Club Med offers tropical singles party in New Caledonia

What happens if you add together one of the biggest singles parties ever organised, the romance of a tropical island, top entertainment and the unique Club Med style of all-inclusive, pre-paid action holidaying?

Club Med Chateau Royal's awesome November international Singles Island Party in New Caledonia, that's what.

The event is expected to be over-subscribed, with the best of all worlds for 18 to 30 year olds, from daytime activities on the beach and lagoon through to a nightly programme of parties, parties and more parties ... by the pool, on the beach, dancing, fun theme nights, top Australian DJ, live band and lots more.

For more than two weeks, - from November 1 to 18 - there's going to be just one problem at Club Med Chateau Royal: staying awake!

Club Med's manager in New Zealand Sheree Porter said the singles island parties started a few years ago, but were quite small.

"Now they've become really big time, attracting large numbers of young New Zealanders, Australians and others, mainly because they give you so much choice," she said.

"Our Singles Island Party holiday package gives you all the great things normally associated with Club Med plus virtually non-stop partying and lots of other fun. And November's the best time of the year to be in New Caledonia - the weather is perfect."

Also perfect is the way Club Med puts together its holiday packages. You pay one price up front in New Zealand dollars and then don't have to worry about expenses or exchange rates while you're away.

The cost includes airfares, airport transfers in New Caledonia, great accommodation, three "eat all you want" meals every day, unlimited drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks) at lunch and dinner, exciting sports and other activities, parties, entertainment, contests and so on.

The only "extras" are drinks from the bar and a few specialist activities like scuba diving. Sightseeing tours are also offered.

Among the special activities during the Singles Island Party are free cocktails each night, hosted by Midori, and picnics on an islet in the lagoon.

In fact, you'll be partying on one of the world's largest lagoons - Club Med Chateau Royal is located right on the lagoon, with classic white sandy beaches and views out to the coral reef and lighthouse.

The village's year-round free activities include windsurfing, catamarans, snorkelling, tennis, squash, archery, a climbing centre and Club Med's unique circus school. Club Med professionals supervise all activities, with tuition for novices.

The Club Med holiday concept is big on "try something new". It's also a great opportunity to holiday with a group of friends, says Sheree Porter.

* A seven-night Club Med Singles Island Party package costs from $1785 ex Auckland. Some special conditions apply. You can book or get further information by phoning 0800 CLUB MED or talk with your local travel agen

And while the Singles Island Party in New Caledonia is mostly for 18-30s, you don't need to miss out if you're a little older. There's a Solo Rendezvous at Club Med Nusa Dua Bali (September 8-16), a jungle singles event at Club Med Cherating Beach, Malaysia (October 12-21) and other happenings.