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.
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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.
Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will start daily flights from Pointe-à-Pitre to St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana airport on January 8, 2027. Return fares are advertised from €199, with the route adding regional connections. Marie-Galante Escape: A new travel feature spotlights the island’s quiet white-sand beaches, rum distilleries and small-scale local feel as an alternative to mega-resorts. Island-Hopping: Guadeloupe’s mix of Grande-Terre beaches, Basse-Terre rainforest and ferry links to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut offers visitors plenty of ways to shape a winter trip.
Marie-Galante Escape: The quiet Guadeloupe island is drawing attention for its empty white-sand beaches, historic rum distilleries and relaxed pace, with affordable local experiences beyond luxury villas. New Air Link: Air Caraïbes will start daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten flights on January 8, 2027, adding regional connections and fares advertised from €199 return. Island-Hopping Ideas: A closer look at Guadeloupe highlights how travelers can pair Grande-Terre’s beaches with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut.
Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will start daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten service on January 8, 2027, adding connections through Princess Juliana International Airport. Return fares start at €199, subject to availability. Island Hopping: Guadeloupe’s appeal goes beyond its main islands: ferries link Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre with La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut, making it easy to pair beach days with rainforest and island excursions.
Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will add daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana airport from January 8, 2027, using ATR 72-600 aircraft. Advertised round-trip fares start at €199, subject to availability, and the route is set to expand connections across the Caribbean. Island-Hopping: Guadeloupe offers more than a beach stay: pair Grande-Terre’s coast with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante or Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes. Culture: Three dancers from St. Maarten’s Naatya Arts Center are due to perform today at an event organised by Association Shakti in Le Moule, bringing Bharatanatyam and Indian cultural traditions to Guadeloupe.
Cultural Travel: Three dancers from St. Maarten’s Naatya Arts Center will perform in Guadeloupe on October 17 at an event organised by Association Shakti. Regional Connections: Air Caraïbes plans daily Pointe-à-Pitre–St. Maarten flights from January 8, 2027, adding more than 54,000 seats a year and connections to its wider network. Return fares are advertised from €199. Island Hopping: A fresh look at Guadeloupe highlights how easily visitors can combine Grande-Terre’s beaches with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut.
Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will start daily Pointe-à-Pitre–Princess Juliana flights on January 8, 2027, adding links between Guadeloupe, St. Maarten and the airline’s wider network. Return fares start at €199. The airline also resumed twice-weekly Paris-Orly flights to St. Maarten on October 15. Island Hopping: A winter travel guide highlights Guadeloupe’s range: Grande-Terre’s beaches, Basse-Terre’s rainforest and ferry trips to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut offer plenty to explore beyond a single resort stay.
Regional Flights: Air Caraïbes will launch daily flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana airport on January 8, 2027, adding to its existing service to Grand Case. Tickets are on sale, with round trips advertised from €199 from Guadeloupe; the Basic fare includes 5kg of cabin baggage but no checked bag. The airline also resumed direct Paris–Sint Maarten flights on October 15, operating Mondays and Thursdays. Island Hopping: Guadeloupe offers plenty to explore beyond its beaches: split a stay between Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes.
Guadeloupe Island-Hopping: A new travel feature makes the case for choosing Guadeloupe this winter over a single-island stay. Pair Grande-Terre’s beaches with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut for a varied archipelago trip. Les Saintes Spotlight: Terre-de-Haut also earns a place in a roundup of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beach towns, praised for its island charm.
Island-Hopping Guide: Guadeloupe offers a winter trip with plenty of variety: pair Grande-Terre’s beaches with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes. The guide makes the case for splitting your stay between different parts of the archipelago rather than settling in one resort town. On Screen: Filmmaker Robert G. Rose’s new travelogue season includes Guadeloupe alongside islands in French Polynesia, South Korea and Portugal.
Guaguadeloupe in the Spotlight: A new travelogue presentation features the island alongside destinations in French Polynesia, South Korea and Portugal. Island-Hopping Guide: Guadeloupe offers more than beach time: pair Grande-Terre with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut. Beach Towns: Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes also features among the Caribbean’s postcard-worthy coastal escapes.
