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Martinique travel advice

Most visits to Martinique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The hurricane season in Martinique normally runs from June to November. Occasional earth tremors also occur. A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale occurred off the northwest coast of Martinique on 29 November. A small number of people were injured and some limited damage to the island's infrastructure occurred.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Caribbean Tourism Organisation in the UK

22 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1BP, UK
Tel: (020) 8948 0057.
www.doitcaribbean.com

Martinique Promotion Bureau in the USA

444 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: (212) 838 7800.
www.martinique.org

Office du Tourisme de la Martinique (Martinique Tourist Office in France)

2 rue des Moulins, 75001 Paris, France
Tel: (01) 4477 8600.
www.martinique.org

Maison de la France (French Government Tourist Office in the UK)

178 Piccadilly, London W1Y 0AL, UK
Tel: 09068 244 123 (information line; calls cost 60p per minute).
www.franceguide.com

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