Welcome to the latest installment of "Where the heck is...," your semi-regular guide to geography. This week it's the Netherlands Antilles.
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Saba
Where the Heck are the Netherlands Antilles?
Saba – Shortest Commercial Runway in the World
Saba is a five square mile island in the northeastern Caribbean, 28 miles south of St. Maarten. Together with Statia, these three islands form the Windward Islands of the Dutch Caribbean which is part of the Dutch kingdom
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Hotels for the not-so-adventurous adventure traveler
Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations The term "adventure travel" has many definitions, and each one varies based on the traveler. I'm not adverse to adventure - I've hit the rapids in what seemed to be nothing more than a floatie device I'd find in my parents pool; I've jumped from a tall building...
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12 Best Value Hotels in the Caribbean
The Caribbean isn't all about five-star resorts. Often, you may want to save a bit of your vacation cash to eat in elegant restaurants or to shop for the perfect gift. Saving money in the Caribbean doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort. Sometimes it just means going to a cheaper island, such as the...
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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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