Travel blog Guadeloupe

Published by Henri KESSELS, November 2023

Are you used to booking your accommodation on a platform like Airbnb, Booking or Abritel? Great. Like many people, you may be wondering how to get around Airbnb, how to avoid Homeaway service fees and pay the best price for your rental. By booking directly with the owners, you save an average of 18% on the price of your stay. Yes, you guessed it... read more

Published by Henri KESSELS, December 2023

You may be following the English detective series from BCC "Death in paradise", with a good-natured atmosphere. It takes place on a mysterious Caribbean island called "Saint Marie". But does Saint Marie really exist ? Read more...

Published by Henri KESSELS, December 2023

When planning your vacation in Guadeloupe, you are probably asking yourself this question. Basse Terre or Grande Terre? Half and half? Between the two?

Many people choose to take a traveling trip and split their stay into 2, 3 or even 4 stages. This is a legitimate choice, but given the size of the island, ...read more

Published by Henri KESSELS, January 2024

To better choose where to stay in Guadeloupe, it is important to have an idea of ​​the distances if you plan to travel by car, which remains the easiest way. With its unique butterfly shape with jagged coasts, its mountainous relief in Basse Terre and hilly in Grande Terre, we cannot say that Guadeloupe is easy to travel around. However ... read more

Published by Henri KESSELS, December 2023

The Guadeloupe archipelago offers the advantage of having an extraordinary and accessible body of water to discover the mangrove, the islets and lagoons of the "Grand Cul de Sac Marin", but also other surrounding islands such as Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, La Désirade or the Petite Terre nature reserve. A boat trip is essential to fully enjoy the archipelago during your stay.

We have drawn up an overview of the boat trips that we recommend to you according to your desires, your budget or your sea legs. Read more...

Published by Henri KESSELS, May 2024

When we say Guadeloupe, we necessarily think Beach, and rightly so because there is no shortage of them in our archipelago. They are numerous, diverse and varied. Large or small, calm or agitated, frequented or not... We have drawn up for you an overview of the beaches in Guadeloupe, and not just those that are known to visitors or guides. Read more...

Published by Henri KESSELS, March 2024

Do you want to know the weather forecast for this year? Good weather with (+ or -) risk of showers!

This is the general case that is often verified. However, you should know that an island is particularly vulnerable to wind, rain and swell conditions in particular. But insularity also allows you to seek better conditions on the opposite side of the exposed coasts. But then, how to plan your outings to go to the beaches of Guadeloupe according to the weather? Read more...

Published by Henri KESSELS, June 2024

To choose where to stay in Guadeloupe, you need to have an idea of ​​the distances you will have to travel in one day to visit the island. To help you realize this, I have traced here the route that goes around the entire island by estimating the travel time and the mileage. Read more...

Published by Henri KESSELS, July 2024

Time in Guadeloupe

The Antilles do not change time during the winter and summer solstices. The time difference is therefore not always the same. In winter it is 5 hours less than in mainland France. And when mainland France switches to summer time, the time difference... Read more