GUADELOUPE HOLIDAYS

Guadeloupe form the north group of the Windward Islands and are part of the French Caribbean. It's really two islands Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, separated by the Riviere Salee that are joined by a bridge. Guadeloupe is like a slice of provincial France transplanted to the Caribbean and coloured by Creole culture. Our tailor made trips focus on the mountainous western wing of this butterfly-shaped island which is full of of great scenery, volcanos, quiet beaches, excellent diving and an interesting french colonial legacy.

Grande-Terre

Grande-Terre is the flat triangular island to the east and Basse-Terre is the mountainous oval shaped island to the west. Grande Terre's south coast and in particular Gosier is where much of the islands hotel development has taken place but we believe that the most interesting and varied of the two wings to this butterfly shaped island is Basse-Terre which offers some fabulous volcano walks through primeval rain forest, past remote waterfalls, quiet beaches and a historic town centre.

Basse Terre

The administrative capital of the French Caribbean is a pretty port town overlooked by 1467m La Soufriere volcano, with old French colonial buildings and squares shaded by palm and tamarind trees. 

Pointe-a-Pitre

This will be your arrival point into Guadeloupe. It's possible to head straight out of town and be at your hotel within an hour but it's worth spending a day or two in Pointe-a-Pitre to soak up the atmosphere of this bustling town. Place de la Victoire is the town centre that's surrounded by Cafes and restaurants and has a very French provincial feel.