Turquoise water is curving into Santa Martha Bay on Curaçao’s western side. Limestone cliffs rise above the sea west of Willemstad. Fishing boats drift through the bay below the Santa Martha lookout point. The roads heading toward Soto pass cactus-covered hills, rocky coves and small beach bars facing the Caribbean. And you’re gazing at all […]
There’s a new best rum in the world. Martinique’s Trois Rivieres was crowned World Champion at the recent seventh annual Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, with its Triple Millesime 2006 – 2014 – 2016 winning double gold in the region’s top rum competition. The Triple Millesime fought off seven other ultra-premium rums in a blind tasting by 10 […]
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 […]
Travel to Martinique is heating up so far in 2024, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys. The French Caribbean island has seen a 4 percent jump in international arrivals so far this year, compared to the same period in 2023. That is ahead of nearby Guadeloupe, which has seen a 1 percent decline […]
The rainforests, the volcano, the rum, the flavor. There’s nowhere in the Caribbean quite like Martinique, whether you’re visiting the Napa Valley of Caribbean Rum or taking a culinary voyage through some of the most fascinating cuisine in the region. Now, it’s getting even easier to fly to the French Caribbean department of Martinique, with […]
An upstart regional carrier has created a new air link between three islands in the Eastern Caribbean: Martinique, St Vincent and Saint Lucia. The airline, Air Adelphi, is now offering shared charter service that opens up new pathways to the three islands. That includes thrice-weekly service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between St Vincent and […]
It just might be the most remarkable rum distillery in the whole Caribbean: the Rhum JM distillery in Macouba in Martinique, set inside the rainforest at the base of the island’s towering Mont Pelee volcano. For nearly two centuries, Rhum JM has put out some of the world’s greatest rum expressions, from its celebrated rhum […]
Getting to the French Caribbean island of Martinique isn’t always easy. While American Airlines flies nonstop between Miami and Martinique, it’s only during part of the year, and even that can be sporadic. But fast-expanding St Maarten-based carrier Winair has added a compelling new option. The airline has announced plans to launch new service between […]
From the rainforests to the rum, the haute cuisine to the beaches, the French Caribbean island of Martinique is among the most diverse, fascinating places to visit in the wider region. And now it’s easier than ever to fly to Martinique’s capital of Fort-de-France, thanks to a ramp-up by American Airlines. For the current season, […]
Endless beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, the world’s best rum. The French Caribbean island of Martinique is as diverse a getaway as you’ll find in the Caribbean. In a nod to increasing demand for the destination, Air Canada has officially launched its newest nonstop route to the island: Toronto to Fort-de-France. The new nonstop flights, the first […]
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