Recommend September 2017 - 2

#1 of 25 Caribbean Destinations
to Visit in 2017 by Caribbean Journal

#2 of Kayak's Top Trending Beach Destinations
of 2017 by Condé Nast Traveler

Honored with Best Culinary Caribbean Destination
in 2017 by Travvy Awards

Named Safest Island in the Caribbean  
by Caribbean Tourism Quality Index

Welcome
to Martinique,
Nou ké
kontan wè zot!
Table of Contents

A Quick Tour of the Island of Flowers ........ 4
Historic Sights &
A Thrilling Backstory.................................. 5
Niche Travelers .......................................... 7
Food & Rhum ............................................ 8
Active Pursuits........................................... 9
Accommodations .....................................11

There's a secret Creole destination in the Caribbean known as the "Isle
of Flowers" that is waiting to be uncovered and explored; with verdant
scenery and mountains surrounded by the most pristine beaches, the
bluest waters and the warmth of a people ready to welcome your clients.
Today, the island of Martinique may use the euro, fly the "tricolore"
and use French as its official language, but its character, cuisine, musical
heritage, art, culture, and identity are all of distinctly Afro-Caribbean
roots. The island is at a crossroads of diverse culture and its "Creole"
nature translates in its delicious cuisine, remarkable architecture, its
native language, infectious rhythms and, above all, in the warmth of its
peope. Martinique, along with its tropical rainforest, historic villages and
plantations, also harbors some of the world's most prestigious and organic
rums. Just a stone's throw away from its elegant capital Fort-de-France,
you'll find some of the island's most coveted distilleries, producing the
signature AOC rhum agricole. A sip of Martinique rum and a bite of the
local cuisine taste just like sunshine. Martinique's rums are also responsible
for a new contemporary art center, the "Fondation Clément."
With year-round nonstop service out of Miami with American Airlines and
now nonstop service out of FLL, JFK and PVD with Norwegian, Martinique
is more accessible and more affordable than ever.
But, if your clients are seafaring, the world's most celebrated cruise
ships also make port at Pointe Simon and Les Tourelles, both terminals
located in the bay of Fort-de-France, Martinique's vibrant capital city. Shore
excursions and ferries provide memorable introductions to the island,
especially its unique shopping opportunities.
If more reasons to visit are needed, Martinique has once again been
recognized and recommended by your colleagues as a top Caribbean
Cruise Destination and top Caribbean Culinary Destination.
It's everything your clients expect of the Caribbean and more.
Martinique indeed... c'est magnifique!

A bientôt, Nou ké kontan wè zot!

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P U BLISH I NG

Publisher/Editorial Director Laurel Herman
Associate Publisher Terence K. Murphy
Editor-in-Chief Paloma Villaverde de Rico
Managing Editor Michelle Marie Arean
Caribbean Editor Ed Wetschler
Art Director Janet Del Mastro

Sincerely,
Muriel Wiltord
Director, Americas
The Martinique Promotion Bureau
http://edu.recommend.com/martinique
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend September 2017
