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Hi Susan! It looks like a lovely trip!

Cheers, RickG

A friend drove by the parking lot and took this pic showing that the paving is done! They are still saying opening in January though. Meanwhile if you get there early grab one of the parking spots just south of the entrance on the little side roads. Tolerable walk via the "horsepath," a hundred yards or so north of the entrance. NOT through the construction zone! The cops have arrested people walking in there!

Loved reading your report! As a matter of fact, I love reading all of your reports, especially Key West. I feel like I am on vacation with you!
Great work!

Observations

Options from 3 islets to st pierre

Theres a big bus which is direct from FDF to St Pierre. A quick navette at any of the three docks and you are on your way. The bus stop is near Copacabana resto/bar. Or

Join Kata Mamba for a one way trip to St Pierre. I dont know if the reverse option exists. The catamaran departs at 8am at Point de Bout marina. Stop in their shop for details. Or

Taxis are $60 hr to tour departing from FDF.


Sim card

They have kiosks to buy a sim card in St Pierre grocery store. Its 9.99e for 150gb/mth. No contract. You need your IBAN at the kiosk. A sim card dispenser is a novel idea. PS the usual passport # is not an option.

Fresh fish in 3 islets

If you walk the beach from le kato resto towards Point du Bout, youll find a fisher cleaning his fish near yellow and white cas. Its $15e/kilo for tuna n marlin these days. Not sure if only frozen or catch of the day too.

Vanilla and spices in 3 islets

There a great local spices, vanilla pods, perfumes, etc shop at the roundabout heading away from creole village (not the 3 usual exists, the exit to the back of the busy area. Its only 30 feet or so up the road)

Thats all the random thoughts I have for now.


Au plaisir
Cc

If they were original posts that you made, you probably clicked the button at the time to follow the thread. No big deal, one way or another.

Why are the three posts I posted to this forum this past year have a little flag on them that says stop following this thread while no other posts have that same flag? Was it something I said?

A little bit late but finally wrote it. Enjoy the read!

https://susannj.com/2025/12/13/seas-the-days-st-john-october-24-november-2-2025/

Can anyone who has recently been to Cayo Largo provide information on Memories Cayo largo (previously the Sol).

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Im sure the county has a few people now designated as nude parking and nude potty directors. I see far too much attention coming to what was once a convenient yet primitive parking paradise. Hope im wrong.

Latest from TCN. Early January means late January the way it has gone so far.
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UPDATE ON THE PARKING AREA
12/9/25

(Sorry, Folks...)

The County advised us today that the project has suffered further delays. Construction will still be ongoing for the next two weeks, and then the project needs to be signed off by several different agencies.

Opening date is estimated to be sometime early in January 2026.

We have learned if the winds are out of the west you can get no serums in broad daylight out of the mangroves. Winds out of the East no problem. Winds out of the North Cold, Wind out of the Soutgh Warm. So out of the southeast, perfect.

You should be ok in January i.e. lot should be done. But it slips another month each month, it seems! Last month was usually breezy so we had almost no skeeter problems. We sprayed just in case. Did have no-see-ums for an hour or so in the morning until the breeze picked up on the beach.

Thanks for the updates. We went twice this past summer but the trek from Mudd Creek was so mosquito ridden that we decided not to go back until the parking lot was done. Maybe in Jan?

Greetings,

Let's start by stating that i know very little about Martinique yet wish to share some resources should you need assistance in taking a leap a faith.

Accomm

I found that booking thru a concierge service provided a huge savings. Either way, the concierge will be handling your file, so cut out airbnb. I booked thru Madikeys.com. Madikeys also offers discount codes to car rental, etc.

Be sure you understand the contract as there are some straightforward clauses i havent signed off on in 15 yrs of carib private rentals.

Buses

Buses run, until they dont. Fort de france has reticulating buses...yet i waited 2 hrs for a bus in ste anne (nowhere near same bus. Im pointing out the advanced bus system). Theres a bus schedule website here;

https://busmaps.com/en/martinique

Navette

A 20 mins shuttle from any of the three docks in 3 islets. The point du bout dock by the small marina and le mitan dock (in front of ti taurus resto) are a safe 10 mins walking distance apart. You can hop on either from fort de france. Its 10 euro return trip. You can buy tix online or at outdoor kiosk though the kiosk may be out of service again.

Link https://transitapp.com/en/region/fort-de-france/martinique-transport-navettes-maritimes/ferry-1b

Taxis

Taxis are very costly per km. You are forewarned but with sun soaked patience, you have options on the many ways to delay your travel time.

Prices increase in the evening, and again late at night. My taxi has an app for a meter.


