The most popular travel site in the world, TripAdvisor, awards the “Travelers’ Choice Award” every year thanks to millions of travelers’ votes. This year, Guadeloupe is 10th on the regional destination ranking for the Caribbean – news that puts a smile on tourism professionals’ faces! Guadeloupe is a French Caribbean island attracting more and more tourists thanks to its nature, …
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Giving the opportunity to practice their sport with sometimes cystal blue waters as a decor, French Caribbean represents a good option for golf holidays. Excepted in St Barts, which is a 25 square kilometer island with hilly geography, you can enjoy playing golf in Guadeloupe, Martinique and St Martin. So pack your clubs for your next trip to the French …
Continue readingAuthentic Family-Friendly Adventure in the French Caribbean
Once you have selected your “home away from home” from our exquisite collection of luxury villas, we encourage you to take advantage of your enchanting surroundings and explore the islands of the French Caribbean. Collectively they offer a setting where natural beauty inspires authentic experiences and an exotic cultural blend of France, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean that gives delicious …
Continue readingBest Tips when Visiting Les Saintes
However, one thing you must do is island-hoping to Les Saintes islands, part of Guadeloupe Archipelago. Located south east of Basse-Terre and west of Marie-Galante, you arrive to the collective of islands by boat or plane, via the main island , Terre-de-Haut 4.9 sq mi (12,8km2). The most common way of arrival is the first option and we recommend a bigger …
Continue readingChoosing The Best Spa in the French Caribbean
Below you will find a hand-picked selection of the best spas in the French Caribbean, along with a description of their main features. Spa Payot at Club Med Martinique Spa Payot enjoys an unbeatable location in the southern coast of Martinique. Nestled between the picturesque village of Anses d’Arlet and the golden sand beach of Les Salines, this Martinique spa …
Continue readingWe are Happy in the French Caribbean
After the popularity of the song “Happy” from Pharrell Williams featuring people who express their happiness… …Discover the videos from French Caribbean habitants who feel happy under the sun: Happy from St Martin Happy from Martinique Happy from St Barts Happy from Guadeloupe
Continue readingWhere To Go Kitesurfing In The French Caribbean?
Having mile after mile of coastline and warm weather all-year-round, the islands of the French Caribbean have become a haven for kitesurfing aficionados. In this post we list the region’s best places to practice this fun sport. Guadeloupe The town of Le Moule is blessed with two white sand beaches and with exuberant natural scenery. The best waves are to …
Continue readingDon’t Miss these 5 Sailing Races in the French Caribbean
Where better to sail than the Caribbean? Beautiful scenery and great conditions make this the ideal place to go sailing. With these top five upcoming races along with other St Martin events, you’ll be spoiled for choice. 1 – Les Voiles de St. Barth, St Barth – April This event has four competition days and one off day and features …
Continue readingBest Things to do for a Family in Guadeloupe
As a result, this Caribbean destination has become a favorite for families from all over the world, as it is not hard to find a range of varied activities that will suit everyone’s interests and preferences. Here are some of the most suitable activities that the island offers to families or best things to do for a family in Guadeloupe: …
Continue readingDiscover Marie Galante island Guadeloupe
Time moves at a relaxing pace and time-honored traditions that have served the island’s agricultural economy since the 18th century can still be seen actively around the island, including oxen pulled wooden carts, which were once the sole means of transport in days gone by. Beaches The powdery, white sand beaches that skirt Marie-Galante are beautiful with spectacular, inviting clear …
Continue readingBon Appetit in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe Islands offer a diverse culinary experience that combines traditional French cuisine from mainland France with French-Caribbean flavor reflected in the local creole cuisine – dishes influenced by the islands’ French, African, Caribbean, and South-Asian cultural heritage. The Guadeloupe Islands culinary scene has seen an emergence of nouvelle creole cuisine – creole dishes fused with international dishes – that will tantalize …
Continue readingCelebrating your Wedding in a French Caribbean Villa
Celebrating your Wedding in a French Caribbean Villa can be magnificent. Discover where to stay in the French Caribbean and share unforgettable moments… Picture your perfect Caribbean wedding. Captivating ocean views surround you and your beloved. Both of you are warmed by your love and the blissful Caribbean sunshine. French Caribbean is acclaimed as one of the most romantic wedding …
Continue readingThe famous drink of the French Caribbean, Ti-Punch
This simple drink is traditionally made with white rum “rhum agricole”, lime, and sugar cane syrup. It is served as an apéritif before starting a meal as rhum is strongly alcoholic, up to 50°. The tradition is that when you are invited each one prepares his “own death”, where instead of serving the mixed drink, the bartender or host will …
Continue readingThe Scoop on Guadeloupe – What to See and Do
These five islands – Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, La Desirade, Les Saintes, and Marie-Galante – are a vacationers dream as each lures with its own exotic beauty, unique pleasures, and memorable flavor. The Guadeloupe experience includes endless activities, sights, and tours to enjoy and we have prepared a taster to whet to your appetite as you plan your exploration of these five …
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