The Caribbean, under sail aboard La Désirade

Located on the west coast of the French side of Saint Martin, an island in the north-east of the Caribbean Sea, Marigot has stunning discoveries in store for you. Its streets are home to old Creole huts, the traditional dwellings in the 19^th century, as well as a host of luxury boutiques and artist studios. Overlooking Marigot Bay and facing Anguilla, Fort Louis is an ideal spot from which to admire the Simpson Bay Lagoon and the surrounding small, lush mountains. For those who enjoy walking, taking a lovely stroll from the Fort Louis marina via the market, is an opportunity to fully enjoy the easy way of life in this charming, picturesque town.

On the east coast of Saint Martin, Orient Bay enchants with its stunning white-sand beach along the Caribbean Sea and its sophisticated, lively atmosphere which has earned it the moniker ‘the Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean’. With relaxation, seaside dining, water sports and trendy beach clubs on offer, this idyllic spot invites everyone to enjoy the island’s pleasures to the full, each according to their own tastes.

Lovers of this island call it Saint-Barth. This French island in the Lesser Antilles was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Ever since, this tiny mountainous volcanic gem with its unspoilt nature has been enchanting visitors. You will enjoy the beauty of its large paradisiacal beaches, plus the charm and refinement of its old wooden houses and its sumptuous colonial manors. Although, as you saunter through the rues de Gustavia or Saint-Jean, you’ll come across jewellers, top fashion boutiques and fine restaurants, there is also a simplicity that money can’t buy…

The Saint Barthélemy Nature Reserve is a protected area of exceptional ecological richness. Covering nearly 1,200 hectares, it features spectacular scenery. On land, the hiking trails showcase endemic flora and a wide variety of exotic birds. Underwater, the abundant and colourful marine life, including vibrant corals, tropical fish, sea turtles, and other unique species, delights divers and snorkelers.  The reserve is a wild and enchanting haven where visitors can fully appreciate the richness and beauty of the local flora and fauna.

Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the bustling streets of Philipsburg, Great Bay exudes serenity. Its long beach of white sand stretches along crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming, while the promenade, lined with colourful shops, seafront cafés, and souvenir stalls, beckons visitors to linger. Once a hub for the salt trade, this bay is now a peaceful haven where the soothing pace and authentic essence of Saint Martin can be savoured.

Anguilla is a small and idyllic island with a concentration of many treasures: fine sandy beaches, creeks, caves and prehistoric petroglyphs, former colonial houses, natural reserves and the famous golf course designed by Greg Norman. he various evocations of the main island’s shape gave the archipelago its name: an “arrow head” for the Amerindians and an “eel” for Christopher Columbus. You will be able to enjoy the tranquillity of Sandy Ground Beach and, conditions permitting, you may get the chance to land on the small sand bar opposite, the idyllic Sandy Island.

Located on the west coast of the French side of Saint Martin, an island in the north-east of the Caribbean Sea, Marigot has stunning discoveries in store for you. Its streets are home to old Creole huts, the traditional dwellings in the 19^th century, as well as a host of luxury boutiques and artist studios. Overlooking Marigot Bay and facing Anguilla, Fort Louis is an ideal spot from which to admire the Simpson Bay Lagoon and the surrounding small, lush mountains. For those who enjoy walking, taking a lovely stroll from the Fort Louis marina via the market, is an opportunity to fully enjoy the easy way of life in this charming, picturesque town.