Introducing Basse-Terre
Shortly after entering the island of Basse-Terre from Pointe-à-Pitre, you have a choice of three main routes: north along the coast, south along the coast, or across the interior along the Route de la Traversée, through the national park. Most of the destinations in Basse-Terre offer a nice balance between nature – including the national park and plentiful diving – and amenities for visitors.
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Last updated: Sep 25, 2008
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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RE: Looking for advice and suggestions on island hopping in the Caribbean
by mgtraveler 04 September 2011
Necker's recommendations are good ones. Deshaies would certainly be my first choice if you want to locate on Basse Terre. It is closer…
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RE: Looking for advice and suggestions on island hopping in the Caribbean
by neckervd 04 September 2011
I second mgtraveler, but, as to Guadeloupe, I don't think that "St. Anne and St. Francoise (Grand Terre) are the best home bases". I would…
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RE: Looking for advice and suggestions on island hopping in the Caribbean
by mgtraveler 31 August 2011
In 2 weeks you could really visit all of them if you didn't mind a somewhat brisk pace, and you could connect them all via ferry. I would…
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