There is a nice roundup at MSNBC of kids activities offered by the many cruise lines sailing the Caribbean. The programs offered for children vary widely between cruise lines and even between ships in the same line, so it’s important to educate yourself if you plan on taking advantage of these services during your...
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Archive for August, 2006
Cruising with kids
Languages of the Caribbean
A number of languages are spoken in the Caribbean, most of a European origin. You can get by just about anywhere with English, but it’s fun to explore the islands and hear the local languages.
Anguilla: English
Antigua: English
Aruba: Dutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish, Castilian
Bahamas: English
Barbados: English
Bermuda: English, Portuguese
British Virgin Islands: English
Cancun: Spanish, English.
Cayman Brac: English
Curacao: Dutch,...
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Considering Haiti
Haiti doesn’t typically bring to mind images of a peaceful vacation spot. A South Florida travel business, however, is trying to convince vacationers to give the country a try.
Recent news from Haiti does not promise relaxation: Gang violence and kidnappings have surged in the capital of the Western hemisphere’s poorest country.
Belfort is asking travelers...
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Dutch-flavored Curacao
Here’s a nice article looking at the many travel opportunities on Curacao. The island lies at the southern tip of the Lesser Antilles and features nearly 40 beaches of a silky white sand. Snorkling and diving is another huge draw for the island, with some great locations just a short swim from shore.
There’s a...
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Eclectic Aruba
The small island of Aruba offers a wide variety of diversions for visitors. From abandoned gold mines to white sand beaches to casino gambling, the tiny Dutch island has plenty to offer. Although this author has a lot of good things to say about the island, don’t get too excited about the natural...
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