Tag Archives: French Guiana

And last but not least, see at what’s going on in the French Overseas Destinations

June 7, 2012 | No comments

Our French Overseas Destinations are certainly keeping busy throughout the year with a vast array of tropical events. From surfing competitions to jazz festivals and from local food fairs to PGA tours, they’ve got something for every interest. We’ve listed here some highlight of events to come for your viewing...

Get a first look at what’s new in the French Overseas Destinations ahead of our 12 June event

June 7, 2012 | No comments

© Philippe Giraud - Comité du Tourisme des Îles de Guadeloupe

Check out these newbies in our French Overseas Destinations including new flight routes, new hotels and new attractions! If you’re looking for luxury eco-resorts, a new look at the equatorial rocket launchers of French Guiana, a new hiking trail on the southern hemisphere or a new way to explore the...

Environment and sustainable tourism (part 1/2)

May 18, 2012 | No comments

It’s fair to say that the balance between environmental protection and tourism is one which has been discussed over and over again. How can we make sure that tourism, on which economic development so closely depends, has a limited, if any at all impact on the environment? This dilemma is...

French Guiana, the French gateway to the Amazonian forest

April 20, 2012 | 1 comment

French Guiana was discovered, like the destinations we’ve already written about in our Overseas coverage, by Christopher Columbus, quickly followed in 1500 by a French crew, dreaming of an Eldorado. Historically, French Guiana has been associated with being a penal colony from 1852 onwards, with famous convicts including Dreyfus, Papillon...

Heard of Barbados and St. Barth’s but what about Tahiti or Guadeloupe?

April 4, 2012 | 2 comments

French Guiana, French Polynesia, French West Indies, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Reunion Island, St. Martin, and Tahiti representatives are heading over to London to offer a new take on tropical classics! Snorkeling in New Caledonia? Yes please! Polynesian tattoo festival in French Polynesia? When?! Culinary delights in Martinique? Absolutely!...