Why
Martinique
is special

The volcanic island of Martinique is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean.

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Highlights

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Top 4 Martinique
attractions

See map below for locations.

Mount Pelee

This tall volcano erupted in 1902, killing 30,000 people and destroying the then capital city of St-Pierre. Today, Mount Pelee is dormant and laced with hiking trails.

St-Pierre ruins

The town was partially destroyed by the 1902 Mount Pelee eruption. Tours take you through the ruins.

Fort-de-France

It became the capital after St-Pierre was annihilated. This port city has a well-developed tourism infrastructure, with shops, restaurants, and accommodations.

Small villages

The top two villages with well-developed tourism infrastructures (resorts, restaurants, tours) are Trois-Ilets and St-Anne. The first is a short ferry ride across the bay from Fort-de-France and has a casino. The second is conveniently near the island's most celebrated beach, Les Salines.

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Snobbery

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Martinique's
black eye

Unfortunately, some Martinique citizens create the impression that they are disdainful of visitors who do not speak French. This negatively affects the island's tourism revenues from non-French speaking countries.

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Click for more tips: Martinique - PAGE TWO

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Martinique Tourism Authority

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Photo credit: Seascape photo copyrighted by the Martinique Tourism Authority and is used with permission.

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