HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!
Best wishes from the Americas team of the Martinique Tourism Authority2010 has been a year full of joy for Martinique and its visitors. The Caribbean island with French flair, The Isle of Flowers, The Rum Capital of the World, The Isle of the Famed Poet (Aimé Césaire). By any one of its many names Martinique remains one of the most alluring and enchanting destinations in the world.
Named “Best Gourmet Island of the Year” in 2008 and 2009 by Caribbean World Magazine, Martinique is ready to surprise you in 2011. This overseas region of France stirs the passions with distinctive culinary delights, awe-inspiring natural beauty, a rich cultural history, warm smiles and so much more.
Napoleon’s bride, Empress Josephine, was born and raised here. Majestic Mt. Pelée and The Pompeii of the Caribbean, Saint-Pierre, is found here. The finest French products, from Chanel fashions to Limoges porcelain, are readily available here. La Route des Rhums, a tour of the world’s finest rum distilleries based on France’s famed Route des Vins, is offered here. A special place, to be sure, with so much to offer each year.
Happy New Year 2011!