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Can you bring snacks into Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

You cannot bring fresh foods, juice, meat, fruit etc into a foreign country. Yes it is on the immigration form and might even be on the customs forms as well (or visa versa). Can I travel to Jamaica with food? never go into the “something to declare” line unless you have been explicitly directed to […]

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Can I use my starling card in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Starling is great for travel. You can use your Starling card in a whole load of countries – almost anywhere you see the Mastercard logo, in fact! The only exceptions are a small number of countries subject to sanctions, where we do not allow card use. Does Starling charge for international payments? Our fees are […]

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Where can I cliff jump in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The best way to access to this rocky shoreline is by an all terrain vehicle. Tres Trapi means ‘three stairs’. Other cliff jumping spots in Aruba: Pool Cave and Moro Beach. Where is the best place to jump off a cliff? 7 Best Spots To Go Cliff Jumping, For The Thrill-Seekers To Scale Lake Wolfgang […]

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Is the Dominican Republic American friendly?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Dominican Republic is friendly and welcoming and the vast majority of visits to the country are trouble-free. However, there is a high crime rate, ranging from opportunistic crime like bag snatching and pickpocketing to violent crime. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and robbery takes place across the country. Is the Dominican Republic a US ally? […]

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How did Tainos get to Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

They reached Jamaica via the Dominican Republic and soon absorbed the Saladoid culture into their own. The Tainos enslaved the Saladoids, making them a labouring underclass that was denied Taino luxuries such as hammocks and cassava. The Spanish later noted this ‘underclass’ calling them the Naborias. What mode of transportation did the Tainos use to […]

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How long would it take to drive across Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

between 9 to 10 hours. To drive it is around 800 kilometres and can take between 9 to 10 hours. The road is OK and you should not have any problems. Is it safe to drive through Cuba? Although Cuba is generally a safe country to visit, a trip to Cuba may expose you to […]

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Is St Lucia a good investment?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Saint Lucia is a trending location for investment in the Caribbean region in a wide range of sectors that speak to the sustainable and profitable development. The island is ideal for diverse projects and industries, from high-end real estate and agro-processing, to renewable energy and smart manufacturing. Is St Lucia a good place to invest? […]

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Is the Caribbean sea salty?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Caribbean Sea is one of the largest salt water seas and has an area of about 2,754,000 km² (1,063,000 square miles).The Caribbean coastline has many gulfs and bays: the Gulf of Venezuela, Gulf of Darien, Golfo de los Mosquitos and Gulf of Honduras. Is Caribbean water salty? North Atlantic deep water enters the Caribbean […]

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How is car insurance calculated in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Insurance is a necessity by the laws of Jamaica. If one has comprehensive coverage, it will be about 5% of the vehicle price for well qualified customers. Most customers will have to pay 10% of the vehicle price.These charges are normally $10,000 per year for smaller cars and closer 25,000 for larger vehicles. How much […]

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Is Exuma in the Bahamas safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Great Exuma is much safer and more drug-free than most major cities in the US and Europe. The police are very vigilant and the government, as part of its drive to promote tourism, is clamping down on such crime as does occur. Is it better to stay in Nassau or Exuma? While Nassau is the […]

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Who invented Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Christopher Columbus reached the island in 1494 and spent a year shipwrecked there in 1503–04. The Spanish crown granted the island to the Columbus family, but for decades it was something of a backwater, valued chiefly as a supply base for food and animal hides. Are Jamaicans originally from Africa? Jamaicans are the citizens of […]

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How much cash should I bring to Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Re: How much travel money to bring to Aruba. We usually bring about $700.00 to be pretty much on the safe side and always bring money home. How much spending money do you need for Aruba? How much money will you need for your trip to Aruba? You should plan to spend around À468 ($260) […]

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What it means to be a Trinidadian?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Trinidadians and Tobagonians, colloquially known as Trinis or Trinbagonians, are the people who are identified with the country of Trinidad and Tobago. The country is home to people of many different national, ethnic and religious origins. What is the race of someone from Trinidad? In Trinidad, two main ethnic groups predominate — Afro-Creoles of African […]

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Is it expensive to move to Bermuda?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Bermuda is the most expensive place in the world in which to live, visit as a tourist and work.Overall, the cost of living in Bermuda overall is about three times more expensive than in the USA , at least 250% more than in Canada or the UK. How much does it cost to move to […]

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Can I take wine to St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Personal Effects – Clothing, toiletries and items for your personal use that are in your possession upon arrival into Saint Lucia are exempt from duty. Alcoholic Drinks – A traveller who is 18 years and older is entitled to a duty free allowance of 40 fl ozs. of alcohol. Can I bring wine to St […]

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