Back from Guadeloupe

Hi! We spent 10 wonderful days in Guadeloupe’s gorgeous climate. Our arrival got off to a shaky start, though—our suitcase was left behind at the airport, which caused quite a stir. A police officer was shouting at us to get out and cross the street. Then, a taxi driver refused to take us after we showed him where we were staying, right by the port in Pointe-à-Pitre. "No one goes there," he told us! Good thing we arrived during Carnival! A second driver finally agreed to take us, and I can say he knew every nook and cranny of his city.

The rest of the trip was amazing. The locals were smiling and welcoming. We didn’t rent a car, so we didn’t get around much and stayed in the Deshaies area—a real favorite. Plage de la Perle (Pearl Beach) truly lives up to its name! We liked Grande Anse Beach less because of the steep slope, which made walking tricky, and the waves were pretty intense. The landscapes in this part of the island are idyllic. We visited the botanical garden—it’s worth it—and went to the port in Deshaies. If we ever go back, we’ll rent a vehicle so we can explore more, because taxis aren’t cheap!

Hi there,

Thanks for this report. I often read that water outages are common in Guadeloupe (no idea why), but it looks like you didn’t experience any?

Hi Marie! No, there wasn’t any water outage during our stay. Just fun and warmth! Speaking of warmth, we should’ve brought back a bag or two in our suitcases—this morning the thermometer here reads -26°C, quite the contrast! Small anecdote: One evening while we were having dinner in the outdoor kitchen of our accommodation, something small and dark fell on my thigh. I looked up and right in line with my head, a little lizard. This morning, the droppings would’ve frozen before landing on me!

Going back to the cold must be tough, indeed! In Europe, it's cold too, and they're forecasting even colder weather for the next few days—but not as bad as where you are.

Hang in there! !

Hi there,

You're absolutely right—a car is pretty much essential to enjoy all the wonders of the archipelago.

So glad you liked Guadeloupe! 😊