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Karibea Baie du Galion Resort
Karibea Baie du Galion Resort


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Situated on the Caravelle peninsula, on a hillside facing the sea, in a protected site just 300 meters from the fishing village of Tartane.....
Sofitel Bakoua
Sofitel Bakoua


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Charming seafront resort located in garden setting, on bluff above private beach.....
Kalenda Hotel Trois Ilets
Kalenda Hotel Trois Ilets


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Le Kalenda Trois Ilets, situated on the south-west side of the island, has a breathtaking view of the Fort-de-France Bay and is the ideal choice for relaxing vacation. ....
La Bateliere
La Bateliere


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The Hotel La Batelière will offer you a fine atmosphere for rest and leisure. ....
Karibea Amandiers Resort
Karibea Amandiers Resort


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Creole-style hotel complex grouping the Amandiers, Amyris and Caribia hotels. Situated 5 minutes from the picturesque fishing village of St. Luce. Breakfast Buffet is included when staying in standard, superior room or junior suite without kitchenette.....
Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa
Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa


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This resort takes you to a world of excellence and well-being! Everything revolves around quality, luxury, relaxation and peace. Located on Martinque's eastern coastline in the little town of Le Francois.....
Le Domaine de L'anse Caritan
Le Domaine de L'anse Caritan


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Nestled in the heart of the Caritan Cove National Forest, close to a white sand beach.....

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Nestled between St. Lucia and Dominica, the French West Indies' isle of Martinique is known for its French culture and laid back attitude.

Description

Nestled between St. Lucia and Dominica, the French West Indies' isle of Martinique serves up the best that the Caribbean has to offer in a manner that is tres, tres French. Martinique is a master at showing off her European roots while remaining true to the Caribbean's laid back, "no problem" attitude. A slice of France set down in the tropics, Islanders wear Paris fashions, eat baguettes and croissants from the corner pâtisserie, and pay for them with francs. Zouk music pouring out of tape players, bars and nightclubs will remind you, however, that Martinicans have a culture of their own that's solidly based on West Indian Creole traditions.

For those looking for a more traditional Caribbean vacation, Martinique offers almost everything except golf (there's only one course on the island). Her water sports are ample, including diving, sailing, deep sea fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, and windsurfing. Her sunshine is ample and her beaches range from secluded strips to crowded, topless beaches much like the south of France.

French connections are apparent in its classy commercial community with a wild array of department and specialty stores abundantly stocked with duty-free imports, plus many fine restaurants, gourmet grocery shops and wineries. Martinique also carries traces of African and Hindu heritage, edging the culture beyond Euro-Caribbean.

The capital, Fort-de-France, is formal and majestic, with the imposing St. Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher Library, transplanted to Martinique piece by piece after the Paris exposition in 1889. Public buildings, museums and galleries are spaced amid expansive parks, gardens, fountains and graceful statuary. Outside the city, the cloud-shrouded summit of Mont Pelee offers spectacular sightseeing as does Saint-Pierre, the tiny town at its base (known as Little Paris), destroyed when the volcano erupted in 1902 killing all but one inhabitant.

Local Information

The official currency of Martinique is the French Franc, however U.S. dollars are also widely accepted. The official languages are French and Creole. The electric current on the island is 220 volts, so take an adapter. Taxis and rental cars are the way to get around. The taxis are mostly Mercedez Benz and drivers charge higher rates at night. Rental cars run about $60+ a day. Driving is on the right, and a valid driver's license is required to rent a car.

Airport Information

Air service is into International LaMentin Airport (FDF) in Fort de France, which is served by Air Canada, Air Caraibe, Air France, Air Guadeloupe, Air Jamaica, Air Liberte, Air Martinique, American Airlines, American Eagle, BWIA and LIAT. There is no departure tax, except on charter flights.

Hightlights

French culture
Golf/Water Activities
Great shopping and nightlife

Local Weather

Average yearly temperature is 79° F. Average annual rainfall is 76 inches. Rainy season is July through November.


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