Please ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor or if you will be reimbursed later for expenses that you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death. The information below concerning the French West Indies is provided for general reference only, and it may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. The roads in the French West Indies are the best in the Eastern Caribbean. Both Martinique and Guadeloupe have some six-lane highways.
Roads are well paved and well maintained.
Traffic safety is enforced by the police. Night driving can be dangerous, especially in the mountains and on winding rural roads. Public transportation in the form of taxis and vans is relatively safe. French customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from French West Indies of items such as firearms, medications, animals, etc. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of France or a French consulate for specific information regarding customs requirements.