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Guadeloupe is a little bit of France miles away from St. Tropez. Afro-influences are more pronounced here, especially in the wonderful potpourri of spices that perfume the island's plentiful outdoor markets. Although Guadeloupe is spoken of as one island, it's actually several, each with its own personality. "The mainland" consists of the Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, where rainforests, black- and gold-sand beaches, craggy swimming holes, and charming villages await. The outer islands—Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, and La Desirade—are wonderfully unique, unspoiled travel destinations in their own rights, and appeal to beach-goers looking to get away from it all.
Guadeloupe Hotels
Most of the island's resort hotels are on Grande-Terre: Gosier, St-François, and Bas-du-Fort are generally considered major resort areas, as is Ste-Anne...read more
Guadeloupe Restaurants
Creole cooking is the result of a fusion of influences: African, European, Indian, and Caribbean. It's colorful, spicy, and made up primarily of local seafood...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Guadeloupe
To see each "wing" of the butterfly, you'll need to...read more
Travel Deals in Guadeloupe
- $139-$179 -- Curaçao 4-Star Beachfront Resort, 55% Off Hilton Curaçao
- $199 -- Barbados 4-Star Oceanfront Resort, Save 40% Hilton Barbados
- $489 & up -- Punta Cana All-Inclusive Vacations w/Air Vacation Express
- $1099 -- Balcony on New Ship to Curacao MSC Cruises
- Puerto Rico Active IExplore
Guadeloupe Experiences
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Creole Flavors: Guadeloupe's restaurants and hotel dining rooms highlight the island's fine creole cuisine.... Read more
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Creole cuisine, a sultry mélange of African, European, Arawak, even Asian traditions, reflects the islands' turbulent territorial tugs-of-war... Read more
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The lambi (lam-bee) by any other name is a queen conch or a Stombe Geant. Stingrays consider them a delicacy, as do hermit crabs, lobster, and... Read more
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The young chefs coming out of the Lycee d'Hotellerie et du Tourisme de Guadeloupe are taught how to refine local dishes and to value regional... Read more
News & Features
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
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Travel Tips
Summertime is practically synonymous with road trips.... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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I know there are not many (any!) trip reports about Guadeloupe on this board, so I feel compelled to post a report with the highlights of a recent trip to the island. We started with 2 nights in Bouillante Read more
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I know there are not many (any!) trip reports about Guadeloupe on this board, so I feel compelled to post a report with the highlights of a recent trip to the island. We started with 2 nights in Bouillante Read more
