Martinique
As one of the top places to have the Best Cheap Winter Vacations, Martinique has beautiful beaches and exotic jungles share a skyline with a commanding volcano, as do soaring churches. Fort-de-store-lined France's avenues and restaurant-filled back lanes are crowded with tourists and locals, yet a few kilometres to the north, forest cover muffles the noises of birds and hikers. Simply put: Martinique. This island does both, and does both quite well, if you want to enjoy the beach one day and get your heart racing the next.
Naturally, there is a catch. It costs a lot to enjoy the great cuisine, opulent resorts, and immaculate sand. The region is notoriously pricey for vacations, particularly in the winter. Your dollars won't go as far in Martinique because it is a French overseas territory and uses the euro as its currency. Nevertheless, there's a strong chance that your trip here will exceed your vacation budget because of the island's rich history, cosmopolitan culture with French influences, and diverse terrain that are unmatched anyplace else in the Caribbean.
- #1 in Best Cheap Caribbean Vacations
- #1 in Best Cheap Destination Wedding Locations
- #10 in Best Cheap Winter Vacations
- #11 in Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean
- #13 in Best Beach Honeymoon Destinations
Country: French (Caribbean territory)
