Category: Ports of Call

  • Unforgettable Saint-Pierre Martinique

    St. Pierre leaves a lasting impression on visitors. As we approached the anchorage just outside the town center, we were awed by the magnificent presence of Mount Pelée volcano. Saint-Pierre is a historic coastal town on the northwest coast of Martinique. Founded in 1635 by Pierre Belain d’Esnambuc, it was the island’s original capital and…

  • Delightful and Practical Martinique

    When we arrived at Le Marin, Martinique, our first port of call in the Caribbean, our first impression was underwhelming; it did not match the idyllic Caribbean scenery we had unconsciously anticipated. Some women may not be stunning at first glance, but the more you get to know them, the more charming and captivating they…