Holidays are around the corner which means it’s time to take advantage of seasonal flights and flee to warmer weather. For us there is nothing better than visiting the Caribbean and indulging in a trip centered on tropical weather and rum education. But because the Caribbean offers such vast options, it can become difficult to choose a location. With the help of Caribbean Journal we are here to help narrow it down! Our number one recommendation is Martinique, an island still largely undiscovered by US travelers.

Martinique The star of the French Caribbean, is a diverse, rich island that will produce a sophisticated holiday getaway. It isn’t your typical Caribbean – it’s a remarkable mix of raw natural beauty and cosmopolitan sophistication, from lush rain forests to a thriving local art scene to a collection of 11 rum distilleries that makes it the Bordeaux of rum.

Martinique is among the best destinations for rum tourism.

For a true rum enthusiast, Martinique occupies the top spot with ease. The French Caribbean department has a total of 12 distilleries (one of which includes a Museum of Rum), and, more than any other destination in the Caribbean, truly caters to rum enthusiasts, with a well-developed and well-managed “Route des Rhums,” that allows travelers to visit each of the distilleries and experience the rum-making process from cane to glass. And with far too many rum companies in the region importing their sugarcane from abroad, Martinique is the place to enjoy a 100 percent locally made experience.

Best of all, flying to Martinique has never been easier! There is a great new way to reach what we would consider the Caribbeans most fascinating destinations. You can fly to the island for one-way fares starting at $79 thanks to Norwegian Airlines. Flights operate to Martinique out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Providence’s TF Green Airport.

You will not want to miss out on this atypical Caribbean trip – click here to read up on why!