1800 258 263 or visit your Travel Agent.

For more information please contact Caroline Chapple, Club Med National Marketing Manager on Ph: (02) 9265 0531 or Lisa Bacon, Club Med National Group and Events Manager on Ph: (02) 9265 0504.

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