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 in Creole.
Here are some of Guadeloupe, phrases, meanings available below:
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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
Shrove Tuesday: Carnival is at the height of frenzy and all business stop working [...]
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 (809)
area codes are expected to change. If [...]
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 divers.
CARNIVAL:
Guadeloupe’s gala celebration is held in February, beginning 5 days before Ash Wednesday. [...]
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 Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F
Average humidity: 75.9%.
Dry Season: December-May
Hurricane season: [...]
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 minutes. Buses run from 5:00 am
until 6:00 pm. There are bus-stop signs [...]
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. Several carriers fly between Guadeloupe and other Caribbean islands: Air Martinique [...]
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 between
February and June (with some showers especially in the mountains) and a rainy season
from [...]
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, it was settled (17th cent.) by the French, who eliminated the native Caribs, imported African slaves, and made [...]
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