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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest Caribbean Islands guide book and includes:

• "Martinique" chapter

• Caribbean Islands Survival Guide, Directory, Transportation, Health, Language and Glossary chapters

• Martinique maps

Volcanic in origin, the island is a mountainous stunner crowned by the still-smoldering Mont Pelée, which wiped out Martinique's former capital of St-Pierre in 1902. Long luscious beaches and giant mountains covered in tropical forests are the main attractions here.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Martinique, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Martinique.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding Martinique, History, Culture, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide, Directory A-Z, Getting There & Away, Getting Around

• Fort-de-France & around, Northern Martinique, St-Pierre & around, St-Pierre to Anse Céron, Route de la Trace, Basse-Pointe & around, Grand Rivière, Presqu'île de Caravelle & around, Southern Martinique, Trois-Îlets, Pointe du Bout, Grande Anse, Anse d'Arlet, Diamant, Ste-Luce, Ste-Anne and Les Salines.

Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guide is researched and written by: Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Adam Karlin, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Brendan Sainsbury, Kevin Raub, Tom Masters, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Brandon Presser, Paul Clammer, Michael Grosberg, Karla Zimmerman, Emily Matchar, Nate Cavalieri