MARTINIQUE BONJOUR

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Martinique Bonjour — 2008-02-28T09:57:00Z

WELCOMING & RECEIVING AGENCY

MADININA TOURS

Madinina Tours is a welcoming/receiving agency specialized in managing recreational and business activites in Martinique. It has been operating for the past 30 years providing groups and individuals with a full range of tourism services including : airport greeting, assistance, lodging, transportation, transferts and any kind of excursions.

www.www.madininatours.com/

CAR RENTALS

To rent a car you need a valid driver's licence from your home country, you must be over 21 years of age and must have held a valid licence for at least a year. A security deposit is requested. Rate : 35 on average for 24h, including insurance. Most international rental car companies have locations at Lamentin airport and in major tourist spots. Other names to look for are :

JUMBO CAR

Specialized in car rentals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Réunion Island, Jumbo Car offers a fleet of 1200 air-conditioned vehicles to make your island holidays the most comfortable at the best rates. For your convenience, you can make your reservations via a 24H reservation call center, online (www.jumbocar.com) or in one of their 7 agences around the island at the International - Aimé Césaire Airport and major tourist sites. Choosing Jumbo Car is your guarantee for your driving security and reliability.

Le Lamentin - Jumbo Car Aéroport - Tel 0596 42 16 99
Trinité - Jumbo Car Tartane - Tel 05 96 58 02 22
Le Diamant - Jumbo Car Diamant Beach - Tel 05 96 76 15 96
Le Marin - Jumbo Car Marina - Tel 05 96 74 71 77
Les Trois Ilets - Jumbo Car Pointe du Bout - Tel 05 96 66 11 55
Sainte-Anne - Jumbo Car Belfond - Tel 05 96 76 80 82
Sainte Luce - Jumbo Car Pierre & Vacances - Tel 05 96 62 26 43

www.jumbocar.com

DOUDOU SERVICES MARTINIQUE

Doudou Services Martinique Annie, a guide and interpreter for more than 20 years, is available 24/7 and you can count on her whether she is custom-tailoring your entire stay with her insider's knowledge of lodging and excursions, or whether you simply want help finding a cheap rental car after your arrival. As an added bonus, you can benefit from an exclusive “Carte Privilege,” granting you access at reduced prices to many of Martinique's tourist attractions.

www.perso.wanadoo.fr/doudouservices/
E-mail : doudou.loc@wanadoo.fr

AIR CONDITIONED CAR RENTAL LIMITED

This car rental business run by the Ozier-Lafontaine family is much appreciated by tourists and has 3 agencies located in the major tourist areas of the island (Marin, St Anne and Lamentin). They specialize in air-conditioned vehicles and have reasonable rates for long-term rentals. They also offer technical assistance 7/7 and offer special rates for internet reservations.

www.acr-martinique.com

LOCARENT

Located in Sainte-Luce, near the beaches and the hotels of the south, Locarent is known for its warm welcome and its low prices. Karine and Lionel offer a fleet of recent cars and fully comprehensive insurance without franchise. Client pick up and drop off, delivery to hotel and airport are free. Ask for their promotions and other special rates ! Review rates online and make early reservations to be sure to get the best prices !

Villa A 32 - Avenue des Hibiscus - Gros Raisin - Sainte-Luce
www.locarent-martinique.com

HIBISCUS LOCATION

Sabine and Jean-Michel, the owners of this business, are specialized in recent, air-conditioned car rentals at low rates. You can choose from Chevrolet Kalos or C1 Citroën for A category, Fiat Punto or Peugeot 206 for B category as well as larger diesel vehicles such as Hyundai Accent, Renault Clio 3 or Ford TDCA . Free delivery at the airport and harbor as from 10 days rental. Early reservations are requested. Ask for the special off-season rates (June 30-December 15).

