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Martinique: Fort-De-France
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Martinique's only commercial airport is in Lamentin, 9km (6mi) east of Fort-de-France. The airport is just a 10-minute ride from the capital and about 20 minutes from the Pointe du Bout resort area. Taxis are readily available at the airport but are expensive, so if you plan to rent a car during your stay consider picking it up at the airport. Because of the taxi union, there's no direct bus service from the airport.
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Martinique's then capital, Saint-Pierre, which was widely considered to be the most cultured town in the West Indies, was destroyed in 1902, by a blast from the volcano Mont Pelée. All 28,000 inhabitants were killed with the exception of two (or possibly three) residents, and the town had to be completely rebuilt, although it lost both the status of capital, that title now belonging to Fort-de-France, and its cultural reputation.
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The northern coastline of Martinique is characterized by steep cliffs; farther south... the cliffs become lower, with two large bays--Fort-de-France and Marin--being located on the western coast. Coral reefs, headlands, and coves line the east coast.
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The incredible beaches of Martinique come in many different varieties. On the west coast, there are numerous white sand beaches south of Fort-de-France, while the northern beaches (such as those at Carbet and St. Pierre) are darker due to their volcanic origins. On the eastern / Atlantic coast, the coastline tends to be more rugged except on the Caravelle Peninsula, at Anse Azérot and at Grande Anse Macabou where the waters are usually calm and inviting.
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By Bus & Taxi Collectif -- There are two types of buses operating on Martinique. Regular buses, called [G]rands busses, hold about 40 passengers and cost 2€ to 2.50€ ($2.60-$3.25) anywhere within the city limits of Fort-de-France. To travel beyond the city limits, nine-passenger taxis collectifs are used. These are privately owned minivans that traverse the island and bear the sign TC. Their routes are flexible and depend on passenger need. A one-way fare from Fort-de-France to Ste-Anne is about 10€ ($13).
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