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Is Anguilla part of the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

To begin, Anguilla is in the Caribbean (the best Caribbean island!). Islands that lie on the Caribbean plate are called the “West Indies”. They are divided into two regions: The Antilles and the Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands (which are not actually in the Caribbean sea, but the Atlantic). What region is Anguilla in? CaribbeanAnguilla (/ænˈɡwɪlə/ […]

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Is October a good month to go to Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Jamaica is no exception. The best time to go to Jamaica is November until mid-December, when resort and flight deals are great and peak season hasn’t arrived yet. If you don’t mind the crowds, your best bet is to visit Jamaica from mid-December until April, when the weather is optimal for a beach vacation. Is […]

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How do you get to hooiberg Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

You can take the bus or a taxi from Oranjestad. We took a taxi to the Casibari Rocks and after visiting the rocks made our way on foot to Hooiberg. To get to Hooiberg you can also park at the water park on the Morgenster (Route 7A) and walk through the park and around the […]

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What can you bring into St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The following items may be imported into St Lucia by travellers over the age of 18 without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco. 1.2L of alcoholic beverages. Other gifts or souvenirs to the value of US$250. What can I bring to St. Lucia? Clothing and footwear Swimsuit and a […]

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What vegetables are grown in Grenada?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There are several varieties of vegetables indigenous to Grenada e.g. hot pepper, sorrel , thyme and tomatoes etc. The only cereal of importance grown is maize. Local varieties however are being replaced by imported hybrids. What are the main crops grown in Grenada? The country’s principal export crops are the spices nutmeg and mace (Grenada […]

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Do they speak Spanish in Dominica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Though it’s true that the Dominican Republic does speak Spanish, both French and English are considered mandatory foreign languages in Domincan schools.The most common native languages spoken in the Dominican Republic are as follows: Dominican Spanish (85% of the population) Haitian Creole (2%) What language is spoken in Dominica? English is the official language, but […]

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Are Virgin still flying to Antigua?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Cocobay resort. Virgin Atlantic will be continuing its flights between the United Kingdom and Antigua and Barbuda amid the UK lockdown, officials said. Are Virgin flying to Antigua now? Both routes were suspended with the onset of Covid-19, but the carrier will now offer twice weekly flights to both islands from London Heathrow, using […]

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Do you tip at an all-inclusive in Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tipping is not mandatory at the resort and can be done at your discretion as gratuity is already included in your all-inclusive plan. Is tipping expected at all-inclusive resorts? While most all-inclusive resorts note in the fine print that tips and gratuities are included, extra tips are generally appreciated. A handful of all-inclusive resorts, on […]

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Is it cheaper to go to Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Jamaica On a Budget Jamaica is a Caribbean island country that is located just south of Cuba. It’s a dramatically mountainous island that is surprisingly affordable when compared to other island countries in the Caribbean. What month is the cheapest to go to Jamaica? High season is considered to be January, November and December. The […]

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Where is the 12 mile swim from Trinidad to what country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

mainland South America. The channel, about 12 miles (20 km) wide, is one of two separating Trinidad from mainland South America; the other is the Serpent’s Mouth, off the island’s southwestern coast. In between these passages lies the broad Gulf of Paria. Which country is a 12 mile swim from Trinidad? Barely three weeks earlier, […]

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Is Bahamas visa free for Filipino?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bahamas tourist visa is not required for citizens of Philippines for a stay up to 30 days. How do Filipinos get a visa for the Bahamas? Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting Bahamas Duly accomplished visa application form filled by the applicant. A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in […]

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Does the US have a tax treaty with Cayman Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Not having any taxes other than customs duties and stamp duty, the Cayman Islands did not, until recently, enter into any double tax treaties with other countries.Cayman entered into a mutual legal assistance treaty with the USA, although the treaty specifically excludes financial matters. Do Cayman Island companies pay US taxes? In addition to having […]

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What is considered poor in Trinidad and Tobago?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

❖ The indigence or food poverty line for Trinidad was TT$8.22 per day, based on 2,400 kcal diet for an adult; For Tobago the food poverty based on 2,400 kcal diet for an adult; For Tobago the food poverty line was TT$11.49 per day. What is the poverty line in Trinidad and Tobago? If the […]

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Can Americans live in St Kitts?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Yes, American expats can retire in St Kitts and Nevis. In order to live on the island for more than three consecutive months, you will either need to apply for permanent residency, or get the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship. Can a US citizen live in St Kitts? Citizens of the USA, Canada, the UK, […]

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What BVI means?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The British Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands (BVI), officially the Virgin Islands, are a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, to the east of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and north-west of Anguilla. What is a BVI? A BVI company is a corporation one or more people or entities form in the […]

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