www.hibiscuslocation.com
E-mail : contact@hibiscuslocation.com

SPAS & BEAUTY PARLORS

Martinique Bonjour — 2008-02-21T09:45:37Z

SPA CLUB MED

Set in a tropical garden in the midst of a coconut grove, Spa Club Med Les Boucaniers is open to non-resident guests. The spa's facilities include five private treatment rooms in a very zen décor. The professional staff will advise you on the wide variety of massages whether ethnic, innovative or traditional. From aromatherapy to hot stone massages, Spa Club Med is waiting to take care of your face and your body. Club Med Les Boucaniers

Club Med Buccaneer's Creek - Pointe Marin - Sainte-Anne
Reservations : 05 96 76 72 72

INSTITUT EAU DE TIARE

Here, the entire experience is created for your relaxation. You are welcomed by a smiling and a professional team into a beautiful environment created from soothing elements of waters and woods. You will appreciate all sorts of facial and body-care treatments based upon essential oils. The sophisticated atmosphere and the understated music contribute to your relaxation throughout your visit.

Quartier Mondésir - Le Marin - Reservations : 05 96 74 33 57

Spa Joséphine
Hôtel Carayou - Pointe du Bout - Les Trois-Ilets
Reservations : 05 96 66 19 04
www.www.spa-josephine.com

SPAS & INSTITUTS DE BEAUTE

Martinique Bonjour — 2008-02-21T09:04:49Z

SPA CLUB MED

Implanté dans un jardin tropical au milieu d'une magnifique cocoteraie, le Spa du Club Med Les Boucaniers ouvre ses portes pour vous ressourcer dans un havre de paix et de sérénité. 5 cabines de massages réparties sur 2 niveaux, un décor très zen où le bois et les matières nobles sont à l'honneur, un personnel discret et souriant qui vous conseille sur la formule la plus adaptée à vos envies : massages ethniques, innovants ou plus traditionnels (aromatiques, aux pierres chaudes...), soins de beauté du visage et du corps...

Club Med Les Boucaniers - Pointe Marin - Sainte-Anne
Tél : 05 96 76 72 72

Institut Eau de Tiaré

Ici tout est fait pour vous procurer détente et relaxation. Vous êtes accueilli par une équipe souriante et professionnelle, dans cet institut où la déco fait la part belle à l'eau et au bois. Vous pourrez y apprécier toutes sortes de soins du corps et du visage à base d'huiles essentielles. Le cadre raffiné et un fond musical relaxant contribuent à une sensation de bien-être.

Quartier Mondésir - Le Marin
Tél : 05 96 74 33 57

Spa Joséphine

Ce superbe centre Thalgo et St Barth vous accueille dans son espace de 380 m2 pour un moment de pure détente et de bien-être. Parmi les soins proposés, vous pourrez opter pour un bain hydromassant, un enveloppement d'algues, une douche sous affusion, un Thermo-Spa Concerto, mais aussi des soins esthétiques ou une séance de hammam, sauna ou jacuzzi. Ou, laissez votre corps et votre esprit se détendre grâce à l'un des nombreux massages à deux ou quatre mains : Joséphine, Californien, Thaï... Le Spa Joséphine, c'est le réveil des sens dans un cadre unique !

Hôtel Carayou - Pointe du Bout - Les Trois-Ilets
Tél : 05 96 66 19 04
www.www.spa-josephine.com

AIR SERVICES

Martinique Bonjour — 2008-02-20T10:10:47Z

Martinique's International Airport Aimé Césaire is located in Lamentin, in the central part of the island near Fort-de-France. Schedules for flights arriving and departing Lamentin Airport are available 24 hours a day by dialing 08 92 68 43 14 ( 0.30/min).

A number of airline companies connect Martinique directly to France as well as other Caribbean islands. Travelers from major destinations in Europe will have to connect via Paris or another Caribbean destination and then take an inter-Caribbean flight to Martinique.

