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Guadeloupe Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:01:47 +0000

Understanding local dialects can help travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. The local people in Guadeloupe speak English with some creole influence. Standard French is used in some church services. English is also used. Politicians give speeches Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe Map

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:20:37 +0000

Map of Guadeloupe Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe Calendar Of Events

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:14:58 +0000

January New Year’s Day Epiphany or “Fete des Rois” The day of Epiphany, January 6, marks the beginning of the Carnival season lasting until Lent. The carnival associations rehearse in the streets prior to the carnival. February Shrove Tuesday – February 12 Ash Wednesday Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe Important Addresses

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:11:34 +0000

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: Office du Tourisme; BP 422; 5 Square de la Banque; 97163 Pointe-à-Pitre; Guadeloupe Tel: 820 930 Fax: 838 922. U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad: Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica are on Eastern Time. All others are one hour ahead. Note: Some Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe Things To Do

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:07:02 +0000

PIGEON ISLAND: The island’s most popular and fantastic dive site. In fact, Cousteau ranked this underwater world on his top ten list! Visibility exceeds 100 feet off the island, and its natural surround-ing reefs and rich depths offer challenges to all types of Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe Things To Know

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:03:20 +0000

Time Zone* EST+1 Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:35 AM to 6:40 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:30 AM to 5:40 PM Average Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 76 degrees F Average Rainfall: 70″ Rainiest Months: June-October Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F Water Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe Getting Around

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:59:52 +0000

By Taxi: Taxi fares are 40% higher from 9 pm-7 am daily, Sundays and holidays. Check the rate with your driver. Radio cabs are dispatched by calling 20.74.74, 82.96.69, and 83.09.55 By Bus: There is regular bus service throughout the island; buses arrive at most areas approximately every 15 Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe Getting There

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:55:32 +0000

France has the best air connection with Guadeloupe, with several local and international carriers flying directly between Paris and Point-?-Pitre. Canadian and American travellers can fly directly on Air France or Air Canada; those taking other carriers must connect at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Continue Reading...

Guadeloupe FAQs

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:50:13 +0000

When is the best weather in Guadeloupe? The temperature is pleasant throughout the year. The air temperature varies between 23°C (in winter) and 32°C (in summer). The water temperature is between 25°C and 28°C. Average humidity: 77%. There are two “seasons”: a dry season Continue Reading...

About Guadeloupe

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:43:25 +0000

WHY GUADELOUPE? white sand beaches – sugarcane fields – mountainous landscape – plantations and more… HISTORY: (1994 est. pop. 429,000), 687 sq mi (1,779 sq km), in the Leeward Islands; comprising Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, and smaller islands. Visited (1493) by Columbus, Continue Reading...