Guadeloupe Travel Guide

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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 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 Désirade—are wonderfully unique, unspoiled travel destinations in their own rights, and appeal to beach-goers looking to get away from it all.

Hotels

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

Restaurants

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

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Guadeloupe Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    Creole Flavors: Guadeloupe's restaurants and hotel dining rooms highlight the island's fine creole cuisine.... Read more

  • More than Basic Creole Cooking

    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

  • The Life of the Lambi

    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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