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These Caribbean Islands Have the Best Snorkeling—Here’s Where to Go

There’s no better entry point to the Caribbean’s underwater world than snorkeling. You don’t need a certification. You don’t need a boat. All you need is a mask, a pair of fins, and a sense of wonder. Then you’re off—floating […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Salines Beach in Martinique
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The World’s Best Rum Comes From This Caribbean Island
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There’s a New Way to Fly to the Caribbean Island of Martinique
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American Airlines Just Expanded Its Flights to This Under-The-Radar Caribbean Island 
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Caribbean Airlines Is Adding Flights to Two New Islands: Martinique and Guadeloupe  
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Winair Is Adding More Flights to the French Caribbean Island of Martinique 
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Tourism Is Heating Up in Martinique 
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New Airline Flights Connecting Martinique, St Vincent and Saint Lucia 
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Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums
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American Airlines Just Expanded Its French Caribbean Flights
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A New Way to Fly to the Island of Martinique From St Maarten
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A New Way to Fly From Toronto to This Caribbean Island  
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Air Canada Is Adding New Flights to the French Caribbean

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Air Canada is set to launch a new nonstop route between Canada and the French Caribbean this winter.  The carrier will be kicking off a new route between Toronto and Fort-de-France, Martinique beginning Dec. 16.  The new service will be […]

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American Airlines Just Relaunched This Nonstop Caribbean Route 

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Volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, UNESCO world heritage sites. The French Caribbean island of Martinique is one of the most diverse and fascinating destinations in the wider Caribbean . And did we mention its also home to the best rum it the […]

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Martinique Is One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations 

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The cruise season has officially begun in one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique, one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean, particularly in the luxury sector. Seabourn Pursuit was the […]

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This Caribbean Volcano Is Now a UNESCO Heritage Site 

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The Mont Pelee volcano in Martinique is now the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Caribbean.  Mont Pelee, the volcano in northern Martinique whose eruption in 1902 killed 30,000 people in what was at the time the “Paris of […]

Club Med Is Revamping Its All-Inclusive Resort in Martinique

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The Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek all-inclusive resort in Martinique is getting a revamp.  The property is undertaking a complete refresh of 139 existing rooms with new modern furniture, lighting and fabrics, along with a complete refurbishment of bathrooms.  That’s along […]

Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Colorful Retreat in Martinique 

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The French Caribbean island of Martinique has a rather eclectic collection of places to stay, with a focus on smaller, boutique-style getaways.  But even on an island with every kind of hotel, La Suite Villa is, let’s say, a bit […]

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American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Martinique 

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American Airlines has added more flights to Martinique for the rest of the summer season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The world’s largest airline is now flying four times per week between Miami and a place that’s very much the beating […]

At the Four Seasons Nevis, Saving Caribbean Sea Turtles

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Mojito, an adult hawksbill sea turtle, was just spotted off the southeastern coast of Martinique.  Hawksbills are classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature; they’re a marvelous, mysterious species notable for often returning to the […]

From the Dominican Republic to Palm Island, 5 Places to Go in July

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We can’t stress it enough – the Caribbean is even better in the summer. You get more beaches to yourself, the water is deliciously warm and the nights are breezy and beautiful. The latest edition of Places to Go takes […]

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Academy to Honor Legendary Martinique Film Director 

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The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is honoring legendary film director Euzhan Palcy, a native of Martinique.  At this November’s Governor’s Awards, the filmmaker will receive an honorary award, along with Michael J. Fox and Australian director […]

The Best Hotels in Martinique, From Boutique Stays to Beach Resorts

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Martinique is an island in the Caribbean, and one of the region’s most fascinating destinations. But it’s very much the French Caribbean. When it comes to choosing a hotel, that means a lot of unfamiliar names (no Marriotts or Hiltons […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Martinique's Mont Pelee, from the Sea

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Bob Lang, who sent in this stunning shot of Martinique’s Mont Pelee volcano. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribournal.com with CPOTW in the subject […]