Martinique

A French overseas department in the Caribbean, blending volcanic rainforest, white-sand beaches, rum distilleries and Creole culture.

Martinique is a French overseas department and region in the Lesser Antilles, with Fort-de-France as its capital. The north has Mount Pelée and tropical rainforest, and the ruins of the old town of Saint-Pierre, destroyed by the 1902 eruption, are deeply impressive. The south is known for coastal scenery such as Les Salines beach and Diamond Rock. The island's rhum agricole, Creole cuisine and French flair add to its charm. The dry season, roughly December to May, is best; June to November is hurricane season. The gateway is Aimé Césaire International Airport, with flights to Paris and across the Caribbean.

Destinations

• Martinique (Fort-de-France)

Itineraries

• Guadeloupe to Saint Lucia 4-Island Ferry Itinerary – Connect Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, and Saint Lucia from north to south by inter-island express ferry.