Animal and plant materials are subject to quarantine. Export of artefact and certain flora and fauna is restricted. Credit cards are not accepted although MasterCard is accepted by the national bank. Travellers cheques in Australian dollars can be cashed at the national bank only. All are inexpensive.
Commodities are scarce due an undeveloped tourist industry.
Mar to Oct tends to be slightly cooler and therefore more pleasant. Nov - Feb is the wet season when the climate may be uncomfortable. Religious holidays are taken very seriously. Women are conservative in behaviour. The islands are served by passenger and cargo-vessels.