"BuickMackane's Martinique Page" Top 5 Page for this destination Martinique by BuickMackane

Martinique Travel Guide: 124 reviews and 352 photos

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I wish I had time to make a page for every place I've traveled, but I definitely want to take a moment to tell you about one of the places I love most in all the world, the island of Martinique. I traveled there several times in the mid-1980s with the intent of permanently relocating to Martinique, but I couldn't figure out how to make it work. If you have to choose any one island to visit in the Caribbean, make it Martinique; it will astonish you with both its beauty and its history. Someday I'll realize my dream and go back there for good, but for now, I'll just share my hopes with you.
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I had some wonderful photos on this site for a long time, but I had to remove them. The photographer complained to VT, even though the Web site where they originally appeared gave permission to reproduce them as long as they were used to promote the island of Martinique. If you want to see these beautiful images, you'll have to go to http://www.martinique.org instead -- sorry!

Pros and Cons

Pros:It's really as spectacular as the photos make it seem
Cons:You really need French to get by there
In a nutshell:Someday I'm going back for good!

Last visit to Martinique: Dec 1983
Intro Updated Jan 19, 2003
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Reviews (11)

Packing List What to Pack (1)

A large suitcase to hold all of the beautiful souvenirs, along with a beach bag and whatever type of bag you want to... more travel advice

Check out the sugar cane... Off The Beaten Path (1)

Check out the sugar cane plantations while you're in Martinique. You haven't really tasted sugar until you've chewed on... more travel advice

Most people arrive by plane... Transportation (1)

Most people arrive by plane into Lamentin International Airport or via cruise ship. You will probably want to rent a... more travel advice

SUN POISONING ALERT!!!!!! ... Warnings and Dangers (1)

SUN POISONING ALERT!!!!!! Please remember that Martinique is only 14 degrees north of the Equator. The sun is... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
I mostly ate at Club Med...
Local Customs (1)
You'll get along a lot more...
Favorites (1)
The coolest thing about...
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nhcram Mar 27, 2005 at 12:24 PM

I dream of this place! Thanks for sharing.
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jenniferhen Feb 5, 2005 at 8:13 AM

I think that most Cubans have got to be farmers, farmers can keep anything running with a peice of baler twine and a little luck!
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Aurorae Feb 1, 2005 at 3:35 AM

Wonderful tips! Pity for the pictures, though... I can only imagine what kind of a paradise it is!!
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ZanieOR Jan 26, 2005 at 7:44 PM

Too bad about the photos ... You'll just have to go back with a camera. Loved the sunburn/hangover remedy. Would like to visit there someday.
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call_me_rhia Dec 10, 2002 at 4:02 AM

stunning phots.. and fun warning :-)... i know what to do with my cat after i come home from a trip now... normally he's quite uset... but no more, from now on
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patrikske Sep 7, 2002 at 6:01 PM

Lovely Martinique page, Natalie !
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Mandy23 Aug 9, 2002 at 9:11 AM

excellent page :-))
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b1bob Aug 2, 2002 at 12:04 AM

Nice job!
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kimmo_v Aug 1, 2002 at 2:37 AM

Wow! just nice...
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CandS Jul 28, 2002 at 3:59 PM

What a beautiful place!!