Vive in a Different France: New Caledonia Part 11
August 24th 2006 08:27
Bonjour tout le monde!
Well, today will be the second last post on New Caledonia and they will both focus on practical information which will help any traveller heading there.
The first tip is a health warning: according to LonelyPlanet.com and New Caledonia’s official tourist site, Dengue Fever is one of the main health risks in New Caledonia. The virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is most active during the day, especially in February and March. The best defence against it: lots of mozzie repellent!!! If you do contract the fever, avoid aspirin because it could cause haemorrhaging. Get a doctor to check you over and make sure. It can be diagnosed by a blood test. Another tip from New Caledonia’s official site: avoid drinking tap water on Ouvéa (one of the Loyalty Islands).
Now, don’t think that was supposed to be a scare tactic. Quite frankly, information like this is important, so you can take preventative measures.
Now onto something more important: prices. The most expensive hotels cost above 90 euros, average ones cost from 55 to 70 euros and a small double room costs 40-55 euros per night.
Most banks in NC actually charge a commission of 5 euros to exchange money or traveller’s cheques. The American Express agency in Nouméa is the only one which doesn’t. So be careful…
Most places in Nouméa accept credit cards.
That’s it for today. Look this site up tomorrow for the last New Caledonia post = (
À demain
Melinda
P.S - the local currency is the CFP franc
P.P.S – if you can read French, this is the most comprehensive tourist site: http://www.kanaky-nouvelle-caledonie.com/
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