Tag Archives: Guadeloupe

‘Overseas, Over Here’ – a trip around the world without leaving London… for the moment!

June 20, 2012 | No comments

Like the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the winds of the Caribbean seas, our French Overseas Destinations event swept everyone off their feet. Attendees came, met and danced the night away at the St. Martin’s Lane hotel and a lucky few even left with flowers around their necks and...

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...

A historical and cultural melting-pot – Part 1/2

May 31, 2012 | 2 comments

The tattooing tradition in Polynesia, the joyful homage paid to the dead in the West Indies, the dramatic destiny of the rebel slaves in Reunion… The Overseas Territories have not forgotten their roots and cultivate the virtues of mixing cultures and races. Each destination has its own festive customs: the...

Sun-drenched flavours

May 29, 2012 | No comments

Mirroring the territories’ melting-pot of cultures, the cuisine of overseas France has mixed roots and is an incredible variety of Caribbean, European, Indian, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Explore a culinary world where thousands of flavours combine with exotic colours and many local traditions. The French West Indies are home...

An aquatic leisure centre

May 25, 2012 | No comments

French Overseas territories offer many magnificent settings for water sports. Fabulous lagoons, waves and splendid climates offer the opportunity to practice various water sports and recreational activities in a truly exceptional environment that is preserved by its inhabitants. Lulled by the trade winds all year round, Guadeloupe is suitable for...

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...

Martinique, the “flower of the Caribbean”

April 13, 2012 | 7 comments

Like its very close neighbour, Guadeloupe, which we have already written about this week, Martinique is located in the heart of the Caribbean archipelago, in the Lesser Antilles group. Also discovered by Christopher Columbus, this time during his fourth trip to the region in 1502, the island was first overlooked...

Guadeloupe, the French archipelago in the Caribbean

April 13, 2012 | 6 comments

Karukera, the “Island of beautiful waters” Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Caribbean, some 7,000 km from ‘l’Hexagone’. One of the islands comprising the French West Indies, its about an 8 hour flight away from France. Other islands in the archipelago of Guadeloupe are: Les Saintes (la Désirade –...

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!...