Martinique
Jamaica
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SIZE: 4,411 square miles CURRENCY: Jamaican dollar POPULATION: 2,868,380 MAIN CITY: Kingston LOCAL BEER: Red Stripe DISH OF THE DAY: Ackee and saltfi sh, traditional Jamaican breakfast dish
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What’s hot! The new Falmouth Cruise Port opened earlier this year, now allowing two megaliners to berth together ISLAND HIGHLIGHT
GoldenEye has recently undergone a facelift and expanded the famed resort with 11 new luxury beach cottages and lagoon suites. For 50 years, GoldenEye has been synonymous with glamour, community sustainability, sensuality and artistic endeavour.
ith its pristine beaches, turquoise bays and year- round sunshine, Jamaica has an authentic Caribbean feel, but the unique cultural heritage of the island makes it a place quite like no other.
Jamaica’s unique personality derives from a fusion of infl uences from all corners of the globe, expressed as one through its infectious people and their laid-back lifestyle.
Whether it’s the delicious aromas and fl avours of jerk chicken barbecuing on the beach or the sound of Reggae music in the city and resort streets, Jamaica never fails to impress,
enthral and surprise its visitors in equal measures. A whole host of attractions
and activities abound in Jamaica, from tracing the island’s rich musical history at the Bob Marley Museum in the capital Kingston to careering through the treetops in a rainforest bobsleigh adventure at Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios.
Jamaica also enjoys a
glamorous association with the stars. In the 1950s and 1960s it became a magnet for Hollywood icons such as Errol Flynn, bringing the world’s attention to the charm and character of this beautiful island. Jamaica is also the birthplace of
Island Records, created by Chris Blackwell, who signed major artists like island legend Bob Marley and U2.
Caribbean Challenge: Test your nerves while enjoying the beautiful Jamaican scenery from 12,500 ft, with a tandem or single skydive at the Ian Fleming International Airport, Jamaica’s only skydive centre.
INSIDER TIP “Everyone loves the beach, and in Jamaica we have so many to choose from. For the best place to jog or walk, there’s nowhere quite like Seven Mile Beach in Negril with over 10km of white sand!” Usain Bolt, Olympic Runner
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ISLAND HIGHLIGHT Recharge your batteries by visiting the island’s more ‘tame’ natural sites (Balata Garden, Maccintosh Plantation, Les Ombrages, l’Habitation Céron, Pelée Garden...), where Mother Nature reigns supreme or, set off to explore the island’s wild and beautiful nature on one of the many hiking trails.
Caribbean Challenge : Follow the ‘yoles rondes’ tour of Martinique, a sea race between multi-coloured boats and a unique event shared by people on land and sea.
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“Climb a volcano, fi nd the sunniest beach, visit Fort de France’s market, see the Diamant Rock, taste rum at distilleries, see Carbet, where Christopher Colombus landed in 1502 and where Gauguin lived and painted in 1887.” Micheline Diaz, Martinique Tourism Authority
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www.martiniquetourisme.com What’s hot! With its Carnival, and much more, Martinique goes out of its way to offer you the most dazzling events
SIZE: 1,100 square miles CURRENCY: Euro POPULATION: 403 000 LANGUAGE: French MAIN CITY: Fort de France LOCAL BEER: Lorraine DISH OF THE DAY: Colombo of chicken with white rice
F
irst sighted by Christopher Colombus in 1493, Martinique
is now a French region of the West Indies. So it’s a piece of cosmopolitan France that you will only discover by coming here! The rich history of this beautiful
Caribbean island arouses much curiosity! You can taste some world-famous rum from Martinique through visits to the island’s 11 distilleries.
The mountainous north of the
island is home to a lush tropical forest appreciated by nature lovers. Hiking, canyoning, quad or buggy are among the many activities which help visitors to
discover the green Martinique. A passage along the Atlantic
coast or Caribbean coast reaches the south of the island and its beautiful white sandy beaches, ideal for relaxing, kayaking, surfi ng or yachting. Accommodation meets all
the demands while maintaining hygiene and cleanliness. Food is a subtle blend of French and Creole cuisine. A blend of
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cultures, Martinique has West Indian warmth in its personality, vibrancy in its local music and a laid-back island approach to life. A stop is essential at the many
colourful stalls in the market of capital Fort-de-France to stock up on souvenirs.
The Caribbean’s ‘Isle of
Flower’ charms by its colours, its authenticity, its several beaches and its year-round warm climate.
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