12 nights. Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Jour 1

cape liberty, njc

Départ: 15:00

New York City is a global hub built on the foundation of immigrants and their offspring. It's home to eight million residents, and it welcomes over 50 million tourists annually. Your tour of New York City should include tasting the cuisine of hundreds of diverse cultures, and you can easily navigate the city on foot, by taxi, or through the renowned subway system. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French to the Americans, is a universal emblem of freedom and the city's most iconic landmark. Wall Street serves as the epicenter of major corporations, housing the New York Stock Exchange. The Empire State Building towers over the Big Apple as the city's second tallest structure, with the nearby Chrysler Building also commanding the skyline. Close by is the United Nations headquarters overlooking the East River and Grand Central Terminal, one of the world's busiest train stations. No sightseeing in New York is complete without a visit to Times Square. Absorb its billboards, its crowds, and its food, then head over to Central Park, which offers 850 acres of lakes and meadows, providing a respite from the city's hustle and bustle. You also have a plethora of art and history museums to choose from, as well as the Reflecting Absence Memorial and Museum, where you can honor the victims of 9/11. Although Manhattan is home to most of the city's landmarks, each borough has its own unique and distinctive character worth exploring. From Brooklyn's historic streets to Queens's international cuisine, there's something for everyone in the city. Above all, New York is a city for enjoyment and indulgence. So, have fun, and prepare to experience the Big Apple. New York City offers something for everyone: architecture, art, food, entertainment, shopping. It's all here.

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Jour 5

basseterre, st. kitts

Arrivée: 08:00 - Départ: 17:00

Saint Kitts and Nevis are a pair of tropical islands in the Caribbean, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago. The nation consists of the islands of St. Kitts, Nevis and Sombrero. The two larger islands are rich in lush mountain rainforests, uncrowded beaches, historic ruins, long-dormant volcanoes and charming Georgian-style towns such as Basseterre, the capital. Basseterre is a classic Caribbean port, with quaint colorful streets, colonial architecture, and friendly people set amidst paradise. The twin-island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis embodies everything travelers have come to expect from the Caribbean.

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Jour 6

st. johns, antigua

Arrivée: 07:00 - Départ: 16:00

Here’s a polished U.S. English version: Saint John’s is the commercial center of the country and the main port on the island of Antigua. On Friday and Saturday mornings, a market for agricultural products and handicrafts is held on the southern outskirts of the city. Saint John’s has a new cruise ship dock, a shopping mall, numerous shops, and a wide range of hotels, making the city a resort with excellent shopping and dining options.

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Jour 7

bridgetown, barbados

Arrivée: 09:00 - Départ: 17:00

Here’s a polished U.S. English version: With a population of about 110,000, Bridgetown is the island’s largest and most vibrant city. It serves as the capital and commercial center of Barbados. Steeped in rich history and culture, Bridgetown today showcases a blend of old and new, where historic sites and buildings stand alongside modern structures such as multi-story office buildings, financial institutions, and shopping malls. There’s almost always something happening in this lively city, as locals and visitors go about their day and enjoy the wide range of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences Bridgetown offers. Pleasure craft, including yachts, catamarans, and fishing boats, dock conveniently right in the heart of the city. Visitors also appreciate the many duty-free shopping opportunities in Bridgetown, along with the city’s distinctive local charm. Cool down with a refreshing snow cone Street vendors with colorful displays of fresh produce and goods can still be found selling in certain areas throughout Bridgetown. Don’t miss the memorable experiences at local bars and restaurants, or the historic walking tours of one of the Caribbean’s oldest cities. After a stroll through the city streets, nothing is more refreshing than an ice-cold snow cone. Now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic city is also home to the Parliament Buildings of Barbados and the Bridgetown Port, where cruise ships dock. Bridgetown is also the central hub for the island’s public transportation system.

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Jour 8

castries, st. lucia

Arrivée: 08:00 - Départ: 17:00

Castries, with a population of about 20,000, is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island nation in the Caribbean. The surrounding district of the same name had a population of about 70,000 as of May 22, 2013, and covers an area of 80 km² (31 sq mi). Castries lies on a floodplain and is built on reclaimed land. It is the seat of government and the location of the head offices of many foreign and local businesses. Its sheltered harbor serves cargo ships, ferries, and cruise ships. The city has duty-free shopping centers such as Point Seraphine and La Place Carenage. Castries is well served by a system of public buses and taxis, and it is also home to St. Lucia’s main post office.

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Jour 9

philipsburg, st. maarten

Arrivée: 09:00 - Départ: 17:00

Saint Martin is an island in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 300 km east of Puerto Rico. It is the smallest inhabited sea island divided between two nations, a division that dates back to 1648. The southern Dutch part is Sint Maarten, one of four constituent countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The northern French part is the Collectivité de Saint-Martin (Collectivity of St. Martin), an overseas collectivity of France. Top sights in Saint Martin include the Butterfly Farm, where you can stroll under a tented mesh among hundreds of colorful butterflies, and Pic du Paradis, the highest point on the island, with two viewpoints offering sweeping panoramas. Beaches are a major attraction on Saint Martin, with a total of 37 beaches. One particularly famous beach is Maho Bay Beach on the Dutch side, known for its close-up views of airplanes landing and taking off.

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Jour 13

cape liberty, njc

Arrivée: 06:00

New York City is a global hub built on the foundation of immigrants and their offspring. It's home to eight million residents, and it welcomes over 50 million tourists annually. Your tour of New York City should include tasting the cuisine of hundreds of diverse cultures, and you can easily navigate the city on foot, by taxi, or through the renowned subway system. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French to the Americans, is a universal emblem of freedom and the city's most iconic landmark. Wall Street serves as the epicenter of major corporations, housing the New York Stock Exchange. The Empire State Building towers over the Big Apple as the city's second tallest structure, with the nearby Chrysler Building also commanding the skyline. Close by is the United Nations headquarters overlooking the East River and Grand Central Terminal, one of the world's busiest train stations. No sightseeing in New York is complete without a visit to Times Square. Absorb its billboards, its crowds, and its food, then head over to Central Park, which offers 850 acres of lakes and meadows, providing a respite from the city's hustle and bustle. You also have a plethora of art and history museums to choose from, as well as the Reflecting Absence Memorial and Museum, where you can honor the victims of 9/11. Although Manhattan is home to most of the city's landmarks, each borough has its own unique and distinctive character worth exploring. From Brooklyn's historic streets to Queens's international cuisine, there's something for everyone in the city. Above all, New York is a city for enjoyment and indulgence. So, have fun, and prepare to experience the Big Apple. New York City offers something for everyone: architecture, art, food, entertainment, shopping. It's all here.

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