Martinique
Culturally rich and scenically diverse – black sand beaches, sugar cane plantations and French savoir-vivre.
Column: Man and Sea – Discovering a new world while snorkeling
February 2026 Petra: In Belize, we snorkeled out in the ocean with sharks and big fish – here in Guanaja, we can observe the underwater world right from the beach in the inlets. We did this last April, but since it was such a highlight, we want to do it again. The small island of Michael Rock is...
Guest article: Sailing in the Caribbean – Martinique, Dominica and Guadeloupe
25.01. - 10.02.2024 "Old Swede" guest author and fellow sailor Anja Until we arrive on January 25.01th.2024 By the time we arrived in Martinique, we'd already had a few small adventures behind us. Norbert and I had to work all day on January 24.01th. After that, it was time to pack our bags and drive to Paris-Orly. We had a meeting at the Best Western Hotel (Rungis)...
Sailing area Martinique – a report
23.01. - 02.02.2024 The French overseas territory of Martinique is a French overseas territory but is not part of the customs union. Payment is made in euros, and the European mobile and internet networks apply. Clearance and entry are completed on computerized forms in French and English. Computers are located in the customer service centers. A fee of... will be charged for printing the form.
Street art on the French Caribbean island of Martinique – a photo documentation
January 2024 Art in Public Spaces: In Martinique, street art can be found everywhere on the facades of buildings, and it deserves to be showcased. Here is my selection of photographs I captured: I photographed in Le Marin, Fort-de-France, and St. Pierre...
Caribbean – Diary – Page 07
29.01. - 04.02.2024 Sometimes French, sometimes English... The week begins with a rental car tour – here again, driving on the right side... Norbert is the driver, so we can sit back and concentrate on the scenery. The drive turns out to be quite challenging, with winding uphill and downhill sections. We take a guided tour of a botanical garden,...
Martinique – the zoo in the old rum distillery
February 2024 In the shadow of Montagne Pelee, in the north of the island, we visit the Martinique Zoo. Its impressive feature is not its size and biodiversity, but its location and integration into nature and historic buildings. Paths, walkways, and suspension bridges lead over enclosures and stream valleys, through ruins that have been converted into outdoor enclosures, all nestled in lush natural surroundings and beautiful...