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| The Caribbean Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i The Caribbean is named after the Carib Indians who inhabited most of the beautiful islands before Columbus' Santa Maria became the first cruise ship to enter the area. Many have followed and will continue to do so. The reason is obvious: this is a very beautiful area with white sandy beaches, cocotrees, great nighlife, happy and welcoming people. In the Caribbean you can find anything to make your holiday perfect. The bigger countries Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica are probably most interesting to visit from a cultural perspective. Unfortunately they are not the quiet paradises the others arelike the secluded Anguilla, Saba and St. Martin/St. Maarten. _______The Dutch Caribbean Edit This Shortly we will be introducing the islands of the Dutch Caribbean, also known as the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. East of Puerto Rico, you have the 3 S's, Sint Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. The ABC's are located just north of the Venezuelan coast of South America. If you want info on the island of Aruba, visit their website at: www.Aruba.com, For the island of Curacao: www.curacao-tourism.com, for a site in Dutch language: www.curacaoinfo.nl Other important sites on Curcao island: www.dutch-caribbean.com For German visitors: www.karibik.de or www.curacao.de For the island of Bonaire: www.infobonaire.com Restored colonial buildings line the waterfront of Antigua's capital, which sits on the northwest coast of the island. Stroll down the old streets, visit the National Museum and admire the twin-towered cathedral. Redcliffe Quay is a popular shopping destination. Remember that one of the biggest attractions in Curacao is scuba diving and the Curacao Seaquarium. Their sites can be visited at: www.curacao-sea-aquarium.com the Dolphin Encounters (new) at: www.dolphin-academy.com, and the new Royal Resorts at: www.royalresorts.com The Royal Resort is a time-share complex just recently opened and is part of the Sea Aquarium Resort expansion project. |
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La collocazione dei Caraibi sulle mappe
I Caraibi sono una regione delle Americhe che comprende tutti i paesi bagnati dal Mare Caraibico, ovvero tutte le isole delle Antille e i litorali di alcuni paesi continentali del centro e sud America che si affacciano su tale mare.
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| Anguilla Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see sunset in AXA sunset in AXA JAM Still a bit off the beaten track, Anguilla is one of the most paradise like islands in the Caribbean. The northernmost of the Leeward Islands, 145 miles east of Puerto Rico , the island is 16 miles long and 3 miles wide. It has a population of only 10,000 people. Anguilla is mostly flat, so there are no mountains to climbs or hikes to be made during your stay here. This can be a very relaxing thought. There is no reason not to enjoy the flawless beaches with their pure sand and neon sea. The Valley is the capital of the island, and is located right in the center. Sandy Ground village on Road Bay, the main port and the center of nightlife, is located on the north coast. Cap Juluca, Cuisinart and Malliouhana, Temenos are the largest luxury resorts on the island, and are located on the west end. Anguilla also has several smaller resorts and private guesthouses, as well as a great selection of bars and restaurant from the most casual to the star studded. Renting a car or scooter is recommended as there is no public transport service. Most travellers arrive via regularly scheduled flights from Puerto Rico, Antigua, or neighboring St Maarten, which also offers a direct 30 min. ferry service to Blowing Point on the south coast of the island about 2 miles from the capital, The Valley, or 5 miles from the major resorts in the west. Since the island is very small, the beaches are never far away. |
