Arriving on the Caribbean Island of Martinique
October 1st
Trip report of our independent island tour through Martinique - Guadeloupe Grande Terre - Dominica - Guadeloupe Basse Terre
At 11:20 AM, our Air France flight takes off from Strasbourg. For EUR 440 per person, we found an open-jaw flight to Martinique with the return from Guadeloupe. Reverse booking is also possible — and the vacation begins.
We had a Caribbean specialist put together our on-site program (hotels, rental car, and 2 excursions on Dominica). This way, we don't have to waste time organizing transfers and can focus entirely on having fun.
On vacation rental portals, we also found small apartments starting at EUR 220 per week. A wonderful alternative for families on both islands, usually in very small, family-run properties.
Trip Itinerary
Oct 1: Transfer to hotel
Oct 1 – Oct 5: 4 nights with breakfast in a Garden Bungalow room at Hotel Diamant Les Baines with rental car.
Oct 5:
Transfer to airport
Flight to Guadeloupe
Picking up a rental car.
The rental car is a Renault Twingo from Jumbo Car Rental. The price includes unlimited mileage, a second driver, liability insurance, and comprehensive insurance with a EUR 610 deductible.
Oct 5 – Oct 10: 5 nights with breakfast in a double room at Rotabas Hotel
Oct 10:
Drive to the ferry port, return of rental car
Ferry crossing to Dominica with Caribbean Spirit
Oct 10 – Oct 14: 4 nights with breakfast in a standard room at Sunset Bay Club with the following 2 excursions:
• a guided tour to Emerald Pool in Morne Trois National Park and to the territory of the Kalinago (Carib Indians)
• a guided tour to Cabrits National Park
Oct 14:
Transfer to ferry port
Ferry crossing to Guadeloupe
Picking up a rental car at the ferry port.
Oct 14 – Oct 18: 4 nights with breakfast in a double room at Hotel La Sucrerie du Compte
Oct 18: Drive to airport, return of rental car
