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the boarders center
Dolce Villa This pretty villa is located in a quiet residential area and is within walking distance of Orient Bay. The villa is 120 m² and has living / dining room, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets. Here are 6 people in total. Domestic equipments: Air conditioning / fan Non smoking WIFI fan Towels & sheets parking spot Iron vacuum cleaner Washing machine Sat TV, DVD sound system Kitchen: Refrigerator, dishes, cutlery oven Grill Terrace: Private pool, beach chairs, BBQ
Dolce Villa
This pretty villa is located in a quiet residential area and is within walking distance of Orient Bay.
The villa is 120 m² and has living / dining room, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets. Here are 6 people in total.
Domestic equipments:
Air conditioning / fan
Non smoking
WIFI
fan
Towels & sheets
parking spot
Iron
vacuum cleaner
Washing machine
Sat TV, DVD
sound system
Kitchen:
Refrigerator, dishes, cutlery
oven Grill
Terrace:
Private pool, beach chairs, BBQ
The Blue Bay Beach hotel is a small, cosy 3 star hotel with 35 rooms offering a welcoming face-to-face service.
LOCATION – The Blue Bay Beach hotel is located in Orient Bay Village and only three walking minutes from the beach. Restaurants, bars and shops are close by. The airport is only a ride of 30 minutes. The FBC St. Martin center is 2.5 km away so we recommend to rent a car.
FACILITIES – The hotel has 35 rooms, which are nicely decorated in Caribbean style. The hotel tries its best to help preserve the environment; therefore the international best practices were implemented of replacing sheets and towels only on request. Most of the wattage is recycled. Blue Bay Beach uses organic products for cleaning.
RESTAURANTS & BARS – St. Martin is the gastronomical capital of the Caribbean. From the traditional French gastronomical restaurant to the typical Caribbean “lolo”, you will find every kind of restaurant you would expect of such an international place.
ROOMS – All suites reflect the charm and style of the Caribbean. The rooms are equipped neatly and are cosy. There are two room categories: grey line and fuchsia line. Grey rooms are more traditional, whereas fuchsia line rooms are colourfully decorated and have more equipment such as large flat led screen TV´s and iPod stations. All of them are 48 m², fully furnished and non smoking.
Standard room (ca. 48 m²):
NUMBER OF ROOMS – 35 rooms
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
LOCATION – This classy hotel is located in the heart of Orient Bay Village, close to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island (100m). The distance to the FBC St. Martin center is 2.5 km. Restaurants, bars and shops are only steps away.
FACILITIES – The hotel is made of 24 Superior Junior Suites of 50 m². All decorated in the same oriental and refined Moroccan touch.
RESTAURANTS & BARS – The continental breakfast is served on the shaded terrace of the pool bar, which is open all day long offering snacks and drinks.
BOARDING – breakfast
ROOMS – All 24 Suites are comfortably furnished and decorated with great attention to detail.
Superior Junior Suite (50 m²):
NUMBER OF ROOMS – 24 Superior Junior Suites
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
The Hotel La Playa sits direclty on its private beach within a tropical garden. Two outdoor pools offer the best cooling while relaxing and enjoying the Caribbean sun.
LOCATION – The boutique hotel La Playa is directly located at the amazing Orient Beach, one of the island’s most beautiful beaches. Restaurants, bars and nightclubs are close by. The capital Philipsburg is around 15 minutes by car away. To the airport it is a 30 minutes drive. The FBC St. Martin is 2.5 km away and we recommend to rent a car.
FACILITIES – The property exists of 56 Junior Suites within a huge, tropical garden.
RESTAURANTS & BARS – Two restaurants and a bar offer the best catering for the guests. There is a continental breakfast in buffet style and lunch and dinner as à-la-carte menu.
BOARDING – breakfast, half- or full board
ROOMS – All suites reflect the charm and style of the Caribbean. The rooms are equipped neatly and are cosy.
Standard Junior Suite (ca. 45 m²):
Premium Junior Suite (ca. 45 m²):
With same facilities as the Standard Junior Suite, this room category offers an additional sofa bed for a third person. These suites were renovated in October 2016 and will win you over due to their beautiful and modern style.
Family Room (ca. 45 m²):
With same facilities as the the Standard Junior Suite, this room category offers an additional kingsize bed.
