Sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales abound in a 3,000-hectare, marine-protected nature reserve in the northeastern end of the island. You’ll be able to dive with masks and snorkels at your disposal to observe thousands of species of fish at the famous “Creole Rock” overlooking the magnificent bay of “Grand-Case,” but you’ll also discover the island of “Tintamarre,” a tiny outcropping of just 100 hectares that’s still wild—a real desert island. A white, sandy beach and transparent water, (without shops or other construction) make the charm of this island. “Tintamarre” is an incentive to go on an adventure and to dive for one of the most beautiful snorkeling outings in the Caribbean. You’ll meet multicolored fish and barracuda and swim among our friends, the turtles. Finally, the inescapable Pinel Island, in the heart of the nature reserve, a tiny island known as well for its beautiful white, sandy beaches with turquoise waters as much as it is for the reputation of the restaurants that occupy it. This is the ideal place to discover the local mixed cuisine dominated by French gastronomy with Caribbean accents: think grilled lobster, fresh fish and banana- and vanilla-infused rum.