Aruba is one of the Lesser Antilles islands located in the Southern Caribbean Sea. The island is located miles off the coast of Venezuela and on clear days it is possible to see Venezuela from the south-eastern side of the island.The islands located north of the Venezuelan coast or called the Leeward Antilles. What mountain […]
When did the Indian came to the Caribbean?
The first ships carrying indentured labourers for sugarcane plantations left India in 1838 for the Caribbean region. In fact, the first two shiploads of Indians arrived in British Guiana (modern-day Guyana) on May 5, 1838, on board the Whitby and Hesperus. These ships had sailed from Calcutta. When did the Indian came to Jamaica? One […]
How much is the helicopter ride in St Lucia?
RATES TABLE SERVICE DURATION PRICES South Tour 20 MINS $187.00 (VAT inclusive) North Tour 10 MINS $120.00 (VAT inclusive) North & South Tour 30 MINS $231.00 (VAT inclusive) Time Charter 60 MINS $2310.00 (VAT inclusive) How much is a helicopter transfer in St Lucia? Direct Helicopter Airport Transfer – UVF to SLU or vice versa. […]
How much is $20 US in Aruba?
Are you overpaying your bank? Conversion rates US Dollar / Aruban Florin 1 USD 1.79500 AWG 5 USD 8.97500 AWG 10 USD 17.95000 AWG 20 USD 35.90000 AWG How much is $1 US in Aruba? Quick Conversions from United States Dollar to Aruban Florin : 1 USD = 1.79000 AWG USD AWG $, US$ 1 […]
What is Jamaica’s most visited city?
More videos on YouTube Kingston, Jamaica’s capital and largest city, is the island’s most bustling, urban area. Check out the museums, clubs, and bars. And if the city gets to be too much, there’s easy access to the Blue Mountains a beautiful nature spot! Where is the most visited place in Jamaica? 16 Top-Rated Tourist […]
How long does it take to sail from New York to Bermuda?
On a 30-foot boat it usually takes a little over 5 days to complete the voyage from New York to Bermuda. So if you are planning to take a private yacht and sail during your vacation, Bermuda can be an ideal destination considering the typical vacation time you get these days. How long does it […]
Is Jamaica the most indebted country in the world?
Jamaica and the IMF: The Power of Partnership and Ownership.By 2013, Jamaica’s public debt had reached a historic high of about 147 percent of GDP, making it one of the most indebted countries in the world. What is the most indebted country in the world 2020? JapanJapan, with its population of 127,185,332, has the highest […]
Do you need a car in Bonaire?
Although Bonaire is a small island, renting a car is necessary to really enjoy the island – especially if you plan on doing some diving! It’s fairly easy to drive in Bonaire.It’s also best to rent a pickup truck or an SUV. How do you get around in Bonaire? The best way to get around […]
Are there wild monkeys in Barbados?
Barbados Green Monkeys All across Barbados you will find this michevious little creatures including in the gullies that run across the island and even in peoples gardens! The green monkeys found in Barbados originally came from Senegal and the Gambia in West Africa approximately 350 years ago. Which Caribbean islands have wild monkeys? In fact […]
How many cars are in Jamaica?
Jamaica’s Registered Motor Vehicles was reported at 190.000 Unit th in Dec 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 183.500 Unit th for Dec 2014. Jamaica’s Registered Motor Vehicles data is updated yearly, averaging 171.000 Unit th from Dec 2005 to 2015, with 11 observations. How many cars are there in total? […]
Where does Aruba get its freshwater?
Since Aruba does not have any significant natural sources of fresh water, the water is distilled in a saltwater desalination plant. The plant is referred to as W.E.B., which is an acronym for the Dutch Water- en Energiebedrijf (Water and Energy Company). Where does Aruba get their drinking water? Aruba has no source of freshwater […]
Why do Jamaicans say Babylon?
Babylon is a word that jamaicans use to compare their experience of being brought to the americas to the jews being brought to babylon during the babylonian captivity. Babylon refers to the place of captivity as well as the power structure that keeps them there. What do Rastas mean by Babylon? Babylon is an important […]
Does Bermuda have flamingos?
Flamingos do not occur in the wild in, and are not native to, Bermuda, and have neither colonised Bermuda nor been introduced to the wild there. What animals are in Bermuda? Some of the wildlife you can expect to see here include: Humpback Whales. Bermuda Petrel. Bermuda Buckeye Butterfly. Bermuda Cave Shrimps. Land Hermit Crabs. […]
Can I use a US passport card to go to the Bahamas?
Do I need a passport when flying to the Bahamas? Yes, as a United States citizen, you must present a valid passport book with at least two blank visa pages when flying in and out of the Bahamas. There are no exceptions to this rule. Passport cards, birth certificate, etc are not accepted when traveling […]
Why is Queens called Jamaica?
What is Jamaica, Queens, named after?In 1655, English colonists from Massachusetts and eastern Long Island established a town, Rusdorf, in the area the Dutch called Rustdorp (“rest-town”). By the end of the 17th century, after the English takeover of the colony, the English had renamed it Jamaica. Where does the name Jamaica Queens come from? […]