FORMALITIES
E.U citizens: a valid passport or ID card
Non E.U citizens: please contact the French Embassy of your country
TIME DIFFERENCE:
Winter: 5 hours behind Paris time
Summer: 6 hours behind Paris time
Sun rises around 6am and sets suddenly around 6pm (within 10 minutes it is pitch-dark!). Please bear that in mind when hiking, kayaking or sailing...
CLIMATE:
Tropical climate, with two seasons:
Dry season: from February to April (about 27° celcius)
Winter: about 30° celcius
You will however enjoy both seasons and make the most of the sun and the sea.
LANGUAGES:
Creole (local dialect) and French
CURRENCY:
Euro
ATM machines, major credit
FLY
- AIR CARAIBES : tél 00 33 820 835 835 or www.aircaraibes.fr
- CORSAIR : tél 00 33 820 042 042 or www.corsair.fr
- AIR FRANCE : tél 00 33 820 820 820 or www.airfrance.fr
www.ebookers.com
CAR RENTAL:
All major european car rental companies can be found on the island. Some local companies offer attractive prices and servicies : www.revcar.fr et http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/ti-char/