The French Caribbean

Lying in the middle of the Lesser Antilles island chain, these Caribbean islands have a bewildering variety of terrain: volcanoes belching out sulphur clouds, luxuriant rainforests, cascading waterfalls, pineapple plantations, thermal springs andboth black and white sand beaches - ideal for exploring on a relaxed walking holiday. Colonial style plantation houses are bright with flamboyant trees, bird of paradise blooms and pink oleander. Mango, guava, and banana flourish in the well-tended gardens. Theoceans encircling the sandy bays are a water palette of hues ranging from midnightblue to palest green.

Walking in the French Caribbean

Home to over 2000 floral species and on the main migratory route for birds, theislands here are a paradise ideal for walking holidays. Our independent walking holidays are based on the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique and both islands have a distinct French flavour - from the familiar yellow post boxes to the baguettes freshly baked every morning. This blend of French sophistication lends the islands a unique ambience in the Caribbean and our walking holiday here lets you kick back and enjoy the joie de vivre as locals enjoy a rum punch under the palm trees or chatter animatedly to each other in the colourful markets.