Superior Junior Suite (ca. 45 m²):
With same facilities as the the Standard Junior Suite, this room category is closer to the beach.
Deluxe Top Floor Suite (ca. 45 m²):
With same facilities as the the Standard Junior Suite, this room category is located on the top level with great view.
Creole Cabana (45 m²):
With same facilities as the the Standard Junior Suite, this room category has got a private garden on the beach.
NUMBER OF ROOMS – 57 Junior Suites
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
Hotel La Plantation unites French West Indian charm, the comfort of modern amenities, personalized service and an ambiance of well being in a unique Caribbean Resort.
LOCATION – It is located in Orient Bay, only a 3 minute’s drive away from the FBC St. Martin center at Galion Beach. To the beautiful, sandy beach of Orient Bay it is only a 7 minute’s walk.
FACILITIES – The Resort comprises 17 elegant colonial style villas, set amidst 7.5 acres of lush tropical landscaped grounds. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the fresh water pool.
RESTAURANTS & BARS - Rich buffet breakfast at the poolside Café Plantation included. In the evening enjoy a “Dining under the stars” experience with an a la carte menu. Various beach restaurants and bars are close by.
BOARDING – breakfast or half-board
ROOMS – All 17 villas boast large terraces overlooking Orient Bay. The upper level suites and studios (superior) benefit from panoramic views over the bay and the surrounding islands. Each fully equipped villa comprises 1 suite and 2 studios which may be rented separately or combined into 2 & 3 bedroom villas for large families.
Studio (ca. 40 m²):
Suite (ca. 75 m²):
With same facilities as the double rooms, this room category is additionally offering:
NUMBER OF ROOMS – 17 villas with one studio and one suite each
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
FBC St. Martin is situated on the French side to the east of the island in the heart of a peaceful and protected natural reserve where mangroves, turquoise water and white sand mix in total harmony (Baie du Galion - Coconut Grove).
The chilled out center is on the beach just meters away from the waters’ edge and is open all year long and you will be very well looked after here. You will just love the relaxed way the place vibrates in postcard-perfect surroundings !
Saint Martin is a glorious little island of low rolling hills, amazing beaches and warm seas located in the northeast Caribbean Sea. The island is the smallest bi-national territory on Earth, 87 km² divided in two parts: Up north the French side, down south the Dutch side . The Dutch Sint Maarten is dominated by duty-free shopping, casinos, cruiseship tourism and great night life. The French Saint Martin emphasizes on nature, comfort, elegance, luxury, pristine beaches and the finest gourmet cuisine. FBC St. Martin is situated on the French side to the east of the island in the heart of a peaceful and protected natural reserve where mangroves, turquoise water and white sand mix in total harmony (Baie du Galion - Coconut Grove). Compared to the lively nearby Orient Bay there are no jet skis or motor boats here. The spot is a classic tropical paradise, and has been voted the best beach on the island. The eastern coast of St. Martin is exposed to almost constant trade winds.
The sea is always warm (around 27 degrees all year) and the water idyllically clear. All this water means endless water sports and water based activities can be experienced all around the island. Land sports feature highly too, with all terrain off-road guided tours, horse riding, tennis, golf and dedicated mountain bike trails. Finally – St. Martin is also renowned for fine cuisine. Whether dining in gourmet restaurants or the BBQ roadside shacks or “Lolos” - you will find something to satisfy all palates and wallets! J
St. Martin is a fascinating melting pot of people and influences from over 70 different nations – a truly Cosmopolitan atmosphere with a Caribbean twist! It is like nowhere you have ever been before – and you will never go anywhere like it again!
TRIP TIPS:
Fort St. Louis – Built in 1767 to protect from foreign invasion, the climb to the summit provides panoramic views of the island.
Marigot Market – Wednesdays and Saturdays – open air market with homegrown produce, tropical fruits, spices and fresh fish.
Grand Case – Famous for the small, pastel coloured wood houses. Here you find the finest cuisine of the island. Try Café Calmos for relaxed beach dining.
Paradise Peak – Spectacular views to the island and tropical forests below – at 414 m this is the highest point on the island.
Butterfly Farm (Le Galion) – Hundreds of rare and exotic butterflies in beautiful landscaped gardens.
Loterie Farm – Take an eco-hike and a tree top tour along ropes from tree to tree.
