Regional Tourism: Grenada expects visitor spending to reach EC$1.068 billion in 2026, extending a two-year growth streak; stayover visitor spending is forecast to top EC$1 billion. Cruise News: Aman’s new Amangati yacht plans 19 Caribbean voyages from late 2027 to early 2028, including calls in Martinique. Air Links: Air Caraïbes will launch daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten flights in January 2027, with advertised return fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249. Martinique Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 private villas across eight island locations, with options including pools and ocean views. Beach Break: Le Carbet’s Plage du Coin pairs volcanic black sand and clear water with the beachfront Le Petibonum rum bar. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Fort-de-France with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, offering travelers a way to combine several Caribbean stops by ferry.
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Cruise Tourism: Aman’s 600-foot luxury yacht Amangati is scheduled to include Martinique on Caribbean voyages from November 2027 to March 2028, alongside stops in Guadeloupe and the Grenadines. Digital Connectivity: Work has begun in Curaçao on a $25 million submarine cable linking the island with Martinique and other Caribbean destinations; service is planned for late 2027. Private Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique villas across eight locations, with options ranging from intimate retreats to group stays. Beach Escape: Le Carbet’s Plage du Coin pairs soft black volcanic sand and clear water with beachfront restaurant Le Petibonum. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles connects Fort-de-France with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia by ferry. Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans daily flights between Guadeloupe and St. Maarten from January 8, 2027, with advertised return fares starting at €249 from Fort-de-France.
Regional Connectivity: Work has begun in Curaçao on the US$25 million CELIA undersea cable, planned to connect the island with Martinique and other Caribbean destinations. Installation is expected to finish in early 2027, with service later that year. Travel Trade: A Martinique webinar for travel advisors on October 22 will spotlight the island’s food, culture and nature, with a $200 gift-card giveaway for live attendees. Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe–St Maarten flights from January 8, 2027; advertised return fares start at €249 from Fort-de-France. Places to Stay: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique properties across eight locations, offering private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Island Hopping: A ferry guide highlights routes linking Martinique with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, making multi-island trips easier to plan. Beach Spotlight: Plage du Coin in Le Carbet gets a nod for its soft black volcanic sand, clear water and beachfront rum bar, Le Petibonum.
Travel Trade: Travel advisors can get a closer look at Martinique’s food, culture and landscapes in an online session today, October 22, at 1 p.m. EST; attendees can also enter to win a $200 gift card. Villa Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique properties across eight locations, with options ranging from private-pool retreats to larger homes for families and groups. Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe–St Maarten flights from January 8, 2027. The new service adds regional connections for Martinique travelers, with advertised round-trip fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Fort-de-France with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, offering a sea-going option for travelers keen to explore beyond Martinique. Beach Guide: On Martinique’s Caribbean coast, Plage du Coin in Le Carbet pairs soft volcanic sand and clear water with beachfront bar and restaurant Le Petibonum.
Beach Escape: Plage du Coin in Le Carbet pairs soft volcanic sand and clear water with beachfront restaurant Le Petibonum, making it an inviting spot to spend the day. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Fort-de-France with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, giving travelers a way to add neighboring islands to a Martinique stay. Luxury Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique villas across eight locations, with options from intimate retreats to larger homes with private pools and ocean views. Air Access: American Airlines is offering twice-weekly nonstop flights from Miami to Fort-de-France. Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe–St Maarten service from January 8, with advertised return fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249. Travel Trade: A Martinique webinar for travel advisors on October 22 will showcase the island’s food, culture and natural attractions.
Beach Escape: Plage du Coin in Le Carbet pairs soft black volcanic sand and clear water with beachfront rum bar Le Petibonum—an easy spot to spend the day and catch the sunset. Island Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Martinique with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, plus Les Saintes and Marie-Galante, making a multi-island trip easy to plan by ferry. Villa Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique villas across eight locations, with private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Travel Trade: A free Martinique webinar for travel advisors is set for October 22, featuring the island’s food, culture and natural attractions, with a $200 gift-card drawing for live attendees. Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten flights from January 8, with advertised return fares from €249 from Fort-de-France via Pointe-à-Pitre.
