Category Archives: Reviews

Issue 3 – Hotels in Haiti / Where to stay when you visit

This weeks featured hotel is the Mont Joli located in Cap-Haitien Haiti .

Hotel Mont Joli used to be the family Home of the Bussenius family.  Walter Bussenius moved to Cap-Haitian with his family in 1940. As an engineer he supervised the construction of the domes of Cap-Haitian’s Cathedral.  In 1954, his wife Yvette “ManBo” Bussenius, turned the family’s residence into a bed and breakfast with 6 rooms.  Her son Walter Bussenius joined her in the early 70’s and with his wife Marie-Christine; grews the Hotel to 42 rooms.  In 2003, Nicolas Bussenius, Walter’s son, became the third generation owner of the Hotel.

After more than a half of a century in Cap-Haitian, the Hotel continues to grow and deliver the same level of personalized and courteous services that were offered when it first opened in 1954.

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The Mont Joli Hotel in Cap-Haitien is strategically located near the heart of the city

centre  and is easily accessible by almost all modes of transportation.

This hotel can easily act as your base to easily

travel and explore what Cap Haitien has to offer .

Close proximity to the hotel, you can find a number

of small street venders and shops as well as local entertainment venues.

Due to the convenient location,

this hotel is favorite among  tourists & visitors.

Accommodation in Mont Joli
The rooms  at the hotel are comfortable and spacious,

some have a view of the ocean and you can see-

amazing sunrises.

The hotel is properly maintained and cleaned frequently

to ensure your stay will be relaxing .

The rooms come with:
* Television
* Room service
* Private bathroom

Dining in Mont Joli
To stimulate the taste buds, you can step in to the dining hall of the Mont Joli.

Here, you can relish in some mouth watering and delectable regional as well as international cuisines.

The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and cozy. The food that is prepared by the master

chefs is simply mouth watering.You can choose from the various delectable delicacies o the menu.

Health and Recreation at Mont Joli
Being one of the major Cap-Haitien Hotels, this hotel in Cap-Haitien provides a

number of recreation and fitness facilities. You can visit various tourist attractions near

the hotel and make your stay a worthwhile experience.

Other Facilities and Services in Mont Joli
In addition to all these facilities and services, Mont Joli offers parking,

reception, laundry facilities and 24 hour front desk service.

Credit cards are accepted at the hotel.

You can expect warm hospitality and modern facilities at the hotel, not to mention amazing views!

Modern Day Mont Joli
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Modern Day Mont Joli

Website – http://hotelmontjoli.net 

Trip Advisor – http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g147308-d152112-Reviews-Mont_Joli-Cap_Haitien_Nord_Department_Haiti.html

Phone – 509.2260.5847

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Mont-Joli

Edited Review Content  Courtesy of Steph Limage for Sunrise Airways  .
Modern Day Mont Joli Images Courtesy of Limage Media.
Historical Mont Joli Images Courtesy of Mont Joli 

Issue 2 Hotels in Haiti / Where to stay when you visit

This weeks featured hotel is Ibo Lele  , a charming boutique style hotel located in the mountains overlooking not only Petioville but Port-au-Prince.

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Wanting to get away from the city but  do not want to have to drive for miles or fight traffic to get your meetings in Petionville ….then this is the place for you.

The Hotel Ibo Lele has a unique charm accompanied with artistic qualities that will inspire you. The rich culture and  friendly staff  make you feel like you are right at home.

If you love authentic Haitian food or are interested in trying it you will not be dissapointed  (  for breakfast or brunch the creole omelette is delicious ).

Ibo Lele is fully equipped with conference and meeting rooms that are suitable for small or large groups. I would recommend this hotel for a wedding reception or any event such as a workshop, conference , briefing etc . The space is amazing and with the right lighting you could really create a dynamic environment along with some amazing photo opportunities ( the view is incredible! ).

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Contact – Tel :  +509.2940.8503

Address – Route Ibo Lele, Montagne Noire

Photos & Review By Steph Limage for Sunrise Airways . For more info email steph.limage@sunriseairways.net 

Issue 1 – Hotels in Haiti / Where to stay when you visit

This weeks featured hotel is ” Habitation Des Lauriers”  in Cap Haitien Haiti.

We are sitting here today with James Coles the Manager of Habitation Des Lauriers and he is giving us a background on the hotels history and also a few rare and uncommon attractions in the area for you to enjoy on your next trip to Cap Haitien with Sunrise Airways.

