Between 1662 and 1807 Britain shipped 3.1 million Africans across the Atlantic Ocean in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Africans were forcibly brought to British owned colonies in the Caribbean and sold as slaves to work on plantations. When did the first African slaves arrive in the Caribbean? 1517In 1517 the first slaves sent directly from […]
Why are companies based in Cayman Islands?
The Caymans have become a popular tax haven among the American elite and large multinational corporations because there is no corporate or income tax on money earned outside of its territory.The Caymans make it easy for individuals and business owners to shield their assets and identities from prying eyes. Why do people register companies in […]
Where does the Trinidad accent come from?
Trinidadian English was initially based on a standard of British English, including having a non-rhotic accent. In the Americas, TE now uses many Americanisms, including apartment and trunk (of a car). What is the dialect of Trinidad? Trinidadian Creole is a creole language commonly spoken throughout the island of Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago. It […]
Does Turks and Caicos have shopping?
Turks and Caicos shopping can be an adventure and you’ll never know what you may find. In recent years there’s been a great increase in boutique Turks and Caicos arts and crafts, designer fashion, handmade jewelry, and accessories. These locally-manufactured items have a much better connection to the islands. Does Turks and Caicos have good […]
Can I add someone to my Curacao account?
If you want to add an authorized user to your Account, please bring him or her into one of our stores or request the addition in writing. If you want to cancel the authorized use of your Account or Card, write to us at 1605 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015, or call us […]
Is tipping customary in St Martin?
You should use the same tipping as the US and give 15-20% to your wait staff. On the French side of the Island there usually is a 15% surcharge automatically added to your bill listed as Tax or SC.Tipping your tour guide between 10%-15% is advisable in St Maarten. How much do you tip in […]
Are there sharks in the Bermuda Triangle?
It’s over 500,000 square miles of rumored mysteries. In reality, the Bermuda Triangle may be filled with something even more incredible – Sharks. Marine Biologist Dr. Are there any shark attacks in Bermuda? There is a record of shark encounters in Bermuda, which Aming has looked through and evaluated. He believes that only one on […]
Do Canadians need a passport to visit Bermuda?
The short answer is, YES. Bermuda is an independent country and travel from any other country to Bermuda means an international travel, and just like any other international travel, you will require a valid passport to visit Bermuda. Can I go to Bermuda without a passport? Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements All persons traveling between […]
What is the longest capital of Jamaica?
Kingston. Kingston, Jamaica Kingston Kingston Location of Kingston shown within Jamaica Coordinates: 17°58′17″N 76°47′35″WCoordinates: 17°58′17″N 76°47′35″W Country Jamaica County Surrey What was the old capital of Jamaica? The first town was called New Seville or Sevilla la Nueva. Towns were little more than settlements. The only town that was developed was Spanish Town, the old […]
Are there private beaches in St Lucia?
Re: Are there any private beaches? yes, all beaches in St. Lucia are public – all of them. Some are more secluded – we are a mountainous island and this makes for lots of coves that are more private feeling. Does St. Lucia have private beaches? Anse La Voutte (shown above) is a wide expanse […]
Is there Zika in St Kitts?
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a history of previous Zika Virus transmission. There is currently no evidence of an ongoing Zika Virus outbreak. Is Zika still a threat 2020? In 2020, there have been no confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported from U.S. territories. What countries have Zika virus 2020? According to WHO, the Zika […]
Where is Cuba located from USA?
Caribbean Sea. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean meet. Cuba is located at the east of the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico), south of both the American state of Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola (Haiti/Dominican Republic), and north of both Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. How close […]
What religion is in Aruba?
Catholic. Religion. Most Arubans are Catholic; however, there are many other religions harmoniously coexisting here. Our visitors to the island are welcome at all houses of worship. What are the main religions in Aruba? Although the predominant religion on the island is Roman Catholic, many other religions are also practiced and have their own places […]
Which side of the Caribbean is better?
An Eastern Caribbean Cruise is Better if You… enjoy the beach and island hopping. The Eastern Caribbean is home to some of the most beautiful tropical beaches in the world, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, The British Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, and more. What’s the difference between the Eastern Caribbean and the western Caribbean? Eastern […]
Why Barbados is so expensive?
At this point you may be asking why Barbados is so expensive? One of the main reasons is because the majority of produce is imported from the US and even from the UK. If you do go down the self-catering route, we suggest grabbing your groceries at the Jordans supermarket chain, which is where the […]