I believe Aruba is the best Caribbean resort island. Aruba is a small Dutch island that is located in the Southern Caribbean Sea. The island is 15 miles off the shore of Venezuela and is located outside the hurricane belt. The island is 19 miles long and 6 miles wide with lots of beaches. Aruba is an independent country and the people speak lots of languages. Aruba has their own currency called the Aruban Florican and the exchange rate is 1.75 for 1 US dollar. Half of Aruba is a desert and the…
Barbados is an island located in the southeastern part of the Caribbean Sea. They got their independence on November 30, 1966. Barbados is an example Folk and Local culture. They have their own way of doing things, and many traditions. They have many traditions that distinguish themselves from everyone else. The capital and largest of Barbados is Bridgetown. “Barbadian culture emerged out of the plantation slavery economy as a distinctive synthesis of English and West African cultural…
The Indian tribes of the Caribbean, including the Arawaks and the Tainos, did not alter their lifestyles substantially before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Throughout their thriving years, the Arawaks and the Tainos practiced consistent religious beliefs and rituals. The Arawaks and the Tainos established specific communication styles, both within their civilizations and across seas. Lastly, the Arawaks and the Tainos initiated crucial transportation systems for their people. All in all…
INTRODUCTION The country of Barbados is a small island which is located approximately in the middle of the Caribbean sea and the Atlantic ocean. The capital of the country is called Bridgetown, it can be found near the harbour on the southern west coast of the country. It varies northwest around of Venezuela and faces eastern of the Winward island members. The approximate size of Barbados has an area of four hundred and thirty (430) square kilometers which is one hundred and sixty six (166)…
island that is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, its people are friendly and it has a unique position of being a very young country, and a very robust economy through the sale of sugar cane, coffee, and tourism. Jamaica has two major political parties the Jamaica Labor Party which was led by Edward Phillip Seaga and now currently led by…
As of 1450, after the Great Convergence of the world that took place in the wake of the Columbian Crossings, a new system was developed- The Atlantic Rim. It all started when the European sailors explored the Eastern Atlantic to fulfill their profit-seeking objectives. These European sailors sailed to look for islands or African coastal points where they might trade, raid, fish or even settle. Their main objective was to make maximum profit out of the African territories and use their…
East of the popular holiday destination of Cancun, Mexico, is an island that you would find photos of plastered all over a postcard or Corona commercial. Isla Mujeres with its picture perfect views, white beaches, and clear Caribbean waters is a perfect destination for any Spearo. Isla Mujeres is a small island just eight miles off the coast of Cancun and is less than five miles long by a half-mile wide. Its beautiful beaches and water rival those from nearby destinations such as Cancun, Playa…
be in a big luxury hotel or in a recognised Inland, there is an Island that always distinguishes itself from the others around the word because its real adventure options, funny and friendly diversion, and baste diversity of sea food. Providence Island is a mountainous Caribbean Island part of Colombia, lying midway between Costa Rica and Jamaica. My personal experience on a trip with my family to Providencia will let you know why this is a legendary travel for us and a place to visit on your…
The Dominican Republic steeped in history and culture offers much more than the typical Caribbean attractions of sun, sand, and sea. There is so much more to discover in the DR and you are going to get a glimpse of all things Dominican Republic. It all started when Christopher Columbus first sighted the island of Hispaniola in 1492. There he found fertile land as well as a large population of friendly Taino Indians. Some of the early Amer-Indians who came from Central America and some who came…
European-styled colonial buildings, quiet, laid-back villages, expansive coffee and cocoa plantations, pristine beaches, mountain and seaside resorts, this southernmost Central American nation beckons to visitors and potential investors alike. With the Caribbean Sea on one side of its isthmus and the Pacific Ocean on its other side, Panama remains as one of the most legendary and traveled trans-oceanic crossways of the world. Best Places To…