Best Kept Secrets in Martinique One of the best kept secrets in Martinique is hiking. Of all the sports that one can enjoy on the island, hiking is among the best organized. And because Martinique is blessed with such a plethora of natural treasures—a tropical rain forest, a world-famous volcano, alpine peaks (or pitons) and rocky hills.
Discover Martinique's Famous Rum Distilleries Just as wine lovers travel to France to tour the Route des Vins, or to discover Cognac distilleries, in Martinique do as the Martinicans do: travel La Route des Rhums and discover what connoisseurs of rum have been whispering about for years.
Ecotourism in Martinique Tourism and leisure activities on the French West Indies’ island of Martinique are undergoing a period of diversification. Although the beaches still remain the most popular attraction, more and more visitors are coming to this little bit of France in the Caribbean because of the ever-growing opportunity to enjoy such ecotouristic activities as nature visits, walking, cycling and hiking.
History of Martinique Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover Martinique in 1502, on his fourth and last New World voyage. The island was not actually colonised by Europeans until 1635, when Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc landed with a hundred French settlers.
Sweet, Sweet Martinique An island is an island is an island, unless it’s Martinique, a seductive little corner of France in the Caribbean, which combines all the elements of stylish and chic French savoir-faire, with a sensuous and fun-loving Creole joie de vivre.
Beach Towels If you are staying at a small hotel you'll need to bring your own. Larger resort provide them. You may also want to bring a couple of washcloths if you're staying at a small hotel, they don't always have them.
Camera Film You will not get a break buying film for your camera in a tourist destination. Look for a sale where you live and buy lots of your film there.
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