by Meri Saaristo | May 22, 2020 | culture and heritage, Non classé
Every 22nd May Martinique commemorates the end of slavery and the revolts of the ancestors who fought for freedom. It is a public holiday and many events take place throughout the island, many of them including traditional dancing and music. Commemorative marches with...
by Meri Saaristo | May 8, 2020 | culture and heritage, places we take you
Today marks the commemoration of the deadly eruption of Mount Pelée in Martinique. Exactly 118 years ago, the 8th of May 1902, the town of Saint-Pierre was completely wiped out by a pyroclastic cloud – leaving behind an estimated 28 000 victims and a...
by Meri Saaristo | May 4, 2020 | culture and heritage, places we take you
Soituated in the outskirts of the town of Trois-Ilets, this former sugar estate is the birthplace of Napoleon’s wife Joséphine, born as Marie-Joséphe Rose Tascher de la Pagerie. From this almost 500 hectares plantation, known then as “Petite Guinée”, ...
by Meri Saaristo | Apr 24, 2020 | martinican food
If you’ve ever been to Martinique, you know this duo is the base of the local cuisine that you can’t avoid sampling while on the island. These tropical flavours are guaranteed to export to you to the Caribbean sun and brighten any lock-down aperitif or apéro as we say...
by Meri Saaristo | Oct 30, 2018 | Martinique travel tips
Martinique is a French overseas department in the Caribbean and part of the European Union. It’s also one of the safest islands in the Caribbean with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Located in the heart of the West Indies arch its nestled between two...
by Meri Saaristo | Oct 19, 2018 | Martinique with kids
Martinique is a great destination for families, as the island is safe, food is great and it is easy to get around too. As for kid-friendly activities, they are a ton! There’s of course the beaches and snorkeling that kids love, as well as many museums to visit....
by Meri Saaristo | Oct 8, 2018 | Fort-de-France, martinican food
Here are some of my favorite places to eat and drink in Fort-de-France. I loooove good food, and the places listed feature some tasty options for a quick lunch as well as for an evening out with your significant other… Martinique is generally known to have good...
by Meri Saaristo | Dec 18, 2017 | Christmas in Martinique, martinican food
Every culture has their holiday traditions and Martinique is of course no exception. If you’re lucky enough to visit the island in December or during Christmas, here’s what you need to know in order to take full advantage of your stay! During the whole...
by Meri Saaristo | Oct 25, 2017 | hiking
In my family we enjoy hiking, but not all trails in Martinique are doable with kids, especially young ones. But there are many that are kid-friendly, and here are two that I think are especially nice as they are quite short and also feature great views! The first spot...
by Noémie | Sep 4, 2017 | martinican food
Today I thought to write about an essential part of traveling – souvenirs! And especially what could be some good purchases from Martinique. As a person who loves good food and drink, that is what I’ll be mostly concentrating on. You might have heard that...
