Martinique helpful practical information

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Martinique helpful/ practical information

• Camille K.

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Transportation

• The easiest way to get around Martinique is by
  renting a car.
• There are also public buses and eight passenger
  mini-vans called taxis collectifs.
• You could also go on a ferry so that you could
  enjoy the beautiful water.

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Les Temps

• The average temperature year round in Martinique
  is about 79 degrees.
• There is only about a 5 degree temperature change
  between summer and winter.
• Hurricanes can occur anytime between June and
  November.

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Something to read before you go!

• The Day the World Ended is a book about the
  eruption of Mt. Pelée. It is by Gordon Thomas and
  Max Morgan Witts.

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Customs and Entry

• U.S., Canadian, and European citizens are advised
  to have a valid passport. For citizens in other
  countries a visa may be required.
• No vaccination papers will be needed, unless you
  are coming from an endemic place.
• Items for personal use will not be taxed, unless
  its in excessive quantity.

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Currency

• The currency in Martinique is the Euro.
• However, U.S. dollars, travelers checks, and
  major credit cards are able to be used.
• The value of the U.S. dollar and Euro are about
  the same.

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Languages

• The local language in Martinique is French.
• Most islanders will use the Créole language
  among themselves though.
• A French-to-English dictionary can be proved
  helpful for those who dont speak French.

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Safety so you enjoy Martinique!

• Sunscreen is definitely a good idea to bring.
  Mosquito repellent also proves handy. In shallow
  water look out for sea urchins, jellyfish and
  sharp coral.
• The Manchineel tree gives off a toxic sap, so
  dont stand under one during rain. Dont try to
  eat the green berries from this tree either.
  These trees usually marked with red paint.
• Tap water is drinkable in most places, but if
  youre not sure try going with bottled water.

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Time Zone

• There is only a one hour difference between
  Martinique and the east coast of the U.S.
• Time is told in the French way, i.e. 2 pm is told
  as 14 hours.

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Ways to Communicate

• A phone card makes local and international calls
  much easier to make.
• Postage stamps can be bought at the post office,
  cafés-tabacs, hotel newsstands, and souvenir
  shops.
• The internet is not widely spread yet, but some
  hotels will have the internet available.
• If all else fails, a cell phone would always
  work.

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La Belle Martinique!!
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