Food delivery

There are a couple options. I chose 123 click martinique for delivery the day after arrival. They delivery all over the island, yachts, and have pick up locations too. Your 2nd order is with a 10e coupon. There english page is a little confusing but it works well, so far.

Sailing

I signed up for get my boat. Its a website for independant captains who will take you out on either a small group sail or private charter.

Tips and tricks

Resto seems to have 2 sections. Be sure to ask which section is for eating (full service) and which side is for drinks (self serve). They will relocate u if you are on the wrong side, or u wait forever as there is no drink service.

Lespress des iles will ferry you to Dominica

Also theres a ferry to st lucia.

Creole village in 3 islets is not worth the trip. Though if you are in the area, you could spend an hour or two here.


Souvenirs

Ste Anne has lovely high quality souvenir shops.

Fort de france grand marche is an excellent covered market for fresh produce, not far from navette.

Notes

Dengue epidemic is over since summer 2025.

Surgassum ???

Language

Bonjour_bonsoir, merci, comment ca va ?, je ne parle pas le francais, parlez-vous anglais ?, une table pour deux (2), un ver de vin rouge/blanc/rose, s'il vous plait. Une boule is one scoup of ice cream. Glace is ice.


Au plaisir et je vous souhaite un bon sejour a martinique.

Joyeux noel

Cc

A bit of apples and oranges as far as we're concerned. Blind Creek beach is beautiful and fun to go to for the fresh breezes, long walks along the surf, playing horseshoes and hanging out with our pals, nekkid of course. But it is a little hassle to pack up everything every day, including drinks and lunch. When we've had our quota of beachin' it for the year, then we head to Cypress Cove, wonderful in it's own way, pure relaxation but lots to do if you look for it. Including the Happy Hours and weekend dinner dances. It's the Beatles Saturday night!
The parking lot will be very nice once the embarrassing delays are over. Hopefully this month sometime!

Yes, I know the bus/taxi situation however my friend opted out of renting a vehicle...so, a 3 hr bus ride/hitchhike to les salines it will be.

I am also joining cruiseship small taxi tours and negotiating the costs for both of us. Basically we will be +2 for bums in seats when trip is not full (and driver gets 100% of our euros)

Then, i linked up with opt in boat company for day tours.

And we are getting groceries delivered rather than stopping at the maCarrefour on our way from the airport.

If all goes sideways, theres lexpress des iles to Dominica. But lets not go overboard.... jk....

Cheers
Cc

we been trekking to cypress cove. to be honest it is way better than Blind Creek which is way better than Haulover (when the lot is open) and second in nude beaces to club orient.

ive been negative with the improvements to blind creek ( haventt been in half a year) but i hope i can find a striped parking spot i. the fancy lot. if i cant park on A1A it will be a while before se re attempt.

the Cove is the best place on earth with Club O destroyed.

I'm surprised that you opted not to rent a vehicle, considering your planned agenda. The bus system is good in Martinique, but it is a very big island, and traffic is, for Caribbean standards, pretty well-regulated.

You're very welcome! I love sharing "nekkid news" with folks. Now we're "toughing it out" at Cypress Cove for the winter, may return to BCB for few days after the parking lot opens just for fun. If so we will give an update then. We have a friend renting a condo just down the beach a few miles and she invited us to stay with her any time!

Sorry, this board is not the place to discuss swinging.

i am looking at Lido again or San Souci.Can you play openly at San Souci?

I have been to Grand Lido Negril a few times and plan to go back soon!

I completely agree with the responses here.

For me, I love that nudity is officially required in all pool areas, including those attached to swim-out rooms. Guests are permitted to walk nude between their rooms and the pool, and nudity is common in and around the pool area. The "Au Natural" side of the resort is the only area where nudity is allowed, including the pool, boardwalk, and sometimes the lobby.

They do not have their own dedicated restaurant where guests can dine in the nude. Meals are typically served outdoors at the pool area, allowing guests to eat lunch and snacks on their beach loungers without clothing. For breakfast, there is an outdoor area with limited food choices where clothing is required, some walk to the buffet at the sister Royalton resort, where clothing is mandatory. All formal restaurants are located at the neighboring Royalton resorts, and guests must dress appropriately when dining there.

Service varied, with some slow lunch service. And yes, the drink quality was inconsistent depending on the bartender. Reserving poolside chairs with towels is a must for the preferred spots.

I enjoyed my stays and I am going again but there are some of caveats that I mentioned.

Thank you for all your reports & pictures!

Our last day was Wednesday, and we truly had a great month of weather! Only bummer was the non-opening of the parking lot, looks to be a couple more weeks before it opens i.e. Mid-December possibly. At least the bathhouse is in place and it will be nice for the winter crowd and for us next year, we hope!