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| Les Salines Beach, Martinique |
To the West lie the tranquil waters of the
Caribbean, bordered by sandy beaches or cliffs and dotted with coastal villages.
From Pointe du Bout there is a spectacular view of the beautiful bay which
surrounds the island’s capital city, Fort de France. To the North lies
unspoilt rain forest, streams and Mount Pelée, a live volcano.
The childhood home of Napoleon’s
Josephine, one time residence of the artist Paul Gauguin and inspiration for
many of his paintings, Martinique offers history as well as beauty. In the South
the beach of Les Salines stands comparison with the very best. In the East lies
Josephine’s Bathtub, a shallow area of sea ideal for bathing but which
requires a boat journey out to sea in order to reach it.
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Accommodation |
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We feature below a selection of properties which we can personally
recommend. All rooms have bath/WC or shower/WC - only additional facilities
are listed. We have added our own impressions to help give you a feel of the
accommodation. |
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Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa -
5
star, Le François
Rooms:
All 50 rooms are suites (Garden,
Deluxe and Executive) with telephone, fax and internet connection,
plasma screen TV, DVD-CD player, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, maxi
bar, balcony or terrace. Deluxe and Executive suites also have a small
private pool and outdoor shower.
Hotel:
lounge bar, 2 restaurants (Lagoon
Restaurant and Gourmet Restaurant), fine wine cellar, large swimming
pool, tennis court, watersports centre, fitness room, book and video
library. Spa by Guerlain (balneotherapy, hydrotherapy, massages and
hammam baths).
Special Offers:
At certain times of the
year the hotel offers free half board. Please ask for details.
This hotel, a member of Relais & Châteaux, lies beside a sandy beach and
offers pure luxury. In our opinion, it is easily the best hotel on
Martinique. |
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Sofitel Bakoua - 4 star, Pointe du
Bout
Rooms: telephone, TV, air conditioning, hairdryer,
minibar, safe, balcony or terrace
Hotel: bars, restaurants, swimming pool, shop
Special Offers:
Reductions for honeymooners and, at
certain times of the year, for senior citizens aged 60 and over. Please
ask for details.
The 137 rooms and suites offer views over the
gardens, the beach or Fort de France bay. The view from the swimming pool
is spectacular and the beach superb. A lovely atmosphere. |
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Plein Soleil – Le François
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer
Hotel:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool, large lounge area, shop
Far from the tourist areas, 6km down a
rough track from the main road, Plein Soleil is quite idyllic. The 16
créole
style rooms and suites (some with their own small pool) are of a very
high standard and the restaurant is superb. The hotel enjoys a wonderful
view of the Baie du François
and is a haven of beauty, peace and quiet. |
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Domaine Saint Aubin – 3 star, Petite Rivière Salée
Rooms:
air conditioning, balcony or terrace
Hotel:
restaurant, swimming pool, lounge
A unique experience at a splendid old
colonial manor house. In the north of the island, a short drive away
from the nearest beach, a friendly welcome awaits from Joëlle and
Laurent . The 11 rooms in the main house are all furnished with 19th
century style. A step back in time with modern conveniences! |
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Domaine de l’Anse Caritan - 3
star, Sainte Anne
Rooms: telephone, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe,
balcony or terrace, kitchenette
Hotel: bar, restaurants, large swimming pool, shop
228 rooms spread over 10 pavilion buildings,
situated 500 metres from the fishing village of Sainte Anne. The hotel has
a natural beach of white sand and is within spacious grounds. |
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Hotel Carayou - 3 star, Pointe du Bout
Rooms: telephone, TV, air
conditioning, hairdryer, safe, balcony or terrace
Special Offers: Reductions for
honeymooners and wedding anniversaries of 25 years and more at most
times of the year. Please ask for details.
This lovely hotel has 201 rooms, all with views over the sea or the
gardens. It is built right on the edge of the marina in
Pointe du Bout, one
of the most popular and lively places in the island. Situated in a
tropical garden which opens directly on to a small beach.
