martinique cruise presentation 2010 pour slide show

© Martinique Promotion Bureau – CMT USA 2010

Martinique, a Windward island located in the Eastern Caribbean

A Warm and Welcoming People 400 000 inhabitants with a mix of origins:

African, French, Indian… and more

Most cruise ships dock close to downtown Fort-de-FranceGreat starting point to discover Martinique many treasures!

Fort-de-France: A Hearty Welcome!

Fort-de-France: The Malecon Waterfront

NEW!!

Downtown Fort-de-France: a Unique Architecture!

Fort-de-France “Grand Marché”Shop for local spices, tropical liquors, Creole delicacies…etc

Shop ‘Til You Drop!

NEW!!

Downtown Fort-de-France busy streets La Cour Perrinon new shopping center

Unique buys from Paris and Local art crafts

Art and Crafts, 18-carat Gold Creole Jewelries, the latest perfumes and cosmetics from Paris…..etc

An Island with a French flair…

French and local designers available everywhere

French wines, champagnes and delicacies…

Mount Pelee

Precheur

Saint Pierre

Carbet

Fort de France

Marigot Sainte Marie

TriniteTartane

Basse-Pointe

Northern Part of Martinique:

The lush domain of the island

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Martinique: Flower of the Caribbean

The island was named Madinina (Island of Flowers)

by the Carib Indians. Flowers and gardens abound…

Aerial trails : walk among the bamboos!

Balata Botanical Garden

NEW!!

A Hiking heaven From rainforest, historic trails to waterfalls discovery or mountain

climbing, the island offers it all! Awarded Best 2008 Canyoning Caribbean destination by National Geographic Traveler.

Saint-Pierre previously nicknamed “the Little Paris of the Caribbean” Today: Classified City of Art and History…

…and dubbed “The Little Pompeii of the Caribbean”

Since the 1902 Mount Pelée eruption that destroyed the city

Southern Part of Martinique:

Renown for the very best white sand beaches on the island!

Lamentin

Trois Ilets

Anses d’Arlet

Diamant

Sainte Luce

Sainte Anne

Marin

Francois

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Not to be missed in the south: Les Salines Beach, colorful fishermen villages, blue lagoon waters protected by coral reefs

Convenient and pleasant 20-min ferry ride

between Fort-de-France & Trois-Ilets

La Pagerie Museum in Trois Ilets:

Birthplace of Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte

Great Cultural Events All Year-round!

Carnival…Yole Boats race….Jazz and Guitar Festival…etc

Experience Gourmet Cuisine with Martinique’s own signature!

Bon Appétit!

Martinican Rums… Simply The Best!Cheers!

Top Notch Infrastructures

European standardsExcellent road networkState-of-the-art medical facilities, the best in the Caribbean and Latin AmericaDrinkable tap water!

Plenty to Discover!

Plenty to Enjoy!

Plenty to Experience!