The word, Caribbean is synonymous with wide expanses of sandy beaches fringed with windswept palms, azure blue waters teeming with exotic marine life, stunning sunrises, and romantic sunsets, combined with the throbbing rhythm of dance and music. More than 700 islands make up this part of the Americas which are vacation hotspots and go-to destinations for those wanting to add some vibrant color to their tranquil holiday.
The Caribbean exudes a myriad of intoxicating colors, from its vibrant and varied landscape to the food and dress of the people that inhabit these lands. While some of the islands like the Bahamas, Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda are relatively flat, the islands of volcanic origin like Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts, and Trinidad and Tobago are more rugged with lofty mountain ranges. Many visitors to the Caribbean enjoy hopping from one island to the next to explore and experience the diversity which is sometimes rather astonishing. From colonial Santo Domingo to the wealthy Cayman Islands and revolutionary Cuba, each island has a distinct personality of its own.
Cosmopolitan Martinique is one of the most sophisticated islands in the Caribbean. This is an overseas region of France, so the island’s culture is a distinctive blend of the Caribbean and French influences. What’s more, in terms of laws and general sentiment, Martinique is very gay-friendly as well. In fact, it’s one of the more…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a Caribbean holiday? Sunny beaches and vibrant nightlife? Or exotic food and even more beaches? Whatever your ideal holiday scenario, the island of Martinique has you sorted on all fronts. And like on any other island vacation, you deserve to stay in…
Martinique is an overseas department of France, located in the Caribbean Sea, directly north of St. Lucia. The island which has a rather interesting history is a heady combination of tropical gardens, beautiful beaches and mountains. While many visitors to the island prefer to relax on the beautiful beaches and feast on Creole and French…