Bahamas, the island of Eleuthera - 1987 Photo Gallery by Nikola Gruev at pbase.com

Bahamas, the island of Eleuthera - 1987

This was one week vacation with the Club Med in July of 1987. The island is no longer listed as a Club Med destination.
For information on the island of Eleuthera, please visit this address: [ http://www.thebahamasguide.com/islands/eleuthera/

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ken		10-Sep-2023 06:54
was assistant in restaurent i was there in summer 1987 , have some great memories there, the beach was amazing never saw a better place. wish to go back one day, i have some great pictures

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Robert Woodburn		25-Aug-2017 02:43
Those boiling fish were amazing. Very vivid childhood memory for me.

Edward Patrick		12-Jun-2017 17:29
We honeymooned at Club Med Eleuthera in August 1984. So sorry to see that we can't go back. We never had a more relaxing vacation in a more beautiful location. The most beautiful fish we have ever seen. The largest grouper I have ever seen. While snorkeling and concentrating face down, got stuck atop the coral. Who knew that could sting so much! A learning experience. Have photos of my bride wading in the water and tossing bread crumbs as the surf boils with small fish like piranhas. We still have our small jar of pink sand. The food was outstanding, and so was the fun. "Haut les mains! Donne moi ton coeur!" Oh, the memories!

Ed Diaz		21-Jul-2016 15:32
I was the G.O. DJ & lighting engineer for the stage shows in the Summer of 1982. Jean Morgue was the Chef de Village at that time. I will always remember that summer for always and now that I'm married I want to take my wife to site that was once "my paradise island".

Kara		05-Apr-2016 05:59
I was GO "Secretaire" in office for GM Nov '87-May '88. Debra from travel and Susanna from mini I remember. What great pics of a true paradise! Contact me on Facebook- Kara Beauprez McAuliffe, would love to hear from you!

Susana		22-Aug-2015 06:54
Susana G.O. Miniclub 1987-88 and 88-89 and Paradise Island 89 - recognize a few of you who have posted...how do we I find you ? You can look me up in Facebook Susana King Art Gallery !! Great memories, would love to get back in touch !

Marguerite Gonder		07-Mar-2015 19:50
I was a GO in the spring to summer of 1985. Does anyone have any photos of the GO's during this time? Or do you know how I can contact the photographer that was working at that time? Marguerite G

Guest		10-Sep-2014 16:44
Susie Wonderful Club Med - great memories - always wanted to come back

David Kahn		02-Jul-2014 21:13
I was a GO (scuba)under JP Bernus at Club Med Eleuthera in the winter of 1982. Such a beautiful place, and diving the wall of Exuma Sound was spectacular. So many great memories, it's very sad to see photos of the place now in ruins.

Guest		20-May-2014 21:23
1980/1981 responsable scuba j'ai rencontré ma femme GO public relation et nous nous sommes marié au village du club. 3 jours de fête démentielle.

Laura Ehlers		31-Dec-2013 22:11
Scuba GO in 95...what a wonderful experience. Still in touch and send Christmas cards to my fellow GO friends. thank goodness I have the unique experience of being a GO, it helps when the laundry piles up and the kids are screaming. I remember the days of carefree diving and running the sunset cruises with Capt. Doug. We hope to go back as a family when all of my kids can swim!

Fran Butcher		01-Nov-2013 15:37
My son and I e njoyed a most fabulous holiday here in February 1997. It was absolutely wonderful. The GO's were all exceptionally kind and looked after us very well indeed. The food, accommodation and activities were second to none. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the place. Evening entertainment was also of a very high standard.....Always hope to return here one day. Fran Butcher xxxxx

Guest		16-Jun-2013 20:55
My wife and I went there on our honeymoon in 1982. Beautiful place. So sorry to see that it was damaged by the hurricane and closed

Guest		03-Feb-2013 05:34
I was a GO in the summer of 1985. Does anyone have photos of any of the stage performances or any of the GOs? Marguerite Gonder 425-220-2710

bradc		11-Apr-2012 15:27
I was GO Bar in Eleuthera 1987. Married Lori from Mini Club (22 years). Great place and great memories.

