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Is Zika a problem in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao have a history of previous Zika Virus transmission. There is currently no evidence of an ongoing Zika Virus outbreak. Can pregnant people travel to Aruba? These mosquito-borne diseases pose a risk to all travelers. Be sure to bring mosquito repellents and netting. Due to the presence of Zika, women who are […]

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How much do nurses make in Kingston Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The starting salary for a nurse in Jamaica is less than $8,000 a year. With some specialized training and working overtime, she (and the island’s nurses are almost all women) could possibly make up to $20,000 a year. Can American nurses work in Jamaica? All nurses and or midwives who are desirous of working in […]

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Who colonized Guadeloupe?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Guadeloupe’s colonial history began when Christopher Columbus first set foot on the island in 1493. It was passed from native Arawaks to Carib Indians to the Spanish until the French expelled them and slaughtered the local population, officially claiming Guadeloupe as a colony in 1635. Who first colonized Guadeloupe? Christopher Columbus was the first European […]

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How do I get a Cuban visa?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

How can I apply for a Cuba visa? Apply for visa. Fill in the simple online application form for the Cuba visa. Pay online. Pay for the visa safely and easily with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal. Travel to Cuba. Receive the visa by mail and keep it with your passport during your trip. […]

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What is the warmest month in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

August. Hottest months: July and August (average 84 F) Coldest month: January (average 72 F) What is the best time of year to go to the Bahamas? The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, the country’s peak season. Though temperatures here are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), […]

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Are homes expensive in Bermuda?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Family of four estimated monthly costs are 6,706$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,841$ without rent. Cost of living in Bermuda is, on average, 108.96% higher than in United States.Cost of Living in Bermuda. Restaurants Edit Buy Apartment Price Edit Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 964.51$ […]

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What cost are involved in buying land in Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Rates vary between nil and 0.75% of the value of the property, depending on the value, with a maximum land tax payable of Bds$60,000. The seller will have prepaid the land taxes before completion and a buyer will be responsible for the months between completion and March of the following year. How much is property […]

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Can you take shells from Bermuda?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Residents and visitors are not allowed to take sand, shells, coral, sea fans or sea glass out of the beach or ocean or out of Bermuda. The Bermuda Lifeguard Service is a service of the Parks Department of the Ministry of the Environment of the Bermuda Government. Is taking sand from Bermuda illegal? Just remember […]

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What is the population of Barbados 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The current population of Barbados is 287,872 as of Wednesday, December 1, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. Is Barbados overpopulated? Barbados is the 4th most densely populated country in the Americas, and 15th globally, and it ranks as the 10th most populous island nation in the region. Why is […]

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When did Barbados gain independence?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

November 1966. Barbados became independent from the United Kingdom in November 1966, more than three centuries after English settlers arrived and turned the island into a wealthy sugar colony based on the work of hundreds of thousands of African slaves. Who did Barbados gain independence from? BritainAfter the first English settlement at Holetown in 1627, […]

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What do people in St Lucia wear?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Clothing in lightweight natural fabrics i.e. linen, silk and cotton will work best. Essentials include t-shirts, camisoles, sarong and shorts during the day as most people spend their time on the beach or visiting the markets in Castries. How do people dress in St Lucia? Linen shorts and khakis with cotton tank tops or t-shirts […]

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What is the male population in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

196,773. Bahamas Population clock (live) 402,346 Current population 196,773 Current male population (48.9%) 205,573 Current female population (51.1%) 5,607 Births year to date 11 Births today What is the majority race in the Bahamas? The population of the Bahamas is 85% African, 12% European and 3% Asian and 3% Latin Americans. Baptists account for 35% […]

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Can you travel to other islands from St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Re: Day Trip to another island? Day trips are tough from St Lucia. You can go to Martinique for the day if the high speed ferry is still running. Otherwise it would involve a flight on Liat to another island like Antigua or Dominica or Barbados and those flights leave out of the SLU airport. […]

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Is Puerto Rico considered domestic travel?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and visiting is considered domestic travel, which means there are no coronavirus testing requirements for returning to the mainland.Restaurants in Puerto Rico are also open, but operating at 30 percent capacity, with reservations recommended. Does Puerto Rico count as domestic travel? Flights to Puerto Rico are considered domestic flights, […]

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Are mosquitoes bad in Curacao?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Re: Mosquitoes ? Mosquito borne disease is not a problem on Curacao as it is on other Caribbean islands. The strong trade wind and mostly arid climate keeps them down. Besides avoiding damp areas and still areas out of the wind, keep a porch fan running and they will not bother you. Are there a […]

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