To the North of St Lucia and the South of Dominica is a small island called Martinique. Still under the French rule, this department of France beats anything that you might have seen in the South of France, including Antibes and St Tropez. Martinique’s coast is for the lovers of the sea, sand and sun. It is the place for food lovers. It is the place for adventure seekers. In short, Martinique is paradise. This Caribbean island is a sunnier version of France, a bit less crowded so it is a real pleasure to visit this enticing region for relaxation and pleasurable travels.
A little bit of history, the island has a dominant volcanic area, called Mt Pelee. In 1902, terrible volcanic eruption annihilated St Pierre, burying more than 30,000 people under the ashes. It was a unique kind of eruption, a horizontal pyroplastic flow that engulfed the city. Nowadays, the terror of Mt Pelee’s wrath is still visible in the remains of what was then, St Pierre. It is now a popular venue for tourists to see the incredible forces of nature taking over and showing that it is above anybody else.
If you are going to visit Martinique, then your first destination should be Les Salines. It is a long stretch of soft, sandy coastline that is free to access and is perfect for sunbathing and swimming. It is one of the most highly regarded beaches in the island due to the fact that the soft, white sands are perfect for relaxation, walks, building sand castles and more. The lovely palm trees sway along with the wind, inviting you to relax. To the south, you can find the Diamond Rock, your gateway to lovely diving areas that are extremely serene and enticing to visit. If you want to fully enjoy this area, weekdays are your best options since these are the times when travelers are least likely to be present.
For those who want to do some sailing, Pointe du Bout is a perfect option. This is located at the Three Islands (Le Trois Islet), heading to the western coast of the island. It is very easy to get to the city of Fort de France from this area. Before heading to the city, visit the marina where you can enjoy a number of sailboats so that you can enjoy the travel. There are dining facilities as well and some high end accommodations for those who like luxury.
Fort de France is a place for lifestyle tourism. It is a perfect venue for dining as well as shopping. It is at the southwest section of Martinique and is just 7 miles from Point du Bout.
If you want high end shopping, stopover at Lamentin before going home and visit the Galleria, the biggest shopping area in the island. Here, you can get tons of European labels so if you want some European flair in a Caribbean setting, this is a good option to visit to burn some money.