SAINTE-SUZANNE - Lenouvelliste

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014
KINAM
WHERE MODERN
AMENITIES COMPLIMENT
ENCHANTING TRADITIONS
WHISPERS FROM 300 B.C. IN
SAINTE-SUZANNE
TICADAIE
IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK
Dear
Readers,
It is already my favorite time of the year. I truly enjoy the Holiday Season,
and I am sure that you all know that my white Christmas tree is now brightly
decorated. During this time of the year, I find that overall, people are nicer,
and more so than ever express kind words, and are more apt to lend a hand.
So many individuals, companies, and organizations lend a hand in ensuring that unprivileged children get to celebrate the holidays. Civic duty and
volunteerism at its best.
As you sit down, cross your legs and begin your Magic Haiti lecture, you will
discover, as I did, about our Taino ancestry. You will also meet a designer
who has been fervently dressing so many women, a new restaurant in
Laboule, a man who has been providing an alternative for charcoal, and a
gourmet-like fast food restaurant. And yes, the special Gingerbread Hotel
Kinam has completed its expansion and is now showcasing the talent of
Haitian artisans. It is becoming increasingly apparent that Haiti’s tourism
scene is expanding.
I hope that you have the opportunity to partake in a few festivities and
experience the Holiday Season Haitian- style. Also take the opportunity to
take some Haitian treasures home with you and offer them as Christmas,
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or plain old I love you gifts. This issue of Fab5 provides
you with some inspiration.
Magic Haiti strives to provide you with a variety of enticing possibilities so
that you can take the bull by the horn, carpe diem, just go, discover, indulge,
and become another ambassador of this magical island.
Experience the vibrant colors, unveil numinous places and characters, immerse yourself in our culture, and emerge enamored!!!
Roxane Kerby
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Haiti by Design
Charlotte Tanis: Fashion Find
Why Haiti ?
Family Centric Caribbean Living
Linda Schutt
Take The Plunge
Whispers from 300 B.C.
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Rachele Viard
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An Epicure refuge
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Christina Jean-Louis
Carolyn Desert
Regine Theodat
Mildred Boivert
Lara Elie-Joseph
Graphic Designer Clarens Courtois
Photographer Ludmillo D. Pierre
Junior Plesius Louis
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Kinam: Where Modern Amenities Compliment Enchanting Traditions
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Dear Readers,
The time has come to take stock of the year 2014
and to make plans for the upcoming year. The major
tourism destination development projects initiated
are progressing rapidly including Ile-à-Vache and
Destination Jacmel.
Mrs. Stephanie
Balmir Villedrouin
Minister of Tourism
Besides those, the Haitian government has
recently signed a major agreement with the cruise
line "Carnival Corporation" for 70 million USD to
transform l’Île de la Tortue (Northwest of Haiti) into
a cruise destination. This would also mean a second
cruise port in the country, after Labadie in the north,
the result of a similar agreement signed with Royal
Caribbean.
We have not been idle in promoting the
destination. During 2014, travel agents, journalists
and other entities specializing in tourism came in
large numbers to explore the country’s tourism
potential. Articles, television reports were broadcasted everywhere, accurately reflecting their
travelogue. Haiti was also showcased in more
than a dozen major international industry events
(fairs, summits, tourism fairs, etc.).
Repositioning the destination also means
encouraging quality service. In this sense, we
provided owners of tourism establishments
classified, during our last classification campaign,
plaques delineating the hotel’s comfort level.
The training sector was not omitted. New Haitian
professionals from Ecole Hôtelière d’Haïti (EHH) who
also studied in Antigua received their diplomas this
year. We are working hard to reinvigorate HHE and
the Institut de Formation Hôtelière et Touristique des
Cayes (INFORHT).
This Government has placed education at the
forefront, and we at the Ministry of Tourism and
Creative Industries (MTIC) want to ensure that our
young people are properly trained to better serve
in this sector.
To all the private sector tourism operators, MTIC
executives, the Haitian population in general who
throughout the year who helped us by providing
support us in our diverse activities on the ground, we
wish a happy 2015.
This renewal, which has been taking place for the
past three (3) years on Haitian tourism, will continue in
2015. Haiti is awaiting you. Sun, beaches, music, history,
arts and crafts ... the country is full of resources and
attractions.
Come to Haiti and Live this fabulous experience
for yourself!
Chers lecteurs et lectrices,
Voici venu le moment de dresser le bilan de
l’année 2014 et de faire des plans pour l'année qui
s'en vient. En effet, les grands chantiers de développement de destinations touristiques initiés, notamment
celui de l’Ile-à-Vache ou encore le projet Destination
Jacmel, avancent à grands pas.
Outre ceux-ci, le gouvernement haïtien a conclu
récemment un important accord - avec la compagnie
de croisière «Carnival Corporation » - d’un montant
de 70 millions de dollars pour faire de l’Île de la Tortue (Nord-Ouest d’Haïti) une destination de croisière.
Ceci voudrait aussi dire, un deuxième port de croisière
dans le pays, après Labadie dans le Nord, fruit d’un accord du même genre signé avec la Royal Caribbean.
Nous n’aons pas non plus chômé dans le domainede la promotion. Cette année 2014, des agences de voyages, des journalistes d'autres contrées et
spécialisés en tourisme, sont venus en grand nombre,
explorer le potentiel touristique du pays. Des articles,
des reportages télévisés diffusés partout, traduisent
fidèlement leur récit de voyage. Haïti, s’est également
fait remarquer, dans plus d’une dizaine de grands
rendez-vous de l’industrie touristique à l’échelle internationale (foires, sommets, salons touristiques, etc.)
Repositionner la destination, c’est aussi encourager l’offre d’un service de qualité. En ce sens, nous
avons remis aux responsables d’établissements touristiques classés, lors de notre dernière campagne de
classification, les panonceaux indiquant leurs niveaux
de confort.
Le secteur de la formation n’est pas en reste.
De nouveaux professionnels haïtiens provenant de
l’Ecole Hôtelière d’Haïti (EHH) et d’Antigua ont reçu
leurs diplômes cette année. Nous ne ménageons aucun effort pour redynamiser l’EHH et l’Institut de Formation Hôtelière et Touristique des Cayes (INFORHT).
Ce Gouvernement met l'éducation au premier
plan, et nous autres au Ministère du Tourisme et des
Industries Créatives (MTIC), tenons à ce que nos jeunes reçoivent une formation adéquate pour mieux
desservir le secteur.
À tous les opérateurs du secteur privé touristique, aux cadres du MTIC, à la population haïtienne
en général qui l’année durant nous a aidé en mettant
la main à la pâte et en nous supportant dans nos actions diverses sur le terrain, nous souhaitons une heureuse année 2015.
Ce renouveau qui souffle depuis tantôt trois (3)
ans sur le tourisme haïtien continuera en 2015. Haïti
vous attend. Soleil, Plages, musique, histoire, artisanat...le pays regorge de ressources et d'attractions.