Guest		20-Jan-2012 12:28
it was really paradise I was there for the first time when I was seventeen, and came back years after years, I miss it very much.........

Leslie		18-Jan-2012 15:37
In the 60s what became The Club Med was a resort called French Leave. It, or part of it anyway, burned and closed. The property was later purchased and became The Club Med. Anyone have photos of the old French Leave. It was the most beautiful and romantic plate anyone could imagine. I was there with a male friend who I should have married...and didn't and now he has died. But the memories live on.

Guest		29-Oct-2011 01:14
I WAS A G.O. THERE IN 1981 AND A G.O. IN HAWAII GREECE ITALY FRNCE CO....ETC.. AM RETIRED IN MEXICO CHAPALA MEXICO

gail stopson		17-Aug-2011 21:17
Does anyone here remember a resturant in a hotel? calledthe french Leave back in 1965-1968 on Eleuthera south side as I remember. We were stationed there and would go for dinner and dancing I heard a hurricane did some damage but I afraid I haven't heard of any repairs or see any further mention of it. I would appreciate if anyone knows what happended to it and where it was located exactly on the island. At that time also there was a Arnold Palmer golf course being developed with a resturant on the site as well however I never saw it complted has anyone know of this thanks for your time

Tracy Figg		12-Jul-2011 18:01
Eleu thera was a truly magical place. I was a GO in 1987 and I remember the entire season as though it all happened yesterday. Judith, i see your posting and Andy too- my fellow GO's I remember you both very well. please feel free to contact me anytime here in Toronto tfigg@rogers.com

judith		05-Jul-2011 02:26
Thank you for the pictures,they bring back really great memories of one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, I was a GO in Eleuthera, costume designer, in 1986-1987.

Terese Garifo		17-Apr-2011 00:54
Terese Garifo here. I was a Kids' Club/Baby Club GO circa 1985. Ram's daughter, little Elodie was the Club's baby. Yvette! Marie-Yvonne! Flo! Manon! Kevin! Alan! Where is everyone?? I married Chris Green from the Circus and we had four kids! Anyone have other pix?? This was one of the greatest times of my life!!!!

Guest		21-Feb-2011 11:42
I spent the summer of 1986 here when I was 10 years old. My first kiss, my first girlfriend, my first everything. Great place, great memories. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It's too bad it's gone, but it makes the fact that we were all there even more special. And... it was always meant to be the way it is now.

Guest		13-Feb-2011 00:24
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER INUK? MY FAMILY WAS VACATIONING AT CLUB MED THE SUMMER HE DIED THERE....SO SAD....SUCH A LOSS

Jai		11-Jan-2011 00:30
Hello Capt John. I was a GO Ski Nautique the summer of 83. I met my wife of 27 years there that summer season. Many memories of that fine Island and the beautiful locals and guest included.

Leilani		13-Dec-2010 05:03
does anyone remember HANSEL???? he was great!! the best beach!!!!!!!!!!!

Rachel		28-Nov-2010 13:30
Went back last week to see the site...it's been 28 years since we met there. The pink sand beach is still beautiful but area very overgrown. Still no construction...just deserted. What a shame.

Guest		06-Nov-2010 02:57
Brenda - I was a GO. at club med Eleuthera around 1980 - with Sylvio. Those were the days....

Capt. John		11-Sep-2010 20:08
I was a GM @ Eleuthera during the Summer of 1983. My daughter was a member of the mini club and enjoyed fun and games at the "PlayCare" center. I loved to water ski on a slalom and amaze the GM's with my "wake jumping" abilities. Penny, I'm glad you took the plunge and learned to ski as well. You and Marcia will always be with me in mind and spirit. It was a most memorable time and loads of fun. Especially the meals at night and the skits and comedy show put on by the G.O.'s The Chef de Village was Alain from au Canada, and the meals were scrumptous. So Hurricanes come and Villages go. Now Club Med becomes "French Leave"? Well, I must take leave and return there someday. Just to buy another Dashiki. Still have my souvenir White Canvas Golf/Beach cap. Wore it on the French Riviera. Best wishes to all who have been or will go there. P.S: Eleuthera is a Greek word that means "Freedom". I felt pretty free on the isle and club of the same name. Viva Eleuthera!!