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| Montserrat Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Blackburne airport with runway blocked by volcanic material Blackburne airport with runway blocked by volcanic material Ingvar A small volcanic island, originally settled by Irish immigrants fleeing persecution, Montserrat is off the beaten Caribbean track. Its size is tiny (39 square miles). It has beautiful beaches, hills, forests, rivers and waterfalls. It's known as the 'Emerald Isle of the Caribbean' and is the only west indian island that has St.Patrick's day as a national holiday. Hiking, nature watching and climbing are favourite ways to spend the day on the island. It is a British Overseas Territory. A big volcano eruption which started in 1998 has disrupted life on the island in a dramatic way. The capital Plymouth is covered by ash and pyroclastic flows and completely devastated. Access to more than half of the island is prohibited. The latest major explosion occurred in July 2004 when the island was again covered by ashes. The activity of the volcano is monitored by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory. Further information about the volcano can be found on www.mvo.ms Because of the eruption the population has dropped from about 11,000 to 4,500. However, life in the northern part of Montserrat is again flourishing. No casualties have occurred outside the closed zone. The old airport was destroyed by the eruptions but there is a new airport with regular flights from Antigua. Small numbers of tourists have again found their way to the Emerald Isle. _________Getting There Edit This Blackburne airport with runway blocked by volcanic material Blackburne airport with runway blocked by volcanic material Ingvar Blackburne airport is covered by pyroclastic material from the volcano and impossible to use. However, from the 11th of July 2005 a new airport is operating at Gerald's. There are now several daily flights from Antigua and St. Maarten. NB The ferry service from Antigua has been discontinued. Contributors August 14, 2005 change by ingvar [Add Global transport mode] Winair Edit This Winair operate daily flights from Antiguia type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Pinney's Beach Pinney's Beach Bryan Thomas This lush tropical paradise could easily be in the South Pacific rather than the Caribbean. With lush forests and a dormant volcano, St Kitts and it's sister island Nevis are often called 'the secret The Caribbean.' St Kitts and Nevis were British colonies for hundreds of years, and the legacy lingers with afternoon tea and Cricket. They got their independence from Britain in September 1983. St. Kitts is the larger of the two islands, it is the more "developed" of the two. Its capital city is called Basseterre. In comparison with other caribbean islands, St. Kitts and Nevis do not get the heavy tourist crowds other islands such as St Thomas and St Maarteen get. A few cruiseships maybe a couple days a week. While there are several resort hotels by the coastline, there are also small mountain inns in the countryside which are quite nice. (and not necessarily budget, though, it would be good to inquire, anyway) St Kitts has its towering mountain (inactive) volcano called Mt Liamuiga , (mount Misery) which is a good easy 2-3 hr hike to the summit. The vegetation is very lush and tropical. There are large sugar cane fields in the area (in the lowlands), and a sugar mill in the east side of the island. St Kitts has a large fort called Brimstone Hill built by the British. Brimstone Hill is known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies, and has seen much bloodshed. The hill is said to be unclimbable, yet control of the fortress changed hands several times between the French and English between 1627 and 1713. If memory serves correct. In the end the French were defeated after something like an 18 month battle. When over thrown, the French were allowed to leave the fortress flags flying and drums beating. Brimstone Fortress was left to decay for many years until it's historic significance was realized, and it was turned into a National Park. Recently restored, It is now pretty well maintained, and in a clear day you get a panoramic view of some of the surrounding islands, such as St Eustachious and Saba. For the people from UK who visit, Basseterre downtown has a very small version of Picadilly Circus. Basseterre is filled with history. A short talk with a local will reveal an interesting story about the Independece Square and the adjacent buildings. There are some great beaches in St Kitts. One of the better known ones is called Frigate Bay, where the the Atlantic and Caribbean sides are a mere 150 metres apart. Also, if you drive on the paved road on the east side peninsula of St. Kitts (St. Kitts sort of has the shape of a "chicken leg", sort of round oval and then this long thin peninsula) you will be able to see Atlantic shore on the north side (rougher water) and Caribben shore on the south side (quieter water). The view is just amazing, and you can always stop for a swim. St. Kitts is worth a visit, even for a day or two. The place is very relaxing, and visitors can go swimming, hiking, light shopping and even some sightseeing. A daytrip by ferry to Nevis is always an option. (1 hr each way) Nevis has a large volcano, called Mt Nevis and also nice coastline and some resorts, both in the