Martinique offers a countless number of selling points to pitch to your Caribbean savvy clients looking for a little something different that just fun in the sun. But if you haven’t been able to see for yourself and want to start selling it immediately, here is a cheat sheet we put together to get you started.
Location
Martinique is nestled in the heart of the Lesser Antilles between Dominica to the north and St. Lucia. It lies 1,965 miles from New York, 1,470 miles from Miami, 425 miles from San Juan and 4,261 miles from Paris.
Climate
Temperatures average 79 degrees with two regular alternating wind currents (les alizés) keeping the island cool. There is only about a five-degree difference between summer and winter temperatures.
Size and layout
The island has a population of roughly 400,000 people and it is about 425 square miles (50 miles long and 22 miles across at its widest point).
It’s mountainous and lush in the north with plains in the center and rocky hills (mornes) framing pristine beach coves (anses) in the south.
Money exchanges & banks
U.S. dollars can be converted to euros at locations throughout the island. Hours of operation vary, though Fort-de-France banks are generally open 7:30 a.m. to noon and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Bank-operated 24-hour ATM’s can also be found throughout the island.
Electricity
Voltage is 220 AC. Visitors traveling with hair dryers, shavers and other appliances made in the U.S. will require international power adapters.