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Martinique
 Southern Caribbean
Vacation Planning Guide

 


Fruit Market


Amphitheater


Sailing


Cell of sole survivor of 1902 eruption of Mt. Pelle


Balata Botanical Gardens

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Entry Requirements: A valid U.S. passport or proof of citizenship (original Birth Certificate with a raised seal or certified copy together with a photo ID), and an onward or return ticket.
Official Language: French, French Creole, English

Average Temperature:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
79° 80° 80° 82° 82° 83° 83° 84° 85° 84° 82° 80°
Average Days No Rain:
Jan Feb Mar APR May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
12 13 16 17 13 9 9 9 10 12 10 12
Currency: Euro; US$ is accepted.
Geography: Martinique is 50 miles long, 22 miles wide, and it's highest point is 4,656 feet above sea level. Fort-De-France is its capital.
Population: 370,000
Travel Seasons: Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter.
Low Season: Easter to mid-December
Spring Break: March & April
Hurricane Season: June to November
Flying Time from:

New York: 4 hours
Miami: 3 hours
San Juan: 1 hour 30 minutes
Barbados: 35 minutes
St. Lucia: 15 minutes

Shopping:

Martinican Dolls
Pottery
Straw Goods
Wood-carvings
French exports
Jewelry
Designer Clothing
Watches
Spice

Activities: Swimming
 Sailing & Snorkeling
Waterskiing
Parasailing
Kayaking & Canoeing
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Fishing
Nightlife
Major Attractions:

Mont Pelee - a dormant volcano and the highest point on the island.
St Louis Roman Catholic Cathedral - constructed in 1875.
St Pierre - view the ruins of the theater, cathedral, and walls.
Balata Botanical Park - Anthuriums (Martinique's official flower), and
other tropical flowers.
Musee Departmentale de la Martinique - view remnants of the Carib and Arawak Indians.
Calypso Beach & Party Cruise - scenic, beach, contests, dancing, glass-bottom viewing.
Golf de l'Imperatrice Josephine - golf
Presqu'ile de la Caravelle - hiking, explore ruins, beach.
Place de la Savane and Handicraft Market
Schoelcher Library
Martinique Museum
Rue Isambert Produce Market
Ajoupa-Bouillon and Les Ombrages Botanical Park
Gauguin Museum

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