Terre de Haut, Guadeloupe Most travelers don’t realize that Guadeloupe is actually an archipelago, with two “main” islands, Basse Terre and Grande-Terre, and smaller islands like Marie-Galante, La Desirade and the tiny islands of Les Saintes. It’s in Les Saintes where you’ll find one of our favorite beach towns anywhere, the central town of the island of Terre de Haut. This little town, part of what’s sometimes called a “mini St Barth,” has a central boulevard filled with little restaurants, boutique hotels and bars, including several perfect for an afternoon ti’ punch. You can spend the day here on the ferry from the “mainland” — or you can spend a glorious long vacation, too. A must: rent an electric cart and explore the hills.