Villas of Distinction Adds 21 Villas Across Eight Martinique Locations

Martinique has joined the luxury villa portfolio of Villas of Distinction, adding 21 villas across eight locations on the island, the company said on October 17, 2026. The addition places Martinique alongside other destinations in the portfolio and introduces the French Caribbean island to travelers seeking private villa stays, EIN Presswire reported.

What the Martinique Collection Includes

The collection spans eight locations in Martinique, among them Le François, Le Vauclin, Le Robert, Grande Anse d'Arlet and Plage du Diamant. Villa options range from intimate retreats to larger properties designed for families and groups, with private pools, outdoor living spaces and ocean views. The portfolio highlights locations along both the Caribbean and Atlantic coasts, with access to beaches, boating, water sports and the island's natural and cultural attractions.

Guests can use the company's Villa Concierge service, Carefree Caribbean, for arranging private chefs, boat charters, snorkeling and diving excursions, rum tastings, guided hikes and transportation during their stay. The Martinique collection is available at villasofdistinction.com/destination/martinique, according to the company's announcement.

"Martinique is an exciting addition to the Villas of Distinction portfolio, and I'm thrilled to see us expand into such a unique destination," said Jamie Cash, chief operating officer of Villas of Distinction. "The island has so much for travelers to discover, with incredible food and culture, beautiful landscapes and truly distinctive villa experiences."

Muriel Wiltord, director of the Americas for the Martinique Tourism Authority, said the island "offers a compelling blend of French sophistication, rich Creole culture, exceptional cuisine and diverse landscapes, making it particularly well suited to the villa experience."

Villas of Distinction's Wider Portfolio

According to akta.pro company records, Villas of Distinction maintains a curated portfolio of more than 2,500 personally inspected villas across more than 50 destinations, organized into more than 20 experience-themed Villa Collections, including Golf, Ski & Snow, Wedding, Multi-Generational, LGBTQ+ and Limited Mobility. The same records show the company has served over 600,000 guests and operates as the luxury villa division of World Travel Holdings, its parent company. In 2025, it won the Travvy Awards "Best Villa Rental Company – Overall" for the 10th consecutive year, and in 2026 it added and promoted new European villa inventory for 2026 travel across Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Croatia.

Martinique's Tourism Recognition

Martinique was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2021, and the Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. The island was featured on The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2023" list.