"A relatively large island with moderate population density. As a French Overseas Department, it is subject to European environmental standards. Renewable energy already being used: geothermal, wind farms, and solar panels. Tourism is predominantly of the mass type on the beach, but a growing consciousness of sustainability is emerging."
"Heavily developed. Despite much of the island looking modern and bland, there are still pockets of full-on French Creole culture. Overdevelopment of the south coast of Grand-Terre (the eastern wing of the island). However, much of Basse-Terre remains pristine and, in some places, dramatic. Well-maintained trail system. Offshore islands of Les Saintes are a treasure, though they get a lot of day-trippers. Marie-Galante has an interesting rum history, with most of its 100-or-so former windmills still standing."
