Welcome to the islands of Guadeloupe: Located within the lower crescent of the Caribbean archipelago between the islands of Montserrat and Dominica, the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe offer travelers a chance to explore the beauty and culture of this lesser known island.
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La Datcha Beach: Guadeloupe's La Datcha Beach, located on the island of Grande-Terre, draws in locals with its slower paced vibe.
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Pointe des Châteaux: Along the eastern side of the island of Grande Terre, the peninsula Pointe des Châteaux has dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
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Escape into nature: Trade in sandals for hiking shoes to explore the rainforest at Guadeloupe's National Park. Route de la Traversée provides access to some of the island's natural attractions.
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Jacques Cousteau Underwater Reserve: Visitors can learn to snorkel and dive among coral, fish, turtles and small sharks.
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Mémorial ACTe: Located the site of a former sugar factory on the island of Grande-Terre, the museum recalls the history of slavery in Guadeloupe.
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Festival season: Guadeloupe spends two months each winter celebrating Carnival.
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Traditional fare: Try the local French Créole cuisine, including a court-bouillon style seafood dish swimming in a melange of spices, at Ecomusée Créole de Guadeloupe.
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Le Créole Beach Hotel: Many of the hotels in Guadeloupe offer stunning ocean views, swimming pools, private beach access and on-site restaurants.
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Islands of Les Saintes: Take a ferry from one of Guadeloupe's main islands to the smaller surrounding islands. A quick hike on the Islands of Les Saintes boasts a breathtaking view of the bay and the Caribbean Sea.
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Deshaies: Catch a sunset along the beach or hop onto one of the sunset cruises departing from the northwestern marina in Deshaies on the island of Basse-Terre.