THE VIBE: CLUB MED IN THE ‘80S
Emily Sussman Emily Sussman

THE VIBE: CLUB MED IN THE ‘80S

For me, the happiest place on Earth isn’t Disney World, it’s Club Med. Specifically, Club Med in the ‘80s. When I was a kid, we went to the Club Meds in Eleuthera, Bahamas (twice), as well as Cancun and Huatulco, Mexico. There’s a utopian magic about the Club Med experience that’s equal parts glittering ocean, coconut-scented sex, and gently swaying palm trees. Add copious amounts of deeply tanned European glamour and a buffet with chilled shrimp on ice, and that’s basically Club Med. 🌴 These photos are all from an incredible Tumblr photo bog by urdarntootin, who used to be a G.O. (basically, a Club Med adult camp counselor) at a number of Club Meds back in the ‘80S. Here’s the link to his treasure trove of gauzy, sun-kissed ‘80s Club Med memories. 🌅

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THE VIBE: SPANDAU IN THE BAHAMAS
Emily Sussman Emily Sussman

THE VIBE: SPANDAU IN THE BAHAMAS

This picture (a screenshot from the 2014 Spandau Ballet documentary, Soul Boys of the Western World) was from video footage from Spandau’s 1982 trip to Nassau, Bahamas, where they recorded the True album. The shot is of lead singer Tony Hadley doing a spot of sweaty jogging before flopping down by the boys’ private pool. Ahhhh, summer!! 👙

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