1. St. Martin and Martinique

Shari savors the French ambiance of Martinique and visits the birthplace of Napoleon’s empress. Then hike through the ruins of St. Pierre, a city eerily preserved by the volcano Mount Pelee in 1902. Next, travel to the island’s other side to discover a distinctly Dutch influence where you’ll jet-ski through St. Martin’s turquoise waters and visit an enchanting butterfly farm.