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AD FOR PROGRAM An introduction to the MARTINIQUE SPECIALIST PROGRAM BECOME A MARTINIQUE SPECIALIST Visit edu.recommend.com/martinique Take the course, complete the exam and sign up for a Agent Transaction Monitor (ATM) to record your bookings. Incentives A SUPPLEMENT TO april 2009 1 Selling Martinique Is Hot! Unequalled Beauty. From gold-sand beaches to forests and flowers, from 1. towering Mount Pelée to 575-ft. Diamond Rock, and from underwater coral gardens to landscaped gardens on terra firma, Martinique has preserved its grandeur instead of sprouting chain mega-hotels. Impressive, especially for an island with such up-to-date infrastructure. Cosmopolitan Pleasures. This région of France also offers visitors great cuisine, 2. architecture, public services, nightlife and savoir faire. And proving that you really can have it all, Martinique throws in an authentic Afro-Caribbean vibe with a This photo: Pristine beaches are the norm in Martinique. soupçon of culinary and fashion influences from India and elsewhere. Opposite page: (top) Rocher du Diamant is one of the emblems Speaking of Cuisine... Martinique’s restaurants offer such choices as clas- of Martinique; (bottom) the Bay of Fort-de-France. 3. sic French dishes, authentic Creole traditions, contemporary international fusion, Middle Eastern and more. What they all share in common, no matter what their style or pricing, is a commitment to serve food that delights their patrons. LUC OLIVER The Best Rum on Earth. Martinique’s rums are the only ones in the world that 4. have won A.O.C. status. Top-ranked, prize-winning distilleries offer tastings, too. GUILAIN GRENIER Best Eco Island of the Year. No surprise Caribbean World Magazine presented If you could create an island with great natural beauty, endless 5. attractions, and cultural sophistication—an unspoiled paradise this award to Martinique, for not only has the island preserved its natural wonders (see #1, above), but it offers myriad eco- and carbon-neutral ways visitors can enjoy with magical allure despite being easy to reach—you would them. These include hiking, birding, canyoning, snorkeling, diving, wind- and Welcome create Martinique. kite-surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding and more. With white-sand beaches, varied dive sites, farming communities Martinique is, in fact, one of the 25 hotspots in the world where biodiversity, where time stands still, pristine forests, waterfalls and tropical especially the flora and fauna, is protected, and the island is very proud of the to Martinique, actions it has taken to protect its natural wonders. Profound Historic Legacy. Martinique’s many heritage sites include a Caribbean.” At the same time, though, Martinique also offers 6. unparalled cosmopolitan pleasures: world-class shopping and colonial fortress, the ruins of a catastrophic volcanic eruption (1902), the birthplace Fleur des of Napoleon’s controversial Empress Josephine, and substantial museums through- out the island. Architectural Masterpieces. Even visitors who normally take little note of Caraïbes matters, incomparable rum, rollicking festivals, historic sights, 7. architecture are amazed by sights like the Eiffel-designed Saint-Louis Cathedral and the exquisite 19th century Schoelcher Library, built in France, dismantled, shipped for cruise ship passengers. across the ocean, and reconstructed in Martinique. Safety First. Martinique is so secure that, although there are tour buses that Moreover, the road system that connects these many parts of HENRI SALOMON 8. carefully shepherd visitors from site to site, hoteliers encourage visitors to rent cars and freely roam this safe island on their own. Part of the reason Martinique is so meets the highest European standards of quality and safety. safe, of course, is the people themselves, who are warm and welcoming. Shopping Heaven. Options include designer boutiques, authentic spice and Table of Contents 9. Region handicraft markets, and luxury emporiums offering French fashions, perfumes, ........ 5 jewelry and other treasures. Hotels and Villas for Every Market. Martinique’s diverse accommodations 10. American AirlinesSeaborne connects .............................. 8 range from five-star Relais & Chateaux hotels to boutique and family resorts, and Air Canada Rhum .......................................... 12 from modest apartments to splendid villas. from Montreal and regional service is also available with LIAT, Air .................. 13 Headquarters for Romance. Let’s face it: Who does romance better than the Active Pursuits..........................................14 11. Caraïbes and Air Antilles ExpressAir France French? There is, however, one difference between romance here and in metropoli- Cruising Destination .................................17 tan France: Martinique also offers tropical warmth, in every sense of the term. service from Miami. It is so easy to get here now, yet Martinique is still Accommodations .................................... 