Charming stay in front of the Caribbean Sea


Trip description

Martinique and Saint Lucia: two complementary islands, perfect to discover the best of the Caribbean islands, while staying at charming hotels.  

With your rental car, you discover Martinique island for a week, staying in a typical Creole old house resort located in front of the sea. You visit the famous distilleries and rich heritage of this French island often called the Flower Island. You can go on beautiful hikes, admire the richness of the landscapes and volcanoes, and relax on idyllic beaches. Between sea and mountains, this trip will make you discover the island of Martinique off the beaten track.

Then you will reach the natural beautiful island of Saint Lucia for a few days of relaxation in a boutique hotel located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Antilles. You will stay in a double room with sea view (private swimming pool at an additional cost) in a charming boutique hotel, ideal for relaxation.

Discover the agency :
Horizons Secrets


11 days

From : €1,500*



Diane

Diane is a worldwide globetrotter passionate about travel.

She settled in the West Indies three years ago and enjoys looking for new secret charming addresses, original places to surprise you and make you spend personnalized and beautiful vacation.

Her speciality ? The French west indies (Martinique, Guzdeloupe, Marie-galante and Les Saintes) but also the neighboring islands: Saint Lucia, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Barbados and the Grenadines. These places have no secrets for she. Let her know what you want, she will cook up a personalized stay for you ... and keep her real surprise content if you wish!

Day 1: Welcome to Martinique island : Fort-de-France - Sainte Marie

Day 2: Hikes and beaches at la Caravelle (Martinique)

Day 3: Relax and swim with turtles (Martinique)

Day 4: Nature and History from Balata to Saint-Pierre (Martinique)

Day 5: Boat trip : Le François and small islands (Martinique)

Day 6: The Authentic North region (Martinique)

Day 7: Southern beaches (Martinique)

Day 8: Let's go to Saint Lucia paradise island !

Day 9: Saint Lucia

Day 10: Saint Lucia

Day 11: Welcome back and see you soon !

Day 1 : Welcome to Martinique island : Fort-de-France - Sainte Marie

Les eaux claires de Tartane. ©S.Nicolas - Iconotec


Welcome to the Caribbean islands !

You will pick up your rental car at the airport and then take the road (40 min) to your first destination: a charming historic estate used for seasonal rentals.

You settle in a cottage in this pretty historic estate with private pool and sea view for 7 nights. Sugar cane and bananas' fields surround you ... The dream! Do you want a first sea swim? The first beach is a 15 minute walk.




Day 2 : Hikes and beaches at la Caravelle (Martinique)



First wake-up in your historical hotel surrounded by plantations with sea view. This morning, after having visited the island's last sugar factory, Le Galion, you will reach the Presqu'ile de la Caravelle. Several activities are possible according to your will: relaxation on one of the beautiful beaches of Tartane, hike for a few hours in remarkable landscapes, visit the ruins of Château Dubuc ...




Day 3 : Relax and swim with turtles (Martinique)

Plage face au rocher du Diamant. ©Author's Image


Today, you are going to discover the south-west of Martinique. You will love its white sand beaches, its small black sand cove and its typical fishing villages. We advise you to taste fresh fish or lobster for lunch on the beach of Anses d'Arlet. With a bit of luck, in one of the coves of Anse Noire or Anses d'Arlet you can swim with turtles. Do not miss the town of Diamant to discover its large white sand beach swept by the waves. And especially the famous Diamond Rock, a jewel whose history you will discover.




Day 4 : Nature and History from Balata to Saint-Pierre (Martinique)



Today you will visit the famous Balata Gardens. A nice walk in the middle of nature, you will discover many tropical spaces. Then, you continue in northern direction to the historical city of Saint-Pierre, the former capital of the island. It was destroyed by the infamous eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902. You will discover the Depaz distillery, its house and its domain. On the way back in the afternoon, why not stop to cool off in one of the waterfalls located in the middle of the tropical forest?




Day 5 : Boat trip : Le François and small islands (Martinique)

Les Trois Ilets vus du ciel. ©JCH DUSANTER


Today, a boat-trip is planned ! First, you will enjoy a tasting tour of an historic distillery. Then you will reach the famous small islands of Le François: lagoons, tropical islets, lunch in a heavenly setting ... You bathe in the famous Joséphine bathtub.




Day 6 : The Authentic North region (Martinique)



Grand Rivière and its fishing village will charm you, we are sure! Change of scenery guaranteed for this day where you will have the feeling of getting back on the past. Once taken its famous bridge, you will swim in the river to cool off, take a stroll in the tropical jungle and take a swim on the town beach. You will see two distillers on the road: the famous JM distillery and the artisanal distillery, HBS. The opportunity to discover the secrets of making rum in heavenly settings. 




Day 7 : Southern beaches (Martinique)

Plage d'Anse des Salines ©Cali - Iconotec


Bathing and relaxing day on the most beautiful beaches of the island. The Salines and its 2 km of white sand, the Pointe Marin is the best beach if you are with children, the wild beaches of Macabou, Cap Chevallier and Cap-Macré are for the nature lovers .... There is something for everyone according to your personality ! Enjoy the late afternoon to take a short hike to discover the Savannah of petrification before reaching your hotel.




Day 8 : Let's go to Saint Lucia paradise island !



You drive and give back your rental car to the agency at the port. And then you take a ferry to the beautiful and nature island of Saint Lucia. Arrival in Saint Lucia and transfer to your hotel. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Ti Kaye Resort & Spa offers around thirty rooms with sea views. The warm welcome, the charming bungalows nestled in the cliff, the heavenly beach at the foot of your hotel will make your stay an unforgettable relaxing break.




Day 9 : Saint Lucia

marina de Marigot Bay. ©JCH DUSANTER


Free time to enjoy your Ti Kaye Resort & Spa hotel. Lounging and relaxing on the pretty beach and relaxing at the hotel, facing the Caribbean Sea.

Extra excursions possible at an additional cost to discover volcanoes, go on beautiful hikes, a boat trip ...




Day 10 : Saint Lucia



Free time to enjoy your Ti Kaye Resort & Spa hotel. Lounging and relaxing on the pretty beach and relaxing at the hotel, facing the Caribbean Sea.

Extra excursions possible at an additional cost to discover volcanoes, go on beautiful hikes, a boat trip ...




Day 11 : Welcome back and see you soon !

Un bar sur l'eau, Union. ©JCH DUSANTER


This stay is coming to an end ... You are enjoying your last day in your charming hotel on the beach. Then take your international flight back from Hewanorra Airport (Saint Lucia) and leave with memories in your head! See you soon for new travel experiences.




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