Les Boucaniers Martinique - French West Indies

Anouk is actually the best GO we’ve encountered yet. She was super kind and funny to be around. Definitely the best. Her drinks are fire. We appreciated the whole week that we stayed. Percy best dj
Much luv !

Martinique feels like the Hawaii of France, marrying the best of those two destinations at a super affordable price. US travelers beware that while the staff mostly speak passable English, your fellow resort-goers mostly will not! That said, I only speak a few months of Duo Lingo's worth of French, and I felt totally comfortable - everyone was generous and inviting. The beaches, the weather, and the food (classic French and Caribbean dishes for every meal) cannot be beat. Overall- this was an incredible value for money. Note: this is an adult-focused resort, with no special activities for kids. We brought our 5 and 7 year old girls along with our extended family, and they did fine, but I would not come here as a couple with kids and expect to have much extra time with my SO.

We loved the place for its French cache. The food was great for every meal. The staff is super nice. Said, the Chef du village, was impressive. He was always around talking to guests. He is always giving a hand to his staff organizing the next event. The diving was great with Manon and Matteo. They are both great divers and so kind.

The Wanderer Family USA had a fine all-inclusive French holiday at the beautiful Club Med in Martinique. In keeping with our review style, we offer the following feedback on the 12th Club Med we visited (see our YouTube for highlights!).

Location. Perfect, and only 45 minutes from Fort de France airport.

Room. Suite 121 was great for a party of three -- with the toilet, bathroom, and closets between Liam's room and Nancy and Bill's room. The view of beach was to die for, but a renovation may be needed. Perhaps it would help prevent the ants from entering the space.

Staff. One can tell the Chief of the Village, Said, runs a tight ship. Our Platinum-support GOs, Maude and Arthur, checked in on us often. When the room's AC needed a boost, they had maintenance there in a jiffy. None of the GOs besides Maude ate chow with us, but they and the GEs were always really pleasant and professional.

Pool. There is only one, but it is big enough for everyone who wants to enjoy a refreshing dip.

Beach. Simply the best on the island, and no sargassum!

Restaurants. The buffet always had something tasty, and we never went hungry. We checked out the sit-down restaurant once, and it was fine, too.

Bars. Attentive bartenders always ensured there was never much of a wait. The drinks themselves were great, but as usual the resort up-charged a little too much for the good stuff. The rose wine and French beer were always good and refreshing. As for the Platinum/Gold GMs event, it was extremely well done, and the Mercier Champagne never stopped flowing.

Entertainment. In true Club Med style, the GOs did a fine job. We enjoyed Decades Night and The Rum Road shows, and White Night and its Champagne were big hits.

Water Sports. Liam tried wakeboarding for the first time after Tom gave him a lesson, while Nancy got back on water skis for the first time in decades. Both were real troopers.

Spa. Liam had the first massage of his life. Bill and Nancy had one, too, and everything was nice and relaxing.

Gym. Very nice. Soldier Bill went every day and appreciated the three treadmills.

The Grand Resort Tour. Check out by searching Soldier Bill, The Tour of Club Med Les Boucaniers.

Excursions. We did not buy any of them as we had a rental car, but the free snorkel trip was fun. We used our vehicle for the following: (1) Les Fonds Blancs boat tour in Le François (45 minutes from Club Med). Truly amazing (see our YouTube channel for the video!). (2) We kept Liam's promise from the last time on the island and visited Anse Dufour (1 hour from Club Med), which has gotten much more popular and built-up. On the way back, we stopped by Diamond Rock and Trois Rivieres distillery. (3) Grand Anse (10 minutes from Club Med). Just Skip It! Too much sargassum.

Tips. (1) Rent a car -- the island is easy to navigate. (2) Book a room close to the beach/pool/bar/buffet/gym/spa/theatre like we did. Everything is a minute away. (3) Have kids? Club Med Guadeloupe may be a better choice as there will be more kids with whom to play. (4) Practice basic French as it will come in handy with the locals. (5) Just Book It!

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