Mt. Pelée, Martinique ?Martinique is one Caribbean island, one of the very few, that seemingly is neglected by American cruise ships and, thus, American cruisers. That is a shame, as it is an island with much to offer --?and French cuisine. Holland America visits with most frequency. Other cruise ...
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Martinique
Martinique: Beauty and Fiery History
Daily Pampering: Martini Club shakes its way into Boston’s Colonnade Hotel
Filed under: Food and Drink , Hotels and Accommodations The traditional martini is getting all shook up in Boston's Back Bay. Brasserie JO at The Colonnade Hotel is giving Bostonians a new reason to clink glasses after a long day. The stylish restaurant has introduced a ...
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Destinations for a Caribbean Cruise
Guest post by Ashley Jennings A cruise can be a fun and memorable trip that should be experienced at least once. Although there are many possible destinations, the Caribbean remains one of the most popular. This is mainly due to the warm weather and pristine beaches. The Caribbean islands are also close together,...
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Grenada
Grenada is a three island state made up of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Grenada, the largest of the three, is one hundred and thirty-three square miles.
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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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Cruising the Southern Caribbean
The Southern Caribbean, a long haul for most cruises, is becoming a more popular destination, according to Cruise Critic Editor Carolyn Spencer.
The islands of the Southern Caribbean, which translate roughly to those lying east and south of St. Maarten/St. Martin, have always been slightly more exotic than counterparts in the Western and Eastern Caribbean....
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Caribbean crime and safe travel
Because of the search for a missing U.S. woman in Aruba, there seems to be an increase in interest in the crime levels of various Caribbean islands. A good place to look before heading anywhere overseas is the U.S. Department of State website. The State Department offers advice about the level of crime in...
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