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Rich
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Martinique starter guide
CrazyCanuxx
1 hour ago
Greetings,
Let's start by stating that i know very little about Martinique yet wish to share some resources should you need assistance in taking a leap a faith.
Accomm
I found that booking thru a concierge service provided a huge savings. Either way, the concierge will be handling your file, so cut out airbnb. I booked thru Madikeys.com. Madikeys also offers discount codes to car rental, etc.
Be sure you understand the contract as there are some straightforward clauses i havent signed off on in 15 yrs of carib private rentals.
Buses
Buses run, until they dont. Fort de france has reticulating buses...yet i waited 2 hrs for a bus in ste anne (nowhere near same bus. Im pointing out the advanced bus system). Theres a bus schedule website here;
https://busmaps.com/en/martinique
Navette
A 20 mins shuttle from any of the three docks in 3 islets. The point du bout dock by the small marina and le mitan dock (in front of ti taurus resto) are a safe 10 mins walking distance apart. You can hop on either from fort de france. Its 10 euro return trip. You can buy tix online or at outdoor kiosk though the kiosk may be out of service again.
Link https://transitapp.com/en/region/fort-de-france/martinique-transport-navettes-maritimes/ferry-1b
Taxis
Taxis are very costly per km. You are forewarned but with sun soaked patience, you have options on the many ways to delay your travel time.
Prices increase in the evening, and again late at night. My taxi has an app for a meter.
Food delivery
There are a couple options. I chose 123 click martinique for delivery the day after arrival. They delivery all over the island, yachts, and have pick up locations too. Your 2nd order is with a 10e coupon. There english page is a little confusing but it works well, so far.
Sailing
I signed up for get my boat. Its a website for independant captains who will take you out on either a small group sail or private charter.
Tips and tricks
Resto seems to have 2 sections. Be sure to ask which section is for eating (full service) and which side is for drinks (self serve). They will relocate u if you are on the wrong side, or u wait forever as there is no drink service.
Lespress des iles will ferry you to Dominica
Also theres a ferry to st lucia.
Creole village in 3 islets is not worth the trip. Though if you are in the area, you could spend an hour or two here.
Souvenirs
Ste Anne has lovely high quality souvenir shops.
Fort de france grand marche is an excellent covered market for fresh produce, not far from navette.
Notes
Dengue epidemic is over since summer 2025.
Surgassum ???
Language
Bonjour_bonsoir, merci, comment ca va ?, je ne parle pas le francais, parlez-vous anglais ?, une table pour deux (2), un ver de vin rouge/blanc/rose, s'il vous plait. Une boule is one scoup of ice cream. Glace is ice.
Au plaisir et je vous souhaite un bon sejour a martinique.
Joyeux noel
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Harmony Night
Potter
Yesterday at 08:45 PM
We used to go to St. Martin every March, but have not returned since 2017, pre-Irma. We're excited to be returning this coming March for the first time in nine years. We're staying at Palm Court and in the past we've spent most of our beach time in the old Club O section. We have two questions, one brief and one a bit longer.
1. Is Harmony Night on Tuesday still a thing?
2. I know the Club O units are gone, as well as their restaurant, but what are other major changes we should expect? Is anything better than it was 9 years ago, or are there any new things that we should experience? How would you compare visiting the island now vs 2017?
TIA!!!
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Citibank Advantage Platinum Select Card
Carol_Hill
Yesterday at 08:30 PM
Although I had to ask three different flight attendants to actually GET the invitation, I got the credit card application and was approved for this card. I guess it is only available while you're on a plane. I think this one expires the end of 2025, so if you're flying soon, pick it up!
80,000 miles after only spending $1,000 in three months!!  0% on balance transfers for 15 months--not that I need them-- and $99 annual fee waived for the first year.
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Getting to Virgin Gorda
markis
Yesterday at 02:12 PM
Good Morning,
I have booked our trip to Virgin Gorda and it seems to be a bit of a challenge to get there from STT. We are arriving Tuesday in STT and spending the night. I think the best way to get there will be taking the ferry from Charlotte Amalia to Road Town then on to VG. We have not cleared customs in Road Town so I am curious as to how difficult that is? We usually arrive in West End but the ferry service from there doesn't go to VG when we need it.
I check into water taxi, and flying from STT to VG but man it's pretty pricey. So I guess my main question is how easy is it to clear customs in Road Town and get on the ferry to VG?
Coming back we need to ferry from VG to Road Town, grab a taxi to West End then on to ST. John where we are spending a week.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Cheers,
Markis
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Seeking Saba Visitors
RebeccaTN
12/07/2025 01:51 AM
Hello. If anyone is visiting Saba in the next few weeks and would be willing to pick up a hat for me at the Sea Saba / Deep Dive Brewery gift shop and ship to me in Tennessee, please let me let me know. Thanks!
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Looking for help remembering shops on orient beach
BobNE
12/06/2025 02:39 AM
Hey all,
I'm looking for help remembering the name of an old swimsuit shop on Orient Beach. This was pre-Irma, around the time of tropical storm/Hurricane Gonzalo in 2014, the storm that damaged Andy and Sherels and places close to them, before the newer, safer shops/buildings by Padro's. There were two shops in cargo containers. The one on the left had the more risqué choices.
Bob
Remembering the old fun Orient...
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