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    • filter_dramaUnderstand
      The Portuguese discovered the uninhabited island in 1513. From the 17th to the 19th centuries, French immigration supplemented by influxes of Africans, Chinese, Malagasy, and Malabar Indians gave the island its ethnic mix. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 cost the island its importance as a stopover on the East Indies trade route. It remained a colony until 1946, when it became a département of the [wiki=0309a6c666a7a803fdb9db95de71cf01]French[/wiki] Republic.

      Locals take great pride in marking the anniversary of the abolition of slavery (which happened on the 20th December 1848), in a festival known locally as "La Fête Cafre" (a "cafre" being the name given to an indigenous dweller on the island, now widely used to address friends). This gesture towards the past is still very much present in society today, and as such the word "slave" ("esclave") is a grave insult to a Réunionnais.

      Today, the population of Reunion is widely varied in terms of ethnic origin, which each group inheriting its respective traditions.
    • filter_dramaCities
      [wiki=c1ceda049dc5cf3e7f0eb996592416ec]Saint-Denis[/wiki], the capital of Reunion island.
      * [wiki=6e282fb286712f262f1afc81554ce99f]Saint-Gilles[/wiki], situated on the west coast, where all the white sand beaches are.
      * [wiki=0fa774d011206623df0799bbbc306ad3]Saint-Leu[/wiki], a well-established city of surf.
      * [wiki=0b4510782734765706e1f95d1ea2a4d9]Saint-Pierre[/wiki], second most important town on Reunion Island.
      * [wiki=af5c5be1bc53531d31c8869f1691a4cf]Etang-Salé[/wiki], a small town on the west coast with one of the black (volcanic) sand beaches.
      * [wiki=a2104e579f5aefdf3cc47168d87ae0d7]Saint-Benoit[/wiki], where you can find the vanilla cooperative factory.
    • filter_dramaOther destinations
      [wiki=62a14c815b67da81a70644e9d6459b79]Cilaos[/wiki]
      * [wiki=5c0488e978b14cd5c8b4cd7876daae67]Salazie[/wiki]
      * [wiki=c77761428e33ba3605e77a9e7130114a]Mafate[/wiki]
      * [wiki=22ac5c5141b036d0b69df63d76c0037a]Piton de la Fournaise[/wiki]
    • filter_dramaGet in
      • Passport and Visa

        For people that are citizens of an EU country there is no visa requirement or need for a work permit, as Reunion is one of the overseas départements of France. Reunion is not part of the Schengen area so Reunion has their own immigration and visa rules for citizens from a non EU country. Citizens of Mauritius, for example, do not need a visa for short visits to Reunion but do need a visa to visit mainland France.

      • By plane

        The main airport is Roland Garros International Airport located near Saint-Denis (RUN). The vast majority of intercontinental flights arriving at Reunion come from France, with a handful of other airports through the Indian Ocean. Airlines flying to Reunion are the following:
        * Air France [url=http://www.airfrance.com]]operates direct flights between [[Paris[/url]] Orly and Roland Garros.
        * Air Austral [url=http://www.air-austral.com/]]is the principal local airline, which serves numerous destinations in [[Africa[/url]] and the [wiki=fe6fc882219d15741f37646dfd14faad]Indian Ocean[/wiki] ([wiki=c89bc418c38da77213c6c6e03cac2510]South Africa[/wiki], [wiki=4234d1794dd33c1b6ed975eab5148040]Comoros[/wiki], [wiki=07f3ca235faaa1c9ad16facef5526d8b]Mauritius[/wiki], [wiki=b5bcce260d9e303ca0e63f055187ed28]Madagascar[/wiki], [wiki=9c05c40b81fd906b1585e231c0d896f1]Mayotte[/wiki] and the [wiki=d2e4449b45608e33e472d939a73868f7]Seychelles[/wiki]), as well as [wiki=e20d37a5d7fcc4c35be6fc18a8e71bfa]Paris[/wiki] Roissy and Charles de Gaulle airports. Air Austral also offers transfers onto the TGV-Air service for various destinations within France, and the Thalys line from Paris towards Brussels. If coming from Asia, there exists a seasonal service from [wiki=3d147c6ba113929f5a004a5e9dcc832e]Bangkok[/wiki] Suvarnabhumi airport.
        * Corsair [url=http://www.corsair.fr/]]offers a weekly service to [[Paris[/url]] Orly, [wiki=debecab907ccabee0bc672b9fa1cab8a]Lyon[/wiki], [wiki=8377de0f1845174610bd8b815b9a285e]Marseille[/wiki] and [wiki=66d73a5c118ed4653630c2fe3464cf2d]Toulouse[/wiki].
        * Air Mauritius [http://www.airmauritius.com/] has daily flights from Roland Garros Airport. They travel to the islands, Africa, the Middle East, India, Asia, Indonesia, Europe, the Nordic countries, and Oceania. They do not fly to North or South America.

