Destination: Martinique

Martinique is known for being one of the most commonly visited Caribbean Islands as it offers a perfect family holiday. Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, this fascinatingly and idyllic island offers a wide range of activities including outdoor sports, and nature related activities to keep you and the family entertained.

Things to do with children on Martinique

For those who enjoy cultural and historical activities, the area boasts of a wide range of activities to offer to you and your family. Your children would particularly enjoy Clement House which is the most famous Plantation Homes. La Savane des Esclaves is another place worth visiting. Enjoy a day relaxing at the peaceful Bay of Saint Pierre to the North, and the Mont Pelee, towering some 1400 meters above the small settlement which wiped out the entire population of 30,000 back in 1902. Nature lovers will also enjoy Gorges de la Falaise. The more active can engage in the sports activities on offer, such as golf, snorkeling, diving, fishing, and exploring the wild life.
Children will enjoy every single second they spend at the aquatic parks and always worth a shopping trip for some traditional clothing, handcrafted souvenirs, and some original Creole jewelry.
If you enjoy tasting different cuisines then you should definitely be visiting some local restaurants that serve Caribbean cuisine and some great Creole dishes. One great thing about the food at Martinique is that, most restaurants allow you to sample food so that you can go for the dish that you have loved the most and you will not be forced to eat something that you do not find tasteful.
With its excellent climate, blue skies and lagoon like sea, Martinique is a fabulous family holiday destination. Best times of year to visit Martinique is between November and May.

Recommended family friendly holidays in Martinique

Club Med Martinque is located between a tropical garden and a coconut grove, in the south of the island facing Diamond Rock. Its bungalows are discreetly lodged in a tropical garden beside the white sand beach in the superb Marin Bay. Children of all ages are very welcome, although there are no childrens clubs. More details....

Adventure Holidays to include Martinique

Explore three varied & beautiful islands in the Caribbean, follow jungle trails, bird watching & swim in tropical falls and relaxing on palm-fringed beaches & snorkelling over coral reefs with a Windward Isles & French Antilles holiday.