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Orient Beach
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Orient Beach itself is a gently curving border between the development and the deep blue sea. The sand runs in a wide, 6-mile swath from the low cliffs of Mount Vernon to where it peters out on a small peninsula at the far end of Club Orient, the bay's dedicated nudist resort. Just offshore, Ilet Pinel (Pinel Island) to the north and Caye Verte (Green Island) to the south bookend the bay, each providing a lee anchorage for a flotilla of private sailboats. The entire length of Orient Beach is clothing optional, and many women go topless. But there are fewer sightings of sunworshippers sans Speedos the farther north you are of Club Orient.
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Orient Beach is St. Martin's flagship beach and is often refered to as the "French Riviera of the Caribbean". This expansive one mile beach is home to numerous beach bar/restaurants, who offer various menus, from formal French to pizzas, burgers and local fare. No matter what the cuisine, its party time all the way, from one end of the beach to the other. Bikini Beach, Coco Beach, Kakao Beach, Wakiki Beach and Kontiki Beach are the most established beach restaurants with great food, great service and even greater ambiance.
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At Orient Beach you can do as much or as little as you please. Stroll endless white sand or get lost in many exciting activities and enjoy an unforgettable vacation that you've always dreamed of. Parts of Oriental Beach is clothing optional. You can experience the freedom of swimming naked in the warm Caribbean waters. Explore the beauty of the nearby nature reserve and butterflies. Or just walk up the hills and feast on the panoramic view of the sea and St. Barts.
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Often called the St. Tropez of the Caribbean, Orient Beach lies at the end of a 109-m (100-yd) path leading from the resort to the beach's north end. The beach features open-air restaurants, a nude-sunbathing section on the south end, and vendors offering water sports. Resort guests are provided complimentary cushioned lounge chairs and umbrellas by an independently operated restaurant/bar. The resort supplies complimentary snorkeling gear.
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The St. Martin Villas at Green Cay Village, Orient Beach, were designed by French architect, Jean-Paul Goergler. Their style is reminiscent of traditional West Indian Creole houses. They are spacious and offer all the comforts of home. The living room and three bedrooms all have views of Orient Bay and the nearby Caribbean islands. These villas are perfect for families, groups of friends and especially for honeymoons and lover's getaways.
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At night the action moves off the beach to Orient Village. A real town square attracts bocce ball players and lots more. Frequently there is music and there are plenty of restaurants. Tai Chi Restaurant serves great sushi and fine Thai cuisine.
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