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Sunrise ” When did you open this hotel James?”
James  – ” We opened our doors on January 1st 2011 , since then we have been privilidged  to welcome an eclectic group of visitors such as Missions Medical Teams, Church Groups, Engineers for extended stays, NGO workers, tourists as well as business men and women looking for a great safe place to rest and enjoy what Cap Haitien has to offer”.
Sunrise – “You mentioned that you can recommend a few “uncommon” and ” eclectic “local places to visit, can you please elaborate?”.
James – “I would start off by recommending KayLoLo Art which is located at Rue 15E here in downtown Cap Haitien. They have amazing Haitian handy crafts, art, organic soaps and oils as well as beautiful jewellery that makes for an authentic gift or souvenir to bring home to your loved ones or friends”.

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“The second on my list to explore would have to be Fort Picolet , it is not a place that is as common to visit as the legendary Citadelle or San Souci Palace, but what I love about it is the amazing views as well as the rich history it possesses . When Rio Christophe defeated the french that fort was used against the french to keep them at bay ,which I find fascinating. It also is easy to access locally and we often accommodate our visitors and guests to enjoy and take in this historical site on the excursion we organize for them”.

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“For a great time on a Friday night that you would not typically hear of would have to  be Kokiyaj Market Bar and Grill  which is located at  Rue 25 Boulevard, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti , right on the water . What they have going on is a Salsa night each friday which is not  some thing you would expect to find in Haiti . It is perfect for groups, couples or singles because all of the locals are so friendly and welcoming. I also enjoy their food selection and highly recommend their rum punch ! “

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Sunrise ” What kind of services can your hotel offer to a first time visitor to Haiti ?”
James – ” Comfort, security, cleanliness, friendly multilingual staff, home cooked meals with an authentic twist as well as a complimentary breakfast , complimentary laundry services, tours and excursions for reasonable rates as well as our amazing views of the city and harbour .
How to get there: You can fly Sunrise Airways from Port au Prince to Cap Haitien to transit in country when coming in from an international flight. The hotel also offers complimentary airport pick up and drop off “.
Phone: 509.3836.0885
This review was photographed and written by Stephanie Limage for Sunrise Airways 
 

Customer Review / Morgan & Greg Fly Sunrise

Thanks Morgan & Greg for this customer review video on your trip with Sunrise Airways from Providenciales Turks & Caicos to Cap Haitien Haiti !

 

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Travel Review / A Weekend in Providenciales Turks & Caicos

This past weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time in Providenciales Turks & Caicos. Sunrise Airways has daily flight service to Providenciales Turks & Caicos . If you are coming from Port-au-Prince you get on the first flight to Cap Haitien and from Cap Haitien you breeze through immigration onto your connecting international flight with out having to worry about the hassle of baggage transfer, Sunrise handles that all quite smoothly. When you arrive in Providenciales you can then catch a cab to your hotel or if you book through one of our travel agents / tour partners in Providenciales they can set up your entire trip for you so you can simply relax.

I stayed at the Club Med, it is a bigger resort there and has a nice beach and many activities. If you are looking for an adventure or to have some privacy I would recommend one of the smaller hotels in the area. The photos below are from the beach front outside Club Med , the beach connects to pretty much everything you need on that side of the bay. If you want to get off the resort and experience some local culture you can head over to Ricki’s which just to your right of Club Med on the beach, they have a great conch salad.

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I had the opportunity to spend some time with my friend Morgan over there who is a local , this was great for me because  I got to experience Providenciales through her eyes. Morgan and her partner Greg run Surf Side Ocean Academy an outdoor adventure school offering camps for kids and teens, eco adventures for families,  professional swim lessons and babysitting services.

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Are you a fan of sea food? If so the Turks & Caicos islands are the place to be for you. They have an abundance of conch , you can have conch in a variety of ways… I tried 5 different conch dishes over the weekend, two were similar but pretty tasty. I was able to photograph the fishermen on the beach preparing the conch on site to give to the beach bar and grill. I would recommend trying a conch salad with a nice white wine or strawberry daiquiri .

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In terms of local souvenirs there was a few shops but my favourite was right on the beach run by a lady named Porcha. All of her items were handcrafted locally and some of the materials had to be imported but none the less I managed to find a cute stone beaded bracelet to take home.

I would strongly recommend Providenciales for a weekend getaway from Haiti and if you can manage it take a whole week and unwind. The beaches are amazing, the locals are kind and welcoming and with daily flight service with Sunrise Airways you can travel with ease. Turks & Caicos is perfect for all types of travellers , singles, newlyweds looking for romance , seniors and families .

To book your trip you can reach out to Chloe of Marco Travel in Providenciales  to book a flight or if you are looking to book a package you can reach out to Ben at Caicu Naniki Tours, both are working directly with Sunrise. If you have any questions feel free to call 509.2811.2222 or email reservations@sunriseairways.net .

Photos & Review By Steph Leigh Limage of Sunrise Airways.