Travelogue Feature: Travel filmmaker Robert G. Rose’s new presentation visits Guadeloupe alongside islands in French Polynesia, South Korea and Portugal, with free screenings at the Capitol Theater. Guadeloupe Island-Hopping: A winter visit can pair Grande-Terre’s beaches with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then add ferry trips to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut. Beach Town Spotlight: Terre-de-Haut, in Les Saintes, also features among the Caribbean’s most beautiful beach towns.
Island-Hopping: A winter trip to Guadeloupe can pair Grande-Terre’s beaches with Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then continue by ferry to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut. Sainte-Anne, Deshaies and Saint-François offer different bases across the archipelago.
Island-Hopping: Guadeloupe’s appeal goes beyond a beach stay: travelers can split time between Grande-Terre’s shores and Basse-Terre’s rainforest, then take ferries to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Terre-de-Haut. Basse-Terre Outdoors: The mountainous island offers rainforest walks, La Soufrière hikes, rum estates and seaside dining around Deshaies. Check current national-park trail guidance before setting out for the summit.
Island Escapes: Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes features in a new roundup of Caribbean beach towns, putting Guadeloupe’s laid-back island charm in the spotlight. Basse-Terre Outdoors: A new travel guide highlights rainforest hikes, La Soufrière, rum estates and seaside meals in Deshaies; hikers should check current national park trail guidance before setting out. Regional Events: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival is set for October 23–25 in Roseau, a nearby option for travelers planning a Caribbean music getaway.
Route du Rhum: The solo Atlantic race starts Nov. 1, ending in Pointe-à-Pitre. Irish sailor Pamela Lee is aiming to make history, giving visitors a reason to follow the finish in Guadeloupe. Dominica’s festival season: The World Creole Music Festival returns to Roseau Oct. 23–25, with Ne-Yo and Machel Montano among the advertised acts. Basse-Terre escapes: A new travel guide spotlights rainforest hikes, La Soufrière, rum estates and waterfront dining on Guadeloupe’s mountainous western island. Regional spotlight: Dominica placed 11th among 20 Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 readers’ awards, praised for its forests, rivers and waterfalls.
Nearby Island Spotlight: Dominica ranked 11th among 20 Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with its rainforests, rivers and hot springs among the draws. Explore Basse-Terre: Guadeloupe’s mountainous west offers rainforest hikes, La Soufrière volcano, rum estates and seaside dining; check current trail guidance before setting out. Coming Events: The World Creole Music Festival returns to Roseau on October 23–25, with nightly concerts at Windsor Park Stadium. Guadeloupe will also be the finish line for the Route du Rhum, starting in Saint-Malo on November 1.
Route du Rhum: Irish sailor Pamela Lee is preparing for the solo transatlantic race, which starts in Saint-Malo on November 1 and finishes in Pointe-à-Pitre. Her crossing could take up to 20 days, bringing a major sporting event to Guadeloupe. Basse-Terre Getaway: A new travel guide spotlights the island’s rainforest, La Soufrière volcano, estate distilleries and seaside dining. Hikers should check current trail guidance and allow time for changing mountain conditions. Island History: A new account traces the harsh journey and working conditions of Indian indentured workers brought to Guadeloupe after slavery’s abolition. In 1888, the Nantes-Bordeaux arrived with 597 passengers after a month-long delay in Aden; seven people died during the voyage.
Regional Tourism: Dominica placed 11th among 20 Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, praised for its rainforests, rivers and waterfalls. Explore Basse-Terre: Guadeloupe’s western island offers La Soufrière hikes, rainforest, rum estates and coastal dining; check current trail guidance before setting out. Route du Rhum: Irish sailor Pamela Lee is preparing for the solo transatlantic race, which starts November 1 in Saint-Malo and finishes in Pointe-à-Pitre. Festival Travel: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival runs October 23–25 in Roseau, with Ne-Yo and Machel Montano among the headliners.
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