beautiful architecture in Fort de France Martinique
Caribbean, Martinique

Fort de France, Martinique • Colourful chaos in the French West Indies

Fort de France, Martinique. A city which is vibrant, full of character, and more than a a little bit French. Having visited many times over the years while working on Caribbean cruises, here's my guide to exploring Fort de France, Martinique's capital city and cruise port. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn… Continue reading Fort de France, Martinique • Colourful chaos in the French West Indies

exploring the island of Martinique
Caribbean, Martinique

Le Jardin de Balata • Martinique’s Garden of Eden

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Le Jardin de Balata, a botanical garden in Martinique, is just about the most beautiful garden I have ever set foot in. (What a claim to make, but take a look at the pictures for my reasoning for this drastic declaration.) *This site… Continue reading Le Jardin de Balata • Martinique’s Garden of Eden