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Like many reputable holiday companies we are ABTA registered, our ABTA membership number is 65310.

We also use ATOL protected tour operators. However if you wish to use a tour operator who is not ATOL protected then we will take our supplier failure insurance on your behalf.

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While not being a viable alternative for labour-intensive concerns because of the high cost of labour, Réunion is suitable for capital-intensive businesses. A range of tax incentives and grants are available to investors and it is worth noting that anything manufactured in Réunion gets the prestigious ‘made in France’ label.

The Agence de Développement de la Réunion (% 0262 922492; adreunion.com) can provide advice on investing in or setting up a business in Réunion, as well as long-term assistance for businesses.

There are incentives for such investors, who are assisted by tax elimination schemes and direct subsidies.

Those who wish to learn more about investment opportunities might want to obtain copies of L’Eco Austral, a bimonthly economic newspaper, or visit the website of the Agence de Développement de la Réunion (adreunion.com).

BUYING PROPERTY

The regulations around buying property in Réunion are as for buying property in France. There is an abundance of information available online, including at buyingahouseinfrance.info.

CULTURAL ETIQUETTE

Although beachwear is fine for a coastal resort, it may be frowned upon away from the beach. For women, it will also attract unwanted attention. If visiting temples or mosques, dress conservatively and remove your shoes before entering. For women, it is a good idea to carry a long-sleeved top and sarong, just in case. You may be asked to remove leather items when visiting Hindu temples and you may be requested to cover your head at certain mosques.

The large number of young, single mothers in Réunion is likely to shock most visitors. Sadly, the pregnancies are all too often the result of incest and sexual abuse. Domestic violence is also a problem and frequently goes undetected.

If you see strange objects on the side of the road, such as red pieces of material, coconut, or parts of chickens, resist the temptation to interfere with them. They are often left by people practising black magic and are part of a spell. Keep your eyes on the road as many local drivers will swerve to avoid such objects, for fear of being cursed.

It is perhaps also useful to know that, for some superstitious Réunionnais, various actions must be avoided in order to prevent attracting bad spirits. These include burning hair, burning a shoe or putting wood in a cross shape on the fire.

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