Guadeloupe Vacation Rentals
Enjoy the best of two destinations in one when you visit Guadeloupe. Experience a taste of France while still enjoying a sunny and inviting Caribbean island. With the numerous vacation rental homes and villas ready to book, you can choose accommodations ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms. Now there is no excuse in planning a large get-together in a luxury setting. Guadeloupe is part of the Lesser Antilles and the country is actually two islands; Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre are separated by just a narrow seaway.
Guadeloupe Points of Interest
One of the oldest villages of Guadeloupe is in the capital Basse-Terre. A 17th century cathedral and fort are located within the capitol. Visitors, especially those with children, should head to The Aquarium de la Guadeloupe which presents one of the largest collections of marine life and coral. Take a break and see the 18th century Fort Fleur d'Epee ruins featuring dungeons and stockades used in historic battles over the islands of the Caribbean.
Parc Naturel de Guadeloupe is nature´s bounty at its best where you will find some of the best hiking trails. The park consists of about 40,000 hectares of spectacular scenery. The habitats of the plants and animals of Guadeloupe will always remain intact and you can trek throughout an actual rainforest. One of the highlights includes a majestic waterfall, known as the Chutes du Carbet. Try something different during your hike and soak yourself in the hot springs and cool mountain pools in the park.
Guadeloupe Activities
The beautiful white sandy beaches with the dazzling turquoise-blue waters in Guadeloupe rival those found in other parts of the world. Visit the French Riviera at Guadeloupe´s premier beach Gosier. Indulge in the beaches where you can remain one of the few beachcombers in sight. Offering privacy against the gentle foamy-white waves, you´ll have plenty of space for rest and relaxation in the sun.
The foremost outdoor activity on Guadeloupe is windsurfing, available for novices and pros. Scuba diving opportunities await you with calm seas. It is easy to charter a dive boat because many of them depart four times a day. Avid fisherman will thrill at the deep sea fishing opportunities that are available year round. Your vacation rental´s refrigerator will be full and ready to cook with a catch of a Blue Marlin or Yellow Fin Tuna. Avid golfers can tee-off at the par 71, 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Guadeloupe Dining
Seafood is a natural specialty of Guadeloupe with the best of Creole specialties added to many menus added with home grown spices and vegetables. Of course, being a French influence island with the natural flair for food, try some of the best 5 star gourmet dining west of Paris. You needn´t eat out every day either. The beauty of a vacation rental villa or home, let´s you just head to gourmet and small grocery stores for imported cheeses, delicacies and other staples.
Guadeloupe Shopping
Made-in-France luxury items are readily available and line the shelves of boutiques in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Local crafts and products are your other option for shopping in paradise. Take home a souvenir of handicrafts mad of pottery, straw, or wicker, and spices, rum, coffee beans, or handmade lace. These open-air bazaars can be found in Pointe-à-Pitrea nestled between the chic little shops.
