Spice of Life
The Australian | Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
Get a taste of the West Indies on a new ocean yacht
Twelve years of studying French at school has prepared me for this moment, eavesdropping on locals in a beachfront cafe. As I gaze at the dazzling water lapping Martinique’s volcanic black sand, two dapper gents cradle their Sunday beers and wonder aloud about the sleek white vessel anchored offshore. It’s too small to be a cruise ship, and those usually dock at the capital, Fort de France. What’s it doing in sleepy Saint-Pierre and who is aboard? Well, I am, for a start, and here’s my cue to share what I know. Read on…