Beach Escape: Plage du Coin in Le Carbet pairs soft black volcanic sand and clear water with beachfront rum bar Le Petibonum—plus a sunset worth lingering for. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Martinique with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, making multi-island trips easy to plan by ferry. Villa Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique villas across eight locations, with private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Air Links: American Airlines is flying nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice weekly, while Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten service from January 2027, with advertised return fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249. Travel Trade: Advisors can explore Martinique’s food, culture and nature in an October 22 webinar, with a $200 gift card draw for live attendees.
Beach Escape: Plage du Coin in Le Carbet pairs soft black volcanic sand and clear water with Le Petibonum’s beachfront rum bar—a spot made for a long afternoon and sunset. Villa Stays: Villas of Distinction has added Martinique, with 21 private villas across eight locations, including Le François, Le Vauclin and Le Diamant, plus concierge services. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Martinique by ferry with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, with Les Saintes and Marie-Galante also on its network. Air Access: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice weekly, opening a direct route for U.S. travelers. Travel Trade: A Martinique webinar for travel advisors on October 22 will showcase the island’s food, culture and landscapes; attendees can enter to win a $200 gift card.
Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Martinique with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, with additional stops at Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. Beach Escape: Plage du Coin in Le Carbet pairs soft black volcanic sand and clear water with beachfront restaurant Le Petibonum, known for rum and sunset views. Luxury Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 private villas across eight Martinique locations, with options including pools, ocean views and concierge services. Air Access: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice weekly. Air Caraïbes will start daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten service in January, with advertised return fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249. Travel Trade: A Martinique webinar for travel advisors is set for October 22, with a $200 gift-card draw for attendees.
Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Martinique with Guadeloupe, Dominica and Saint Lucia, making multi-island trips easy to plan by ferry. Beach Escape: Plage du Coin in Le Carbet pairs soft black volcanic sand and clear water with beachfront rum bar Le Petibonum—an inviting spot to linger through sunset. Luxury Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique villas across eight locations, with private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Travel Trade: A Martinique webinar for travel advisors is set for October 22, with a chance to win a $200 gift card. Air Links: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice a week; Air Caraïbes also plans daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten flights from January, with advertised return fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249.
Villa Stays: Martinique has joined Villas of Distinction’s luxury portfolio, with 21 villas across eight locations, from Le François to Plage du Diamant. Options include private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Travel Trade: A free Martinique webinar for travel advisors on October 22 will spotlight the island’s food, culture and nature; attendees can enter to win a $200 gift card. Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe–St Maarten flights from January 8, with advertised return fares from €249 from Fort-de-France. US Access: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice a week. Beach Spotlight: Le Diamant pairs a long, palm-lined shore with views of Diamond Rock, the volcanic landmark rising offshore.
Villa Stays: Martinique has joined Villas of Distinction’s luxury portfolio, with 21 private villas across eight locations, including Le François, Le Vauclin and Le Diamant. Options include private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Travel Trade: Advisors can explore the island’s food, culture and landscapes in a webinar on October 22, with a $200 gift card draw for attendees. Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans daily flights from Guadeloupe to St. Maarten from January 8, 2027, with advertised return fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249. Beach Escapes: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice a week. Visitors can pair white-sand Les Salines with nearby black-sand Anse Noire, plus Creole cuisine and rum distilleries.
Luxury Stays: Martinique has joined Villas of Distinction’s portfolio, with 21 private villas across eight locations, from Le François to Le Diamant. Options include private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Travel Trade: Advisors can learn about Martinique’s food, culture and landscapes in a webinar on October 22, with attendees eligible to win a $200 gift card. Regional Connections: Air Caraïbes plans daily flights between Guadeloupe and St. Maarten from January 8, 2027, with advertised return fares from Fort-de-France starting at €249. Beach Escapes: A new guide spotlights Le Diamant’s palm-lined shore and iconic Diamond Rock; American Airlines also flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice weekly.
