MARTINIQUE

The capital Fort-de-France (population 100,000) is in the heart of the Caribbean Coast overlooking the Fort-de-France Bay. The city is a mixture of French and Creole influences and reminds visitors of The 'Vieux Carre' of New Orleans. Nearby is the resort area of Point de Bout which is located across the bay from Fort-de-France.

Schoelcher, Fort-de-France, Martinique, FWI 97233.

Tel: 614949.

Fax: 6162297.

Type: Superior first class hotel & casino.

Location: on the west coast overlooking the Caribbean, north of Fort-de-France, 6 miles / 10 km to Lamentin Airport (FDF).

Casino: European style.

Games: no slots, Tables (American roulette, baccarat, blackjack, chemin de fer, craps (min bets US$3).

Open: 9pm-3am, closed May - November.Entrance Fee FF 50.ID / Passport or Photo ID required.Minimum gaming age 21.Proper dress.

Casino language: French, Creole, English.

Casino currency: FF.

Amenities: 200 rooms, 9 suites, wheelchair access, 3 restaurants, bar, discotheque, entertainment, nightclub, cinema, swimming pool, sauna, tennis, water sports.

Airport Transportation: limo, taxi.Reservations Suggested.

Credit Cards: AE / EC / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$132 - 409; Service & Tax Included.

Description: Lively hotel with a chic decor, an elegant European casino and a lovely beach.It is the place to see and to be seen in Martinique.However, the casino is closed off season May through November.

PO Box 894, Point du Bout.Fort-de-France, Martinique 97245, FWI.

Tel: 660000.

Fax: 660074.

Type: Moderate Deluxe Convention & Resort Hotel & Casino.

Location: On the southern coast, at Trois Islets on the Pointe du Bout, 14 miles / 22km to Lamentin Airport (FDF).

Casino: Tris-(lets: European style.

Games: no slots, tables (American and French roulette, blackjack, chemin de fer, craps) (min bets US$3).

Open: 9pm-3am.

Entrance fee: US$7.ID / Passport or Photo ID required.Minimum gaming age 21.Proper dress.

Casino language: French, Creole, English.

Casino currency: FF.

Amenities: 298 rooms & suites, wheelchair access, restaurants: L'Anthurium French cuisine, dinner dancing; La Capitaine terrace overlooking Fort-de-France), bars (Le Von-Von bar & discotheque; Le Lele outdoor bar overlooking bay), entertainment (cocktail parties, folklore dancing, bands), freshwater swimming pool.sauna, tennis, marina, private beach, water sports, duty-free shopping, meeting facilities.Reservations Suggested.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MC / VISA.

Rates: US$160 - 355; Suites: US$500 - 670).Service Charge & Tax Included.

Description: Convention and resort hotel with pleasant indoor-outdoor lobby.The rooms have an undistinguished cruise ship like decor.