Guadeloupe Island Travel
Guadeloupe Overview
Guadeloupe, sometimes known as the Butterfly Island, on account of the shape of two of its major islands, is a group of islands in the eastern Caribbean, and is a French overseas department. It is located southeast of Puerto Rico. The island has subtropical climate tempered by trade winds. Going for a vacation in Guadeloupe from late August to mid September is a bad idea. It is baffled with successive cyclones in 1995.
Guadeloupe Main Attractions
Guadeloupe, a land of different influences - African, European, Indian and American - is the guardian of a multiple identity, the bearer of a society which is constantly being transformed by new influences. For this, there is much Guadeloupe to discover, depending on which little window you peek through.
Guadeloupean culture, which has developed over a long period of time, is still taking shape today and will keep on evolving. Uncovering it is a more alluring prospect than ever. Inside museums or in the open air you will find rich, charming expressions of the culture and items from exhibitions show outstanding creativity and skill. So pin back your ears, sharpen your senses, open your heart and let the culture of Guadeloupe grasp just some of the essence of this enchanting world.
Guadeloupe Activities
Apart from finding out about the culture of Guadeloupe, hiking and water sports such as surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming are major tourist activities in the island. There is an amazing assortment of tropical fish, even in water less than one meter deep in Guadeloupe. It is just amazing discovering how to enjoy the colorful underwater. The jungles of the island are also a worth a visit especially when hiking your way to the scenic water falls in the island.
Guadeloupe Accommodation & Dining
Since the nature of Guadeloupe inspires to amaze you, there are backpacker's accommodations available to cater needs for the nature sightseeing. Some of them are located near the "water's edge" and others by the jungle. It caters for an amazing exotic getaway for every tourist. There are plenty of restaurants all over the archipelago. The cultural influences which the Guadeloupean culture nurtures an extraordinary style of cooking. Everyone has his own specialty and way of doing things.
Guadeloupe Shopping & Nightlife
There are many night festivals to attend to in Guadeloupe. In the island, they call the festivals "parties on the street". They use colorful ribbons and they use it to resemble the colors of all the nations. Their parties last all through the night until the early morning. With the imagination and skills of the Guadeloupe locals it is worth sampling different shops in the island. There are also shops that sell locally made rum that is distinctive and very cheap to buy.
Getting To & Around Guadeloupe
You can reach the archipelago of Guadeloupe by air or by sea. Traveling by sea, you may reach the island by taking charter boats in Windward Island to Guadeloupe. The international offices of yacht companies are located in USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, and Dubai. American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Air CaraÔbes, Corsair, Air France, Air Europe, Air Canada, and Cubana are served by the main airport in Guadeloupe.