LIAT

Liat conveniently links 21 Eastern Caribbean destinations from Santo Domingo Dominican Republic in the north to Georgetown Guyana in the south. Liat's efficient ground crew will welcome you, then you'll enjoy quality service in the air. Let Liat show you the way to discovering your favorite Caribbean destinations on island hopping trips from Martinique. Check our chart p. 120 for further details on flights from/to Fort-de-France and other airline companies.

www.liat.com

MARITIME CONNECTIONS

Martinique Bonjour — 2008-02-17T10:11:00Z

SHUTTLES TO ST.LUCIA

WEST INDIES
Le Marin Fishing Harbour

For those who would like to visit neighboring islands as well as for those from nearby islands wishing to visit Martinique, inter-island ferries are a nice alternative to air travel. In the South, West Indies Maritime Company departing from the Fishing Harbour in Le Marin provides a shuttle service twice a day to Castries, St.Lucia.

Tel : 06 96 21 77 76

SHUTTLES IN THE BAY OF FORT-DE-FRANCE

A shuttle service connects Fortde- France to popular Trois-Ilets with stops at Anse Mitan, Anse à l'Ane, Pointe du Bout marina and Trois-Ilets Bourg. First departure from Anse Mitan is at 5:50am, last return from FdF is at 6:30pm. Madinina ferries run regularly during the day as well.

TRADITIONAL MASSAGE

Martinique Bonjour — 2008-02-13T12:42:45Z

Amma-ki massage

Just two steps from the Bakoua hotel in Trois- Ilets, this zen like studio focuses on the 13-century old “amma” (to calm by hands) method of activating the circulation of energies in the body. This massage is exercised through light clothing by means of fingers, palms and forearms working the meridian lines inherent in the body. Immediately after the first session, you will enjoy a relaxed and calm state and the pre-massage tensions will be left behind.

Village Creole (opposite Nuevo Mexico) - Pointe du Bout -Les Trois-Ilets - Tel : 05 96 66 18 14
E-mail : auger.s@wanadoo.fr

MARTINIQUE

news4net — 2008-01-30T18:23:00Z

Martinique also named Madinina - Island of Flowers, is centrally located at the heart of the arc formed by the Antilles (14°40'N, 61°W), between Dominica to the north (40 km) and Saint Lucia to the south (30 km), between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic. The island covers 1,080 km2, and stretches 80 km in length and 39 km in width.

CARTE MARTINIQUE

news4net — 2008-01-23T11:57:00Z

La Martinique, appelée aussi « Madinina, l'Ile aux Fleurs », est située idéalement au coeur de l'arc antillais (14°40'N, 61°W) entre la Dominique au nord (40 km) et Sainte Lucie au sud (30 km), entre la mer des Caraïbes et l'Atlantique. D'une superficie de 1080 km2, elle mesure 80 km dans sa plus grande longueur et 39 km dans sa plus grande largeur.

FORT-DE-FRANCE

Martinique Bonjour — 2007-12-01T19:47:00Z

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MASSAGES TRADITIONNELS

Martinique Bonjour — 2007-05-31T11:31:50Z

ELLEN ENERGY

Mary-Ellen vous reçoit dans son cabinet sur RDV et vous aide à retrouver votre bien-être et votre harmonie intérieure grâce à de nombreuses techniques certifiées : massages de relaxation, shiatsu, californien ou ayurvédique, reïki, purification des chakras par les pierres, réflexologie....

Quartier Diaka - Le Marin
Tél : 06 96 89 80 76

Amma-ki

Installée en plein cœur du Village Créole, à deux pas du Bakoua, Séverine, praticienne certifiée, propose des séances de amma. Technique ancestrale pratiquée depuis 13 siècles au Japon, le massage « amma « (calmer par les mains) cherche à activer la circulation des énergies dans le corps. Ce massage se pratique à travers des vêtements légers, fournis sur place, et passe par la pression des doigts, des paumes et des avant-bras en suivant le trajet des méridiens. Vous apprécierez les bienfaits de cette technique dès la première séance : sensation de calme et de détente, réduction du stress, soulagement des douleurs et tensions…A découvrir absolument !
La sensation de détente absolue.

Village Créole (face à Nuevo Mejico) - Pointe du Bout - Les Trois-Ilets
Tél : 05 96 66 18 14 - 06 96 37 92 90
E-mail : auger.s@wanadoo.fr