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You can't sail into the Bay of Fort-de-France from the south without passing Ilet-Ramier. Once you see it, though, you may not want to keep going at all.

Stretching out to sea from the midpoint of the beach, the Grande Anse-d'Arlet jetty proved an ideal spot to enjoy the start to our Martinique adventure.

The drive to/from Anse Dufour does not forgive, which is why you'll often see produce delivered to the beach bars there via the sea.

For many of those lucky enough to lunch along the shores of Grande Anse-d'Arlet, this is what the "drive" home looks like.

There seemed to be something singularly soothing about the sea at La Plage des Salines, Martinique's most celebrated beach.

The fruits of the sea on offer at your typical roadside Caribbean fish market are the freshest you can find anywhere. So too is the melee.

Martinique beaches are among the most exotic in the Caribbean. Colors stretch from black to silver-grey, grey to brownish-tan, tan to white and back again.

Shell's Beach Bar, Martinique remains unknown to me. This video I just ran across on their Facebook page, though, suggests I need to change that ASAP... 

Rhum Clément may be one of the most prestigious spirits brands in the world, but it has a playful side as well. Just look at Rhum Clément Cuvée Festive.