The slow-moving but “extremely powerful major hurricane” Hurricane Melissa was projected to move “near or over Jamaica” by early Tuesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. The projected path of the storm would take it across southeastern Cuba on Tuesday night, and then across the southeastern or central Bahamas on Wednesday. The storm began […]
The volcanos. The rainforests. The rum distilleries. The out-of-this-world restaurants. It’s hard to believe the Caribbean island of Martinique is still under the radar of most travelers — but that’s in part what makes it such a fascinating place to visit, as we have done so many times over the years. The island is also […]
Rainforests and rum. Beaches and bakeries. Volcanos and Veuve Clicquot. If you haven’t discovered the French Caribbean island of Martinique, it’s a captivating place that remains one of the region’s great under-the-radar destinations. For an island of less than 400,000 people, it’s remarkably diverse and layered, whether you’re experiencing its unrivaled rum-making culture (there are […]
Together, they make up the undisputed rum capital of the world. But it’s not just their unrivaled sugarcane that makes the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe so fascinating to visit. The rainforests. The volcanos. The exquisite French Caribbean fusion cuisine. The “Caribbean Pompeii.” The beach bars. Next month, it’s going to be easier than […]