mountains and along the coastline. There is a small version of Bath, but a far cry from the one in the UK. (not really well kept) The Four Seasons Nevis is one of the top resorts in the caribbean. Be sure to drop by to check out the place... true paradise, and if staying there is off your budget, then maybe just sit down and enjoy an expensive drink or snack... __________History Edit This Saint Kitts-Nevis became a British colony in the early 1600's and remained so until independence in 1983. It became a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth of Nations. A Prime Minister leads the party with the most number of seats in the Parliament. Queen Elizabeth II remains head of state represented by the Governor General. _________Getting There Edit This Air LIAT (LI) runs six flights a week from Antigua and offers day-trip charters to Montserrat St Maarten (for duty-free shopping) and Antigua & Barbuda. Other airlines serving the islands include Air BVI American Eagle and Windward Islands Airways. Approximate flight times From London to St Kitts is 10 hours including stopover in Antigua. From New York to St Kitts is 5 hours. International airport St Kitts (SKB) (Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw formerly Golden Rock Airport) is 3.2km (2 miles) from Basseterre on St Kitts. Airport facilities include tourist information restaurant and duty-free shop. Taxi fares are regulated; fares from the airport to Basseterre are approximately EC$13-16 (50 cents is charged on each additional piece of luggage over one). Newcastle Airfield (NEV) is 11km (7 miles) from Charlestown on Nevis. Departure tax US$10. Children under 12 years are exempt. Sea Basseterre is a deep-water port capable of berthing ships up to 120m (400ft) and is regularly visited by cruise liners operated by Cunard Ocean Cruise Regency Cruise Royal Caribbean Cruises Pacquet Cruises and P&O. Contributors August 01, 2006 change by giorgio _______Economy Edit This Economy—overview: The economy has traditionally depended on the growing and processing of sugarcane; decreasing world prices have hurt the industry in recent years. Tourism export-oriented manufacturing and offshore banking activity have assumed larger roles. Most food is imported. The government has undertaken a program designed to revitalize the faltering sugar sector. It is also working to improve revenue collection in order to better fund social programs. In 1997 some leaders in Nevis were urging separation from Saint Kitts on the basis that Nevis was paying far more in taxes than it was receiving in government services. GDP: purchasing power parity—$235 million (1996 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 5.8% (1996 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$5 700 (1996 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 6% industry: 22% services: 72% (1996 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 3.1% (1996) Labor force: total: 18 172 (June 1995) by occupation: services 69% manufacturing 31% Unemployment rate: 4.3% (May 1995) Budget: revenues: $100.2 million expenditures: $100.1 million including capital expenditures of $41.4 million (1996 est.) Industries: sugar processing tourism cotton salt copra clothing footwear beverages Industrial production growth rate: NA% Electricity—capacity: 16 000 kW (1995) Electricity—production: 81 million kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 1 976 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: sugarcane rice yams vegetables bananas; fishing potential not fully exploited Exports: total value: $39.1 million (f.o.b. 1996 est.) commodities: machinery food electronics beverages and tobacco partners: US 46.6% UK 26.4% Caricom nations 9.8% (1994) Imports: total value: $131.5 million (f.o.b. 1996 est.) commodities: machinery manufactures food fuels partners: US 45% Caricom nations 18.8% UK 12.5% Canada 4.2% Japan 4.2% (1994) Debt—external: $56 million (1995 est.) Economic aid: recipient: ODA $NA Currency: 1 EC dollar (EC$) = 100 cents Exchange rates: East Caribbean dollars (EC$) per US$1—2.7000 (fixed rate since 1976) Fiscal year: calendar year ____________Nighlife Edit This Nightlife is mostly centred around hotels & clubs, although the capital, Basseterre, has a few bars of its own. There is also a casino in the Royal St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The true secret to experiencing kittisian nightlife is to learn what the locals do. Friday nights the Inons Bar out at Frigate Bay becomes a wild party sometimes until the sun starts to rise. Otherwise heading into small communities and stopping into a rumshop will definitely give you some unique experiences. |
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