Eight months have passed since our vacation to Martinique and we have spent those months looking for ways that we could move there permanently. It was the most beautiful country we have ever visited and most of our appreciation came from staying at the Hotel St. Aubin. Laurent and Joelle, the owners, work day and night to make sure everything is perfect for the guests. They remodel, cook, serve, and entertain but still find time to speak with you. They helped us with our French and gave us tips on where to go and what to avoid. On our first night we had the most magnificent meal, cooked by Noelle herself, as she did every night. We decided right then that there was no need to go anywhere else to eat - it was too perfect just where we were. Our room was large, clean, and had a beautiful view of the ocean. We were centrally located to everything we wanted to do on the island. The rum is unbelievable good, served each evening by Laurent on the veranda facing the ocean. He timed everything perfectly. I would recommend the hotel to anyone.

The only bad thing about the vacation was that the guitar festival was supposed to be happening but had been cancelled. There was no one in an officlal position that spoke english well enough to help us before we went or we would have rescheduled. You definitely need to speak a little French if you go. Going just prior to tourist season was not crowded so that was also a plus.