Terre-de-Haut, Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe

A Slice of Southern France in the Middle of the Caribbean

Laid back and off the beaten path, the eight idyllic tropical islands of Les Saintes are part of a volcanic archipelago fully encircled by shallow reefs. Only two are inhabited, of which picturesque Terre-de-Haut is one.

Everything you look for in a tropical paradise is contained within its six square miles—superb beaches, gorgeous bays, exceptional snorkelling, historical sites, and a charming village of bougainvillea-shaded lanes lined with tiny brightly painted houses, excellent restaurants, interesting shops, and unique art galleries.

The men of Les Saintes are fishermen, reputedly the best in the West Indies—seafood for dinner anyone?