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Frégate
Bleue – 3 star, Le François
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, kitchenette
Hotel:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool
This friendly, family-run hotel has just
7 rooms and is a member of Relais du Silence. Antique furniture is found
throughout this atmospheric hotel, which is a fine Créole
house situated in the middle of a tropical garden. There is a lovely
view from the hotel out to the islands off Le François. |
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Le
Domaine de Sainte-Marie – Sainte-Marie
Shared facilities: swimming pool, tennis court
56 self-catering villas spread among 30
acres of tropical gardens on a hillside leading up from the beach.
Villas accommodate up to 6 guests. Each villa has a lounge, one or two
bedrooms, telephone, TV, safe, hairdryer, fully equipped kitchen
(cooker, microwave oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher) and terrace. Villas
are partially air conditioned.
Special Offers:
Reductions for early bookings,
honeymooners, wedding anniversaries of 5 years and above and senior
citizens aged 60 years and over. Please ask for details.
One kilometre from the
town of Sainte-Marie, Le Domaine de Sainte-Marie is ideal for those
wanting the independence of a self-catering villa beside a nice sandy
beach. |
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Squash
Hotel – 3 star, Fort de France
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, safe
Hotel:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool
A city hotel of 105 rooms set on a hill
a short distance from the centre. Ideal for those wishing to spend time
in the capital city of Martinique away from the beaches and tourist
areas. Superb view of
the Caribbean. |
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La
Pagerie – 3 star, Pointe du Bout
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, fridge, balcony or terrace
Hotel:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool
A short walk from the beach, La Pagerie
is central to the Pointe du Bout area surrounded by shops and
restaurants. The 94 rooms are set in Louisiana style buildings
surrounding the swimming pool and garden. |
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Résidence
Le Village Créole – 3 star, Pointe du Bout
Rooms:
TV, air conditioning, kitchenette
Hotel:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool (at La Pagerie hotel nearby)
A collection of 33 lovely studios and
apartments close to La Pagerie and spread around the local area mainly
above shops. A feeling of independence but with all the facilities of La
Pagerie hotel at your disposal just a short walk away. |
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Pierre et Vacances
Village - 3 star, Sainte-Luce
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air
conditioning, fan, hairdryer, fridge, kitchenette
Hotel:
bars, restaurants, swimming
pool, mini market, tennis courts, evening entertainment, laundrette,
watersports centre, scuba diving centre
Special Offers:
Reductions for early
bookings, honeymooners and for stays of 14 nights or more at most times
of the year. Please ask for details.
337 apartments in 3
storeyed houses. The village combines the independence of self-catering
apartments with all the services of a hotel. Daily maid service is an
optional extra. Pierre et Vacances offers a large range of activities for
both adults and children. There are 2 beaches within the grounds. |
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Baie
du Galion Resort - Tartane
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, balcony or terrace
Hotel:
bar, 2 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, shop
Special Offers:
Reductions for early bookings, honeymooners,
wedding anniversaries of 5 years and above and senior citizens aged 60 years
and over. Please ask for details.
178 rooms and suites situated a short walk
from the beach. This is quite a large complex situated on the lovely
Caravelle peninsula. A number of walks start from the hotel. The Junior
suites all have kitchenettes for those who wish to self-cater. |
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Diamant
Beach – 3 star, Le Diamant
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, kitchenette, balcony or
terrace
Hotel:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool, shop
49 studios and apartments just a short walk
from the town of Le Diamant and beside a nice sandy beach. The beautiful
Diamant rock is just opposite the hotel. |
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Amyris – 3 star, Sainte-Luce
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, some with kitchenette,
balcony or terrace
Hotel:
bar, restaurant, swimming pool
Special Offers:
Reductions for early bookings, honeymooners,
wedding anniversaries of 5 years and above and senior citizens aged 60 years
and over. Please ask for details.
The 108 Junior Suites are situated in 3
storey buildings located in a tropical garden beside a natural sandy beach.
