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Martinique

Hey! I would like to go in Martinique for my next holidays with my husband,
could you tell me if in June, it's the best period?
and recommend that you make nice?

Trying to find any cheap flights from NYC or Philadelphia area to Martinique - seems quite expensive - wondering if any of the Caribbean regional airlines might be less expensive than American.....?

Hello fellow-travelers, We are flying in from Paris at 6:40pm and our connection leaves at 9:20am the next morning. Any advice what to do during that time is welcome. How is the airport to hang around? Any not-too-expensive accommodation near the airport? Thanks, Theo

Hello, we are arriving late into FDF and would like a recommendation for a hotel for one night near the airport. Merci! Gary

Hello, I need information on costs on Martinique, Dominica and Goudaloupe. Things like accommodation (mid-range) or Budget. A meal in a restaurant, a drink in a bar, a dive. Suggestions most welcome Thaks.

I'm planning a trip to one or more of the following islands in January: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Dominica St. Lucia. Does anyone know of any good New Year's parties on any of these islands? (Ideally including good music and dancing.) Also going to kayak, hike, bike, etc so if anyone has any good info/sites to help me please let me know. THanks!

I hate (afraid) of airplanes. Is there any boat or cruise liner that would drop me off at Martinque and pick me up a few days later?

Does anybody know what is the Martinique weather in November? Is this month really heavy raining? What is about diving there in this period?

First trip to Martinique, we do not need a car but need to get to the Marina in Marin to meet up with sailing friends. Is a taxi the best option and approx how many euros? Thanks

Are there any ethnic cities? Is there a "chinatown" area in Martinique? What's the ethnicity distribution around the island? (like are there more native Martinitians in one city? or more Asian people in another?) I am going to Martinique in a little over a week and we still have to decide on where to live. Ive looked into Les Trois Ilet, Les Anses d'Arlet, Ste. Anne, and Le Francois. Is there a city that strikes out to anyone? Any recommendations? I am interested in relaxing beaches, snorkeling fun, relatively big cities, etc. Please help! Thanks!

Hi everyone, need some help.I am looking for some good travel agent based at Martinique or Fort de France town.Looking for e mail contact Any help will be great Thnks

hi there everyon/anyone my husband and i will be staying in virgin gorda (near tortola) in november for a week or so and we were thinking of going to martinique for 2 to 3 weeks afterwards. we are wondering if anyone of you folks have been there in november, what the weather is like and VERY IMPORTANT if you have ideas on where to stay. at the risk of sounding "fussy" we do NOT like all inclusives. we would like an effidiency unit on or very near the beach. our main reason for this holiday is to snorkel, scuba dive and relax/read on the beach. can ANYONE out there give us some info??? should we think of another island instead. language is NOT a problem. we would like to bood something SOON. HELP IS NEEDED HERE. thanks

Where to stay in this village?

Hello, I read contradictory information regarding the weather in Martinique. What kind of weather will I find if I travel there in October or November? Our idea of holiday is a lot cultural, food, but also we want to enjoy the beach and the water sports (wind surfing, ...). Is it a good period ? Thanks for your answers.

I am looking for somewhere in martinique, where the planes fly right over the beach, just as they are landing, any idea's??????? Or am I on the wrong Island. Please Help.

Hello, and thanking anyone in advance for some help to a question I have. I will be traveling by cruiseship next month, and was wondering about a nice beach about 1/2 hour from the pier. I have heard about Point du Bout, but it looks rather crowded. I was hoping for something less crowded, yet close to someplace where we could get eats and drinks. Thank you.

Does any one know of any affordable French language programs in any francophone country from between July and August? Any other ideas for a teacher/masters candidate in Cultural Anthropology who needs some serious work with his french?

Hi. We are looking for a very special place to stay in Martinique (and willing to pay the price for it). Any tips about somewhere really special, perhaps also at the water's edge. Thanks

How is the weather in Martinique and Guadeloupe in november and december. Is there a lot of rain ? Are these interesting islands?

I am trying to find out what is the weather like in this area late august- beginning of september because i found some good offers but i am afraid of arriving there and finding hurricanes or heave rains can anyone of you help?

Anyone have advice for language courses/schools where you can learn French on the somewhat cheap in Martinique??

Hello, We are planning a trip for April but we hesitate... Guadeloupe or Martinique ? Thanks in advance for you advise.

Looking for 2 nights accomadation at Martinique for January within easy reach of the airport. Budget guesthouse or hotel. Thanks for your help.

Hi, I'm Nathan from Singapore Island~~ I am going to visit Martinique because I heard that adults can grwo taller after visiting the island. I wonder is this true? And the average height of male in Martinique is 1.9m and for female is around 1.8m? Please tell me something about this, thanks!!!

Does anyone have any information on a canyoning/repelling tour offered in Martinique. I have seen information on it in Fodor's guide to the Caribbean as well as on the Club Med web sites, but cannot locate the operator for this tour. Anyone know anything about it?

Hi, does anybody know anything about snorkeling in Martinique? Are there any good places for snorkeling, and if yes, where? My 7 year old daughter (who swims very well) wants to do snorkeling, but I'm only going to buy her gear if it's worthwile. Hope you guys can help me.

Hi there, my wife and I got a flight for a 21-days stay in martinique. we'd love to stay some days in martinique itself but also want to go further south with local flights(cruise, but do not know where to stay or how to move from there. And - on top of it - given the fact it's 21 days - it should be cheap ! haed task, anyone got any advice ? Thx a lot in advance lox

Could anybody reccomend me a place to stay in Martinique, near the beach and not expensive? It can be a hotel or apartment. Thank you, Sabina

Hey VT! I'm planning on taking a cruise through the S. Caribbean in early June ('04) and will be stopping by Martinique for a day. We arrive at Fort-de-France around 11am and leave around 6pm, which is unfortunate for such a neat island that I actually studied in French class. What would you suggest I do to see the island in 7 hours or less? I know St. Pierre is interesting (or is it?) and seeing the fishing villages in the north is neat. But is it also possible to get to the south (i.e. Les Salines and Diamond Beaches?) in a day? If not, what spots would be the best to see! Would renting a car be worth-while, or is there another easy way to get around? Help is greatly appreciated as always! Thanks, Nathan.

I will stay with my husband and 2 kids (2 and 10) from Sep 1st till the 6th in Martinique, can anyone give some advice about what not to miss, where to eat genuine local food, and what to avoid, so we may profit the most from the time we have?