For some people, a guarantee of warm weather and ready access to a beach and pool are enough to ensure a great vacation. I'm not one of them. Call it Type A syndrome or simply culture geek-itis, but ...

This long, golden beach on the south coast of Grande-Terre is pretty peaceful during the week, but can get crowded on the weekends. Visitors like to collect shells on the beach and swim in the shallow ...

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TERRE-DE-HAUT, Guadeloupe — My normal sport of choice at the beach is people watching. It's less tiring than Frisbee and does not require the pesky hand-eye coordination of paddle ball. But on a hot ...

Canella Beach Hotel, built in 1990, is a popular option for those looking for proximity to a beach, a lower price point and being within a short drive of the airport. With its playful but faded pastel ...

The view from the Pointe des Chateaux, the easternmost point on Grande-Terre, featuring a dramatic and rugged landscape, crashing waves and stunning views . MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Maura ...