Seaborne Officially Launches Flights to Martinique, Guadeloupe
Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Air carrier Seaborne Airlines has officially launched flights from San Juan to Martinique and Guadeloupe in the French West Indies. The flights, which began on Saturday, operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays […]
France Names New Prefect of Guadeloupe
Above: Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Marcelle Pierrot has been appointed the new Prefect of Guadeloupe, according to a communique from the French Cabinet. Pierrot was formerly the Prefect of the department of Vosges […]
Growing the “Guadeloupe Islands” Brand
Above: Gosier, Guadeloupe (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell Despite its proximity to the United States, the French department of Guadeloupe remains under the radar for most American travelers. That’s starting to change, however. In November, Guadeloupe opened a […]
An Island Oasis in Guadeloupe
Above: Ilet du Gosier (All Photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell GOSIER, GUADELOUPE — This quiet fishing village about 15 minutes east of the bustle of Pointe-a-Pitre typifies Guadeloupe: developed but traditional; quintessentially French but with a decidedly Creole flavour. […]