As an overseas territory of France, the island of Martinique is officially part of France and Europe as well. It’s a fairly large volcanic island with a great number of towns and settlements spread on both coasts, mostly in the center and southern part of the island.
| Population | 400,000 |
| Area | 400,000 |
| Timezone | UTC-4 |
| Currency | Euro |
The island of Martinique has nearly 30 hotels and resorts with a wide mix of styles and price ranges. There are simple hotels and modest bed & breakfasts in some areas with large and luxurious resorts in others. Prices range greatly as well, with the low-end (for the Caribbean) represented fairly well.
December to the end of April make up the high season when prices are up and the crowds are bigger. May to November make up the low season where prices tend to be at their lowest. If you visit during the months of July and August, you’ll see that prices have leveled out.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 80.00 - 135.00 |
| 96.00 - 204.00 |
| 173.00 - 249.00 |
| 360.00 - 360.00 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | - |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Tour | Rent a personal scooter and tour the island. | 12 and up | 72.63 |
| Scuba Diving | Take a dive under the surface and experience what the island's waters have to offer. | 12 and up | 63.16 |
| Fishing | Hire a private charter and venture out into the ocean to find your next big catch. | all ages | 184.21 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Local Breakfast | Coconut milk, fruit juice and crepes are some great choices for your morning meal. | 3.16 - 6.32 |
| Local Lunch | If you're looking to eat outside of the box, then make sure to head to the beach and grab lunch on the go from one of the local eateries at the beach. | 6.32 - 12.63 |
| Local Dinner | The island has a large variety of cuisine choices with Creole and French leading the pack. | 10.53 - 26.32 |
| Beer | Surprisingly, imported beers tend to be cheaper than domestic beers. | 3.16 - 6.32 |
Visitors will be flying into Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport near the center of the island. It’s large enough to handle long-haul flights from North America and Europe.
Nonstop flights from:
San Juan, Miami, Montreal, Paris
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83 | 72 | 2.1 |
| February | 84 | 72 | 1.6 |
| March | 85 | 73 | 1.2 |
| April | 86 | 74 | 1.8 |
| May | 87 | 76 | 2.2 |
| June | 87 | 78 | 3.0 |
| July | 87 | 77 | 4.5 |
| August | 88 | 77 | 4.3 |
| September | 88 | 76 | 3.7 |
| October | 88 | 75 | 5.5 |
| November | 86 | 74 | 5.8 |
| December | 85 | 73 | 3.0 |
An outdoor enthusiast’s playground, Martinique offers activities all around coupled with great weather.
With an average temperature falling between 75 and 85 degrees and hugged by the trade winds, you’ll find that the island’s humidity doesn’t end up getting the best of you.
There is however a hurricane season at the end of summer and a rainy season that lasts from June into October.
| 21 Mar | 6:08am | 6:15pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:36am | 6:36pm |
| 21 Sep | 5:53am | 6:01pm |
| 21 Dec | 6:24am | 5:40pm |