Capital of Martinique, a French overseas territory, Fort-de-France is a veritable island paradise replete with striking colonial architecture, exotic flora and fauna, verdant nature parks, and sparkling beaches. Highlights of this vibrant island capital include the colorful Jardin de Balata, the cascading Fontaine Didier waterfall, and the expansive Bibliothèque Schoelcher. Head to one of the city's distilleries to sample island rums, or delight in the island's staple creole eats, including boudin, fritters, and chayote. Wild orchids, frangipani, anthurium, jade vines, flamingo flowers and hundreds of hibiscus varieties give Fort-de-France its distinctive look.