In the heart of the capital there is La Savane, a large park with trees and open lawns. Free concerts are frequently held there.

The most part of shops are closed on Saturday and Sunday. And on weekdays they have a break for lunch from 1pm to 3 pm.

Public transport don’t operate on Sundays and on weekdays it usually operates until 6 pm.

The only way to get from the airport to the cities is by taxi.

Avoid taking a taxi on holidays and weekends. The price usually doubles over this period.

You can rent a car at Fort-de-France offices. They are open until 5pm.

If you are sailing to islands, try to be among the first to get off the boat. You will have a wider choice of taxis at your disposal, and therefore better prices.

Look out for Carrefour supermarkets to get your groceries. They are less expensive and of good quality there.