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A New Record for Martinique’s Aimé Césaire Airport

Martinique Aimé Césaire Airport saw a record-breaking number of passengers in 2016. The 1,864,582 passengers proved an increase of 9.9 percent in one year. Traffic from France represented the biggest contribution, with a 60 percent share. Also contributing to the […]

At a Martinique Distillery, Celebrating Picasso, Lam and Cesaire

Above: Yeux Clairs, Wilfredo Lam, 1970 By Alexander Britell It’s not the first place you’d expect to see a Picasso exhibition — but the Habitation Clement rum distillery in Martinique is putting on a celebration of the work of Aime […]

At Martinique’s Airport, a Permanent Tribute to Aime Cesaire

Above: the new Espace Aime Cesaire By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s already named for him, but Martinique’s international airport now has a permanent tribute to the legendary poet, thinker and politician, Aime Cesaire. The Espace Aime Cesaire includes a […]

Martinique Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Aime Cesaire’s Birth

Above: Martinique Regional Council President Serge Letchimy at a ceremony Wednesday By the Caribbean Journal staff It was 100 years ago Wednesday that Aime Cesaire, the leading political figure in Martinique in the 20th century, was born. Cesaire, a writer, […]

A New Tribute For Martinique’s Cesaire

Above: Fort de France (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the towering figures of Martinique’s history will be the subject of a new tribute by the Toni Morrison Society. The society will be placing a “Bench by […]

Martinique Planning Improvements at Aime Cesaire International Airport

Above: Martinique’s Serge Letchimy (centre) signs the agreement By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique will be embarking on a project to renovate the French department’s Aime Cesaire International Airport. Serge Letchimy, president of Martinique’s Regional Council, signed the agreement on […]

Martinique Begins Celebrations for Aime Cesaire Centennial

Above: Fort de France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique has officially launched the year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of famed poet, playwright and politician Aime Cesaire. Cesaire, who passed away in April […]

A New Way to Travel From Europe to Saint Lucia

There’s a new way for European travelers to visit the island of Saint Lucia, thanks to a creative new program by French carrier Air Caraibes. It’s called Navigair, and it facilitates connections from Paris to Saint Lucia by a combination […]

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

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 […]

Air Canada Launches First Ever Toronto-Martinique Flights

Air Canada just launched its first-ever flights between Toronto and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service is the “a long-term effort” by Martinique Tourism Commissioner Benedicte di Geronimo. “This connection between The Isle of Flowers and the Canadian […]

Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Sanctuary in Martinique

You’re sitting in your own private plunge pool, gazing out a green-hill-lined lagoon, sipping on a ti’ punch. It’s the ultimate French Caribbean afternoon. That’s just another day at one of our favorite places to stay in the French Caribbean: […]

American Airlines Resumes Nonstop Martinique Flights

American Airlines has relaunched its nonstop service between Miami and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. After a brief hiatus during the shoulder season, American is once again operating flights between Miami International Airport and Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport. The […]

The Caribbean Island of Martinique Just Lifted All Travel Rules

Another Caribbean island has officially lifted all of its travel health requirements for visitors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Thanks to this week’s decision by the French government, visitors to Martinique no longer have to proof of a negative test or […]

American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Martinique

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 […]

It Just Got Easier to Visit the Island of Martinique

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has new entry protocols for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Notably, the island is now open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers need to provide proof of a negative PCR test within […]

American Airlines Relaunches Flights to Martinique

The world’s largest airline has returned to the French Caribbean. In a significant boost for the French Caribbean island of Martinique, American has restarted its service from Miami International Airport to Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport just outside of Fort-de-France. […]

American Airlines Is Relaunching Flights to This Caribbean Destination

The world’s largest airline is relaunching another destination in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Nov. 6, the carrier will resume its nonstop service between Miami International Airport and Fort-de-France’s Aime Cesaire International […]

Martinique Tourism Begins to Rebound

Martinique tourism has begun to rebound following the French Caribbean island’s reopening for tourism in June. The island’s Aim Cesaire Airport carried 73,590 total passenger in June, up from 28,286 passengers in June 2020. That also represented a 46.5 percent […]

New Dominican Republic-Martinique Flights

Caribbean carrier Sky High Aviation Services has launched its first-ever service to Martinique. The carrier is now operating two flights each week between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Fort-de-France, Martinique. They service is running on Mondays and Thursdays, according to […]

Air Canada Returns to Martinique

Air Canada has resumed its flight service from Montreal to the island of Martinique. The carrier is operating one weekly flight to Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport on Sundays, the Martinique Tourism Committee confirmed. Air Canada will be gradually increasing […]

Rum Journal: A Glass of Rhum Saint James, a Journey to Martinique

I take a sip of the Rhum Saint James and I am instantly in Martinique. Therein lies the transportive power of rum, a, transcendent gift bequeathed to no other spirit in the world. There’s just something about rum, about Caribbean […]

Martinique Continues Tourism Rise

Martinique had another strong year of tourism growth in 2019, according to the latest data report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The French Caribbean department reported 556,268 visitor arrivals last year, which represented an increase of 3.5 percent, according to […]

More Travelers are Visiting Martinique

The French Caribbean department of Martinique continues to draw more travelers in 2019. The island, one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating and culturally rich destinations, saw a 6.1 percent increase in stayover visitor arrivals through the first half of 2019, […]

Air Belgium Launching New Caribbean Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Belgian low-cost carrier Air Belgium is launching new flights to the French Caribbean department of Martinique. The new regularly-scheduled service will operate twice weekly between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport […]

Martinique’s Airport Is Seeing Surging Growth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique’s Aime Cesaire Airport is seeing record-breaking growth so far in 2019, according to new data. The airport reported a total of 643,719 passengers in the first quarter of 2019, a 7.05 percent increase compared […]

Martinique’s Airport Seeing Strong Growth

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Traffic reports for Martinique Aimé Césaire Airport show increased traffic for the island, according to newly released data. The airport saw a rise in traffic of 5.51 percent for November 2018 over November 2017, bringing […]

Rum Journal: Martinique’s La Favorite Reserve du Chateau 2002

By Alexander Britell There is a particular passion in the production of rhum agricole in Martinique. There is a thought, a contemplation, a level of sophistication that seems to transcend what you find in much of the rest of the […]

American Airlines Increasing Martinique Service

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s getting even easier to reach the French Caribbean island of Martinique. American Airlines will be increasing its flights between Miami and Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport this season. American will be raising its total […]

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