There are several restaurants in Majuro, serving Chinese, Marshallese, US and Western specialities. Consumption of alcohol is forbidden on some of the islands. Tipping: Unnecessary.

There are several nightclubs on Majuro and Ebeye and some hotels offer traditional dancing.

Special purchases include kili handbags woven by former residents of Bikini, stick charts (once used to navigate long distances between the region’s scattered islands), plaited floor mats, fans, purses, shell necklaces and baskets. There is a 3 per cent sales tax in Majuro. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700.