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When to Go

There really is no wrong time to visit Martinique, but based on your travel style and the activities you'd like to participate in, you may want to plan your vacation during a specific season...

Clothing and Attire

Martinique is one of the most fashion forward islands in the Caribbean, but that doesn't mean you have to pack designer clothing...

Travelers are sure to find lively entertainment while vacationing on Martinique. Whether you fancy music, food, water sports, or history and culture, the island hosts many entertaining events to keep every visitor satisfied...

Events and Festitvals

Vaval, Martinique's premier carnival, provides parades and street parties in the days before Lent, while in August the Yole Boat Race offers an exhilarating nautical competition...

Nightlife

As the sun sets on Martinique, a whole new set of opportunities becomes available to the island's guests.  Whether you prefer kicking back with a cold one and watching the game in a pub, or dancing to biguine music until dawn, Martinique has it all...

Diving and Snorkeling

Coral, and fishes, and shipwrecks; oh, my!  Explore what lies beneath when you choose to devote some of your vacation time to diving and snorkeling...

Christopher Columbus discovered Martinique in 1493, and immediately dubbed it one of the most beautiful places he'd ever seen.  Still, settlement would not occur for nearly a century and a half later.  When it did, the sugar cane industry on the island took off and the rest is history...

History

The first inhabitants of Martinique were the Carib people, who referred to the island as Madinina.  When the French began to colonize Martinique, they agreed to let the Carib's maintain a settlement along the leeward coast...

Economy

Agriculture has always been one of the highest earners for Martinique, but as sugar production began to dwindle, the people of the island had to look into other means of making money.  Today, tourism is one of the industries that keeps Martinique afloat...

Crime

Violent crime towards tourists are few and far between in Martinique, but it's best to play it safe.  Take a few extra precautions to ensure that your dream vacation doesn't become a nightmare...

For many vacationers, sampling the food of a foreign country is one of the perks of traveling abroad.  View our listing of restaurants by name and cuisine and get more information on where to find food that will make your mouth water...

Culinary Styles

The culinary styles found on this French-speaking island reflect its international cultural heritage. Traditional French cuisine is widely available, including many delicacies such as caviar, as well as many specialty dishes that are unique to the French West Indies. Fresh, local seafood is often utilized by inventive chefs. Liquid libations such as fine French wines, Caribbean rum, and locally brewed beer provide the perfect accompaniment to any meal...

Restaurants

Vacationers will find well over a hundred restaurants on Martinique. International, French, and creole cuisines can all be found in both fancy and casual dining establishments. Our comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need know in order to plan ahead. You can search for specific options alphabetically, or by the cuisine they feature...

Martinique boasts a wide array of accommodations. Depending upon your travel style and budget, you can find everything from luxurious hotels and All-Inclusive resorts to quaint cottages and camping sites. Find out which option is best for you...