There are no Walmarts or McDonalds in Saint Lucia. Is food cheap in St Lucia? While meal prices in Saint Lucia can vary, the average cost of food in Saint Lucia is EC$114 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Saint Lucia should cost around […]

The majority of Cubans only know Spanish, but in larger cities and tourist areas, English is more commonly spoken.Although knowledge of Spanish isn’t required, you are encouraged to learn simple words and basic phrases in order to maximize your experience with the Cuban people. Can I speak English in Cuba? Very few people speak English […]

Minimum wage is 1835 Aruban florins per month or 423 Aruban florins per week. Employment contracts can be written or oral, but some aspects of the contract must be written. Income tax and social security are withheld from employee pay. Employers must contribute to social security. What is the hourly wage in Aruba? Minimum wage […]

$6.25 per hour. The minimum wage in Turks and Caicos is $6.25 per hour (2019). How much does the average Turk make? Seeing as this will depend on several factors, Turkish workers earn an average of $1,574 per month, which translates to $18,890 a year. These figures are gross and are inclusive of benefits such […]

Fabian was the strongest hurricane to hit Bermuda since Hurricane Arlene in 1963. It was both the most damaging and the first hurricane to cause a death on the island since 1926. The hurricane’s powerful winds resulted in moderate damage and destroyed roofs throughout the island. When was the last time Bermuda was hit by […]

Prices for just about everything are higher in the Caribbean, Antigua included, then they are in the US mainly because just about everything has to be imported and the added transportation costs to do that are reflected in the price you’ll pay for that item. Is it expensive to go to Antigua? The average price […]

The Dominican President recently enacted legislation (Law 16-19) prohibiting the use of hookah at indoor places and in vehicles.The new law has fines against the owners of places where hookah is being consumed and for the users, up to $200 (which is the approximate monthly salary for minimum wage). Is hookah part of Dominican culture? […]

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from any UK city to Guadeloupe. All flights will require at least one stopover or connection, whether you choose to fly from London or Manchester. Which Caribbean islands can you fly direct from UK? Where can I fly direct? From London there are non-stop scheduled flights (operated mostly by […]

Neglected by the Spaniards, who sought more material rewards than those the island offered, Martinique was occupied in 1635 by a Frenchman, Pierre Bélain, sieur (lord) d’Esnambuc, who established 80 settlers at Fort-Saint-Pierre at the mouth of the Roxelane River. When did France colonize Martinique? 1635Martinique belongs to the Windward Islands, the southern group of […]

In the 18th century, Barbados has well over six hundred (600) plantations on the island. Plantations in Barbados were cultivated in various groups and this enabled the island to swiftly become the largest sugar producer in the world. How many slaves were taken to Barbados? It is estimated that between 1627 and 1807, approximately 387,000 […]

Fee – Online Payment Proof of Payment: Pay the $110 passport application fee via the U.S. government’s secure payment site. After successfully paying the fee, you must print out the electronic payment confirmation you receive via email and include it in the package you send to the U.S. Embassy Kingston. How much does it cost […]

The national food of Barbados is Cou Cou and Fried Flying Fish. Second in popularity is pudding and souse, but as with all other Bajan food, it all depends on your individual taste, and what you’re looking for. What is Antigua’s national dish? PepperpotIt is also delicious served with stewed or boiled fish (also called […]

When the English took control in 1763 most of the Spanish settlers in the state fled to Cuba.Few returned when Spanish rule returned in 1783, but extensive trade between Florida, Cuba and other islands did develop through the 19th century. Was Cuba ever part of the US? From the 15th century, it was a colony […]

The Greater Antilles are the four largest islands in the northwestern portion of the Caribbean Sea. This includes Cuba, Hispaniola (the nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. In total, the Greater Antilles make up almost 90% of the land in the West Indies. What are the 4 largest islands in […]

rum. The Dominican Republic is one of the largest producers of premium rum in the world and home to major brands like Brugal and Barceló. Enjoy rum sampling tours all over the country, or visit the Rum and Tobacco Museum in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City for a history lesson before you imbibe. What alcohol is […]