Restaurant of the Month - Le Marrakech, Marigot

St. Martin has a reputation for outstanding French cuisine, but it is also home to quite a few restaurants serving more exotic fare. The newest is Le Marrakech, an authentic Moroccan restaurant in Marigot.

Guests to Le Marrakech feel as though they have been transported to Moroccan North Africa. The dining room is furnished in typical Moroccan fashion with Moroccan sofas, large mosaic tables, soft draperies, chandeliers, and paintings, all imported from Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakech. The lovely garden has also been transformed -- here diners can enjoy drinks by candlelight in an authentic sultan's tent.

Le Marrakech serves fabulous Moroccan specialties such as kebabs, pastries, couscous, and tajines. Diners rave about the restaurant's signature dish, a lamb tajine with prunes, honey ginger sauce, and caramelized almonds with cinnamon. Guests can enjoy Moroccan wine and other spirits with their dinner. A common misconception is that Moroccan food is hot and spicy. In fact, Moroccan food uses a blend of spices such as coriander, cumin, saffron, and cinnamon but it is not hot. Harissa, the really hot sauce, is served on the side for those who do like their entrees hot and spicy.

Open since 2004, the restaurant serves dinner and reservations are recommended. For more information about Le Marrakech, please feel free to email us at info@greencay.com prior to your visit to Green Cay and we would be happy to assist you.

Welcome to the February 2006 Edition of the Greencay.com Newsletter!

For those of you planning a visit, please do not hesitate to contact us here with any questions: via the web at www.greencay.com, phone us toll-free on 888.832.2302, or e-mail us at info@greencay.com, it would be our pleasure to talk with you regarding your upcoming travel!

Upcoming Events

With high season in full swing, the island has plenty of events scheduled for the upcoming months. The village of Grand Case will again sponsor its popular Harmony Nights on Tuesday nights. This street festival spotlights local music, dance, arts and crafts, and culture. Harmony Nights begins January 10 and runs through April.

Marigot will have its own version of this popular event. According to the French Tourism Office, the Marigot waterfront will be the site of Go Local "Do It We Way" every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors will enjoy live musical performances by local groups, local products for sale, and traditional foods. On Sundays visitors to the waterfront can play dominos, cards, chess, and other games. The event is produced by the French Tourist Office in collaboration with the Commune and local restaurants. It runs through the end of March.

Carnival time is approaching. The French side will celebrate in February before the beginning of Lent while the Dutch side has scheduled its events for the end of April.

This year's Heineken Regatta takes place March 3-5. One of the best places to watch the Regatta is on the water, so consider taking a half-day sail to watch this exciting race. This year's regatta will feature 240 boast from 32 countries. Grammy-award winners Ozomatli will perform at the big beach bash on Ka Sha Beach after the Heineken Regatta. These Los Angeles hip hop artists fuse hip hop and Latin influences to create their signature sound. The group won Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album in 2005 for Street Signs and Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album of the year in 2002 for Embrace the Chaos.

Christmas - New Year's '06-'07 at Green Cay

We have high view villas left! Please contact us if you wish to reserve one or both of these villas for the Christmas-New Year's holiday. Please remember holiday rates apply and a minimum 10 night stay is required.

Passport Deadline Extended Until 2006

The U.S. State Department has revised its earlier passport advisory. The new deadline requires returning travelers from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Canada, and Mexico to show a valid U.S. passport at air or cruise ports of entry by December 31, 2006.

The State Department plans to fully implement this policy for all countries by December 2008.

Warm and Sunny Regards,

Thanks again and we hope that you plan to visit Green Cay once again in the very near future!

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