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Good news: Guadeloupe is a French department, so there’s no need to exchange currency or get a visa, and the euro is accepted everywhere. The biggest expense is the flight. Here’s a realistic budget for a trip to Guadeloupe, item by item, along with our tips for keeping costs down. The amounts below are approximate […]

Tucked away on the west coast of Basse-Terre, Deshaies is one of the most charming villages in Guadeloupe. With its legendary beach, botanical garden, colorful town made famous by a TV series, and proximity to the Cousteau Reserve, the town and its Leeward Coast offer plenty of wonderful days out. Here’s what to do in […]

With its warm waters, turquoise lagoons, and world-famous marine reserve, Guadeloupe is the perfect playground for water sports. From glass-bottom boats to scuba diving, kayaking, and catamaran sailing, here are the best ways to set sail. Explore the ocean floor: snorkeling, scuba diving, and glass-bottom boat tours The highlight is the Cousteau Reserve, around the […]

Guadeloupe is shaped like a butterfly, whose two wings—separated by a narrow strait—offer radically different atmospheres. Beaches and lagoons on one side, mountains and tropical rainforest on the other: here’s how to choose between Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre—or how to combine the two. Understanding Guadeloupe: Two Islands, Two Atmospheres Grande-Terre, to the east, is flat and […]

Seven days is the perfect amount of time to explore both wings of the Guadeloupean butterfly without rushing. Here’s a day-by-day itinerary that balances the beaches and headlands of Grande-Terre, the volcanic landscapes of Basse-Terre, and a day on a neighboring island. It’s easy to adapt for a 10-day trip. Before You Go: How to […]