        An alternative to the main airport in the North of the Island is Pierrefonds "International" Airport (ZSE) in the South of the Island, which receives flights from Mauritius operated by Air Mauritius and Air Austral. As Pierrefonds is a small airport, and seems to have a lot of staff, you can expect a thorough security interrogation and bag search on your way in and out of the country. It can be much cheaper to fly into ZSE airport. However, unless you have business in the South, it is best to avoid Pierrefonds as an arrival point because it is quite a small airport very far from the main tourist hubs like Saint-Denis (one-hour drive)and Saint-Gilles (35 minutes drive). It will cost you between 80-120 Euros by taxi to get from this airport to your hotel in the North and there is no guarantee you will be able to find one waiting outside: in this case, the agents at the information desk will be happy to call one for you. So factor airport transfer costs into your budget when deciding which airport to use. You can hire a car directly from the airport arrivals lounge (which is also the departure lounge!) but make sure in advance that the car hire company will be open when you arrive. Upon departure you may leave your rental car keys at the help desk of the airport, provided you make the necessary arrangements with the car hire company in advance.

        Pierrefonds is also a hub for plane and helicopter tours of the Island, and it's quite likely you will end up here if you book a flyover of the Volcano, for example.

      • By boat

        From Reunion, it is possible to reach [wiki=07f3ca235faaa1c9ad16facef5526d8b]Mauritius[/wiki] and [wiki=b5bcce260d9e303ca0e63f055187ed28]Madagascar[/wiki] by boat. Two ferry services offer these routes, the Mauritius Pride and the Mauritius Trochetia. They can be reached through the following address: 4, avenue du 14-Juillet 1789, 97420, Le Port. Telephone: 0262.42.19.45.
        * Throughout the year, a number of cruise liners dock on the island. More information should be sought through individual cruise companies.

    • filter_dramaGet around
      It is often said that Reunion has more than its fair share of cars, and it's true. At certain times, the road networks can become jam-packed with vehicles, but in order to overcome this, all a visitor needs to know is when to travel and how to travel. The national road (route nationale) which goes round the island is double-laned for each direction in many places. The rest of the roads are usually tarmacked, with one lane in each direction.
      • By taxi

        Hailing a taxi on the island is fairly expensive, especially when leaving the airport (expect to pay 15€). The current charge has increased twofold, cost for airport to St Denis central is 30€ for the 7 kilometer trip!

      • By bus

        Intercity bus travel around the island is served by Car Jaune ("Yellow Bus", buses are easily recognizable by their yellow color). There are 13 lines. Apart from these buses there are also local buses. Most of lines operate between 6AM and 6PM. You can get schedules and details on their official website [http://www.cg974.fr/default.asp?fichier=http%3A//www.cg974.fr/rubriques/transports/carsjaunes/cardep.html]. Click on "Plans et tarifs" for a map of the network.

        * Car Jaune, Ligne B, from Saint-Denis to Saint-Pierre and back, Par les Bas (via the coast). Operates approximately every one and a half hours.

      • By car

        There is one main road around the island (74km of it is four-lane) and another road from Saint-Pierre to Saint-Benoit (route des plaines) through the interior of the island.

        Due to the high number of cars, traffic jams often occur so you should avoid travelling during peak times.

        Because of the volcano, the road is sometimes closed along the east side of the island.

        The four-lane highway between La Possession and Saint-Denis, known as the route du littoral, runs between an unstable cliff and the sea. Because of the rain (mostly between December and March), this highway may be "basculée", that is switched to a two-lane road. Expect traffic jams in such circumstances.

        Do not underestimate driving times, even if the island seems small. The main roads, especially on the west coast, tend to jam; so do the streets of Saint Denis. The roads in the interior are mountain roads, some with many turns and steep slopes.

        Car hire is available.

      • Hiking

        Reunion Island has almost one thousand kilometers of hiking trails, with an astonishing variety of landscapes for an island. The cirques, plains and volcano have been classified as a French national natural park. The best hikes are probably in the Mafate cirque and on the volcano (see [wiki=22ac5c5141b036d0b69df63d76c0037a]Piton de la Fournaise[/wiki]). The exceptionnal Mafate circus has no roads, and about 800 inhabitants.

        Hiking guides and guided tours are readily available.

      • Aircraft

        Some helicopter and airplane companies specialize in guided tours by air around the island and throughout the nearby islands. These depart very early in the morning (in order to avoid clouds and fog at altitude).
        They are reasonably priced, and will refer to other companies on other islands as needed.
        Mafate is a popular destination.

