Title: French West Indies Travel Guide: Best of French West Indies, Caribbean Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in French West Indies](https://expedia.co.uk/French-West-Indies-Hotels.d6023550.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in French West Indies](https://expedia.co.uk/French-West-Indies-Holiday-Rentals.d6023550.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to French West Indies](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-French-West-Indies.d6023550.Travel-Guide-Flights)[French West Indies Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-French-West-Indies.d6023550.Car-Hire-Guide)[French West Indies Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/French-West-Indies.d6023550.Holidays-City-Breaks) # French West Indies Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Panoramic view of the bay of Marigot with luxury yachts and boats in the harbor, Caribbean island of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten), French West Indies header](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023550/afe126f0-8e28-4ba3-bca2-b241aad0348f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_439087](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023550/9679dd46-812c-4ab9-bc14-0f1dc3d06ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French West Indies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024025/cbfba4d8-3841-4c6c-992b-7d33260c9fae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French West Indies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500166/486218cc-372d-4dc7-839f-5d201ca12e81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French West Indies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140949/35944ccf-824c-46b1-b4d5-faf1b8c89567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit French West Indies Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in French West Indies ![Panoramic view of Pointe du Bout beach near the village of Trois-Ilets in Martinique. FWI](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394596/b6a11d73-7fba-4d07-911c-0a65cfa0d258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pointe du Bout 4.5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting Pointe du Bout, you might make a stop by sights like Pointe du Bout Beach and Anse Mitan. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trois-Ilets-Pointe-Du-Bout.dx553248635976394596) ![Saint-Jean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749699/1b34564f-5a6e-4036-aaec-a81cc32cb13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Saint-Jean When in Saint-Jean, you can plan a visit to St. Jean Beach and Gustavia Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Barthelemy-Saint-Jean.dx553248635975749699) ![Public](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975750055/c2f152f2-288e-42bb-b012-e67bc78b599b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Public While visiting Public, you might make a stop by sights like Plage de Public and Fort Gustave. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Barthelemy-Public.dx553248635975750055) ![Saint Barth beach, French West Indies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975752090/abc1b370-61cf-4025-b1a3-ab3fde62c2fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lurin While Lurin isn't home to many top sights, Gustavia Harbor and St. Jean Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Barthelemy-Lurin.dx553248635975752090) ![Aerial view of Fort Fleur d'epee, Bas du Fort, Le Gosier, Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007863/8264afd5-5047-4baa-8b25-2bcfd4e13596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bas du Fort If you're spending some time in Bas du Fort, Fort fleur d'épée and Plage de Bas-du-Fort are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Le-Gosier-Bas-Du-Fort.dx553248635976007863) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Les Jalna Les Jalna might not have many top sights, but House of Sugar and Pointe de la Vatable are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trois-Ilets-Les-Jalna.dx553248635976399271) - Top hotels in French West Indies - Top Holiday Rentals in French West Indies ![Hommage Hotel & Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35380000/35372900/35372844/8caed14c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hommage Hotel & Residences Route des Terres Basses BP 172 Nettle Bay £138 23 Apr - 24 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Nettle Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (667 reviews) Room not ready, was brushed aside and waited two hours for room and I checked in at 5pm already enough time to have it cleaned. Finally got into room was 7pm! Garbage receptionist and old outdated hotel Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=35372844&PinnedHotelID=35372844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023550) ![Grand Case Beach Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/886400/886307/ae480e2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Case Beach Club 21 Rue de Petite Plage Grand Case £213 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Grand Case. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Travelled to GCBC with my mom as my companion for a short vacation, we cannot say enough good things. Our room was very clean, quiet and spacious, it felt very new, we had a garden view. The kitchen was well appointed we had everything that could be needed to stay in and prepare meals, full size ... Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=886307&PinnedHotelID=886307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023550) ![Karibea Valmenière Hôtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12868/404f153c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Karibea Valmenière Hôtel Avenue Des Arawaks Fort-de-France £128 3 May - 4 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort-de-France. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Cruise Terminal and Fort Desaix ... 8/10 Very Good! (702 reviews) Pleasant staff, great room, nice restaurant Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F05%2F2026&endDate=04%2F05%2F2026&selected=12868&PinnedHotelID=12868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023550) [See all 15,971 properties in French West Indies](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6023550) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894400/894348/90f3f8db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences le Salako 10 rue Pointe de la Verdure Le Gosier Stay at this beach residence in Le Gosier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (567 reviews) Breakfast was tasteless, room was old and rundown, needs to be renovated. The only good thing is that we spent 1 night for a cruise and couldn't wait to leave the next day! Will not recommend staying here...the pictures on expedia are deceiving!!! Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Le-Gosier-Hotels-Karibea-Beach-Resort-Gosier.h894348.Hotel-Information) ![Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909100/909054/58062003_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village St Anne Pierre & Vacances Seo La Pointe de Helleux Sainte-Anne Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sainte-Anne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sainte-Anne-Hotels-Village-Pierre-Vacances-Sainte-Anne.h909054.Hotel-Information) ![Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120120000/120115000/120114995/51188260_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anse Marcel Cove Suites St. Martin 26 Rue de Lonvilliers Anse Marcel Stay at this beach aparthotel in Anse Marcel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Grand Case Beach and Anse Marcel Beach are ... 7.8/10 Good! (31 reviews) We loved it Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anse-Marcel-Hotels-Anse-Marcel-Cove-Suites.h120114995.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in French West Indies](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6023550&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orient-Bay-Beach-Orient-Bay.d6005110.Attraction) ![Ponton du terminal croisières dans le centre ville de Fort-de-France.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635146436920/10fd2d82-e9f7-4566-ad08-a5bf649c2266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cruise Terminal Explore the waterfront in Fort-de-France with a trip to Cruise Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cruise-Terminal-Fort-de-France.d553248635146436920.Attraction) ![Gustavia Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121020/bcb42007-4b4f-42f5-a4f2-389cb92f772c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gustavia Harbor Explore the waterfront in Gustavia with a trip to Gustavia Harbor. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gustavia-Harbor-St-Barthelemy.d6121020.Attraction) ![Grand Case Beach, St Martin, Caribbean; Shutterstock ID 280795748; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593437349/437bc5e2-82ea-42fc-9d11-180868b66cb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Case Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Grand Case Beach during your travels in Grand Case? Discover the beautiful sunsets and charming cafes in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Case-Beach-Grand-Case.d553248621593437349.Attraction) ![Anse Marcel Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180588/62ad9960-751f-4700-948a-09de52152ce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anse Marcel Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Anse Marcel Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Anse Marcel. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anse-Marcel-Beach-Anse-Marcel.d6073153.Attraction) ![Sunset over Pearl beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560056232/dbf667e0-dc90-4a89-a246-dc90dfce9125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pearl Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pearl Beach during your travels in Rifflet? 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