GUADELOUPE The French Caribbean Archipelago
Basse Terre - Majestic ! Lush vegetation , mountainous with a rich ecosystem and the home of La Soufriere volcano .
Grande Terre - Fascinating ! Beautiful beaches , resorts and restaurants adorn this island of rich heritage .
Marie Galante - Authentic ! The largest of the islands , the place where rum reigns and sandy beaches beckon .
Les Saintes - Heavenly ! Consisting of nine islands , two of which are inhabited ( Terre de Haut and Terre de Bas ), the bays are beautiful and the food is delightful .
La Désirade - Pristine ! Relatively untouched with quiet simplicity , lovely beaches and spectacular coral reefs .
GUADELOUPE The French Caribbean Archipelago
Hop through the Guadeloupe islands and enjoy a vacation like no other . All of the islands are located no more than 45 minutes away from each other and the two largest islands , Grande Terre and Basse Terre are connected by a bridge , making movement between the two , fast and easy .
The other islands are accessed by ferry with a round trip costing about 25 to 45 Euros per person .
You can travel around the islands easily by bus or cab . The cabs are metered and an additional 40 % surcharge will be added to your fare when travelling between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am , every day . If the cab is not metered , ensure that you have agreed on a fare with the driver prior to leaving . And , your driver may or may not be fully conversant with English so write your destination on a piece of paper for ease of travel .
Basse Terre - Majestic ! Lush vegetation , mountainous with a rich ecosystem and the home of La Soufriere volcano .
Grande Terre - Fascinating ! Beautiful beaches , resorts and restaurants adorn this island of rich heritage .
Marie Galante - Authentic ! The largest of the islands , the place where rum reigns and sandy beaches beckon .
Les Saintes - Heavenly ! Consisting of nine islands , two of which are inhabited ( Terre de Haut and Terre de Bas ), the bays are beautiful and the food is delightful .
La Désirade - Pristine ! Relatively untouched with quiet simplicity , lovely beaches and spectacular coral reefs .
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