Frommer’s describes Grand Anse as “the granddaddy” of Grenada’s 45 beaches, but that’s an understatement. This two-mile stretch of creamy-white sand overlooks a sheltered, azure-hued bay where bright red and yellow fishing boats burst with color. Does Grenada have white sand beaches? The two miles of gleaming white sand make up Grenada’s most popular beach […]
Was the Caribbean colonized by France?
France had a colony for several years, they imported slaves from West Africa, Martinique and Guadeloupe to work on its plantations. In this period, the Antillean Creole language developed. France formally ceded possession of Dominica to Great Britain in 1763. Who was Caribbean colonized by? After the Caribbean was first colonised by Spain in the […]
Will my US cell phone work in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas uses the Area Code 242.Many US and Canadian carriers have roaming agreements with Batelco, the GSM cellular operator in the Bahamas. Therefore, while most phones will work, the rates are approximately $3.00 per minute plus tax for all in and out calls. Does my Verizon plan work in the Bahamas? For just $5 […]
Why did Spain want Puerto Rico?
In order to produce cash crops such as sugar cane, ginger, tobacco and coffee, the Spanish began importing more slaves from Africa in the 16th century.By the mid-19th century, however, a wave of independence movements in Spain’s South American colonies had reached Puerto Rico. Why did Spain invade Puerto Rico? Immigration to Puerto Rico, 1800–1898 […]
Can Americans live in St Barts?
St Barth is a French island and anyone with a European passport can live and work on the island. U.S. and Canadian citizens can stay as tourists for up to 90 days without a visa. And US citizens can buy a home in St Barth — there are no restrictions for foreign buyers. Can Americans […]
How much does it cost to get a Trinidad and Tobago passport?
Passport applications submitted at a T&T Embassy, High Commission or Consulate, cost the equivalent of $250TT in the foreign currency. In addition, a Diplomatic fee and in some cases a postal fee is added to the cost of the passport. How long does it take to get a Trinidadian passport? There is a 4 – […]
Are there sandflies in Aruba?
we have never once had a problem with sand fleas in aruba. mosquitos are few and far between too! They generally come out after there has been a huge rain event, and there is a lot of standing water. There are other bugs that are essentially flies that are more evident right before a storm […]
Can you post food to Bermuda?
Customs has a right to open parcels and inspect them in detail. As you can imagine, this may compromise the appearance of the gift and damage gift wrap. Finally, when sending a gift containing a gourmet items you are limited to sending non-perishable items. So items such as cheeses and fruits are out of the […]
Is Bermuda a democracy?
Bermuda’s system of government is based on the Westminster Model of parliamentary democracy, as in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This system relies heavily upon the existence of organized political parties, each laying policies before the electorate for approval in a general election. What type of government is Bermuda? Internally, Bermuda is […]
Which ethnic group first came to the Caribbean?
Indigenous peoples: Our earliest inhabitants were the Carib, Arawak and Ciboney groups of indigenous peoples who migrated from South America. Today, descendants of these groups along with other indigenous people such as the Maya, Garifuna, Surinen and Tainos are still to be found in our Region. Who was the first ethnic group in the Caribbean? […]
What is bad about Trinidad and Tobago?
Crime hot spots in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago is a country made up of two Caribbean islands, with vastly different characteristics.Communities like Laventille, Morvant, Sea Lots, South Belmont are prone to violent crime, such as sexual assault, robberies and gang violence, and should be avoided. Is Trinidad a bad place? Violent crime, including […]
What makes Bermuda unique?
This 21 square mile tiny island Bermuda has a lot of unique offerings that make it so special.2) There are more than 25,000 couples who honeymoon in Bermuda every year. 3) Bermuda is one of the corners of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. It has over 300 shipwrecks very close to it in the waters of […]
How safe is it to live in Aruba?
For the most part, Aruba is safe. It’s actually considered to be one of the safest of all the Caribbean islands. Having that title doesn’t mean that much; it’s still an island in a region where petty crime – sometimes violent crime – and drug gangs persist. Though relatively low in Aruba, crime still exists. […]
Is Bermuda considered North America?
The term Northern America refers to the northernmost countries and territories of North America: the United States, Bermuda, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Canada, and Greenland. What is considered North America? North America, the planet’s 3rd largest continent, includes (23) countries and dozens of possessions and territories. It contains all Caribbean and Central America countries, Bermuda, […]
How Cuba celebrates Christmas?
Although most people in Cuba celebrate Christmas Eve with a big dinner, Ruiz said that has more to do with family, rum and dancing than any celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. “It’s a party,” he said. Cubans settled into that situation for years. Many continued going to church, many more stayed away. Are […]