1. Don’t even hope to find cheap prices, there are no cheap prices in Guadeloupe. Tourists need to be prepared to the fact that local prices may look too high – Guadeloupe is one of the most expensive countries of the Caribbean.
2. Don’t try to visit anything on Sunday as you are most likely to find closed doors. This applies to entertainment centers and shops. Markets are the exception.
3. Don’t forget about safety measures in water. It is better to try scuba diving in a group or together with an instructor. In other cases, it is better to swim in the beach areas. Do not swim in the open sea as there is a risk of meeting a shark or become trapped in an area with a strong current. Both are dangerous.
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5. It is better to protect oneself and get vaccines against typhus and poliomyelitis.
6. Beware of pickpockets. Even though Guadeloupe is not more dangerous than Europe in this regard, people are usually alert in their everyday life but become relaxed when they are on a vacation. When paying for something, do not show that you have a large sum of cash with you and do not put your smartphone in an open pocket.
8. Do not leave belongings in a car, especially on car seats.
9. Try not to stay away from settlements in the afternoon. Do not take long strolls in the wild. It is getting dark very fast in the tropics and always at the same time – at 6 pm. Unknown areas might be dangerous after sunset.
10. Do not fish if you don’t know where and how to do this. Fishing is allowed in Guadeloupe, but only if you have an official permit. In order not to break the law, it is always a good idea to read all fishing rules in advance. Otherwise, there is a chance to get to a police station.
11. In order to buy fruits grown in Guadeloupe, tourists need to visit a local market. Fruits in the supermarket are likely to be imported.
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13. Counting on public transport is a bad idea. Of course, local public transport exists, but it has an unclear schedule and is often delayed. If you have a timetable, it is better to rent a car or call a taxi. This way you can reach the destination point in time.
14. Local tap water is fine, but tourists shouldn’t drink raw tap water. Use bottled water for drinking. Don’t forget to take a bottle of water when heading to an excursion or a beach.