Venez en Haïti et Vivez par vous-mêmes cette
fabuleuse expérience !"
Charlot eTanis
Fashion Find
By Mildred Boivert | Photos by Junior Plesius Louis
Haiti by Design
I
was surprised when I received
the assignment to interview
Charlotte Tanis. “Who is she”, I
asked myself? Even more surprising, was to learn that she is a local
designer with her own clothing line
called “Your Size”. How is it that I did
not know her? Apparently I am one
of the few, because Charlotte Tanis’
client list reads like a who’s who list
of some of the most important men
and women in Haiti.
I arrive at Tanis’ atelier, nestled
in an impasse off of Canapé Vert.
She waits at the door to greet
me, a striking woman with an
almost cleanly shaved head,
looking every bit the designer in
a color-blocked ensemble. She
asks me to give her a moment
as she finishes up with a client
who needs an outfit quickly
for what seems like a very
fancy affair. Before Tanis can
finish reassuring the woman
of her fabric choice, another
client enters for a consultation. As she walks me back
to the office, she explains that
the afternoon is when she sees
clients, leaving the beginning
of the day for designing her
line’s creations.
“Your Size”, reflects why
this designer’s clients love her
line. Tanis shares that they love
it, “Paske rad mwen toujou byen
kanpe.” The fit is always to the
individual’s size. She describes
her style as very structured,
and names Christian Lacroix
and Elie Saab as her style icons
for their fluidity, and powerful
simplicity. Tanis herself studied
architecture before receiving
a scholarship and going on to
study fashion in Spain. She has
been designing for 15 years,
and spent many of her early
years working with some of the
top designers in Haiti.
Tanis seemed un-phased
that I hadn’t heard of her before. She admitted to not
participating in many of the
fashion shows or fairs that
have taken place in Haiti. She
believes her work speaks for itself. Most of her clients come
via word of mouth, referred by
other satisfied clients. Tanis
believes that it is her attention
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to detail, and the quality of her
work, along with the fact that
she is a stickler for deadlines,
that keeps her costumers
coming back. As she brandished and described some of
her pieces, you could tell that
each one was a labor of love.
Tanis says she enjoys every part
of the design process. Even
when she doesn’t necessarily
design the piece, like when a
client comes with an idea, Tanis
says she still enjoys guiding the
fabric selection, and playing
with shapes and textures.
Tanis is a proud member
of Women’s Entrepreneurship
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women entrepreneurs. She
recently attended one of their
conventions which was held in
Chile. When she is not running
a full-time business and design
label, Tanis works with several
organizations, providing sewing and pattern making classes
for young women and girls in
Haiti. Giving back is an essential
element of her business model.
If you’re looking for a
designer with a heart, a keen
sense of personal style and
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Maxime Boutique Hotel
By Lara Elie-Joseph
Photos by Plesius Junior Louis
P
étion-Ville has grown
into a bustling economic center with many
business headquarters,
A Serene Private
Hideaway
shopping centers, restaurants,
and clubs attracting visitors
and locals alike. But in the
midst of all the busyness, there
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are still some quiet corners. A
short car ride takes me to the
peaceful neighborhood of Bois
Moquette where the perfect
hideaway awaits. The gates
open to a lush alley of palm
trees leading me to uncover
a breathtaking landscape.
And there it is the Maxime
Boutique Hotel.
The cool breeze floats
through my hair as General
Manager Jihane Sada greets
me warmly. Sipping on a
delicious cup of Haitian coffee,
Jihanne tells me the story of
this stunning success.
After the devastating
earthquake of January 12,
2010, the Sada family opened
a bed and breakfast to receive
the flood of outsiders. Then
came the idea came to Jihanne’s
parents, Lilianne and Maxime Sada to open a boutique
hotel. At that point Jihanne
was still accumulating experience abroad. She studied
hotel management in the U.S.
and then traveled to St. Barth’s
to mind to describe this petite haven is “Zen”. The entire
beauty of this place is its
simplicity. The designers
leave embellishments to the
blooming gardens, while
inside, the hotel’s eight rooms
embrace dwellers with warm
earth tones. The lounge area
boasts a lovely collection of
Haitian art, because Jihane
wants the hotel to showcase
our culture and art. The entire
hotel’s woodwork is finished
to perfection and made by
a local artisan. The candle
holders, paintings, and ceramic pieces are all made
"My stay here at Maxime has been nothing less than splendid. I am so comfortable here.
Whenever I am in Haiti, Maxime Boutique Hotel will be my lodge of choice," a patron tells me.
where she successfully completed an internship.
Her knowledge deepened
with positions at both the
Ritz Carlton and The Satai in
Miami. Finally, in 2012, Jihanne
returned to lend her expertise
at home in the family business.
Maxime Hotel opened in May
2014. Today, she’s delighted to
be home working at the family
hotel.
The first word that comes
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locally. Everywhere one turns,
there is evidence of Haiti’s
immense cultural wealth.
The lounge opens directly into the lush garden. I
was struck by the tranquility
and peace which surrounded
me. Maxime uses the perfect
formula to accommodate
clients in an ideal ambiance.
Upon arrival guests are offered
a cool refreshment, coconut
water. And if guests arrive at
night they are introduced to
an exquisite glass of Rhum
Barbancourt.
Above all, the staff at Maxime’s believes in personalized
service and catering to their
clients every need. Jihanne
and her team correspond with
clients even before arrival to
prepare for the customer’s
sojourn with ample forethought.
Even the menu is personalized. For now, Maxime re-
serves its restaurant exclusively
for clients. They want to safeguard travelers’ privacy and
comfort. The food is prepared
with great care using herbs
grown on the property including rosemary, cilantro, basil,
oregano, and much more. A
splendid avocado tree in the
garden furnishes the essential ingredient to a delectable
house guacamole.
To venture out into the
city, Maxime Hotel collaborates with a car service to
provide transportation.
They leave nothing to
chance from the top-of the
line mattresses to the professional massages available upon
request which completes the
Zen experience.
The bedrooms are deco-
rated with much taste and are
very spacious. The detail work
in the bathrooms is amazing
and one cannot go by without
noticing how immaculately
clean all the spaces are.
The Maxime Boutique
Hotel experience is a unique
and marvelous one. Since its
opening they’ve experienced
much success and I do understand why. This is truly a
serene luxury hideaway.
Visit maximehotel.com to learn
more about the lodge.
For reservations and information
contact the hotel by email at
[email protected] or call
2278-3687 or 001 786 376 8585.
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Lamanjay
Le Gastronome
An epicurean refuge
Article by Kristine Belizaire | Photos by Carine Bourjolly
O
pen since December
2013, Le Gastronome
is the brainchild of
business
partners
Bradford Duchatelier and Rony
Abraham, who wanted to add
something new to Laboule’s
culinary scene.
I met with the owners on a
Wednesday evening, and they
informed me that I arrived just in
time for their weekly wine tasting and tapas event. Held every
Wednesday, it is a great way for
customers to try the widespread
wines populating the extensive
beverage menu while sampling
some popular small plates.
