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Guadeloupe, being an overseas department of France, offers a unique travel option for North American Francophiles. Norwegian Airlines has been offering non-stop flights during season (Nov – Apr) starting as low as $59 one way from BWI or BOS. I know somebody who went for less than $250 roundtrip.
We have been to Guadeloupe and the island is absolutely beautiful and the food is amazing. It is not really a tourist destination here in the states, and you will find little to no English spoke on the island. In fact, when we stayed there the only English heard was from a waiter from Paris at the bar next to our place. He had just completed a six month walkabout in Western Australia where he learned his English… Australian)
So, if you are tired of the NE Cold and need some blue water and sunshine with a French flair – check it out. The Norwegian season is coming to an end.
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