Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Keeping Costs Down
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Buy simple Creole dishes at takeaway outlets
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If you'd like to try an upmarket restaurant, go for lunch - lunch menus are much easier
on the wallet than à la carte evening dining
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Get around the island by bus
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It's always better to arrange car hire before you arrive
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Opt for B&Bs or
gîtes
, preferably in the Hauts (hills)
AT A GLANCE
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Currency
Euro (€)
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Languages
French, Creole
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Mobile phones
GSM network through Orange and SFR; international roaming and local SIM cards available
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Money
ATMs in major towns; credit cards widely accepted
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Visas
Not required for most Western nationals for three-month stays
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Fast Facts
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Capital
St-Denis
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Country code
262
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Population
840,000
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Time
GMT + four hours
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Exchange Rates
For current exchange rates see
www.xe.com
A$1
€0.67
