Geographic location
Set 31 miles from Fort-de-France on the island of Martinique in the French West Indies
GMT-5h.
Currency
Official Currency : Euro
How to get there?
Airport: Fort de France/Le Lamentin (FDF) 31 miles from the village (45 mn transfer), approximately 65 Euros each way (1-4 passengers).
All transfers included if airfare is purchased from Club Med
Credit Cards
MasterCard
Visa
Bring a small amount of local currency, a major credit card and travelers' checks. Do not keep them in the same location in case you lose your luggage.
Money can be changed at the airport or at the Village. Remember to record the serial numbers of your travelers checks and take emergency numbers to report lost or stolen credit cards.
Exchange office in the Village.
Passport, Visas & Vaccinations
Passports, visas and personal identification.
New passport requirements: For travel outside the United States including Mexico and the Caribbean, a passport is now required. Please check www.travel.state.gov for complete travel information, some countries may also require a Visa. Verify that your passport/visa has not expired (some countries will not allow you to enter on a passport that's due to expire in six months or less). Check with the Tourist Board to find out the requirements of the particular country you are visiting. You may check specific consular information for any country at www.travel.state.gov. Special requirements may apply in the event a minor is traveling with a guardian or only one parent, including but not limited to, notarized parent permission.
Vaccinations
Health and vaccination requirements vary depending upon your destination. Guests should consult with their expert health care provider before traveling to ensure that they are fit and able to travel and that their vaccinations are up-to-date. You may also want to consult the Center for Disease Control's website, which has extensive and easy to use information on Travelers' Health for specific destinations: www.cdc.gov/travel. A list of travel clinics is also provided by the International Society of Travel Medicine at their website : www.istm.org.
Customs
Read posted signs when going through customs. Keep all receipts and sales slips, and pack items to be declared, together. Items which must be declared include : purchased items, gift items, items inherited while away; items purchased in duty-free shops, on a cruise ship or plane; items purchased for someone else; items purchased to sell or use in your business and items which have been repaired or altered during your trip.
Amenities
Swimming pool, 5 hard-surface tennis courts, tour desk, Club Med Spa*, Club Med boutique*, photographer*, pool tables*, internet kiosk*, car rentals*, laundry service*, weight room and NEW WI-FI internet* access available in common areas, reception and pool areas
*Enhanced amenities and programs are available for your convenience at an additional charge
