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On Fat Sunday, the celebrations begin with parades<br />

and parties that last until Ash Wednesday, when the<br />

king of the Carnival, « Vaval, » is burned in effigy.<br />

After the general merriment on Fat Sunday, the<br />

following days have their own special themes :<br />

Fat Monday : burlesque marriages<br />

Fat Tuesday : red devils<br />

Ash Wednesday : she-devil, and costumes all in black<br />

and white<br />

20/ Can you travel easily from Martinique<br />

to other islands in the Caribbean ?<br />

Yes, you can do so on cruises or through hotel<br />

packages. Combining stays in several islands<br />

can make for a diverting trip, and that’s why<br />

Martinique’s central location is such a great<br />

advantage. The most common practice is to pair<br />

Martinique with Guadeloupe, traveling from one<br />

to the other by plane or boat.<br />

Ten good reason to choose<br />

Martinique<br />

A heartwarming encounter with a people of a rich<br />

mixed heritage, talent and passion!<br />

A culture, gastronomy and architecture influenced<br />

by many regions of the world, reflecting<br />

Martinique’s history.<br />

A combination of Caribbean flair and French «<br />

savoir faire. »<br />

An island that is one of the safest in the<br />

Caribbean.<br />

The freedom to explore wherever and however<br />

you wish : all sorts of tours, varied routes and<br />

itineraries.<br />

Such a small island with such a varied landscape.<br />

And the colors ! The blue of the sea, the green<br />

of the rainforest, and the rainbow colors of the<br />

abundant birds and flowers.<br />

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Many kinds of accommodations, with something<br />

for everyone : small charming hotels, luxury hotels,<br />

villas, residential hotels, self-catering lodgings,<br />

and so on.<br />

A well-developed infrastructure that’s up to<br />

European standards : hospital, airport, sea port,<br />

hotels and convention center.<br />

A destination that is the « Caribbean hub » for<br />

yachts and sailboats.<br />

Festivals that follow the rhythm of the seasons<br />

; Carnival, Fort-de-France cultural festival, yole<br />

races, and so much more.<br />

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