Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek

Most U.S. travelers know the name and fun reputation of Club Med, making it a great choice for a first-time visitor to Martinique. The all-inclusive model takes the stress out of ordering from restaurant menus in French (although English is fairly widely spoken) or paying tabs in Euros. Plus you’ll still get to sample French Creole cooking in the resort’s three restaurants and local rhum agricole at the bars. The palm-fringed beach is paradisiacal, and hotel-style rooms — some with balconies — are simply but brightly appointed in tropical colors. Activities include a spa, water sports, tennis, and daily and nightly entertainment.