La Desirade While Guadeloupe is an archipelago, most of the outer-island focus is deservedly on the lovely mini-St Barth of Terre de Haut. But other islands in Gwada are equally enticing, including the just-under-8-square-mile La Desirade, home to a charming little main village, superb seafood and truly remarkable natural beauty. How to Get There: Several ferries, including Archipel and La Sademar, operate service from the town of Saint Francois in Guadeloupe.