Thanks for the recommendations. Language shouldn't be a huge problem as my
wife grew up in a french-speaking area.
Glenn.
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> "R J Carpenter" wrote in message
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> > "Glenn Heslop" wrote in message
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> > > I am looking for a good basic beach rental cabin for our family. We
are
> > > looking for a week away this february. We do not need fancy, but
> require
> > a
> > > good safe place with close access to the beach and snorkeling. We
would
> > > prefer acomodation with cooking facilities and good access to markets
> for
> > > good fresh vegies and seafood. Good air access from Canada is also
> > helpful.
> >
> > Chez Honore near St Francois, Guadeloupe. It's about 7 km from St
> Francois
> > on a lightly-traveled level road. Bicycling would be practical. It's
> right
> > at the beach and there is snorkeling.
> >
> > http://www.carib-hotels.com/guadeloupe/honore/english/X-eng.htm
> >
> > Some of the units have a main room with double bed and kitchenette, and
a
> > second room with bunk beds for two.
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> An alternative would be http://www.fleursdesiles.com/ at the other end of
> Guadeloupe. It's a little more expensive but within walking distance of a
> small grocery. IMO you'd have to drive a little distance to get to
> snorkeling. There are cheaper place near F des I, but they are farther
from
> the beach.
>
> English is weak at both Honore's and F des I.
>
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