Le poisson est à l'honneur. Oubliez les steaks, il y a peu de viande dans les îles, à part le porc et le poulet. Mangez local, c'est plus exotique et plus économique. Les repas pris dans les hôtels sont souvent coûteux, préférez les «lolos» où l'on sert à toute heure accras, boudins, poulets boucanés et l'inévitable ti'punch.
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Travel
Assistance
Car Rental
Climate
Clothing
Food
Travel: flights leave from Paris and selected provincial cities; direct flights last 8–10 hours; flights with stops last an additional hour or two
Assistance: representatives contact you and meet you at hotel; they give directions and information on activities; they are available in case of problems
Car Rental: car rental recommended for entire stay, especially recommended in French Antilles and St. Lucia; these latter islands are easily traveled by car
Climate: sunny, hot, humid all year, cool winds, dry season from December to July; wet season from August to November (often with 90% humidity); seasons felt more in northern islands and Bahamas
Clothing: light and comfortable clothes all year; cotton and natural fibers preferable; sweater sometimes needed at night; raincoat needed during wet season; plastic sandals good for ocean dips
Food: fish-oriented; little red meat on the islands; local food more interesting and economical; hotel restaurants expensive; best to visit local cafés for regional specialties
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