As I tasted some of the tapas,
including a to-die-for steak and
brie slider, I ascertained how
Le Gastronome came into existence.
“There are not many
eateries in the area, and we
wanted to create a French
bistro-like restaurant. The vision was to offer a gourmet
dining experience with a
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brasserie atmosphere,” explains
Bradford.
With its beautiful red brick
walls, wooden beams, and walls
adorned with various wine
bottles, Le Gastronome is indeed
reminiscent of a French bistro.
The soft music and dim lighting
inside make it romantic enough
for a first date, yet the outdoor
seating is relaxing enough for
dinners and drinks with friends.
Rony tells me that though
the menu evolves, there are
select items that will always be
available. One such item is the
escargot appetizer. Beautifully
presented in shells, each tender garlicky morsel begs to
be eaten. Don’t be shy to ask
for some crusty French bread
to mop up the garlic butter
left on the plate!
A French bistro would not
be complete without a steak au
poivre and Le Gastronome does
not disappoint with its version.
The steak is cooked to perfection and served with savory
sides such as parsley potatoes or
fries, and vegetables. My dining
partner raved about the salmon
which she told me was carefully seasoned and obviously
cooked with love. In addition to
steak and seafood, burger-lovers
should sample the Gastronome
burger, one of the most wellliked items on the menu. What-
ever you are in the mood for, you
will find something to satisfy
your palate.
A meal at Le Gastronome
can begin or end with the house
cocktail, a mix of Cointreau,
Grand Marnier, lime, passion fruit,
and a few secret ingredients. If
wine is more to your liking, one
of the smiling and friendly wait
staff can help you to pick out a
bottle which will complement
your dish.
I ended my meal with a
warm brownie a la mode and an
apple tart. Both desserts were a
great conclusion to a satisfying
meal at a restaurant which is now
one of my personal go-to spots.
The newly-opened eatery
is already a hit among locals and
visitors alike. When in Haiti, make
Le Gastronome a part of your culinary journey.
Le Gastronome is located at
Route de Kenscoff, Laboule 10.
For more information,
call 3946-4785.
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Spotlight
Ticadaie
It Only Takes a Spark
“
By Angela Galbreath | Photos by Ludmillo Pierre
We consume 440,000
tons of charcoal every
year. We don’t have to
live like this. Cooking
methods are changing in Haiti
and everyone needs to get on
board,” pants Alix Villedrouin
as he deftly touches match to
charcoal in one of Tacadaie’s
improved stoves. It’s the
third one he’s lit in a matter of
minutes, each one bursting
to life filled with his special
recipe of sustainably produced
carbon nuggets.
It’s no secret that Haiti
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suffers from severe deforestation. The lack of
trees limits food supply,
facilitates devastating floods,
decimates marine life, and
spoils beaches. With charcoal
as the most readily available
energy source for cooking, a
tree’s lifespan in Haiti is tragically short... yet it doesn’t
have to be.
The idea to produce an
alternative to traditional charcoal came to Alix naturally.
He and other family members
who own and operate what
is now the mountain resort,
Le Montcel, used to host barbecues on the property on
weekends. Each time they
came to spend a few days,
they would plant some trees.
Alix reflected that it made
no sense to plant trees and
yet support deforestation by
using charcoal to grill their
barbecues. “Trees are a renewable resource of course,
but at the rate that we use
them is not sustainable,” he
reasons.
He made his first batches
of Tacadaie by compressing
leftovers from outdoor marketplaces. His first load of
leftovers came from Arcahaie
where he prevented 8 tons of
ash from being pushed into
the Bay of La Gonâve. For
now, Tacadaie combines an
abundant supply of leftovers
with mineral coal, sawdust,
rice husks, clay, amaryse, and
cornstarch. Alix tweaks the
recipe with the ingredients
on hand, always keeping the
same aesthetic and burning
properties.
“Others have tried and
failed, but we are here to
stay,” declares the winner of
the 2013 Digicel Emergent
Entreprenuer Award. Ticadaie’s
success could be attributed
to the fact that it is cheaper,
performs better than the traditional charcoal, and yet looks
and acts pretty similarly. In the
outdoor market, a 30 kilo bag of
local charcoal costs between 600
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and 900 gourdes. The same
quantity of Ticadaie sells
for 450 gourdes at depots
throughout Port-au-Prince,
Montrouis, Les Cayes, Gona-
ïves, and Cap-Haitien. One
of Ticadaie’s loyal customers,
Florana, has been selling food
to her neighbors for two decades. She says that making
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the shift was easy. It burns
hot for the first ten minutes
(“Perfect for boiling water”)
then glows for two hours.
Today, the Ticadaie plant
in Cité Militaire produces 15
to 20 tons daily. That’s about
6,500 tons per year. A far cry
from current demand, but
theirs is a scalable model.
Corn, rice, and sugar cane waste
abounds and innovation is Alix
and his team’s specialty with
regards to both product and
marketing. They are playing
with recipes that would employ locally produced caster
and vetivert oil as combustion
agents. Soon, we will see larger sized nuggets available for
high energy consuming businesses such as dry-cleaners and
bakeries. And, it’s now possible
to ‘send’ sustainable charcoal
to loved ones from abroad
using Unitransfer. One of
their greatest challenges is to
incorporate today’s charcoal
producers into the sustainable charcoal industry.
Ticadaie surges forward
fueled by their vision for a
greener Haiti. The literal
tears that Alix sheds over
accelerated deforestation
particularly in the Grande
Anse Department. Feed his
burning desire to spread
durable solutions.
Look for Ticadaie Charcoal
anywhere you see their
trademark faux-grass sign.
Email at [email protected]
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Escapade
Kinam
Where Modern Amenities
Compliment Enchanting Traditions
Rachele Viard and Kristine Bellizaire | Photos by Frederick Alexis and Ludmillo Pierre
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O
riginally opened
in 1900, Kinam
Hotel was renovated in 1985 and
continued to delight guests
with its distinctive gingerbread style and exceptional
customer service. In December
2013, the timeless institution,
one of the oldest establishments in Pétion-Ville, underwent another major makeover. The result is a comely
combination of modern and
Victorian influences which
nearly triples the hotel’s
capacity.
Natalie Buteau Antoine,
General Manager, tells me that
the vision to expand Kinam
dawned before the earthquake
of January 2010. “We took the
opportunity after the earthquake to continue with our plan
and start the massive project.”
Natalie and her husband
together selected the décor
and furnishings of the hotel.
It was essential to the design
team that the spaces look and
feel local. They want guests to
know they are in Haiti. Local
artisans constructed all of the
attractive modern furniture.
Haitian artists and designers
were tapped for hundreds of
pieces of original artwork. In
fact, many of the paintings
were bought from vendors on
Place St. Pierre, just outside the
hotel’s front door. Truly, the
décor emphasizes local talent
and exudes the spirit of Haiti.