Travel Trade: A Martinique webinar on October 22 will spotlight the island’s food, culture and landscapes; live attendees can enter to win a $200 gift card. Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes plans daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten flights from January 8, with advertised return fares from €249 from Fort-de-France, adding another regional connection. Villa Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique properties across eight locations, with private pools, ocean views and concierge services. Getting There: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice a week. Island Highlights: Martinique’s varied shores range from the black sands of Anse Noire to white-sand Les Salines and the dramatic Diamond Rock off Le Diamant.
Travel Trade: Martinique’s October 22 travel webinar will showcase its food, culture and natural beauty; attending advisors can enter to win a $200 gift card. Regional Connections: Air Caraïbes will start daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten flights on January 8, 2027. Return fares from Fort-de-France are advertised from €249, subject to availability. Private Stays: Villas of Distinction has added 21 Martinique villas across eight locations, with options ranging from intimate retreats to larger homes with pools and ocean views. Getting There: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice weekly. Island Highlights: Le Diamant pairs a sweeping shoreline with the striking Diamond Rock, while the island’s contrasting black- and white-sand beaches make for memorable coastal exploring.
Regional Air Links: Air Caraïbes will start daily Guadeloupe–St Maarten flights on January 8, 2027, adding connections for Martinique travelers. The airline advertised round-trip fares from Fort-de-France from €249, subject to availability. Villa Stays: Villas of Distinction has added Martinique, with 21 private properties across eight locations, plus concierge services for visitors seeking a more flexible stay. Direct Flights: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice a week, opening another direct route to the island. Beach Spotlight: Le Diamant’s long shore, changing sand colors and views of offshore Diamond Rock make it a standout for beachgoers.
Luxury Stays: Martinique has joined Villas of Distinction’s portfolio, with 21 private villas across eight island locations, from Le François to Le Diamant. Options range from intimate retreats to larger homes with pools, ocean views and concierge services. Air Access & Beaches: American Airlines now flies nonstop from Miami to Fort-de-France twice a week. Visitors can explore striking contrasts, from the black sands of Anse Noire to white-sand coves and pink shores offshore. Le Diamant: A feature spotlights Grande Anse du Diamant, where a sweeping shoreline, coconut palms and views of Diamond Rock make for a standout beach day.
Air Links: American Airlines has launched twice-weekly nonstop flights from Miami to Fort-de-France, adding a direct route for visitors to Martinique. Beach Escapes: Le Diamant pairs a sweeping shoreline and varied sand with views of Diamond Rock, while the island’s beaches range from black-sand Anse Noire to white-sand Les Salines. Island Sounds: Martinique-born shatta is gaining wider attention as Jamaican artist Shaggy praised a shatta makeover of his song “Boom Body.”
Regional Events: Martinique competitors will join wrestlers from Jamaica and beyond at Barbados’ four-day Beach Wrestling Open, which includes clinics, a freestyle contest and community activities. Island Escape: On Martinique’s southwest coast, Grande Anse du Diamant offers a long palm-fringed shoreline, varied volcanic sand and striking views of Diamond Rock — a standout setting for a beach walk.
Regional Events: Martinique wrestlers are among the competitors at this weekend’s Barbados Beach Wrestling Open, a four-day event featuring clinics and community activities. Beach Spotlight: Le Diamant’s Grande Anse offers a sweeping shoreline, palms and varied sands, with Diamond Rock rising offshore and Morne Larcher framing the coast. Island Sounds: Shatta, a music style that grew out of Martinique, is gaining wider attention after Jamaican artist Shaggy praised SHAZ’s shatta rework of “Boom Body.”
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