The French overseas territory is perfect for adventurous travelers who love a mix of relaxation and activity.
Tour guide Devon Adrien ofSDA Taxisays this cultural amalgamation is part of the islands magnetism.
Indeed, rum enthusiasts will be more than content on Martinique, which holds the only French A.O.C.
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designation in the world for their varieties of the centuries-old rhum agricole.
The spirit is produced from fresh cane juice and follows strict regulations to maintain quality and taste.
Saut du Gendarme waterfall is anunder-the-radar spot in the Caribbean, according to to locals.
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Read on to learn more about how to experience the best of Martinique and its people.
The property features 93 rooms that are well-appointed with modern amenities for the business traveler.
A breakfast buffet has an impressive variety of bread, fruits, and fresh juices.
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Their terrace bar is the place to be for a cocktail at night.
Events that guests can enjoy include rum tastings and local art exhibits.
Restaurant Le Pitaya serves Creole-influence food such as chicken with a yam mousseline and rum jus.
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Make your way to the top of the site and enjoy freshly made crepes in an al fresco cafe.
Tours are readily available.
The tropical volcanic terroir makes for growing some of the most flavorful sugar cane.
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Rhum Agricole is truly different from what most believe is rum.
It is the simple Ti Punch, the most iconic French Caribbean cocktail, says Melin-Jones.
Mid-afternoon snacks are also served with produce from the on-site garden.
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The 8-foot statues are a sobering and powerful reminder of the lives lost.
Nearby, the black sands of Diamond Beach attract families for picnics and loungers for a day of relaxation.
Walk through the grounds and find bromeliads, begonias, hibiscus, and more.
Walking the entire grounds takes about an hour, and there are marked signs throughout the gardens.
LePetibonum is owned by Guy Ferdinand aka Chef Hot Pants'' because of his signature shorts.
A glass of Bordeaux is a great accompaniment to their tender cote de boeuf, which is cut tableside.
Start with accrascrispy salt cod frittersthen consider the whole grilled snapper as your main course.
Menu items include creole-inspired tapas like vegetable accras and cassava fries.
The vibe here is lively, with rotating DJs on the weekends and people looking to unwind after work.
There is also a great range of rhum varieties here.
Hotel prices and crowd numbers rise during the peak season of December through April.
A 15-minute cab ride from the airport will land you in the capital city of Fort-de-France.
Cabs are notoriously expensive, particularly for sightseeing.
you’ve got the option to also consider hiring a tour guide like Adrien of SDA Taxi.
Metered taxis are available via your hotel and the airport.
Round trip tickets are 6.50 and run from 6:30am to 9pm daily.