AGP Executive Report

Creole Music: Guadeloupe’s Les Aiglons and Jean-Marc Ferdinand performed at Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival on Sunday, bringing the islands’ musical heritage to a regional audience. Route du Rhum: The race village has opened in Saint-Malo, with 115 solo skippers and 150 exhibitors welcoming visitors ahead of the ocean race to Guadeloupe. Island Hopping: A new travel guide highlights how to explore Guadeloupe’s six inhabited islands, while ferry links connect the main islands with Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and nearby Martinique, Dominica and Saint Lucia. Cruises: Aman at Sea plans 19 Caribbean voyages from November 2027 to March 2028, including stops in Guadeloupe.

Island-Hopping Guide: Guadeloupe’s six inhabited islands offer very different escapes, from Grande-Terre beaches to Basse-Terre rainforest trails and quieter out-islands. Ferries connect Pointe-à-Pitre with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, as well as Les Saintes and Marie-Galante—making a multi-island holiday possible without extra flights. Cruise News: Aman’s 600-foot yacht Amangati plans 19 Caribbean voyages from November 2027 to March 2028, with Guadeloupe among its stops. Route du Rhum: The race village opened in Saint-Malo on October 20, with boats, exhibits and free activities ahead of the sailing event’s journey to Guadeloupe. It runs through November 1.

Six-Island Escape: Guadeloupe offers six inhabited islands, from Grande-Terre’s beaches to Basse-Terre’s rainforest and the quieter shores of La Désirade. Ferries make it easy to add Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and other island stops to a trip. Route du Rhum: The race village opened in Saint-Malo on October 20, with 115 solo skippers, 150 exhibitors and free entry. The 13-day event sets the stage for the ocean race to Guadeloupe. Cruise Plans: Aman’s 600-foot Amangati is scheduled to include Guadeloupe on Caribbean sailings from November 2027 to March 2028. Its inaugural season lists 19 voyages of five to eight nights. Marie-Galante by Ferry: The island’s white-sand beaches, historic rum distilleries and relaxed pace offer a quieter addition to a Guadeloupe itinerary.**

Creole Culture: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival runs through October 25, bringing performers from across the Caribbean and beyond for three nights of music. Route du Rhum: The race village has opened in Saint-Malo, with 115 solo skippers, 150 exhibitors and free public access through November 1 ahead of the sailing journey to Guadeloupe. Cruise News: Aman’s 2027–28 Caribbean season will include Guadeloupe among its destinations, with 19 voyages planned between November and March. Island-Hopping: Ferries link Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante; the latter is highlighted for its quiet beaches, rum distilleries and relaxed pace.

Sailing to Guadeloupe: The Route du Rhum village has opened in Saint-Malo, with 115 solo skippers and 150 exhibitors welcoming visitors through November 1 ahead of the race to Guadeloupe. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, plus Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. A separate travel feature spotlights Marie-Galante’s quiet beaches and rum distilleries. Caribbean Film: The BVI’s 284 Excellence Film Festival runs October 29–November 1, with Guadeloupe among 10 territories represented in its film submissions. Future Cruises: Aman’s Amangati plans 19 Caribbean voyages from November 2027 to March 2028, including Guadeloupe.

Cruise News: Aman’s 600-foot Amangati plans 19 Caribbean voyages from November 2027 to March 2028, including Guadeloupe, Martinique and the Grenadines. Route du Rhum: The race village has opened in Saint-Malo, with free entry through November 1. Visitors can see 115 boats and meet skippers before the solo race sets sail for Guadeloupe. Island Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, and also serves Les Saintes and Marie-Galante—options for building a multi-island trip by ferry. Caribbean Film: Guadeloupe is among 10 countries and territories represented in 30 submissions to the BVI’s 284 Excellence Film Festival, running October 29 to November 1.

Cruise News: Aman’s 600-foot Amangati plans 19 Caribbean voyages from November 2027 to March 2028, including calls in Guadeloupe, Martinique and the Grenadines. Route du Rhum: The race village has opened in Saint-Malo, with 13 days of free events before the fleet sets sail for Guadeloupe; it runs through November 1. Island Escape: Marie-Galante offers quiet white-sand beaches, rum distilleries and a slower pace, making it an appealing add-on to a Guadeloupe trip. Regional Connections: Air Caraïbes will launch daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten flights on January 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats a year. Ferry Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, as well as Les Saintes and Marie-Galante, for travelers keen to explore by sea.

