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Uncommon Photo-Op: Le Petit Marché de Sainte-Anne, Martinique

Jany's Assorted liqueurs at Le Marché de Sainte-Anne, Martinique/SBPR

One of the most popular attractions in Martinique is the Covered Market, or Marché Couvert, located in the heart of downtown Fort-de-France. It’s a sprawling, incredibly lively place that bursts with the vibrant colors of all the various spices, fruits, liqueurs, jams, arts and crafts available for sale from local Martinicans just as they’ve always been since the place opened in 1901. All of this makes the Covered Market a uniquely rewarding spot to capture great photos of the real Martinique. Only problem is, the whole place is generally camera-shy.

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On-Site Martinique: Discovering Somewhat Secret Anse Tonnoir

Anse Tonnoir, Martinique/SBPR

Martinique is a beach-lover’s paradise mainly because just about any type of beach you can imagine can be found there. In the island’s northern section, home to towering Montagne Pelee, the shores are lined with silver-grey volcanic sand. At its most southerly points, Martinique’s beaches shine with the brilliance of pure sugar. In the island’s mid-section, the two extremes overlap, creating the type of granular color combos more generally reserved for sand art kids toys.
Most of these marvelous shore points are well-marked and easily accessible to visitors. Then, there’s this small patch of paradise…

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Friday Happy Hour: Habitation Saint-Étienne Rhum Agricole XO Sherry Finish 2002

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As much as I love the Noble Spirit, I can’t say that I’ve ever traveled anywhere expressly to sample a particular brand of rum. That’s not to say that rum doesn’t always somehow find its way onto my itinerary. It’s just that I generally have so many other things planned on my trips that rum tends to be an ancillary add-on – more icing on the cake than main course.
Next time I board a plane to Martinique, though, all that will change. This exceptional rhum agricole from Habitation Saint-Étienne is why.

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Wish You Were Here

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Strolling among the pews inside the historic Notre Dame de la Salette in the heart of Sainte-Anne, a small fishing village located in southern Martinique.

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Wish You Were Here

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Capturing the beauty of Le Carbet Beach and Le Petibonum in Martinique with noted photojournalist Ty Sawyer of Dive Traveler, a revolutionary new digital magazine coming soon to an iPad, or other tablet device, near you.

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On-Site Martinique: Sampling Beautiful Rhums with Chef Hot Pants at Le Petibonum

Rhum HSE at Le Petibonum/Ty Sawyer

Awhile back, we touted the supreme culinary surprise that is Le Petibonum, the humble (in apparance only) beach shack sitting directly on the volcanic sands of Le Carbet Beach in northern Martinique. Le Petibonum is marvelously uncommon in every way, its rustic decor and happily haphazard structures running directly counter to its exceptional gourmet cuisine on-par with the finest eateries this side of Paris. An afternoon spent here is a foodie’s dream, especially if said foodies also relish a sultry beach scene, strong cocktails, and, in a bit of a surprise to me, exceedingly great rhum!

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On-Site Martinique: Enjoying L’art de Rhum at La Suite Villa

Le bar at La Suite Villa, Martinique/SBPR

In an island like Martinique, that despite being about the size of Manhattan still boasts 10 different rum distilleries producing God knows how many different types of rhum, you can well imagine that there exist a great many excellent places where one can enjoy the quintessential Caribbean spirit.
On the more casual end of the spectrum, you have sultry  seaside gourmet party spots, like Le Petibonum and Lili’s. For more traditional West Indian elegance, there’s Le Belem at the five-star Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa, or Plein Soleil.
Then there’s Le Zandoli at La Suite Villa, which offers a unique experience all its own.

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