From its terraces, roofing
and even hand-made wooden
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room numbers, the gingerbread
style presents itself as a common
theme. “The goal was to keep
the gingerbread tradition and
style, but also breathe new life
into it,” explains Nathalie.
Kinam Hotel continues to
offer its guests superior customer service to ensure that
patrons want for nothing from
the moment they arrive. The
Hotel offers free shuttle service
to and from the Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
From each of the room’s
window or balcony, one is
offered views of the busy
streets, the beautiful Place
St. Pierre and vividly painted
homes nestled in the hills of
Jalousie. Customers who stay
in one of the rooms on the
upper level floor are treated
to a stunning view of the Bay
of Port-au-Prince.
To accommodate business
activities, Kinam Hotel has two
conference rooms with a capacity of 150 and 200 people
respectively. A small, private
room is available for small
meetings.
The iconic hotel is also
home to a growing number of
diverse stores that are sure to
fulfill the needs of all shoppers.
Begin at Gallerie Marassa, one
of the prominent galleries in
Haiti. The galery is adorned with
paintings, sculptures, jewelry,
and many more treasures created by the country’s renowned
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artists and artisans. If you
don't know what to purchase,
a smiling and knowledgeable
employee can help you find
the ideal souvenir or gift. Next,
visit the Kenneth Cole Hiait
store where you can purchase
clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Then, of course there are the
colorful outdoor stalls where
you can barter with local vendors
over diverse crafts and paintings.
Following a day of shopping, business dealings, and
visiting, a dip in the Hotel
pool is sure to refresh. Guests
can keep up with their usual
workout routine by visiting the
gym located on the second
floor.
And, raising the standard
of hospitality further, guests
at the newly renovated Kinam
can choose from four eateries.
Guests can pause, reflect, and refuel at
the hotel’s coffee shop, or cocktail lounge
which provides delectable tapas. A wine
bar and Le Rond Point Restaurant will
open soon. The latter pays homage
to a former well-known downtown
restaurant.
Tipsy Bar located on the fourth
floor, has garnered a lot of buzz and has
become a hot local hang out spot. And
for good reason. With its chic and sleek
décor and youthful and modern vibe they
offer tasty tapas and delicious drinks. It
was the second time that I had the chance
to actually sit down and really take in the
“tipsy” experience with a few co-workers
before my interview with the great minds
behind Kinam.
With Kinam’s signature rum concoction in hand, I chatted with company,
people watched and took in the tunes the
house DJ was rocking. All in all, I gathered
that Tipsy Bar is definitely a unique spot
on the nightlife scene here in Haiti. When
an array of beautifully plated
savory tapas made their way
to our table it was finally time
to get down to business…
yes Magic Haiti readers we
really sacrifice ourselves to
bring you the 411! We indulged in plates of tuna tartar,
mac and cheese with truffles,
as well as djon djon chicken
fried rice (basically a Chinese
fired rice with a Haitian twist
- the rice being in steeped in
dry mushrooms), just to name
a few dishes.
Executive Chef Jovans
who studied and earned his
culinary degree at FIU, upon
the suggestion of his good
friend, and former classmate
Christian Fombrun, Food and
Beverage Director, who’d
already made his way back
home decided to also come
back to Haiti and join his friend
Jovans, Christian along with
the input of Nathalie devised
the delectable tapas menu.
It is these three dynamic
and creative minds that are
behind the Kinam's success. Le
Rond Point, in the works, is set
to be the main dining option
and with Chef Jovans at the
helm of the kitchen the food
is sure to be just as amazing as
Tipsy.
From top to bottom, all elements of the 2014 Kinam Hotel
satisfy savvy guests’ modern
expectations as well as their taste
for unique local flavor.
Hotel Kinam is located on Place St.
Pierre in Pétion-Ville. For
reservations call 2944-6000, 28158000 or 1-800-524-6411. Visit the
hotel’s website at hotelkinam.com.
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Why Haiti ?
Family Centric
Caribbean Living
Linda Schutt
Atricle by Regine Theodat
Photos by Regine Theodat and courtesy Linda Schutt
L
inda Schutt is one of
the many non-Haitians
that call Haiti home.
The Brooklyn native
works directly with Nicolas
Bussenius, Hotel Mont Joli
owner, as the Business Development Manager for his hilltop
haven located in Cap-Haitien.
Linda has a hospitality background, however, that is not
how she ended up in Haiti.
Her Haiti story starts in
of all places, Madrid, Spain.
Linda was in Madrid doing
a college study abroad program when she met her future
husband, Conrad Schutt, a
university student from Cap-
Haitien, Haiti. Conrad was
born in Port-au-Prince to
a Haitian mother and a
German father who is the
current German Consulate in
Cap-Haitien.
Cap-Haitien is a quaint
topically diverse town, home
to some of the most important Haitian historical sites
and breathtaking beaches.
Little did Linda know a few
years after meeting charismatic
Conrad, she would be calling this
place full of character home.
After her study abroad
experience she went back
to New York. She maintained
a long-distance relation-
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ship with her sweetheart
while he was completing his
degree in Florida. “Moving
to Haiti definitely wasn’t on
my mind.” Upon completion of her college degree
Linda started working in the
hospitality industry at the
Marriot Marquis on Times
Square, in the city that
never sleeps, New York.
Linda learned what makes
an international hotel tick
and this skill would become
invaluable for her work
at Hotel Mont Joli where
she is assisting with the
strategic planning of the
Hotel’s growth in the near
future.
She describes her first
experience in Haiti with
candid honesty. When Linda
arrived for a week-long trial
visit, she was hesitant about
if she could live in CapHaitien full-time. She even
admits feeling so out of
place that she cried. Then
she cried again at the end
of the week when it was
time to leave! After a few
months, Linda moved here
full time and married her
Conrad, who is the Royal
Caribbean's port agent and
owns a snorkeling company
called Blue Water Adventures.
They have three beautiful
children together, ages six,
four and nine month old girl,
their very first daughter.
Now Linda fondly considers
Cap-Haitien home.
When asked about what
she loves about Haiti, she
describes with admiration
the relaxed family centric
Caribbean environment. She
appreciates the flexibility of
Haitian culture with regards
to family as she recognizes
the struggle of many of her
US based friends face having
to balance their love-ones
and a career. “I really am
grateful to have the ability to
spend so much quality time
with my family.” Linda finds in
Cap-Haitien, the perfect arena
to let her professional talents
shine within the nurturing
Caribbean environment.
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Spotlight
Lamanjay
Midi Express
Drive Through Goodness
H
By Rachele Viard | Photos by Carine Bourjolly
ave you ever just
wanted good satisfying food that you can
take on the go or have
delivered. Well I suggest Midi
Express. Situated in Delmas 19
it’s conveniently located close to
businesses surrounding the airport area. The concept to drive
through and pick up a delicious
fast food meal to get you on
your way is novel. And having
your meal quickly delivered to
your office because you can’t
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get away is equally novel.
