Guadeloupe is situated in the eastern Caribbean and it is often referred to as Butterfly Island since the main islands resemble a butterfly in shape. Guadeloupe is an archipelago of nine inhabited islands: Basse-Terre, Grand-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Desirade, lles des Saintes, Saint-Barthelemy, lles de la Petite Terre and Saint Martin.

Basse-Terre has green and lush vegetation and is mountainous. Grande- Terre is the main island and is mainly flat and dry with good beaches and good hotels. Marie-Galente is the biggest island. Les Saint has some beautiful bays and Saint-Berthelemy is a trendy jet-setting island. The islands of Guadeloupe are varied.

Grand-Terre is the main island and the capital is Pointe-a-Pitre. Gosier is a town that has a reputation for good nightlife. There are many scenic views available from la Pointe des Chateaux near to the town of St Francois. St Anne has a great selection of beaches, bars and restaurants. Morne a l’Eau is a curious cemetery with amazing black and white tiled graves.

There is some excellent scuba diving and snorkelling on Guadeloupe and there are glass-bottom boat trips for those who prefer a more relaxed approach. Anse Bertrand at the northern point of the mainland has amazing views, and Porte d’Enfe is a beautiful area with scenic reefs.

There is an excellent variety of hotels and guest houses situated all over the island, from beach locations to mountains. The choice is very good with prices varied to suit all budgets. There is also a great selection of restaurants and cafés offering a cuisine to suit a variety of tastes. There is also an array of bars and nightlife.

It is possible to enter Guadeloupe by sea or by air. There is a ferry service from Martinique, Dominica and Saint Lucia. Several flights also service Guadeloupe and while there are several smaller airports on the islands, the main airport is Point-a-Pitre International Airport on Grand Terre Island.