France (Caribbean)
Guadeloupe
The butterfly-shaped archipelago: white-sand beaches on Grande-Terre, rainforest and waterfalls on Basse-Terre, and islands like Marie-Galante and Les Saintes a boat ride away.
When to go
December to April, during the dry season (carême): sunshine, trade winds and less humidity. Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk from August to October.
Hotel offers
Coming soon
Where to stay
Le Gosier
The widest choice of hotels, beaches, restaurants and nightlife, 15 minutes from Pointe-à-Pitre.
Sainte-Anne
A turquoise lagoon and Caravelle beach: ideal for families, with a lively market.
Saint-François
Marina, golf course and upscale hotels, near the Pointe des Châteaux.
Deshaies
The leeward coast of Basse-Terre: Grande-Anse beach, a botanical garden and a nature feel.