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New Airline Flights Connecting Martinique, St Vincent and Saint Lucia

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 […]

Rum Journal: From Martinique, an Exciting New Trio of Caribbean Rums

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 […]

A New Way to Fly to the Island of Martinique From St Maarten

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 […]

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

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 […]

From Jamaica to Martinique, The World’s Best Rums Are Coming to St Barth

Martinique’s Rhum Neisson is the most exclusive rum on the planet. Made at a boutique distillery in the town of Carbet on the northwestern coast of Martinique, its aged expressions regularly fetch thousands of dollars per bottle, all in extremely […]

Club Med Is Revamping Its All-Inclusive Resort in Martinique

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

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 […]

More Flights Between Canada, Martinique

Air Canada is helping to connect the French Caribbean in a new way this winter, with a significant in expansion in flights to the island of Martinique. That includes a new route between Toronto and Fort-de-France set to launch on […]

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: […]

Air France Is Making It Easier to Fly From Miami to Martinique

Air France is making it easier to fly between Miami and Martinique, Caribbean Journal has learned. The French carrier is adapting the schedule of its Pointe-a-Pitre to accommodate customers between Miami and Martinique. Beginning March 30, there will be two […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Beach Hotel Is In Martinique

It’s one of the coolest beach towns anywhere in the Caribbean: Le Carbet on the northern Caribbean coast of the island of Martinique. While the town abounds with great eateries, beach bars, local shopping (and the world-class Rhum Neisson distillery, […]

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 […]

Caribbean Moment: The Sound of Sunset in Martinique

It’s one of the most charming little towns in the Caribbean: Saint Pierre, the northern village in Martinique that was once the “Paris of the Caribbean” before it was largely destroyed in a volcanic eruption in 1902. Today, the town […]

Martinique’s French Coco Hotel is Reopening

Martinique’s French Coco Hotel is reopening its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury boutique hotel will begin welcoming back guests on Nov. 18, the property confirmed. “We are all prepared and delighted to welcome you back to […]

In Martinique, a Legendary Caribbean Beach Bar

I’m looking out to the sea off Le Carbet, tasting a selection of Rhum Agricole from Martinique’s newest distillery, Baie de Tresor, a handful of bottles sitting on a barrel right on the beach. I had some accras to start, […]

A New Caribbean Airline Is Coming to Martinique

Charter firm ETF Airways is launching a new airline in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has announced plans to bring a new carrier to the region, based in Martinique. It’s called Fly-Wi, and the company will begin […]

Martinique Kicks Off Cruise Season

The 2022-2023 cruise season has officially begun on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The island welcomed its first ship of the season this week at Fort-de-France’s Pointe Simon Cruise Terminal, a visit by Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox ship. A […]

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 […]

In Miami, a Celebration of the Rums of Martinique

The annual Sip of Martinique event came to Miami last night, with a celebration of rhum agricole to launch the 2022 edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth. The tasting party at Miami’s Empire Social Lounge (home to Miami’s […]

A Timeless Caribbean Hotel in Martinique

In Martinique, the time is set by tree frogs and ti’ punches. A morning is an unrisen sun without that rum cocktail peculiar to the French Antilles, the small but potent mix they call here “decollage” – a take off. […]

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 […]

Academy to Honor Legendary Martinique Film Director

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

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

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 […]

Martinique Tourism Names New Deputy Director for Americas

The Martinique Tourism Authority has appointed a new Deputy Director of the Americas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The MTA has tapped Karine Roy-Camille, a former president of the Martinique Tourism Authority, the the role, in which she will help “ensure […]

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 […]

A New Way to Experience Martinique and Guadeloupe

They’re filled with charming fishing villages, historic towns, cultural capitals and rum distilleries: Martinique and Guadeloupe, that fascinating pair of French departments in the Eastern Caribbean. And now there’s a new way to explore them: on the sea. A new […]

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