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La Trinité

The major draw of Martinique is its volcanic landscape dotted with sugar cane, banana, and pineapple plantation and there is no place like La Trinité to enjoy the island's scenic attractions.

Vacation rentals in La Trinité

The vacation rentals in La Trinité promise an intimate experience and provide a whole new definition to enjoying the best of what the Caribbean has to offer. So instead of being just another tourist amidst tourists staying in hotels, you can rent a vacation home, be right in the center of the local action and gain first hand perspective of the lifestyle of the natives. No matter what your taste or budget, you will find a vacation villa, cottage, apartment or studio to give you the comfort, privacy and space you need to make your visit to the Caribbean an extra special one.

Attractions

Enjoy a beautiful walk along the waterfront walkway, which runs the length of the village and is dotted with kiosks and monuments. Your vacation home will be able to arrange a sightseeing tour of the island, which has on offer many sightseeing attractions and beaches where you can laze away the hours and get that perfect tan.

• Beaches: The island's black, white or peppered sand beaches surrounded by sugar, palm, banana and pineapple plantations play host to a number of water activities such as swimming, waterskiing, sailing, scuba-diving, snorkelling and spearfishing. For the best bathing beaches head to Ste Anne, Le Diamant and Les Anses d'Arlets. A sailing event held each year around the Bay of Robert.

• Fort-de-France: Delve into the narrow, winding streets and discover the markets of this colourful cosmopolitan city. Visit the park in the center of the town which houses the statue of Napoleon's queen Josephine, a native of Martinique.

Dining

There is no place like Martinique to enjoy fresh sea food. Most restaurants and eateries offer both French cuisine and Creole dishes though there is an impressive mix of African, Indian, European and Caribbean food also on the menus. Many stores in Martinique close from noon to 2:30 for a leisurely lunch and dinner is in itself nothing less than a gastronomic adventure. Martinique offers one of the widest choices of restaurants in the Caribbean with the number touching 150. Local specialities include lobster, red snapper, conch, sea urchin and stuffed crab. Don't leave the island without tasting its rum, considered among the best in the world. It was awarded the prestigious French label 'appellation d'origine contrôlée' previously only reserved for French cheeses and wines.

Entertainment and nightlife

If you are in Martinique, you simply have to enjoy the lively, two-beat local music, zouk, unique to the French West Indies. The natives are very proud of it and it can be heard everywhere. You can also enjoy a performance of the folkloric troupe Les Grands Ballets Martiniquais. If you want to gamble, head for the Casino Bâtelière Plaza. Jazz is showcased at the Calembasse Café while Le Club Piano-bar Privé is considered to be the best piano bar on the island.