| g in the French Caribbean | | | | Individual Style |
| Many travelers find that the excellent food is enough | | | | The individual islands in the French West Indies each |
| reason to book a vacation in the French Caribbean. | | | | have their own specialty dishes, so depending on what |
| The delicious food is just one more reason for you to | | | | kind of food you're in the mood for, you may want to |
| pack your bags and head south for some fun in the | | | | find out what kind of recipes a specific island is known |
| sun and great food. In addition to the stunning | | | | for. For instance, Martinique is considered by some to |
| sugary-sand beaches and the gleaming azure | | | | have the most traditional French flair in the Caribbean. |
| Caribbean Sea, the region of the French Caribbean is | | | | Martinique's restaurants often feature an array of |
| also known for its mouthwatering food. The islands of | | | | seafood dishes, such as lambi, which is conch, or blaff, |
| the French West Indies have inherited their | | | | a boiled fresh fish with oysters and fresh-water |
| motherland's love for food and cooking, producing | | | | crayfish. This wonderful island is the perfect place to |
| succulent traditional French dishes as well as a blend | | | | turn your vacation into a totally gastronomic |
| of cuisine influenced by many other cultures. | | | | experience. |
| Cultural Perspective | | | | Guadeloupe is famous for a wonderfully zesty salad |
| The culture of the islands in the French Caribbean is | | | | called féroces d'avocat that is made with |
| rich with influences from people of many different | | | | avocados, cassava, and salted cod. And, for some of |
| nationalities, including African, Chinese, Dutch, Indian, | | | | the best desserts in the Caribbean, vacationers may |
| Spanish, and French. This infusion of cultures lends a | | | | want to head to the French territory of St. Martin, |
| unique flare and a distinctive appeal to the recipes | | | | where you can indulge your sweet tooth with tasty |
| from islands such as Martinique, Guadeloupe, and St. | | | | pastries, banana flambé, and many more |
| Martin, making these islands well-known and highly | | | | specialty treats. |
| visited destinations among travelers who appreciate a | | | | Enjoying different foods accompanied by fine French |
| standout dining experience. | | | | wines can be a fun and gratifying way to spend your |
| Because the islands in the French Caribbean feature | | | | vacation in the French Caribbean. And why not indulge |
| ethnic groups from around the world, the famous | | | | in the rich culture and cuisine of these amazing islands? |
| cuisine of the French West Indies not only consists of | | | | You're sure to have an unforgettable experience at |
| authentic meals of French influence, but also innovative | | | | local restaurants and eateries that feature such a wide |
| Caribbean dishes, such as Creole-style meat and | | | | spectrum of fare amid wonderful French West Indies |
| seafood, that are specific to each of the individual | | | | vacation spots. |
| islands in the French Caribbean. | | | | |