Martinique is one of the shining jewels of the French Caribbean and is part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. It has flawless beaches with white sand on the south coast and black sand on the north coast. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling among coral reefs or visit pretty fishing villages, hot springs, lush rainforests and rugged peaks.
The capital, Fort-de-France, celebrates every aspect of French culture with style and panache, from the excellence of its cuisine to the chic sophistication of its fine resorts and hotels. Shops, art galleries, theatres and museums all pay homage to its French heritage, and you can watch boules being played in the squares while people sit and chat outside cafés.
Island hop between Petite Anse d’Arlet, the bay of Fort de France and St. Pierre, or head to Bequia, St. Lucia’s Rodney Bay and Soufrière’s waterfalls, hot springs and volcano. If you are staying longer, sail to Petit Nevis, Mustique, Mayreau, the Tobago Cays, and Union, the capital of the Grenadines.
