There is a risk of Typhoid. A vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age coming from infected areas. Avoid dairy products as they are not pasteurised. Fruit and vegetables should be peeled before consumption. Major cards are widely accepted although MasterCard has a more limited acceptance.
Travellers cheques in French francs are the preferred currency.
Mon. to Fri. Local Creole is also spoken. The climate is hot and tropical but temperatures are cooler in the hills. The cyclone season is from Jan to Mar and brings hot but wet weather. Four shipping lines run services around the island.