Rachel		13-Jul-2010 17:01
I met my husband of 26 years here in 1982. Most beautiful beach in the world and we have seen lots of beaches!

Nikola Gruev		04-May-2010 07:17
Congratulations to Tehani and Jeff. The way to go guys!!!

Jeff Lecoeuche		04-May-2010 05:17
Tehani Mini Club, and Jeff Chef des Sports 1987 summer. we loved Eleuthera great season. We would like to hear from Don, Jose Darcy... By the way... Tehani and I have been married for almos 20 years and have three teenagers.

Guest		18-Feb-2010 04:30
Rick S. I was a GO in 1985-86 as set decorator and emcee. Have many great memories of the club and the GO's.

Tracy Figg		09-Dec-2009 04:55
I was a GO in 1987 under Guy Thomas as chef du village and Claude Remi as chief anamatuer > we had so many laughs and an amazing GO team. i am intersted in touching base wiht anyone from tha season but have very fond memories of Haluk Ericson, Tres and Andy in Circus, jean Louis waterski nd ART my evening dance partner and Luc Hendrix in mini club- if you're out there please get in touch,,,,,, Tracy from Canada tfigg@rogers.com

Secret Agent		28-Nov-2009 14:58
I have pictures of after. If you don't mind seeing the mess.

islandjim		25-Jun-2009 18:49
Boy, I sure remember the huricane parties, picnics, and the marina. Why they never restored this club is beyond me. I use to take boat rides with Dallas after he was done taking people out snorkeling. Yea, that is going back, but i was a regular there for many years. My hair was darker and I was skinny, but Eleuthera still remains the island you are always searching for. Visit me at ashworthdive.com and see if you remember me. I got my CMAS diving card from Pinky who wanted a little more than to buddy dive. My first trip to this club was greated with everyone around the bar singing "You may not get laid, but you'll learn to juggle." I looked at my wife and asked her what she got me into. It only took three days and I had transformed into a Club Medder! I visited from the mid 80's until the club closed. I was there for two huricanes and befriended Bruce the bus driver. I sure do miss it. I find myself looking at property there often. Thanks for the memories in these pictures. Jim

Perry J		19-May-2009 20:54
Thanks for the photos. Most interesting. I love Eleuthera and I've shot a number of photos of the area. You can see them here: www.Eleuthera-Map.com

Carl		12-Mar-2009 17:16
This brings back great memories. I was a waterski G.O 87-88. An other websites for ex G.O.'s

barchon patrick "fieu"		21-Jan-2009 13:35
one of the best moment of my life, thry to find some g.o. from whinter 88-89 with claude remi ( chief of village) , i was mini club, from belgium , so many souvenirs,

christian deze		02-Jan-2009 22:16
christian this was my first village as a go maintenance in a lifting team in 1981 .thanks to shows your photos , de sacré souvenirs .

Page (Petite Club)		14-Jun-2008 15:50
Thank you for these great photos which bring back so many happy memories. This was my first village (1996) and no place after ever rivaled its beauty, intimacy or the friendliness of the locals.

Evelyne		19-May-2008 02:30
hi Aerial trapeze academy is now looking for staff for the summer season. good paid!! we need flying trapeze instructors and aerial ballet instructors, to work ina resort. int he us.... everything is paid for you! give us a call Matthew 850-766-4580

Frederique		11-Apr-2008 12:58
Frederique thanks for the pics. This is very moving for me as it was one of the best holidays we ever had in life. This was for me and our 2 girls like paradise (summer 95). I traveled a lot snce then but nothing compared to Eleuthera pinky sandy beach. As I read recently evrything has been demolished and a new luxury resort called "French Leave" is beeing built. Thanks again.