Fast food favorites like
hamburgers, hotdogs and
sandwiches are on the menu,
however, you’ll also find chicken
or bacon pasta with a savory
pesto or alfredo sauce…not
your everyday fast food, huh!
This is not any kind of fast
food, this is fast food taken up
a few notches. And I mean a
few notches. I for one can say
for sure, this is not your typical
“fast food”, and though it comes
to you in a timely manner they
don’t skimp on flavor nor
presentation. Everything on
the menu is freshly made
and the rotisserie chicken,
to use a cliché, melts in your
mouth.
“We wanted to create
a different kind of fast food
experience, one where a quick
meal while on lunch break
could be provided, and, at the
same time, discerning palates
could be satisfied,” shares JeanPierre Rouzier one of the owners
who is in charge of the kitchen.
“Quality is important to us. I
develop the menu and ensure
that the recipes are respected.
I am really happy to be able
to marry my foodie side with
business acumen. We pride
ourselves of using fresh ingredients and no preservatives,”
proudly asserts Jean-Pierre.
On the premises they
have a quaint dining area, festooned with small chouchounettes. Jean-Pierre’s partner
David Bourjolly proudly mentions that their color scheme
was selected by his sister,
Martine Cantave, an interior
designer and architect. “We
wanted for the facility to attract
customers just as the menu. I
must tell you that it is my familial home which was transformed into the restaurant.
Sentimentally, it has enabled
me to bring together childhood memories as some of
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014 MAGIC HAITI 23
the outdoor decorations have
been here since I was a child.
And now it shows my creativity
as an entrepreneur.”
“We plan to expand. We
will add a terrace to better
accommodate more patrons.
This addition will enable us to
also extend our business hours.
Midi Express will revive night
life in this neighborhood.”
While we would all love
to have the time to commit
to have a nice lunch and take
a break from a busy day at
work or from running weekend errands. It’s not always
possible so it is about time
we had a real alternative no? I
am not much of a fan of pizza
or other greasy foods all the
time, so the idea that I can
get a grilled piece of chicken
instead sounds great to me!
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It’s also the perfect solution
to an impromptu gathering
with friends, no time to cook
up something before guests
arrive for a game of cards
or to watch a few movies….
well order up Midi Express’
famous wings, they will be
a hit.
Midi Express is located at 5-A Rue
P. Lumumba Delmas 19/Route de
l'Aéroport and can be reached at
2817-6434.
FAB
Holiday
Gift Ideas
Placemats
Brightly colored placemats,
coasters, and trays made
from different materials are
excellent choices as holiday
gifts. Stylish yet functional,
they are the ideal home
décor present. ServiMat,
Kay Atizan, and Comite
Artisanal Haitien are great
places to find these popular items
Paintings
Stone Sculptures
Haiti is known for its unique paintings filled with
vivid colors and symbolic designs. Often, Haitian
art depicts the country’s history and daily life. Visit
galleries such as Gallerie Marassa, Gallerie Nader,
Galerie Expression, and Festival Arts to find the
perfect work of art and purchase a truly authentic
Haitian Christmas gift.
Stones found in Haiti are hand-carved and transformed
into stunning sculptures by local talented artisans.
From heart shaped coffers to human-like sculptures in
various shades of white, black and in a few shades in
between, there is something for the lover of all things
Haitian. Head to Kay Atizan, Comite Artisanal Haitien as
well as the art galleries aforementioned, you will not be
disappointed
By Rachele Viard
& Kristine Belizaire
‘Tis the season’! It’s my
favorite time of year, the
holiday season is well on its
way. Lights and decorations
are beginning to adorn store
fronts. Roadsides merchants
are selling fanal and other
hand crafted decorations.
It is signaling Santa’s
imminent arrival and
alerting his little helpers
that it is time to start
narrowing down gift ideas.
In this edition of Fab 5 we
have put together, just a few
local gift ideas to help you
and I am sure that they will
certainly be well received by
the people on your list.
Locally Designed Clothing
A unique piece of clothing created by any number
of talented designers on our island would make
a great gift. A beautiful blouse, an elegant dress,
hand painted scarf or head wrap would be the right
kind of gift for a very fashion forward someone on
your list. Some great designers or stores where you
may find such items are Rapadou, Phelicia Dell,
David Andre, or Maguy Durce.
Decorative Candles
Tall or short, scented or
unscented, candles add
a bit of charm to any
space, and as such they
make a great present.
Some are encased in
bamboo, ceramic, metal
decoupée or in many
other creative manners.
You will find the right
candle to match someone’s personality on
your Christmas shopping list. Bougie Lakay,
Gallarie Marasa, as well
Kay Artisan are just a few
places you’ll be able to
find such candles just in
time for Christmas!
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Take The Plunge
Whispers from 300 B.C.
in Sainte-Suzanne
I
Article and photos by Regine Theodat
n a quaint village called
Sainte-Suzanne
which
is located just outside of the growing
city of Cap-Haitien is an
archeological wonder. Recently it was discovered that
etched gracefully on ancient
rocks along the riverbed are
markings from the Taino
natives. The River Gomez in
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Foulon, Sainte Suzanne is
frequented by the locals for
its purported healing qualities and blessings. Perhaps
today’s pilgrims reap the
same benefits as the Taino’s
who left behind beautiful
petroglyphs, their legacy,
centuries ago.
The Taino were an
Arawak people,one of the
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major indigenous groups
of the Caribbean. They are
said to be the original inhabitants of the island dating
back to 300 B.C. Sadly, the
entire indigenous population became extinct following Spanish settlement due
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to a smallpox outbreak and
war. These remains provide
us with an insight into their
past lives and culture. And
their influence in our culture
is palpable in language, music,
food, and religious practice.
It is no wonder it took so
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014 MAGIC HAITI 27
long for the carvings to be
discovered. To reach the Taino
petroglyphs, one must have
a 4-wheel drive car and an
expert driver. We were lucky
enough to have just such
a driver the day of our visit.
Trying to beat the rain, he
adeptly sped down a winding
road along what Haitians refer
to as a “falez” or a steep cliff.
Then he took a sharp turn down
a dirt road into a heavily for-
ested area. The atmosphere
cooled immediately and I
felt a welcomed chill akin
to autumn temperatures in
regions which have the four
seasons. It was a nice transition from the summer heat.
We parked the car in a clearing and then forged on by
foot towards the remote rock
drawings.
Our guide was a local 11
year old, referred to us by
Fritz Jean who is working on
the Taino project to preserve
Haiti’s heritage. Our guide
effortlessly scurried down
the steep hill in flip-flops while
we struggled in sneakers.
As we neared the river, we
began to hear the sounds
of the water racing through
rapids. Once we reached the
river bed, the real sport
of hiking began. We stepped
into the icy water and
waded on until we came
to the famed Taino petroglyphs.
The bright brick hue
of the stone glistened with
heat from the sun. To better
see the etchings, our guide
suggested we pour water on
the rocks. Incredible figures
and symbols emerged forth.
