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Martinique

Background: Colonized by France in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a French possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation.




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Areas in Martinique: Fort-de-France | Marin | St. Pierre

81 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
Anse Mitan
February 16th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique » Fort-de-France
We are in Anse Mitan, Fort de France Bay. There is a weather window for Dominica Sunday through Wednesday. It was tough getting here today, squalls, wind from every direction, but we want to be in St ... [full story]

81 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
St. Pierre
February 21st 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique » St. Pierre
We crossed from St. Pierre to Portsmouth, Dominica. We had 3 to 5 foot waves with a little chop. Winds were 18 to 22 knots. 67 miles! Left at 0700 arrived at 1630. The first time anchoring, rock, or c ... [full story]

86 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
Superbowl
February 3rd 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique
It is amazing what cruisers can do! There was a rumor yesterday morning going around that Exothique would be having the super bowl playoff at their restaurant. After the carnival, Kajun Diva took a di ... [full story]

86 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
St. Anne Carnival
February 5th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique
Carnival time! Every day there is a parade, do not believe the tourism office paper work, it never happens at the correct hour. We soon learned that 1600 hours is to early, more like 1800. It is crazy ... [full story]

86 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
Carnival
February 8th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique
I understand recovery day now. It is the day after carnival, most everything is shut down. Carnival lasted 4 days, every night! And still we continue to party! Cruisers are like family, we meet, talk, ... [full story]

86 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
St. Anne
February 2nd 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique » Marin
We are back to St. Anne. The carnival starts officially Sunday. We are looking forward to these events. The Martinique rum is not drinkable. Lorraine beer is ok. Pates are excellent!! And the cheeses, ... [full story]

86 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
Martinique by car
February 16th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique
This past Monday, we rented a Clio for 43 Euros, split the bill in half with Cheetah II, including the gasoline which was 32 Euros. For those of you coming this way, we have found out there is a compa ... [full story]

87 days ago: Maribel and Pete published a blog
Martinique
February 15th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique
We left St. Anne this morning. Arriving in Fort de France around 2:30 pm. We had 25 to 35 knots of wind, current against, squalls. We are safe!! The chop went from 3 to 5 footers at times. We spent 3 ... [full story]

St Lucia to Martinique
106 days ago: Kate and Andy wandering published a blog
St Lucia to Martinique
January 27th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Martinique
Our last night in St Lucia saw this beautiful sunset. The following morning it was taxi to Castries and the ferry trip to Martinique. Oh… how French is this! OK it’s January and it&rsq ... 6 photos [full story]


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