Port of the day - Fort de France, Martinque-Quantum of the Seas

Quantum of the Seas -Port of the day - Fort de France, Martinique
Fort de France oozes charm from its luscious hills and captivating local flavor. It's the capital of Martinique and sits at the end of a huge bay. There is a historic feel to its narrow streets, wrought-iron balconies and shuttered doors. Come and fulfill your sense of adventure, as well as your other five senses. Book now - 503-780-5819 or Linda@ultimate-dreamcruises.com #SunshineTravel #RoyalWow #Martinique

Your best buys on Martinique are French luxury imports, such as perfumes, fashions, luggage, crystals and dinnerware. Sometimes prices are even as much as 30% to 40% below those in the United States!

You're usually better off shopping in the smaller stores, where prices are lower on comparable items, and paying in euros that you have exchanged at a local bank.

Martinique's coasts offer many opportunities for water sports. Go snorkeling, diving, sailing, cruising, or fishing. Spend an hour or two in the ocean or a day on it.

Explore Martinique's culture and heritage on a guided walk of the capital's most historic areas.

Discover Martinique's culture and rich African heritage at a Bèlè performance, a uniquely local tradition, and on a tour of a historic rum distillery. At the cultural center Maison du Bèlè, delight in the dynamic African-rooted performance that melds movement, percussion and song, and whose name means respect and sharing.