If you are an archeology
buff, a hiker, or just plain
adventurous, check out the
Taino carvings next time
you are in the north of Haiti.
Prepare to be awed by the
whispers from the distant
past.
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20, Rue Panaméricaine,
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Tabarre
50, Tabarre 36
Carrefour Fleuriot
29430403
Acajou
Restaurant & Bar
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Hotel Montana
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Assiette Créole
Haitian Cuisine
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509294-00041, 2227-2999
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-12, Route de l'Aéroport
29400041
Aztec
21 A Bis Rue Rigaud
(second floor), PV
2 230-9500 / 3694-0037
Babako
Haitian Cuisine
254,Avenue John Brown,
2227-2973
Café Com' Ça
Fusion
Complexe Promenade,
Angles Rues Gregoire &
Moise, P-V
509 2943-2014/3837-0607 /
344-0607
Café Organic
17, Rue Mangones, P-V
Tel : 509-2227-7702
Café Place St-Pierre
Fusion
51 Angles Rues Chavannes &
Lamarre, P-V
Tél: 509-3480-1908
Café Terrasse
Fusion
81, Rue Gregoire, P-V
509-2944-1313/3415-9184
3444-1313
Casa Tua
20 Rte de la Montagne,
Montagne Noire
509-3429-5454 / 4450-3760
Celeri Rouge
388, Avenue
Panamericaine, P-V
50937199670
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`celerirouge
Chicken Fiesta
124, Rue Panamericaine, P-V
509-2813-9866
2230-6103 / 3382-5385
2228-5981
Citronelle
Pavillion 5 Rue des Nimes,
Shodecosa, Aeoroport
509-3701-3387
2813-0121
[email protected]
www.inpexpa.com
Coin du Chef
Restaurant
Rue Jose San Martin (Same
road as El Rancho/Villa
Creole, Dominican Embassy)
Behind Ritz Kinam II Apartments, HT6110
509-3767-8136 / 3445-5722
Domino's Pizza
Fast Food
93, Rue Panamericaine, P-V
509-2813-1446 / 2813-1447
Epi d'Or P-V
Fast Food
24, Rue Faubert, Angle Rue
Villate P-V
509 3727 5767
Fior Di Latte
Italian Cuisine
Choucoune Plaza, Angle Rue
Lamarre et Chavannes, P-V
Tel: 509-2813-0445
[email protected]
La Pergola
#7Rue Rigaud, P-V (deriere
Parc St Therese)
509-3462-2050
319-5050
[email protected]
`La Pergola Restaurant
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La Coquille
Haitian Cuisine
10, Rue Rebecca, P-V
509-2942-5225 / 3466-3908
3805-0238
[email protected]
La Plantation
French Cuisine
Rue Borno, Bois Moquette
22941 6334
La Réserve
Fusion
2, Rue Marcel Toureau,
Berthé, PV
509.29.40.01.90 ,
509.29.46.11.11
[email protected]
La Souvenance
5 Rue Daniele Brun, Bois
Moquette P-V
509 3762 7824 / 3133 4949
Le Coin des Artistes
Haitian Cuisine
59, Rue Panaméricaine, P-V
3747 1163
Le Daily
Gourmet Cafe
Rue Roumain off Tabarre
Parc Canne a Sucre.
[email protected]
3411 5274
Le Florville
Haitian Cuisine
Kenscoff
3551 3535 / 3449 6161
Le P'tit Creux
Haitian Cuisine
87, Rue Rebecca, PV
2942 3892 / 2942 3893
Le Paris St Tropez
Italian Cuisine
88, route de Kenscoff,
Laboule 12
3410 7219
Le Relais de
Chateaublond- ATH
Fusion
Parc Historique
de la Canne à Sucre
3 449-7407
[email protected]
Fusion
73 Angle Rue Clerveaux
et Ogé , P-V
3685 1331, 4746 0707
[email protected]
Le Toit Blanc- ATH
Kay Atizan
Le Villate
Haitian Cuisine
43, Rue Magny, P-V (Complex
Festival Art)
509-3456-6989 /3452-1772
Fusion
Route du Saut d'eau # 22
3947 0134
12 Rue Villate, PV
[email protected]
3400 1212 / 3 402 1212
Les 3 Decks - ATH
Fusion
3 bis, Fermathe 54,
3418 8511 / 3462 6201
Pizza Garden
Les Délices Burger
Presse Café
LunchBox
Quartier Latin- ATH
Magdoos
Rebo
Expresso- ATH
Italian Cuisine
36, Rue Chavannes, P-V
2 813 2100 / 2 813 2200
Fast Food
97, Rue Grégoire, PV
3646 1600 / 3646 1601
L’Esplanade
2 Rue Darguin, PV
[email protected]
4 412-3138 / 3 781-0012
Haitian Cuisine
28, Rue Rigaud, PV
3701 0092
10, Rue Goulard
Place Boyer, P-V
3460 3326 / 3445 3325
Mediterranean Cuisine
30, Rue Ogé, P-V
3821-2121 / 3733-2525
Fast Food / Coffee
25, Rue Métellus, P-V
2949 0505
Mozaik
Redstone
Bar & Grill
Fusion
89, Rue Grégoire, P-V
3701 9576
36 Rue Magny, P-V
2811-0274
Mr. Grill
Steakhouse
39, Rue Rigaud, PV
[email protected]
509 3114 2524 / 3620 4954
Muncheez
Smokey's
Bar & Grill
41 Rue Lamarre, P-V
+509 47665397
Table de Caius
6 Rue Legitime,
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
+509 29 40 7227
Fast Food
2. Rue Rebecca, PV
2813 1524 / 2813 1530
Aéroport,
2813 1398 / 2813 1399
Plaine
2811 1334 / 2811 1335
Bois Verna,
2813 1526 / 2813 1528
The Bookstore Cafe
& Wine Bar
Esperanza Building,
87, Rue Grégoire, P-V
509 3774 6729
The Lodge
Myabèl Cocktail
Bar & Restaurant
Fusion
#134 Rue Stenio Vincent
(Rte Nat’l 3) Croix-des-Bouquets, 509 4863 4054
[email protected]
L'Observatoire
Boutilliers, Laboule 12
509 4799 5300 / 3454 0118
[email protected]
Océane Bar & Grill
Haitian Cuisine
3 bis. Rue Derenoncourt,
2940 2449
Furcy. après Kenscoff
3458 5968 / 2510 9870
The View
Fusion
Complexe Le Belvédère.