Some rooms have a sea view. Facilities of sister hotels Caribia and
Les Amandiers are also available to guests. |
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Les Amandiers - 3 star, Sainte Luce
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning,
hairdryer, fridge, terrace or balcony
Hotel: bar, restaurant, swimming pool on 2 levels, shop, regular evening
entertainment, tennis court
Special Offers:
Reductions for early bookings,
honeymooners, wedding anniversaries of 5 years and above and senior
citizens aged 60 years and over. Please ask for details.
The 117 rooms are situated in a 3 storey
building located in a tropical garden, which lies alongside a natural
sandy beach. Good restaurant.
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Caribia Hotel - 2 star, Sainte Luce
Rooms: all 74 rooms are suites with lounge,
telephone, TV, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, kitchenette
Hotel: bar, swimming pool, shop
Special Offers:
Reductions for early bookings,
honeymooners, wedding anniversaries of 5 years and above and senior
citizens aged 60 years and over. Please ask for details.
Very good value for money. Access to the
beach is via a sister hotel, Les Amandiers, which is just across a small
road. The restaurant at Les Amandiers is also open to guests at the
Caribia Hotel. As all suites have a kitchenette, this hotel may be used for self-catering if
required.
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Le Corail – 2 star, Sainte-Luce
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, kitchenette, balcony or terrace
Hotel:
bar, swimming pool
Special Offers:
Reductions for early bookings, honeymooners,
wedding anniversaries of 5 years and above and senior citizens aged 60 years
and over. Please ask for details.
26 studios and apartments, most of which
have a sea view and face the beautiful Diamant rock. A lovely sandy beach is
a short walk away. The hotel is situated in a residential area with no shops
nearby. Car hire is recommended for guests here. |
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La Caravelle – 2
star, Tartane
Rooms:
telephone, TV, air conditioning, kitchenette, balcony
Hotel:
restaurant, lounge
This friendly, family-run hotel has just 14
rooms all of which face the sea. The restaurant, La Table de Mamy Nounou, is
well known locally for its quality. La Caravelle is located on the side of a
hill and the lovely sandy beach is a 5 minute walk downhill from the hotel. |
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La Maison de l’Ilet Oscar -
offshore near Le François
Rooms: Just 4 rooms with mosquito nets and a
fan
Hotel: bar, restaurant, lounge
Somewhere special, perhaps best combined with a stay at a mainland
hotel. Ilet Oscar is a small island with just one authentic
colonial building and very little else! The island is deserted apart
from the day trippers who arrive every day to share the beach! There is
nowhere else to go on the island so we recommend an all-inclusive basis.
Truly a get away from it all experience. There
is no telephone and the electricity is solar power. One warning - the tap water is not
drinkable here, but there is always a plentiful supply of bottled water.
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PRE-BOOKABLE
EXCURSIONS |
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There are many excursions
available on Martinique, most of which may be booked in advance.
Excursions may only operate on one day per week. If there is a
tour which you particularly want to book, you are advised to confirm the day
of operation when booking your holiday. The following are a
selection of the more popular tours. Prices on request.
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| Jardin de Balata/Pelée Volcano
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North of the island - drive
through "La Trace", an ancient trail through the rain forest and
see the Jardin de Balata. Visit Saint-Pierre, the former capital which was
destroyed by the volcano above and on to a rum distillery. |
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| Imperial South
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Visit the Pagerie Estate and
museum, birthplace of the Empress Josephine. Then to a rum distillery and
the beautiful beach at Salines. |
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| Josephines Bathtub
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Bathe in shallow water way
out at sea and later, dine and relax at a small offshore island. |
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SUGGESTED
ITINERARIES |
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We specialise in
tailor-made itineraries and will be pleased to provide a quotation for any
arrangements from accommodation only to a fully inclusive air tour. Below
are a few suggested itineraries, which we hope will give you some ideas
for your own trip. Should you wish to combine your visit to Martinique
with a visit to Guadeloupe, we should be happy to assist. Please do not
hesitate to telephone us if you need any help or suggestions in planning
your arrangements. |
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M1 |
7 nights Martinique from
£699
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7 nights
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Les Amandiers,
Sainte-Luce
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BB |
Flights London-Paris-Martinique and return with Air France. Airport
transfers included.
