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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
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
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
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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
