The more formal restaurants will require appropriate dress. Drinks include a great supply of French wines, champagnes, liqueurs and local rum. There are no licensing restrictions. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and discotheques, with displays of local dancing and music. The famous dance of the island is called the Biguine , where colourful and ornate Creole costumes are still worn.
Worthwhile purchases are French imports, including perfume, wine, liqueurs and Lalique crystal.
Local items include fine-flavoured rum, straw goods, bamboo hats, voodoo dolls, and objects of aromatic Vetevier root. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. Casual dress is accepted everywhere, but formal dress is needed for dining out and in nightclubs. Terms and Conditions apply.