Caribbean Travel + Life Readers Cite Martinique's Food

Martinique's claim to be the "Culinary Capital of the Caribbean" was confirmed recently in a Caribbean Travel + Life Magazine survey asking readers to name their favorite Caribbean destination for dining. Martinique garnered 43.3 percent of the 807 votes cast over the one-month survey period, besting the likes of St. Martin (28.87 percent), Puerto Rico (14.13 percent) and Barbados (13.63 percent). Muriel Wiltord, director Americas for the Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA, commented on the survey results, saying, "Caribbean Travel + Life readers are certainly among the most knowledgeable when it comes to the best that our region has to offer, so it's especially gratifying to be recognized by them in this way." Traditional French cuisine is widely available throughout the island and rivals that found in Paris, but what really sets Martinique apart is its Creole flair. A blend of African, Indian, European and Caribbean flavors, Martinique's Creole culinary creations keep visitors coming back again and again. In November 2008 Caribbean World Magazine named Martinique "Best Gourmet Island of the Year." For more information, visit www.martinique.org.

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