Catamaran Sailing - Eagles tours offers eco-friendly "around the island tours" - great opportunity to explore the whole island.
Thanks to the outer reef, surfing & SUP feature VERY highly here too, and Jean Seb Lavocat the owner of the center, discoverer of the spot and an extreme true waterman of international level, is dedicated to the younger generation. He has formed a surfing association (SMX Waterboys and Watergirls) and is a creator of young surf champions all over the Caribbean. He has built a special 23m² catamaran platform to transport surfers, friends and photographers out to the reef to enjoy the show in comfort and style.
The surf spot is situated 400m from the shore, where waves roll over the relatively deep reef. A large channel were the waves don’t break offers the possibility to easily reach the line up (peak). FBC St. Martin has ideal conditions for complete beginners as well as for the most advanced and addicted of surfers!
Should that not be enough, FBC St Martin gives you everything to become a true water addict by giving you the opportunity to try, on the flat and then in the waves, a true Hawaiian Canoe, for more shared adrenaline and tons of fun !
St. Martin is the perfect all round spot for families, kids, windsurfers, surfers; SUPers and kiters of all levels. It is very rare indeed on this planet that so many can be satisfied at the same time – but trust us – St. Martin does it all!
FBC St. Martin is proud to offer SUP and surfing instruction by fully qualified team members. The surf / SUP spot is situated 400m from the shore at the reef and has ideal teaching conditions for complete beginners as well as for the most advanced and addicted!
For beginners, it’s basically perfect to surf all year long. Surf tuition is available for all children from the age of 6 (after having checked their swimming skills), every morning and afternoon, following the strict standards of the national French surfing association (FFS). Various courses are offered including 6 day courses with FFS surf passport given at the end of the course. The instructors will always keep you informed of the weather, and lessons will be moved if conditions are not suitable for your level.
The cherry on the cake: During surfing lessons, you will save all your energy thanks to the center’s catamaran that will bring you to and back from the spot – a super surf-shuttle service indeed !
CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: SUP & Surfing – FFS (Fédération Francaise de Surf)
LANGUAGES: Courses are held in English, French, Italian and Spanish.
The eastern coast of St. Martin is exposed to almost constant trade winds which blow side onshore from the left December to April (14-25 knots) and side onshore from the right June to September (12–20 knots). May is the least windy month. From the end of June to the end of October is a cyclonic period and the place can really rock at this time! September, October and November are well known for the quality of the waves and surf.
The sailing area is a one kilometer wide sandy lagoon with some standing areas, protected by an outer reef about 400m from the shore. The reef offers great wave riding conditions with breaking waves between 1 and 3m all year long– superb ! The water in the lagoon is warm, flat and safe – a perfect windsurfing learning environment as well as fantastic freeride and freestyle conditions.
Should that not be enough, FBC St Martin gives you everything to become a true water addict by giving you the opportunity to try, on the flat and then in the waves, a true Hawaiian Canoe, for more shared adrenaline and tons of fun !
St. Martin is the perfect all round spot for families, kids, windsurfers, surfers, SUPers and kiters of all levels. It is very rare indeed on this planet that so many can be satisfied at the same time – but trust us – St. Martin does it all! As for the colours, they are simply surreal and very addictive!
FBC St. Martin is proud to offer windsurfing instruction by fully qualified team members. The equipment on offer, the conditions, and the transport available if necessary means that you will always be taught in optimum learning conditions for your level and aspirations.
FBC St. Martin really has something to offer all levels of windsurfing. The wind blows side onshore from the left or right depending on the time of year. The wind is quite strong in the morning, may drop between 12.00 and 15.00 giving a chance for lunch and the entry level lessons, and then picks up again and peaks right through until sunset. The water in the lagoon is warm, flat and safe – a perfect learning environment for beginners as well as fantastic freeride and freestyle conditions for intermediates to advanced. The reef offers superb wave riding opportunities with breaking waves between 1-3m and the owner Jean Seb will take great pleasure in teaching you in the waves.
If you really are a very advanced rider, you might enjoy the privilege of a guided session with private lesson by Jean seb himself on one of the amazing yet very radical wave spots nearby such as the infamous Wilderness (your level will be checked beforehand !)
CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: Windsurfing – FFV (Fédération Francaise de Voile)
LANGUAGES: Courses are held in English, French, Italian and Spanish.
