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O r i e n t B a y
P i n e l
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T i n t a m a r r e
A n s e Ma r c e l
G r a n d C a s e
P i c Pa r a d i s
Ma r i g o t
B a i e N e t t l e
L e s T e r r e s B a s s e s
SAINT
MARTIN
The tiny island of Pinel is a little paradise on earth with a
very efficient built-in conservation system. There is only
one way to get to it: on a fishing boat, grandly called a
“shuttle” in the guide books! Whatever you call it, the
experience is uniquely delightful. For a handful of dollars
you will be ferried out from the dock in Cul-de-Sac and
deposited on a little island that is almost deserted...
except for two restaurants and a boutique, that is.
The view of Saint Martin is breathtaking. Looking back
towards its hills even seasoned locals realize yet again
how beautiful our islands are.
Pinel is one of the most stunning. The beach where
the restaurants are situated, offering loungers on
the sand at Karibuni and Yellow Beach, is one of the
most beautiful in the Caribbean. Don’t forget your
camera because here more than anywhere you will
find yourself in a picture postcard setting!
For the more adventurous, and providing you
have brought the right sturdy footwear, there are
two quiet, unspoiled beaches on the other side
of this little island that can also be accessed by
kayak. Needless to say, if you venture there,
yours will most certainly be the first, if not the
only, feet to make their imprint on the sand. The
most remarkable feature of Pinel is hidden from
view. Situated right in the middle of the Nature
Reserve, the waters around Pinel are teeming
with aquatic wildlife. We highly recommend
snorkeling around its shores. If you have the
opportunity, be sure to book an excursion with
Isabelle from Eco-snorkeling. She is a friendly
and patient diving instructor who works in
collaboration with the Nature Reserve and
she will show all the secret places so that
you don’t miss the best of the wonderful
underwater world.
And then, of course, we can’t remind you
too often to take advantage of the idyllic
setting with frequent breaks to rest,
relax and... enjoy the sunshine.
Tintamarre
Pinel
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