    • filter_dramaDo
      Reunion is very much an island to be discovered through exploring its mountainous scenery and outdoor activities.
      • Hiking

        The following two (fairly ambitious) hiking trails (Grande Randonnée): offer breathtaking views of the island.
        * The [url=http://runrando.free.fr/rando.php?rando=C02]GR R2[/url]. This route crosses the island from Saint-Denis in the north down to Saint-Joseph in the south. Set aside about a week to cover the route's 130km trail.
        * The [url=http://runrando.free.fr/rando.php?rando=C01]GR R1[/url] is slightly shorter at around four days, and covers the Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie craters.

        An alternative is to walk in [url=http://runraid.free.fr/mafate.php]Mafate[/url], without marked-out footpaths. Visit the villages (locally known as îlets) to get a feel of car-free settlements in beautiful surroundings.

    • filter_dramaTalk
      [wiki=4ab1c324b79a182e72e067ba8e9a510d]French[/wiki] is the official language of Reunion, although Creole is widely spoken. Everyone understands French, but few people understand English.

      French spoken with the local Reunion accent, intermingled with Creole, can be difficult to understand for native French speakers. Metropolitan French are locally nicknamed z'oreilles ("ears") for their tendency not to understand and ask people to repeat.

      English speakers meet every Monday evening between 7:30PM and 11:00PM (including during holidays) at the Moda Bar, 75 rue Pasteur, in Saint-Denis. Infoline 0692 560220. If you speak English, it is a good place to share your culture and language while meeting travelling and resident couch-surfers. The bar allows people to bring take out food.

      See also: French/Creole dictionary [http://www.creole.org/dictionnaire_creole.htm]
    • filter_dramaBuy
      Reunion is part of the Eurozone, so as in many other [wiki=9a18968af130ca0040b68b9e2eec4838]European Union[/wiki] countries the currency used is the euro (symbol: €).

      It is compulsory, for the large majority of businesses, to post prices in windows. Hotels and restaurants must have their rates visible from outside.

      Most shops accept international credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) but most of them require a minimum amount for credit cards payments (usually €15).

      There are a number of ATM machines (called "gabier") which don't charge you for using them.
      • Shops

        Most shops are closed on Sunday.

        Most supermarkets are open from 9:00AM to 8:00PM, Monday to Saturday. Some of them are open on Sunday morning.

        You can find traditional objects in some shops but it's often easier and cheaper to go to a market (marché). The market in Saint-Paul is famous and you'll also find fruits and vegetables: it gathers on Friday morning and afternoon and on Saturday morning.

        It's a good place to buy African traditional objects, such as Oware (an abstract strategy game of Akan origin).

      • Gifts

        Here are some ideas for gifts:
        * shirts/clothing
        * rum
        * spices
        * local music
        * book or dvd about volcano eruptions

    • filter_dramaEat & Drink
      Thanks to Reunion's history, cuisine is a mix of cultures: French, Indian ( Tamil & Bhojpuri ), Chinese & African.

      Typical dishes are cari and rougail which are a meat or fish cooked in a sauce and eaten with rice.

      Depending on the season, many tropical fruits are available, like litchee (in December), mango, pineapple (Victoria is the tastiest), bananas, papaya.

      At lunchtime, you can have many kinds of sandwiches and samoussas in snack-bars (cheap but not very balanced, except for the spicy "achards sandwich"), and find restaurants easily (average of 10-15 USD).

      Reunionese cuisine is quite safe, but ask for some samples if noted to be spicy to ensure that they're not too spicy. The spice level is below that of spicy Indian cuisine.

      The main local drink is rum. The lowest quality rum is made from fermented cane sugar molasses and is not aged (thus its color is clear). It is often drunk as rhum arrangé - rum flavored by fruit and spices. Rhum arrangé, being fruity and sugary, is easy to drink but beware of the high alcohol content! Higher quality rum is rhum agricole, made from fermented cane sugar juice. It is either clear, or aged in oak barrels, giving it a brown colour.
    • filter_dramaSleep
      There are many possible accommodation types in reunion: Ordinary hotels; privately run Gîtes d'Étape; Gîtes de Montagne are mountain cabins or lodges located in the central areas appropriate and operated by Reunion Island Tourism Board[url=http://www.reunion.fr/en/];]youth hostels are operated by Auberge de jeunesse de la réunion [http://www.auberge-jeunesse-reunion.com/[/url] (Official site).
      There are five youth hostels at Réunion Island ; Hell Bourg, Bernica, Entre Deux, Saint Denis and Cilaos.
    • filter_dramaWork
      For European people coming from an EU country, working in Reunion is allowed without a visa or work permit. If you're from outside the EU, you will probably need a work permit. Check with the French Embassy in your country. Do not forget, though, that the unemployment rate is high. If you work in the health sector (doctor, nurse), it will be much easier.