Angle des Rues
Chavannes & Clerveaux, PV
3632 7706
Utopia Garden Grill
Thomassin 48
Route de Kenscoff
37023924
Papaye- ATH
Fusion
48. Rue Métellus, P-V
3558 2707 / 3771 3678
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Allamanda
30, Angle Rues Me lus et Ogé, / 39 Rue
Me lus - HT-6166 Pétion-Ville
509-3671-5603/ 3435-5603
[email protected]
www.allamandahaiti.com
B&B Comfy Inn-ATH
73, Rues Clerveaux et Ogé, HT-6166
Pétion-Ville,Haiti
3813 1212, 2227 0000
Best Western Premier-ATH
50, Angle Rue Loverture & Geffrard
Pétion-Ville,Haiti
Toll-Free from US: (877)-897-2523
509-2814-2222
[email protected]
Coconut Villa-ATH
Delmas 19 , Rue Berthold,- P-a-P
509-3179-3752
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Route National #1
Rue Nezivar #6 , Sarthe 59,Cazeau-
509-3602-7928
509-3142-3142-3716
[email protected]
www.eucalyptusguesthouse.com
Kinam Hô tel-ATH
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Rue José Martin,# 5 P-V
509-2815-1000
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Habitation Hatt-ATH
Delmas 31, Hatt 2 Airport Rd
509-3452-9480/ 2940-0135
International: 954-776-1515
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www.habitationhatt.com
Ibo Lélé-ATH
Motagne Noire, P-V
509-2940-8503/ 2940-8502
Montana Suite Horizon-ATH
#2, Rue Marcel Toureau, Berthe, P-V,
509-2940-0190 / 2946-1111
3330-6520 / 3330-65211
Le Montcel-ATH
Route de Kenscoff, Belot ( #83 Rue
Capois Administrative Office)
509-3701-4777/ 509-3702-7244
Le Ritz-ATH
Angle des Panamericane et Jose
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apartment@ho kinam.com
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Le Plaza-ATH
10, Rue Capois, Champs de Mars,
Port-au-Prince
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509-2814-6000
Ideal Villa Hô tel-ATH
Delmas 53 # 6, Haiti
509-2943-0470
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Karibe Hô tel-ATH
leperroquetho @gmail.com
Place Saint-Pierre, P-V 509-2944-6000 / 2811 6000
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Le Perroquet
29, Rue Lamarre, P-V
509-3880-7777
Bourdon
Location : Rue Franck Cardozo, Bourdon, Ho tel Montana
50938806610 / 29400584 / 29432445
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Port-au-Prince
[email protected]
509-3706-7342 / 3454-0053
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www.palmevents.com
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509-3822-7149
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509-2944-0422
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P-V115 Avenue Panamericaine
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Toll Free: 1-800-615-6377, 1-305-667-2017
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Cyvadier Plage (Cyvadier- Jacmel)
Servotel -ATH
Rte De L’Aéroport, Maïs Gaté.
info@servo haiti.com
509 2812-7500
The Inn at Villa Bambou
509 2 813-1724
www.villabambouhaiti.com
The Lodge-ATH
Furcy
509 3458 1052 / 3458 5968
The Palm Inn
Delmas 31 3, Rue Hatte 3
4446 9969 / 3889 0162
www.palminnho .net
Visa Lodge-ATH
[email protected]
509 2813- 0777
www.visalodge.com
Villa Thérese
#13, rue Léon Nau, P-V
(509)2816-0605 / (509)2816-2524
[email protected]
Dan’s creek
Port-Salut
509-3614-8143/ 509-3644-0404
[email protected]
danscreekhotel.com
Hôtel du Village (Port-Salut)
509-3713-9035
[email protected]
Hôtel Villa Ban Yen
Vallue Petit Goave, Hotel Le Montagne
509-3420-2091/ 3231-8871/22285941
[email protected]
Hotel Kabic Beach Club
(Jacmel)
Ti Mouillage, Jacmel
509-3780-6850
www.kabicbeachclub.com
Hotel Florita
Historic District of Jacmel
509-3785-5154/ 4030-1424
[email protected]
Jardin Sur Mer-ATH
Côte
Caraïbe
Abakabay- ATH
Ile à Vache
509-3721-3691/ 3683-6253
[email protected]
abakabay.com
Aldy Hôtel- ATH (Aquin)
509-3829-9775, 3741-0532
[email protected]
[email protected]
Auberge du Mont Saint Jean
Vallée de Jacmel
509-3702-0510/ 3707-0605/ 34011789
[email protected]
Auberge Davezac Levy
Camp Perrin
509-3797-8404
Auberge du Rayon Vert - ATH
Section Point Sable,Port Salut
509-3713-9035, 3779-1728
[email protected]
www.aubergedurayonvert.com
Auberge Inn - ATH
6 Ave, Emile Roumer Bordes /
Jérémie
509-3727-9678, 2713-1524/2278-2917
Cap Lamandou (Jacmel)
509-3844-8264/3482-2585/38448265
[email protected],
[email protected]
hotelcyvadier.com
Côte des
Arcadins
[email protected]
509 3844-8264
3482-2585 / 3844- 8265
Route Nationale # 2, Zanglais,
Saint Louis du Sud
509-2270-1051/ 3668-6147
3119-8689
[email protected]
L’Amitié Guest House :
Ti Mouillage, Cayes Jacmel
(509) 2942-7156 / 3417-7582
La Colline Enchantée-ATH
Kaliko Beach Club -ATH
Cote des Arcadins, Caries
509-2940-4609 / 4640-2223
www.kalikobeachclub.com
Wahoo Bay Beach -ATH
Cote des Arcadins, KM 62, Caries
509-3106-7676 / 3735-2536
3735-2831
wahoobaybeach.com
Moulin Sur Mer -ATH
Route National #1 Mon Trouis -800m
after the Mont Trouis ,bridge
509-3701-1918, 2813-1042/ 37021918
[email protected]
moulinsurmer.com
Club Indigo -ATH
Route National #1, 18 km
from Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince Office: Rue de Nime
#4, Route de L’Aeroport, Enface eco
depot
509-3651-1000, 3650-1000, 34411000
[email protected]
clubindigo.net
Xaragua Hotel -ATH
Route National #1, KM 80
509-2200-3680/ 509-2258-4307
[email protected]
Ouanga Bay -ATH
Mont Trouis, Route National #1,
KM 63 Caries
509-3756-5212/ 3932-5810
[email protected]
Marigot ( Corail Sud 67 Rue Gregoire PB
3701-9697/ 2274-1464
[email protected]
Côte
Atlantique
Manolo Inn
Petite Rivière de Nippes
509-3752-3838
[email protected]
Port Morgan-ATH
Ile a Vache
509-3921-0000/ 3923-0000
[email protected]
[email protected]
port-morgan.com
Relais du Boucanier
Avenue de la Lertation, Port Salut
509-3720-1144
[email protected]
