Martinique Tourism Industry Withstands Hurricane Dean

Martinique's tourism industry remains intact following the passing of Hurricane Dean. The international airport -Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport- reopened at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, while the island's hotel infrastructure emerged virtually unscathed with only minor cosmetic damages reported to buildings.

Hotel landscaping was impacted more extensively, though none of the island's 160 hotels and resorts will close due to the storm.

According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the eye of Hurricane Dean passed to the south of Martinique during the early morning hours of Friday, August 17. The hurricane was classified as a Category 2 storm at the time.

A Little Bit of France in the Caribbean, The Isle of Flowers, The Rum Capital of the World - by any one of its many names Martinique remains one of the most alluring and enchanting destinations in the world; as unforgettable as a summer romance or a first kiss.