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Getting from Martinique to Dominica by Ferry, Express Des Iles
March 13, 2008
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There are no direct flights from Martinique to Dominica, and fortunately there happened to be a ferry (Express des Iles) that ran on the day we wanted. Booking tickets online for Express des Iles was very difficult – we finally ended up using a travel agent in Dominica (Whitchur
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Driving tour of Martinique, Route de la Trace, Saint Pierre
March 13, 2008
Saint PierreThe only other thing we had time to do in Martinique was to take a driving tour. Unfortunately it was raining, so we didn’t really see much.
We first headed to Saint Pierre, but it was pouring rain so we just stopped for a couple of photos and kept on driving.&hellip
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Les Salines – One of the most beautiful beaches we’ve seen in the world
March 13, 2008
Les Salines BeachThe highlight of our trip to Martinique was the public beach/park called Les Salines. It is only a 5 minute drive from Ste Anne, with free parking and free entry.…
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La Dunette, Ste Anne
March 13, 2008
La Dunette, St Anne view from the townWe stayed at La Dunette, right in the heart of Ste Anne. The location was very convenient for restaurants, but parking was a little tricky.…
Continue Reading →Renting a car, and road conditions
March 13, 2008
We had originally planned to only rent a car for one day, from Ste Anne where we were staying, but when we got there and realized the cab fare to Ste Anne was going to be $50 we changed our minds and rented a car from Hertz for about the same price, $45 per day.…
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Getting from St Lucia to Martinique on LIAT Air
March 13, 2008
Landing in MartiniqueWe were surprised to find that flying to Martinique from St Lucia was actually cheaper than taking the boat. We’re not sure why – but we heard that the boat is an all-inclusive drink all you want party boat, which would explain it.…
Continue Reading →Overall impression of St Lucia
March 13, 2008
Despite our wonderful guesthouse, overall, we weren’t that impressed with St Lucia. The Pitons are beautiful, but the hassle of the high prices, rough roads, average beaches, questionable cleanliness levels outside tourist areas, and the local’s indifference to tourists do
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Pigeon Island National Park
March 13, 2008
Pigeon Beach on Pigeon IslandCOs Quarters Sign at Pigeon Island National ParkAfter a bout of food poisoning, perhaps brought on by chicken from a local stand in Gros Islet or perhaps by homemade ice cream, the only other trip we managed during our St Lucia vacation was to Pigeon Islan
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The Hummingbird Beach Resort in Soufriere
March 10, 2008
View from the restaurant area of the Hummingbird Beach ResortHummingbird Beach ResortWe stopped at the Hummingbird Resort in Soufriere for a quick bite, and to relax for a couple of hours. …
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