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  Fort-de-France is the capital of Martinique, an island in the French West Indies. The city has a lot to offer tourists like Saint-Louis Cathedral which was built in 1671 and still stands today despite fires, earthquakes and cyclones. If you prefer shopping over historical sites you'll appreciate the city's markets include the Big Market, also known as the Spices Market. This is the biggest market on the island and sells items made from metal and glass as well as spices, fruits and vegetables. The fish market and vegetable market provide fresh food and more shopping opportunities. The area has several hotels in the area to choose from. Hotels offer facilities like Creole restaurants, swimming pools and spas.
  
  

Karibea La Valmeniere Hotel

• The Valmeniere is located in Fort-de-France's business district just over three miles from Lamentin International Airport. Its 120 rooms come with air-conditioning, mini-bars, cable TV and high-speed Internet. Guests will enjoy the hotel's solarium and Jacuzzi. A laundry service, business center, babysitting service and car service are also available. Hotel staff with help arrange trips to North Martinique. Visitors can choose from two in-house dining opportunities. le Dôme serves Creole and traditional dishes. Le Punch serves lighter dishes like salads, grilled food, pasta dishes and alcoholic drinks. The hotel is less than two miles from Fort-de-France's downtown area.
  
  Karibea La Valmeniere Hotel
  
  Avenue des Arawaks - 97200 Fort-de-France
  
  Martinique - French West Indies
  
  011-596-596-75-75-75
  
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Hôtel La Batelière - Martinique

• Hotel La Bateliere is on the edge of Fort-de-France in Schoelcher. It is three-and-a-half miles to downtown Fort-de-France. The hotel has 193 rooms and suites which are have a Creole-style decor. Rooms have views of either the Caribbean Sea or the local gardens. Many leisure facilities are available at the hotel including a pool, beach access, boutique shopping, a fitness center, spa and hair salon. Those that plan to get some work done while in Fort-de-France with appreciate the Wi-Fi Internet, meeting rooms and conference facilities. Two bars and a restaurant provide dining options. Le Bleu Marine is on the terrace and serves local, Creole-style dishes. Le West Indies is a bar in the center of the hotel that features West Indian specialty drinks. Le Sucrier is on the beach and provides punch and light snacks.
  
  Hôtel La Batelière - Martinique
  
  20, rue des Alizés - 97233
  
  Schoelcher, Martinique
  
  011-596-596-61-49-49
  
  hotel-bateliere-martinique.com
  
  

Karibea Squash Hotel

• The Squash Hotel is near Fort-de-France's downtown giving guests plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. It has 105 rooms that are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV and have a modern decor. Larger rooms have mini-bars or kitchenettes. Squash courts, swimming pools and a solarium are some of the hotel's leisure facilities. The hotel will accept small pets, has laundry and babysitting services and has Internet available in parts of the building. The in-house restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast in the mornings and lunch features seafood and Creole dishes. Dinner is either a la carte or enjoy the buffet.
  
  Karibea Squash Hotel
  
  3, boulevard de la Marne - 97200
  
  Fort-de-France, Martinique
  
  011-596-05-96-72-80-80
  
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