Martinique – FDF In the heart of the Caribbean, Martinique and its 425 square miles has great pride in all things French. Beautiful mountains, tangled rain forests, long beaches, and African-influenced heritage. Knowing a little French is helpful. It’s a rugged Caribbean island that’s part of the Lesser Antilles. An overseas region of France, its culture reflects a distinctive blend of French and West Indian influences.

Family Resorts:

• Moderate:  Hotel La Pagerie:(European Plan) not directly on the beach. (There are two beaches very close by). Lamentin Airport 4 mi
• Moderate:   Bakoua (Europe Plan) Located opposite Fort-de-France bay on the west coast of Martinique. The airport is around 20 minutes away by car.
• Luxury: Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa (European Plan) – luxury cottages, must call or email to book direct. Eastern coast, between Le Francois and Le Vauclin, Lamentin Airport 10 miles away
• Budget: Karibea Sainte Luce Hotel (European Plan) Located on two white sand beaches, near the market village of Ste Luce. Lamentin Airport 9 miles away.
• Budget: Carayou Hotel & Spa – (European Plan) Situated in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the beach, perfect place for those wishing to explore this region Lamentin Airport 4 miles away

Adults Only Resorts:

• Moderate: Buccaneer's Creek – (All-Inclusive) On peninsula at the mouth of a inlet. There's little within walking distance in the surrounding area. overlooking the sea, and one of the longest hotel beaches in Martinique. Lamentin Airport 11 miles away.
• Moderate: Orcéa & Spa Séjours – (European Plan) Ecofriendly and without wifi and TV. easy walk to the beach 9.9 miles to Lamentin Airport
• Luxury: French Coco - (European Plan) hotel is nearby the Natural Reserve of the Caravelle. located at the end of the village of tartane, closest beach few hundred yards down the road Lamentin Airport 13 miles away.
• Budget: Villa Eden Rock – (European Plan) Does service breakfast, located in Schoelcher Martinique, airport is Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport, 6.2 mi

Activities:

• Anse Cafard Slave Memorial 20 white stone effigies, silently facing Diamond Beach and the Caribbean Sea.
• Habitation Clément is part rum distillery, part plantation, part heritage site and museum, meaning it will likely appeal to families and groups of all ages.
• Mont Pelee, an active volcano, is a great place to hike bring food and water with you. Go on a clear day for the best views.
• Balata Gardens (Le Jardin de Balata) private botanical garden just outside Fort-de-France is home to a staggering number of begonias, bromeliads, bamboo and about 300 different types of palm trees.

Martinique Restaurants

• Le Plein Soleil Restaurant - Perennially popular with the chic set, has a smashing contemporary, creole look. Take a long and leisurely lunch on the terrace, which has a hilltop sea view.
• La Baraqu' Obama - Seafront restaurant that specialized in conch and lobster. A 4-foot poster of Obama is the major work of art.
• La Cave à Vins - After you ring the bell, someone will peek out (as in a speakeasy), and the front door will open on a small shop selling French food items, chocolates, and fine wine. Behind the sales floor are two dining rooms.
• Le Foyaal Bar & Brasserie - Main drag offers a large open dining space and seating on a covered terrace with a view of the sea, though traffic, noise, and dust make eating inside a safer bet.