Orient Bay is more accessible than Grand-Case but remains in the upper range. Reference budget: €130/day/person. Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel €180-300/night for two (Esmeralda Resort, Le Caraïbes), pool residence €130-220 (Green Cay Villas), Airbnb €80-150. On the beach: sun loungers €15-25/day (often included with meal), lolo meal €25-45/person, drinks €8-15 (ti-punch €5-8, cocktail €10-15). Water sports (significant expense item): kitesurf lessons €80-150, rental €50-80/day, jet-ski €80-150/30 min, parasailing €60-90/person. Pinel excursion €30-50 (with lunch), Tintamarre catamaran €130-180/person. Car hire €40-60/day. Avoid coming with a budget below €100/day — Orient Bay does not offer truly cheap options.
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- Saint Martin — Complete guide to the Franco-Dutch island.