18 World-Class Events. The island’s music festivals, Carnival, crafts fairs, athletic an unspoiled destination that offers visitors a genuinely warm 12. ....... 19 events, and more offer still more opportunities for visitors to experience Martinique’s welcome, true authenticity and the authentic spirit. The Perfect Port of Call for Cruise Ships. Fort-de-France’s new Cruise Village 13. Cover photo: Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek; Luc Olivier adds yet one more amenity to Martinique’s abundance of sights and activities for be delighted you sent them! shore excursions. The Bay of Fort-de-France is part of the “World’s Most Beautiful ® Bays Club” and is just one exciting place your clients can discover. Profusion of Local Art. Martinique’s art life is very rich and diverse. Artists Specialist Program 14 CUSTOM PUBLISHING display their talents around town, from local markets to art boutiques and quaint To become a Martinique Hon. Karine Roy-Camille, galleries, from the cruise village shopping area to art-related festivals scheduled Destination Specialist and participate in Publisher/Editorial Director Marisa Beazel the new incentive & rewards program, visit Associate Publisher Terence K. Murphy throughout the year. Editor-in-Chief Paloma Villaverde de Rico . A Unique Dive Destination. Martinique features more than 90 dive sites, no 15 edu.recommend.com/martinique Managing Editor Deserae del Campo two exactly alike—from the bay of Saint-Pierre in the north, dubbed the “Little Caribbean Editor Ed Wetschler HENRI SALOMON Pompeii of the Caribbean,” to the majestic Diamond Rock in the south, across from Associate Editor Michelle Marie Arean the town of Diamant. Art Director Janet Del Mastro 2 3 Selling Martinique Is Hot! Unequalled Beauty. From gold-sand beaches to forests and flowers, from 1. towering Mount Pelée to 575-ft. Diamond Rock, and from underwater coral gardens to landscaped gardens on terra firma, Martinique has preserved its grandeur instead of sprouting chain mega-hotels. Impressive, especially for an island with such up-to-date infrastructure. Cosmopolitan Pleasures. This région of France also offers visitors great cuisine, 2. architecture, public services, nightlife and savoir faire. And proving that you really can have it all, Martinique throws in an authentic Afro-Caribbean vibe with a This photo: Pristine beaches are the norm in Martinique. soupçon of culinary and fashion influences from India and elsewhere. Opposite page: (top) Rocher du Diamant is one of the emblems Speaking of Cuisine... Martinique’s restaurants offer such choices as clas- of Martinique; (bottom) the Bay of Fort-de-France. 3. sic French dishes, authentic Creole traditions, contemporary international fusion, Middle Eastern and more. What they all share in common, no matter what their style or pricing, is a commitment to serve food that delights their patrons. LUC OLIVER The Best Rum on Earth. Martinique’s rums are the only ones in the world that 4. have won A.O.C. status. Top-ranked, prize-winning distilleries offer tastings, too. GUILAIN GRENIER Best Eco Island of the Year. No surprise Caribbean World Magazine presented If you could create an island with great natural beauty, endless 5. attractions, and cultural sophistication—an unspoiled paradise this award to Martinique, for not only has the island preserved its natural wonders (see #1, above), but it offers myriad eco- and carbon-neutral ways visitors can enjoy with magical allure despite being easy to reach—you would them. These include hiking, birding, canyoning, snorkeling, diving, wind- and Welcome create Martinique. kite-surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding and more. With white-sand beaches, varied dive sites, farming communities Martinique is, in fact, one of the 25 hotspots in the world where biodiversity, where time stands still, pristine forests, waterfalls and tropical especially the flora and fauna, is protected, and the island is very proud of the to Martinique, actions it has taken to protect its natural wonders. Profound Historic Legacy. Martinique’s many heritage sites include a Caribbean.” At the same time, though, Martinique also offers 6. unparalled cosmopolitan pleasures: world-class shopping and colonial fortress, the ruins of a catastrophic volcanic eruption (1902), the birthplace Fleur des of Napoleon’s controversial Empress Josephine, and substantial museums through- out the island. Architectural Masterpieces. Even visitors who normally take little note of Caraïbes matters, incomparable