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La Savane des Esclaves in Martinique is an incredibly moving place, made more special by the amazing man with the passion to make it happen.

Government shutdowns, DACA, North Korean nukes, #metoo, the Russia Investigation... Current TV news headlines make an escape to the Caribbean more essential than ever these days. For me, if said escape takes me to Martinique, all the better.

The he Aimé Césaire Museum in Martinique is small. You can easily be in and out of there in 15-20 minutes. If you care about equality and human dignity, though, what you learn here will benefit you for a lifetime.

There are lots of beach bars to choose from all over the Caribbean, of course, though given the option I'd definitely opt for my favorite seaside watering holes in Martinique this spring.

Perched atop a small hill in the middle of a residential area in the town of Tartane, Martinique, French Coco oozes très sexy style and sophistication while also connecting visitors to the island's distinctly local village vibe.

Of all the great ways I've been fortunate enough to start the day during my many marvelous trips to Martinique over the years, this was among the best.

Sunsets are sweet all over the Caribbean, of course, but the ones on offer here, along the shores of Anse Mitan in Trois-Ilets, Martinique, are especially special to me.

A World Surf League (WSL) Qualification Series event, Martinique Surf Pro has attracted a who’s who of top competitive surfers from around the world to the small and charming seaside village of Basse-Pointe for each of the past four years.

The endless rewards of sailing around Martinique have long centered on the 48 satellite islets that can mostly be found along Martinique's east coast. You certainly shouldn't sleep on the charms that line her western shores, though...