Mary		05-Mar-2008 04:27
This was the best vacation we have ever had. Our children were small. I would waterski, and my husband would sail. The friends we met were unforgettable. I loved this place. If the atlantic side was too rough, you could walk across the island to the other side. Club Med, take it back!!

Danny		22-Feb-2008 05:23
I was a GO there as well - Landsports 1988 June through the Tropical Storm in October.

Andy		21-Feb-2008 21:39
I was a GO waterski and then circus in Eleuthera in 1987. Beautiful place and great GO team!!!

denise v.		12-Feb-2008 15:29
one of the best beaches in the world ..it rivals kauai.

linda messenger		08-Nov-2007 00:46
if anyone has pictures of club med eleuthera after the hurricane, I would like to see them

Ellen		08-Sep-2007 01:56
Does anyone know where I can purchase a few bar beads?

Guest		26-Jul-2007 22:36
Hello: If anyone has some after the hurricane photos of club med eleuthera, can you please email them to me. Thank You LMESSENGERE2003@YAHOO.COM

WESLIE		25-Jul-2007 06:26
WES(SPORTS TEAM) I STARTED WORKING AT CLUB MED AT THE AGE OF 12YRS OLD AFTER SCHOOL IN THE EVENING,DURING THE SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK. MY HOME WAS AND STILL IS TEN MINUTE WALK FROM THE VILLAGE. IT WAS THEN AND AT THAT AGE I KNEW A "GO" IS WHAT I WANTED TO BE,I MASTERED MANY WATER SPORTS AT THE MARINA AT AN EARLY AGE THANKS TO THE GREAT "GENTILE ORGANISER" OVER THE YEARS. STUMBLING ON THESE PICTURES REMINDS ME OF THE MANY GREAT PEOPLE AND FRIENDS I HAVE MET AND WORKED WITH.AFTER WORKING AT FIVE DIFFERENT VILLAGES, BESIDES ELEUTHERA BEING HOME IT STILL REMAINS MY FAVORITE CLUB MED OF ALL, NOT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE QUALITIES THAT THE OTHER VILLAGES OFFERED.

Rick Waterski		03-Jul-2006 18:15
This was my fourth village, and I married another GO I met here. Eleven years strong now. Is anyone intreseteed in a former GO web site? I'm thinking of starting one up. Find old friends, lovers etc. I was here for Andrew and have great after the hurricane photos.

Chris (Mini Club)		12-Apr-2006 17:34
My first Club Med village. I came as a guest and ended up working for the Club four more seasons after this - I could have done all of my seasons here. Paradise on Earth. Forget Disneyland, this is "the happiest place on earth". The locals and the GO team made this place for me. Beautiful location and beautiful people. Many of the friends I made here are still with me today and are some of my best friends. I will always have a place in my heart for Eleuthera.

Karla (Sports Team)		12-Apr-2006 16:42
This was my first village with Club Med. I worked here during the summer season in 1990. Thank you for posting these pictures. They bring back memories of my all the wonderful times spent in this beautiful place.

Laura Pupp		12-Apr-2006 16:22
This is so cool! My friends passed this page on to me, we were all GO's at Club Med Eleuthera at some point between 1989 and 1992. As my good friend Jane said..."oh the good ol' days of pink sand, Fish Buffet, buying a beer with 3 yellow beads, doing the French can-can, playing dominos at Ronnie's and face painting 50 kids in 30 minutes! I even miss village/village a little bit too!" We loved this island paradise and would all do it again in a heartbeat. Laura Pupp - Vancouver, BC (ex mini-club GO)

Debra		29-Dec-2004 05:41
I was a G.O. at Club Med Eleuthera Nov 1987 - May 1988. Thank you for this beautiful collection of photographs of this wonderful Club Med village. I especially like the diversity of the pictures at the village as well as the ones outside of the village. I was responsible for the transportation of the guests to/from the island so the picture from inside the taxi while on the road to the airport, and the photograph of the Key Air Charter plane are both very meaningful to me.

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