lebouknier.com
Le Recul (Camp Perrin)
Camp Perrin
509-3454-0027
[email protected]
Villa Nicole (Cayes-Jacmel)
Cayes-Jacmel
509-3387-4500/3389-4500
[email protected]
bobeabchhotel.com
Auberge du Picolet
Cap haitien
509 3438-6357/ 2810-1111
[email protected]
Cormier Plage-ATH
Route de Labadie, Cap-Haitien
509-3702-0210
[email protected]
Habitation Jouissant -ATH
202 Habitation Jouissant
509-2227-7799
Email: [email protected]
Hôtel Mont Joli-ATH
Cap Haitien
Rue 29 B Carrenage, Cap Haitien
509-2943-1110/ 3942-6975
[email protected]
Hôtel Beaux Rivages
Cap Haitien
509-3687-2903
[email protected]
Hostellerie
du Roi Christophe
Cap Haitien
509-2709-0556
[email protected],
[email protected]
hotelroichristophe.com
Résidence Royale
Cap Haitien
509 2942-0540
[email protected]
Centre
Hotel l'Ermitage
de Pandiassou -ATH
Pandiassou ,Plateau Central
Tel: 509-3742-5934 / 3741-8753
[email protected]
Wozo Plaza -ATH
Route National #3, Mirebalais
Tel: +509-3614-6035/4832-2320
[email protected]
Art Galleries
Collection Flamboyant
9 Rue Darguin, P-V
509-3909-9231/3555-9398
[email protected]
Expressions
55 Rue Metellus, P-V
509-3713-0522/ 3602-0232
[email protected]
expressionsgaleriedart.com
Festival Arts
43 Rue Magny, P-V
509-3551-7311 /3401-3171
3716-0018
[email protected]
www.festivalhaiti.com
Galerie Marassa-ATH
115, ave Panaméricaine, P-V,
Complexe Oasis
509-4834-2328 | 4630-4545
[email protected]
www.galeriemarassa.com
Galerie Monnin-ATH
19 Rue Lamarre, P-V
509-2257-4430/3680-3240/34468768/3804-8464
[email protected]
galeriemonnin.com
Galerie Nader-ATH
50 Rue Gregoire, PV
509-3709-0222
[email protected]
galerienader.com
L’Atelier Boutique
Fondation Theard
Fermathe 59 | 509-2513-9874
Les Ateliers Jerôme
#46 de la rue Rébecca, Pétion Ville,
Haiti, HT6140
509 37056825 / 34119833
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.lesateliersjerome.com
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Car Rental
Avis
20 Rue Mais Gate,
Route de L’aeroport
509-2229-6399/509-2941-555
avis.com/car-rental/location/HT
Budget Rent-a-Car
Angle Rue Leonard
& Route de L’Aeroport
509-2813-01800
budgetinternational.com
Dollar Rent-a-Car
Airport Road
509 - 2250-1800 / 2514-1800
2813-1800
[email protected]
Dollarhaiti.com
Europcar
Airport Road
Angle rue louverture et blvd
Toussaint louverture
509-2812-5555/ 2812-5556
europcar.com/car-HAITI
Hertz -ATH
Airport Road
509-3779-0700 /2816-0700
hertz.com/rentacar/location/PAPT50
Secom -ATH
Delmas
564 Route de Delmas
509-2942-2940 / 2942-2941
[email protected]
secomhaiti.com
Airlines
American Airlines
Delmas 32 Delimart Plaza,
Corner of Rue Lamarre & Chavanne
Choucoune Plaza Petion Ville
509-2229-6000 / www.aa.com
Aerolineas Mas
Next to Servotel, at National
Gas Station
509-3704-4560
www.aeolineasmass.cm
Air Caraïbes - ATH
509-2813-1037 / aircaraibe.com
Air France - ATH
509-3115-5000 / www.airfrance.ht
Air Transat - ATH
37 Rue Grégoire P-V,
509 3696-2531 / 4801-2416 : Urgence 3940-4632
USA : 954-636-1884
E-mail : [email protected]
Website: www.agencealphahaiti.com
Agence Citadelle – ATH
[email protected]
509 2940 5900 / 3445-5900
Chatelain Tours – ATH
[email protected]
509 3701-4570
Harmony Tours & Travel
Agency – ATH
[email protected]
509 2813-0533
Copa Airlines - ATH
[email protected]
509 2941-0110
2940-2326 / 2940-2327
copaair.com
Delta Airlines - ATH
509-2943-3582 / 2816-1666
www.delta.com
Insel Air International - ATH
509-2813-0403/ 2813-0402
www.fly-inselair.com
Jet Blue- ATH
Aeroport Int. Toussaint Louverture
2229 2570 / 2229 2571
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Spirit Airlines
509-2940-4421 / 2940-4422
spirit.com
Sunrise
Associationtouristiquehaiti
Agence Alpha
(509) 3782-8832 , 3643-0994
1-866-847-1112
[email protected]
[email protected]
509-3791-9209 / 2941-9209
[email protected] / mafhaiti.org
18, rue Moïse,
Pétion-Ville, Haïti
Tél : 509-2946-8484
3906-8484
Travel Agencies
Aerogare Guy Malary, Tabarre
2816 0616 / 2816 0615
www.sunriseairways.net
Tortugair
509-2812-8000/ 2812-8003
2812-8005/ 2812-8006
tortugair.com
Turks & Caicos Airways
www.airturksandcaicos.com
Multivision Agence
de voyage – ATH
Mon’Edy Tourism
Agency – ATH
73, Rue Nicolas Geffrard, Cayes
[email protected]
509 4707 3571
Napolitano
Travel Service – ATH
[email protected]
509 2940-0750 / 2940-1402
Rêves et Voyages – ATH
Angle rues Lambert et Aubran
Complexe Galeria
[email protected]
509 2940 1428
Sans Souci Agence
de voyage – ATH
[email protected]
509 1813-1564
SpeedyServicesVoyages–ATH
129, Rue Faubert, P.V.
[email protected]
509 3944 7922
Uniglobe – ATH
Email: [email protected]
Tél: (509) 3623-1418 / 3428-0770
Transborder
Bus Lines
Capital Coach Lines
[email protected]
509 2 512 5989 / 3 455 1777
Caribe Tours
[email protected]
509 2 257 9379 /3 785 1946
Terra Bus
[email protected]
Airport Shuttle
Service
Airport Express
509 3445 5902
Airport [email protected]
Navette S.A. - ATH
255, Lalue Ave John Brown
[email protected]
509 3710 9988
Pharmacies
Obonsoins
107, Rue Louverture, PV
3800 3737
Pharmacie du Boulevard
1, Angle Blvd. du 15
Octobre & Rue D. Lespinasse, PAP
509 3459 6553 / 3808 9050
Pharmaximum
12, Rue Ogé, PV | 509 2816 0116
Polyclinique 48
408, Auto Route de Delmas
OPEN 24/7
509 2942-0068 / 3694-2078
Receptive
Operators
Agence Citadelle American
Express Travel - ATH
[email protected]
509 2940 5900 / 3445 5900 /
3040 5900
www.agencecitadelle.com
Tour Haiti
31 Rue Casseus Pacot, Port-au-Prince
www.tourhaiti.com
509 2813 22235
Uniglobe - ATH
[email protected]
509 2941 0742
Voyages Lumière - ATH
[email protected]
509 3607 1321 / 4805 8289
www.voyageslumiere.com
Voyages Plus Cap - ATH
Cap Haïtien
[email protected]
509 3443 0823 / 2940 0484
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