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Is snorkelling good in St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Some of the best snorkeling in St. Lucia and the Caribbean can be found in front of the Anse Chastanet beach. The Anse Chastanet reef has been recognized as one of the best snorkeling and beach diving locations in the Caribbean.The shallow reefs allow even the beginner snorkeler to enjoy the Anse Chastanet Reef. Is […]

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Can you drive to Aruba from Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Florida To Aruba travel time Florida is located around 1230 KM away from Aruba so if you travel at the consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Aruba in 24.61 hours. Your Aruba travel time may vary due to your bus speed, train speed or depending upon the vehicle you use. Can […]

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What is the cheapest way to get from Florida to Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Bahamas is to fly which costs $110 – $320 and takes 2h 13m. What is the fastest way to get from Florida to Bahamas? The quickest way to get from Florida to Bahamas is to fly which costs $110 – $320 and takes 2h 13m. What is […]

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Can I work in Trinidad and Tobago?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

You must apply for a work permit if you want to work in Trinidad and Tobago and you: Are not a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago.You may enter the country for 30 days or less for work or work-related activities without a work permit once during any consecutive 12-month period. Can a US citizen work […]

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Can foreigners buy property in Anguilla?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Anguilla and the Government of Anguilla welcomes investment from overseas buyers. To purchase real estate in Anguilla, non-nationals need to first apply for an Alien Landholding License for which there is a US $400 application fee. How much does it cost to build a house in Anguilla? What does […]

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What grocery stores are in Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Top 10 Places to Buy Groceries in Barbados for Expats PriceSmart. Cost U Less. Popular Discounts Supermarket. Trimart Supermarket. Clifton Market. The Gap Convenience Store. ShopSmart. Massy Stores Supermarket. What supermarkets are in Barbados? Popular supermarkets There are several Barbados chains of supermarkets, with the largest being Massy Supermarkets (formerly called Super Centre). There is […]

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Is Antigua bigger than Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Antigua and Barbuda is about 2.5 times bigger than Aruba. Aruba is approximately 180 sq km, while Antigua and Barbuda is approximately 443 sq km, making Antigua and Barbuda 146% larger than Aruba. Meanwhile, the population of Aruba is ~119,428 people (21,249 fewer people live in Antigua and Barbuda). Which island is better Aruba or […]

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Does US health insurance work in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The health care in the Bahamas is of a very high quality, however domestic US health insurance and Medicare will not be accepted here.It is therefore important that US expats buy health insurance for the Bahamas. Does my health insurance cover me in the Bahamas? As of November 14, 2020, travel health insurance is required […]

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Is there any poverty in Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Economic Reforms Increase Poverty in Cuba Approximately 26 percent of Cuba’s population is living in poverty, which is the equivalent of 11.2 million people. How much of Cuba is poor? According to indirect estimates, 40-51% of the Cuban people live in poverty. Is Cuba a free country? US government-funded Freedom House classifies Cuba as being […]

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Were there slaves in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Jamaican slaves were bound (indentured) to their former owners’ service, albeit with a guarantee of rights, until 1838 under what was called the “Apprenticeship System”. With the abolition of the slave trade in 1808 and slavery itself in 1834, however, the island’s sugar- and slave-based economy faltered. Where did the slaves in Jamaica come […]

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Why does the UK own Bermuda?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bermuda is a British colony following the English Virginia Company permanently settling there in 1609 in the aftermath of a hurricane – making Bermuda an English colony at the time. Following the unification of the parliaments of Scotland and England back in 1707, Bermuda subsequently became a British colony. Is Bermuda owned by UK? Bermuda […]

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Can you drink water in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Is the water safe to drink in Jamaica? Mostly, tap water in Jamaica is safe to drink, but in more remote areas you may want to avoid drinking water straight out of the tap, unless it has been boiled, filtered or otherwise treated. What should I avoid in Jamaica? What should I avoid in Jamaica? […]

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What county is Manchester in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

county of Middlesex. The Parish of Manchester is an parish located in west-central Jamaica, in the county of Middlesex. Manchester Parish. Manchester Manchesta Manchester in Jamaica Country Jamaica County Middlesex Capital Mandeville What city is Manchester Jamaica? MandevilleMandeville is the capital and largest town in the parish of Manchester in the county of Middlesex, Jamaica. […]

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Is Jamaica Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Spanish settlement in Jamaica was a settlement that originated from the 16th century, when Jamaica was Spanish, ending essentially in 1670, the date on which Spain delivered the island to the British Crown under the Treaty of Madrid. Is Jamaica a Spanish country? The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England […]

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Why is Jamaica called the land of wood and water?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Jamaica was previously referred to by its first inhabitants as Xaymaca meaning ‘land of wood and water’ given because of its rich vegetation and majestic rivers and coastal waters. What does land of wood and water mean? JamaicaThe name Jamaica is derived from the original Taino word Xaymaca, meaning “land of wood and water”. So […]

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