You have decided to go to Guadeloupe for your next vacation, so here are some tips for organizing your stay. Indeed, if you want your trip to be unforgettable, you have to make the right choices and plan a few visits in advance.
You will therefore find in this article the answers to the questions that must be asked when preparing a stay in Guadeloupe.
- When to go to Guadeloupe?
- Which company to choose to go to Guadeloupe?
- On which island to stay?
- Which island to visit in Guadeloupe?
Best season to go to Guadeloupe
In the West Indies, there are 2 distinct seasons: The dry season and the wet season. It is obviously during the dry season that it is recommended to choose for a trip to Guadeloupe.
And the dry season begins in December and ends in April. This is the most favorable period even if the rest of the time, Guadeloupe offers mild temperatures especially in May and June but with a little rain.
Which flight for a Paris Guadeloupe?
Once you have decided on the dates of your vacation, you will need to book your flights to Guadeloupe. However, we know that there are big differences between the Companies, price levels, options, luggage, services...
However, a stay in Guadeloupe is quite expensive. It would be a shame to spend most of the travel budget simply on flights. This is why it is essential to compare in advance.
It is this strategy that allowed me to discover the Air Caraïbes company that I finally chose for my flight paris guadeloupe (perfect level price and conditions).
On which island to stay in Guadeloupe?
You have blocked the dates, booked your flight, now it remains to decide on which island to choose your accommodation in Guadeloupe. This is the most delicate part of organizing a stay in this Caribbean archipelago. Indeed, you have to know how to choose between the different parts that make up Guadeloupe:
- The 2 main islands: Grande Terre et Basse terre ;
- The island of Marie Galante ;
- La Désirade ;
- or among the small islands that make up the archipelago of Saintes.
That's why I spent a lot of time comparing the most beautiful places, the most beautiful beaches and the different islands of Guadeloupe. See my full article:
Where to go in Guadeloupe - Best place for tourism and beaches
Which island to visit in Guadeloupe?
To discover Guadeloupe, you have to discover its most beautiful islands. So wherever you are staying, it is essential to find out in advance about the islands to visit, excursions, cruises, reservations, where are the departures from Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-François , Trois-Rivières?
Here is my selection of the 3 must-do island visits:
Which island to visit in Guadeloupe – Terre de Haut in Les Saintes
The Saintes archipelago is renowned for the beauty of its turquoise lagoons which surround its small islands and for its diving spots. Indeed, this is where you can see turtles, jacks, barracudas and rays in the middle of multicolored corals.
Terre-de-Haut is one of the most beautiful islands ofSaintes archipelago. It's quite easy to get there from Basse-Terre or Trois-Rivières by taking a river shuttle. For example, from Trois Rivières, you will reach Les Saintes in 20 minutes. You then have to organize transport to Terre de Haut.
Otherwise, through a local agency, you can take a magnificent one-day cruise (9 hours) in all the islands of Les Saintes to discover wonderful landscapes, snorkel or dive, swim with turtles on land. below and enjoy the most beautiful beaches (sugar loaf beach for example).
Which island to visit in Guadeloupe – Marie Galante
Even if it is possible to go there by river shuttle, to discover Marie Galante in 1 day, the best thing is to book an excursion.
Indeed, you will be able to enjoy (without wasting time):
- from the most beautiful white sand beaches to turquoise lagoons (Anse Canot or Folle Anse),
- the best spots in the coral reefs,
- of a visit to a rum distillery,
- to eat in a local specialty restaurant.
Which island to visit in Guadeloupe – La Désirade
In general, the agencies offer excursions to the island of La Désirade and to the nature reserve of Petite Terre. These islands are accessible in 45 minutes from the town of Saint-François.
Petite-Terre is a nature reserve made up of two islands: Terre de Haut (not open to visitors) and Terre de Bas. Excursions allow you to discover iguanas, snorkeling sports (turtles, coral reefs, exotic fish) and the lighthouse at the end of the world.
On the small island of La Désirade (11 km long and 2 km wide), you can enjoy the splendid Anse du souffleur beach and eat locally in a nice little restaurant.
