Originally Posted by
bitterproffit
You had me at '5 day rum excursion'. Really interesting. I wonder if it would have been worth it to have hired a driver/guide for the day so you could enjoy the tastings more?
It could have maybe been worth it, but the samples were really small (like maybe 1/4 - 1/3oz) and most places had 4-8 samples available so even if you had all of them it would have been maximum of 2oz. I would have been fine to drive, I just like being careful.
Originally Posted by
M60_to_LGA
Thank you for this! A fascinating trip report and gorgeous photos.
My experience in the Caribbean has been limited to PR and St Kitts & Nevis, but I've often thought Martinique would be an interesting destination (like you, I like rum!) Is renting a car necessary, or is there semi-decent public transportation to main destinations? Those roads look scary hehe.
The thing I like most about Martinique is it's very authentic feeling. The island really doesn't rely heavily on tourist money like other islands, so the tourist industry is small. Not having mobs of tourists, cruise ships, and Hilton/Marriott types of places on every corner was very nice.
Yes, I'd say renting a car is a must. I saw a few bus stops, but it didn't look like they came very frequently. Fortunately renting a car on the island was affordable. I think I paid something like $100 for 5 days.