News

Caribbean Photo Tour: Martinique, Through the Lens

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 6, 2013

MARTINIQUE — Welcome to Caribbean Journal’s new Caribbean Photo Tour, where we bring you a snapshot of life, architecture and culture in the Caribbean.

Our first edition takes a look at the French island of Martinique, with a tour that brings you from the charming city of Saint-Pierre to the bustling Caribbean metropolis of Fort de France.

Click below to get started with the slideshow. (All photos by Caribbean Journal).

— CJ

The harbour of Saint-Pierre

Downtown Fort-de-France

The approach to Saint-Pierre by boat

Fort-de-France is one of the region's most cosmopolitan cities

The view of the capital from above

Pierre-Henri Picq's famous cathedral, in reflection

Fort-de-France's harbour

The Centre Commercial Cour Perrinon shopping mall

The mall's exterior

The capital's Grand marché

Martinique is as lush as it is modern

Martinique's mini-Sacre Coeur

The beach town of Le Carbet

The monument to abolitionist Victor Schoelcher

The coast near Saint-Pierre

Le Carbet beach

Popular Posts the sexiest beaches including this resort at atlantis

The Sexiest Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit Right Now 

One is a beach with a nightclub-style pool right next door. Another is filled with beach bars — and even has its own au natural corner. Then there’s a beach that’s practically a nonstop party.  There are so many things that […]


From Anguilla to Aruba, the Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit This Summer

cape santa maria

Forget the Hamptons, forget Santorini. And Florida? There’s a reason snowbirds go home in the summer. If you’re looking for a summertime beach getaway, the Caribbean is it. The water is deliciously warm, the trade winds keep you cool and […]


The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards 

caribbean green

With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned.  From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean.  “This […]


Related Posts aruba boca catalina

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Boca Catalina Beach in Aruba

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Annette Melching, who sent in this lovely shot of Boca Catalina beach on the island of Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with […]


The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua 

antigua rooftop

Sipping on an ice-cold Negroni on a warm Caribbean afternoon, peering out at the super yachts in the Caribbean Sea, a DJ set bumping in the background. This is precisely the purpose of the Caribbean’s newest (and most exciting) rooftop […]


Winair Just Launched Its New St Maarten-Martinique Flights 

martinique

In what should be a big boost for the French Caribbean island of Martinique, regional carrier Winair has kicked off its first-ever service between St Maarten and Fort de France.  The new nonstop route opens up Martinique to the large […]


SUBSCRIBE!

Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net.


No. Thank You