Did you know that:
1. Colonized by France in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a French possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation.
2. Most places already include their service charges on the final bill. The majority of restaurants include a 15 % service charge on all bills, and hotels on the island generally add 10 % on the final bill. But if you're feeling extra generous and your service was outstanding, you can always tip a little more. Taxi drivers may expect a tip, especially for longer trips.
3. There are few ethnic groups: African and African-white-Indian mixture 90%, white 5%, East Indian, Lebanese, Chinese less than 5%.