Route du Rhum: The race village has opened in Saint-Malo, with free entry, 115 boats and 150 exhibitors. It runs through November 1, building excitement for the sailing journey to Guadeloupe. Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes plans daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten service from January 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats and connections across the region. Island Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, as well as Les Saintes and Marie-Galante—an easy way to build a multi-island trip. Marie-Galante Escape: The Guadeloupe island is drawing attention for quiet white-sand beaches, rum distilleries and a slower pace. Cruise News: Aman’s new Caribbean sailings, scheduled for late 2027 to early 2028, include Guadeloupe among stops across the Antilles.

Route du Rhum: The race village opened in Saint-Malo on October 20, launching 13 days of free events before solo sailors set off for Guadeloupe. Visitors can see the boats and meet skippers through November 1. Cruise News: Aman’s 600-foot Amangati plans 19 Caribbean cruises from November 2027 to March 2028, with Guadeloupe among the destinations on five- to eight-night itineraries. Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will start daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and St. Maarten on January 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats and connections across the region. Return fares are advertised from €199. Island-Hopping: Ferries link Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, as well as Les Saintes and Marie-Galante—an easy way to combine beaches, rainforest and local culture. Quiet Escape: Marie-Galante offers uncrowded white-sand beaches and historic rum distilleries for travelers seeking a slower-paced stay within the Guadeloupe archipelago.

Route du Rhum: The race village opened in Saint-Malo on Oct. 20, launching 13 days of free events before the solo sailors set off for Guadeloupe. The site features 115 boats and 150 exhibitors. Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and St. Maarten from Jan. 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats and connections across the region. Island Hopping: Ferries link Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, as well as Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. The latter is drawing attention for its quiet beaches, rum distilleries and small-island feel.

Route du Rhum: The race’s 71,000-square-metre village opened in Saint-Malo on October 20, launching 13 days of free activities ahead of the sailing challenge to Guadeloupe. Visitors can meet skippers, see the boats and explore 150 exhibitor stands. Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans to start daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and St. Maarten on January 8, 2027. Advertised return fares start at €199, with connections to the airline’s wider network. Island Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, as well as Les Saintes and Marie-Galante, offering an easy way to build a multi-island trip. Marie-Galante Escape: A new travel feature spotlights the island’s quiet beaches, rum distilleries and local charm as a slower-paced alternative to busy resort destinations.

Air Links: Air Caraïbes plans daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana airport from January 8, 2027. Return fares start at €199, adding another regional connection for Guadeloupe travelers. Island Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, plus Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. The ferry network makes it easy to combine beaches, villages and rainforest stops in one trip. Marie-Galante Escape: A new travel feature spotlights the island’s quiet white-sand beaches, rum distilleries and relaxed pace—a low-key add-on to a Guadeloupe stay.

Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will start daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten service on January 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats and connections across the region. Return fares are advertised from €199. Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante, making a multi-island trip possible by ferry. Marie-Galante Escape: The island is drawing attention for its quiet white-sand beaches, rum distilleries and small-scale feel, offering a relaxed alternative to resort-heavy destinations.

Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, plus local escapes to Les Saintes and Marie-Galante—making a multi-island holiday easy to plan by ferry. Marie-Galante Getaway: A new travel feature spotlights the island’s quiet white-sand beaches, rum distilleries and relaxed pace, appealing to visitors seeking an alternative to large resort hubs. More Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes plans daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten flights from January 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats and expanding connections across the region.

Island-Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, plus ferry trips to Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. The latter offers quiet white-sand beaches and historic rum distilleries, making it a strong pick for travelers seeking a slower-paced escape. Guadeloupe Getaways: A winter trip can pair Grande-Terre’s beaches with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then add ferry visits to La Désirade, Marie-Galante or Terre-de-Haut. New Air Link: Air Caraïbes plans daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana airport from January 8, 2027. Advertised return fares start at €199, subject to availability.

Ferry Hopping: FRS Express des Îles links Guadeloupe with Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia, as well as Les Saintes and Marie-Galante — an easy way to build an island-hopping trip around beaches, rainforest and local food. Marie-Galante Escape: The quieter island is drawing attention for its uncrowded white-sand beaches, historic rum distilleries and relaxed pace, with budget-friendly local options alongside coastal villas. More Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will start daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten flights on January 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats and connections across the airline’s network. Return fares are advertised from €199. Plan Beyond the Beach: Guadeloupe’s contrasting Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre landscapes, plus ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut, offer plenty of variety for a winter stay.