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Hello/bonjour,

I am off to Martinique for my second attempt this year. My Jan visit was wrought with issues outside of anyone's control...and so I think Martinique deserves a second chance.

Day trips booked/planned over 2 Christmas weeks incl

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  Catamaran to st pierre
  Hike around st pierre and some of the volcano
  Le carbet to visit petit bonhomme beach bar
  Fdf incl grand marche, library, and ?
  La savanne des esclaves
  South day tour to Les Salines with many stops along the way

I doubt josephines bath is in my cards. I do hope to stop at at least one distillery but not my focus.

What am i missing re christmas events or other must dos?

As with most trips I will not rent a vehicle.

I look forward to your recommendations.

Au plaisir,

Cc

I'm surprised that you opted not to rent a vehicle, considering your planned agenda. The bus system is good in Martinique, but it is a very big island, and traffic is, for Caribbean standards, pretty well-regulated.

Yes, I know the bus/taxi situation however my friend opted out of renting a vehicle...so, a 3 hr bus ride/hitchhike to les salines it will be.

I am also joining cruiseship small taxi tours and negotiating the costs for both of us. Basically we will be +2 for bums in seats when trip is not full (and driver gets 100% of our euros)

Then, i linked up with opt in boat company for day tours.

And we are getting groceries delivered rather than stopping at the maCarrefour on our way from the airport.

If all goes sideways, theres lexpress des iles to Dominica. But lets not go overboard.... jk....

Cheers
Cc