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Dotted with historical sites and teeming with exotic animals and plants, Martinique is without question one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. This French overseas department has a unique charm that keeps tourists coming back for more. Here’s a list of the top-ten things to do in Martinique:
1 – If you’re planning to lie down and relax on a beach, Martinique is the right place for you, with plenty of stretches of white sand in the southern part of the island. Good spots include Les Saline and Corps de Garde.
2 – You’ll find plenty of fine restaurants in Martinique. The island’s blend of French and Creole food is simply delicious.
3 – Watersports include sailing, windsurfing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and deep-sea fishing. There are plenty of land-based activities as well, including cycling, canopy tours, golf, and horseback riding.
4 – A tour to a sugar plantation is an experience not to be missed and a good way to discover the legacy of slavery.
5 – Martinique’s nightspots are another highlight, though you won’t find many tourists there.
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6 – You’ll find plenty of shops at Fort-de-France. Interesting items include French wines, clothes, jewellery, and baskets.
7 – Taking a mud bath is a relaxing experience.
8 – Major events include the Carnival in February, a smaller carnival known as Mi-carême from the twentieth day of Lent to Easter, a yawl race in August, and a jazz festival in early-December.
9 – Talking to locals is a good way to discover the island, but you’ll need to learn some French.
10 – The small village of Trois-Ilets is one of the most historically significant spots in Martinique. Napoléon’s wife Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais was born and raised here.
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