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M2
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10 nights Martinique from
£775
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3 nights |
Baie
du Galion Resort, Tartane
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RO |
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Les Amandiers,
Sainte Luce |
BB |
Flights London-Paris-Martinique and return with Air France. Airport and
hotel transfers included. |
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GM3
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14
nights Guadeloupe, Marie Galante and Martinique from £2040
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5
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La Cocoteraie, St François,
Guadeloupe
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BB |
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3 nights
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La Cohoba, Marie Galante
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BB
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Cap Est Lagoon
Resort & Spa, Le François, Martinique
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BB
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Flights
London-Paris-Guadeloupe-Martinique-Paris-London with Air France
(Guadeloupe- Martinique with a local airline). Car hire for 10 days
(Peugeot 206 or similar) including unlimited mileage. Guadeloupe-Marie
Galante and return by boat. Airport and port transfers included on
Guadeloupe and Marie Galante only. |
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The number of nights shown
excludes nights on flights to and from the UK. |
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Tour prices are subject to rate fluctuation during the year but, generally
speaking the months of May-June and September-October are cheaper. Prices are subject to availability. |
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Flights |
International flights are on Air France.
Aircraft type will be advised with travel documents. Flying time to Martinique
or Guadeloupe is ca. 9 hours. Guadeloupe-Marie Galante (when available) is ca. 15 minutes and
Guadeloupe-Martinique ca. 45 minutes. Flights via Paris are also available from
Manchester, Birmingham and some other UK airports at no extra cost (taxes vary
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Prices include |
Economy class scheduled flights on Air France,
airport taxes, passenger service charges, 20kgs baggage allowance, accommodation sharing a twin room in hotels. Meals,
transfers and car hire as per itineraries. |
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Not included |
Travel insurance, items of personal expense
e.g. drinks, porterage, telephone calls, gratuities and excursions. |
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PRICES |
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Additional charges may apply for the period over Christmas and New Year.
Price bands relate to low and high season. For coding key, see below. |
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Martinique |
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Low |
High |
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Low |
High |
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Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa |
BB |
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J |
Résidence
Le Village Créole |
RO |
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B |
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Sofitel Bakoua |
BB |
F |
H |
Pierre et Vacances Village |
RO |
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D |
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Plein Soleil |
BB |
C |
E |
Baie du Galion
Resort |
RO |
A |
C |
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Le Domaine Saint Aubin |
BB |
D |
F |
Diamant Beach |
RO |
A |
B |
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Domaine de l’Anse Caritan |
BB |
B |
D |
Hotel Amyris |
BB |
A |
D |
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Hotel Carayou |
BB |
C |
G |
Les Amandiers |
BB |
A |
C |
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Frégate
Bleue |
BB |
A |
C |
Caribia Hotel |
RO |
A |
C |
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Le Domaine de Sainte
Marie |
RO |
B |
D |
Le Corail |
RO |
A |
B |
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Squash Hotel |
BB |
B |
B |
La Caravelle |
RO |
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B |
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La Pagerie |
BB |
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D |
La Maison de l’Ilet Oscar |
FB |
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Bands are based on prices per person per night in a twin room. Please
note that these are subject to variation throughout the year and are
intended as a guideline only. Please check at the time of booking for
current prices. Many hotels are also available on half board. Prices on
request.
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Up to £25 |
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£26-£35 |
B |
£36-£45 |
C |
£46-£55 |
D |
£56-£65 |
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£66-£75 |
F |
£76-£95 |
G |
£96-£115 |
H |
£116-£135 |
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Over £135 |
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| BB - bed
and breakfast |
FB - full
board |
RO - room only |
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