| Martinique is an island of of breathtaking | | | | cards can be used. |
| contrasts, with lush green vegetation and | | | | |
| breathtaking mountainous terrain makes | | | | It is a superb place to eat with a fantastic |
| Martinique such a wonderful place to visit. | | | | blend of French and Creole cooking, and the |
| It is a Caribbean Island, part of the French | | | | number of high quality dining options makes |
| West Indies to the north of Trinidad and | | | | Martinique unique amongst Caribbean Islands, |
| Tobago. The most dominant feature on | | | | and is probably brought about by the high |
| Martinique is Mount Peleee which erupted in | | | | number of French tourists, and a growing |
| 1903 killing 30,000 people. The south of the | | | | interest in Creole food . |
| island has the beautiful beaches and the | | | | |
| tourists whilst the north are the rain | | | | The climate is tropical and humid with a |
| forests and the black volcanic sand beaches | | | | temperature range of 75degrees Fahrenheit to |
| which are a must see for visitors who love to | | | | 85 degrees. The rainy season is June to |
| explore. | | | | October when it is regularly visited by |
| | | | tropical cyclones. There are tourist seasons |
| You will be able to lie around and sun bathe | | | | on Martinique with high season from December |
| on isolated almost unvisited beaches not | | | | to April, but you must expect much higher |
| sharing with anyone. Other more developed | | | | prices and crowds of tourists. May to |
| beaches on Martinique Island can be equally | | | | November is quiet with the associated weather |
| enjoyed with their cafes and restaurants, and | | | | risks. The months of May and June are a good |
| there are beaches less popular but with | | | | time to visit, with few tourists with low |
| facilities. One thing is certain and that is | | | | humidity and low prices. July and August are |
| that Martinique has a beach that will be | | | | hot and humid with quite a lot of rain but |
| right for you, with the southern beaches | | | | the weather is really pleasant especially for |
| which face the Atlantic being undeveloped. | | | | touring around. It is potentially the cyclone |
| The Beaches on the Caribbean coastline are | | | | season but their potential is a good reason |
| white sand to be found in a huge number of | | | | for avoiding September. |
| bays and inlets, and quite superb and safe | | | | |
| for swimming. To the north on the Atlantic | | | | Martinique gives you the option to just lie |
| side are beaches with waves ideal for | | | | around and relax in a beautiful place, but |
| surfers, whilst on the Caribbean side are | | | | also to take part in every land and offshore |
| picturesque volcanic sandy beaches with | | | | activity that you can think of, and are the |
| picturesque fishing villages. | | | | same but different as on other islands. |
| | | | However there are additional activities that |
| As Martinique is a dependent territory of | | | | the terrain allows you won't find anywhere |
| France uses the Euro as currency and so US | | | | else, such as Canyoning. |
| Dollars aren't accepted in shops but credit | | | | |