2 Best Hotels in Martinique

One of the French chain's most upscale, sophisticated all-inclusive resorts offers a lot of fun, good food, and a huge, seaside pool to an international mix of singles, couples, and families (though there is no kids' club). There's a French-influenced main buffet, which is consistently appealing and often exceptional, as well as a beach lounge. You'll also find a boutique and a wine "cellar" and rum boutique. This resort has always been fun (DJ music is all around, even at the coffee bar), and everyone parties until the wee hours, heading out the next day to the spa for a rejuvenating massage or a marine body wrap so they can do it all over again. If you are staying elsewhere but want to sample the Club Med style, you can purchase a day or night pass.

This hilltop boutique hotel gives Les Trois-Îlets some art-infused glamour and manages to maximize the Caribbean views from every room—even the bathrooms. Its vantage point allows for spectacular nighttime views, the star-spangled sky, and the lights of the village below, and recent renovations have redecorated all rooms and added terraces with Jacuzzis to suites. There is now 24-hour room service throughout and a small spa. The cascading infinity pool and bar are both highlights, as is breakfast. The six smaller suites have the superior views and gaze down on nine private villas with tropical gardens, covered terraces, solariums, outdoor showers, and Jacuzzis. French élan extends throughout, and two talented French chefs make their culinary magic at the alfresco, table d'hôte restaurant, where reservations are essential. Boat trips and other excursions can be arranged.