The best way to discover the French West Indies, of course, is to stay there.
But that's not always easy: many obstacles could derail your plans, especially the lack of time to organize your vacation or trip!
Alwego, with its strong local presence, shares its on-the-ground expertise with you.

First question: Martinique or Guadeloupe? Or should I say Guadeloupe or Martinique?
And why not both?!
Planning your own two-island trip is actually quite easy if you dedicate a little time to it.
First, let's remember that Guadeloupe and Martinique are French departments: everything is the same as in mainland France (well, almost).
Don't be afraid to book your hotel, flight, tourist accommodation, ferry ticket, or car rental yourself; the law is on your side: it's the same, and the risk of scams is just as low as in mainland France.

What's the ideal length of stay for my two-island trip?
: you likely have a spontaneous preference. Of course! A friend has already told you about one or the other of the sister islands. If they spoke highly of it, choose that one! Or make the opposite choice. Personally, I prefer to remain neutral on this subject.
Spend 12 days, split it into 8 + 4, or even 6 + 6!
Book your flight from the outset, arriving on one island and departing from the other: almost all airlines serving both islands offer this option. The price won't be significantly different.

How do you get from one island to the other? Martinique-Guadeloupe Ferry:
If you're looking for a budget-friendly and unique travel option, take the ferry from Martinique to Guadeloupe. For the Guadeloupe-Martinique crossing, taking the ferry is the best budget alternative.
Our advice: choose Jeans (the blue ferry). A round trip from Guadeloupe to Martinique will cost you from €59 including baggage. (€59 return to St. Pierre and €79 to Fort-de-France). A one-way ticket is even cheaper! From €39 including baggage. (€39 to St. Pierre and €49 to Fort-de-France).
Jeans is a low-cost company and maintains this price all year round! They're unbeatable! They can get very busy during the holidays, so we advise you to book directly at https://jeans-for-freedom.com/.
You can also choose to fly. The budget is clearly higher, the crossing is shorter, and the ticket will cost around €300 return per person. Several airlines offer the crossing: Air France, Air Caraïbes, and Air Antilles Express. However, the price will remain roughly the same.

Alwego will always be there to welcome you.
Your local rental company will pick you up at the ports and airports of both islands. With Alwego, for example, you can arrive in Guadeloupe at the airport, depart Guadeloupe for Martinique, arrive at the ports of Martinique ( the Port of Saint-Pierre is the cheapest!), pick up your Alwego vehicle again, and return it to the Martinique airport upon your departure.