      Voluntary service: Volontariat Civil à l'Aide Technique (VCAT). Conditions: you must be French or from another EU-member state or a country belonging to the European Economic Area. You must be over 18 and under 28 years old (inclusive). You must not have had your civic rights revoked by a court or have been convicted of certain offences. VCAT [http://www.outre-mer.gouv.fr/outremer/front?id=outremer/a_votre_service/volontariat_civil___l_aide_technique_1045663353938/publi_P_vcat_remise_en_forme_1084201024219]
    • filter_dramaStay safe
      Reunion is fairly safe, but be prepared in re: any worries. You must respect these practices:
      *Don't walk around alone at night in unknown or large cities.
      *Be careful of open displays of goods (carried or worn) attractive to thieves.

      Most crime in Reunion is related to and within family or peer group, and linked with violence and substance use. Other most reported crime: vandalism, corruption, bribery. In some sections of some towns late at night usually around clubs, assault and armed robbery have occurred.

      The major attraction of Reunion is the stunning scenery, with impressive walks on cliffs and, obviously, the volcano. Be aware that in some high altitude areas, especially near the volcano, mid-day fog may really hamper orientation making it easy to get lost; also, temperatures may drop significantly. In foggy weather, do not stray from well-marked paths! Carry layered clothing. Even on this tropical island, in high altitude locations, in humid weather, you can become ill from the effects of cold temperatures.

      Reunion is having a big problem with shark attacks (bull and tiger sharks) resulting in a severely restricted access to nautical activities, including swimming outside of the lagoon and areas protected with nets. Previously popular areas for surfing are very dangerous and most of the time forbidden (you might get fined).
    • filter_dramaStay healthy
      In 2006, Reunion experienced an epidemic of Chikungunya virus (illness with symptoms similar to dengue fever, with an acute febrile phase of the illness lasting only two to five days, followed by a prolonged arthralgic disease that affects the joints of the extremities). The pain associated with CHIKV infection of the joints persists for weeks or months, or in some cases, years.

      By April 2006, 230,000 people had been infected, which amounted to almost 30% of the population. The epidemic eventually ebbed, and by the summer new cases had dropped to near zero. Travelers should still take precautions against mosquito bites.

      Caution should be taken when spending time in the sun. High altitude areas may be scorchingly hot when the sun is high, and cold when it is foggy. Prepare layered clothing.

      Sanitary and medical facilities in Reunion are of good quality.

      As in the rest of France, French and EU residents get most of their health care costs covered by the compulsory health insurance plan (sécurité sociale). This plan does not cover nonresidents, who will be expected to pay full price. Travel health insurance is advised. Full price costs significantly less than in the United States.

      Visitors from [wiki=9a18968af130ca0040b68b9e2eec4838]European Union[/wiki] should bring an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) - obtained in their own country before departure. The E111 form is no longer valid. Ask for details at your local health care organization.

      The major hospital is in Saint-Denis, but there are various others in other cities. There are doctors in almost every village.

      Tap water is usually safe for consumption. Public sources of water are unsafe if labeled with "Eau non potable" (Water not drinkable).
      • Emergency phone numbers

        emergency services: 112 (which can be dialed by any mobile phone, even if not connected to a GSM network);
        * fire brigade: 18;
        * police station: 17;
        * specialized emergency medical service (called SAMU): 15.

      • Cyclones

        During the cyclonic season (November to April), you should check cyclone warnings shown in newspapers or broadcast by the radio or TV. There are three states of warning:
        * Vigilance cyclonique (cyclone watch): cyclonic risk in more than 24hrs, you should buy in advance enough food and water as well as batteries and candles;
        * Alerte orange (orange alert): cyclonic risk in the next 24hrs, schools are closed, avoid travel;
        * Alerte rouge (red alert): cyclonic risk in the next few hours, don't leave your current location and avoid using the phone, stay calm.

    • filter_dramaContact
      • Phones

        Country code: 262

        Dialing within Reunion: all numbers have 10 digits. Landlines begin with 0262 and mobile phones 0692 and 0693.

        Dialing to Reunion: international prefix + 262 + phone number without the first 0 (this leads to dial twice 262 which is normal). If you dial from France, just use the 10 digit number.

        Dialing from Reunion: the international prefix is 00.

        Calling to a mobile phone is more expensive than to a landline. Number beginning in 0800 series are free phone calls. Numbers beginning in 089 are premium-rate.

        Few foreign mobile phone companies offer international roaming to Reunion so double-check before leaving. Your company should provide specific roaming to Reunion as it has different mobile phone companies than mainland France.

        An alternative: get a Pay-as-you-go SIM card or phone in Reunion to insure connection of calls. There are two companies offering wireless services: SRR [url=http://www.srr.fr/]]and Orange Réunion [http://www.orange.re/[/url].

      • Post

        Post offices are found in all cities.

        Post/letter boxes are yellow.

      • Parcels

        Chronopost (a member of the La Poste group, the mail service of France), UPS and DHL offer parcel services.

      • Consulates

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