FRENCH WEST INDIES
Golf in Martinique & Guadeloupe
- Information
TOURISM
- Office du Tourisme de la Martinique
Rue Ernest Deproge - 97200 Fort de France, Martinique FWI
www.antilles-info-tourisme.com/martinique
- Office de Tourisme de la Guadeloupe
5 square de la Banque- 97110 Pointe à Pitre
www.antilles-info-tourisme.com/guadeloupe
HOW TO GET THERE - Air-France : daily international flights
www.airfrance.com
ENTRY AND CUSTOMS - Valid passports are required for all US, Canadian tourists. For EU citizens, the same requirements apply as travelling to France. For citizens of other countries, a visa may be required. A return or ongoing ticket is required.
MOBILE PHONES - Before departing, check with your service provider to determine if your phone will work in the island.
INTERNET - Instant connection is more available in the islands. Some hotels allow guests to check their e-mail from a central hotel computer. Certain hotels and accommodations may also provide in-room internet access
CURRENCY - Local currency is Euros but U.S. dollars, traveller's checks and major credit cards are widely accepted.
CLIMATE - Due to the Tradewinds (alizés) the average monthly temperatures remain remarkably stable, varying by only about 5º Fahrenheit year-round.. Of course, winter and the Christmas/New Year holidays are traditionally the most popular.
December through May is the dry season, while June through November is considered the more humid season. However rain showers or clear skies can occur at any time during the year.
Hurricanes may occur from June through November but, technology brought storm warning systems.
EATING OUT
French Caribbean is not for those who are looking for fast food and brisk service. Cooking is here a long tradition mixing the French art with the spicy Creole cuisine. So patience and relax are mainly rewarded by tasty dishes even in the “lolos”, small booth restaurants with a few tables along the shore streets where to eat at night under the stars some local specialties :
ACCRAS - Also called Amarinades, hot doughnuts made from cod or vegetables.
BLAFF - Spicy court-bouillon used to cook fish in.
CABRI - Small goat prepared as colombo or smoked.
COLOMBO - Sauce of Indian origins (caraway, pepper, coriander, ginger, hot pepper).
LAND CRAB: Its flesh is exquisite and tasty because they are nourished with coconut and hot pepper.
LAMBI - Conch.
OUASSOUS - Big freshwater crayfish.
TI-PUNCH - Drink made of rum, cane sugar or cane sugar syrup and lime. As it is sweet and mild, take care!
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