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Guadeloupe Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

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...

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Guadeloupe Map

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

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Guadeloupe Calendar Of Events

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...

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Guadeloupe Important Addresses

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...

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Guadeloupe Things To Do

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...

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