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Best Deals In The Caribbean - Martinique

This is the most windward of the Windward Islands and a perfect location to begin a one-way voyage to Grenada to the south or St. Martin to the north. Yet Martinique has a memorable week of sailing to offer along her shores. Unmistakably French, this island has extraordinary food and wine. The misty rain forests, historic plantations, and quiet beaches and coves that inspired artist Paul Gauguin serve as a backdrop for fine dining, shopping and exploration. Snorkel the barrier reef in the sheltered waters east of St. Anne. Spend a night in Fort de France, the "Paris of the West Indies." Then sail up the coast to historic St. Pierre, destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Pelée in 1902. The explosive power still echoes a century later in the 12 wrecks to dive offshore. Under way again, explore the trio of stunning coves at Les Anses-d'Arlets. Sail in the shadow of the towering fortress of Diamond Rock, then heed the silent call of two miles of perfect sand on the southern beach of Grand Anse des Salines.

Martinique is part of overseas France, much like Hawaii is an offshore US state. The official language is French. Stores sell warm baguettes and fragrant pastries. Pharmacies stock the world-class French scents and toiletries so prized by women (and men) all over the globe. Supermarkets sell mostly French products. Shopping here is not much different from what you would expect of mainland France.

Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, having a total area of 1,128 km². It is an overseas département (département d'outre-mer, or DOM) of France. Like the other DOMs, Martinique is also one of the 26 régions of France (as a région d'outre-mer), and an integral part of the Republic. As part of France, Martinique is part of the European Union, the currency used is the euro.


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