Caribbean
Dominica – the green island Print E-mail
Written by jane69   
Sunday, 01 January 2006
ImageThe island Dominica is the Last Nature Island of the Caribbean. It is destined for hikers, divers and naturalists. Hikes range from short walks to all-day trails and take in rain forests, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, hot springs and other volcanic sites. Dominica’s rugged peaks and deep river valleys are the first thing you will notice when you arrive. Dominica has precisely 365 rivers flowing down from her green peaks and which bring the needful moisture.
Last Updated ( Monday, 02 January 2006 )
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Cuba - nature and tobacco Print E-mail
Written by irca   
Tuesday, 23 August 2005

Valle de Vinales
Valle de Vinales
Cuba lies in the heart of the American Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean is to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south. At 110,922 sq km, Cuba is just a bit smaller than the US state of Louisiana. Cuba forms part of the Greater Antilles along with Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Cuba is the 15th largest island in the world. It’s 1250 km long and between 31 and 191 km wide.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 November 2005 )
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The Barbadian ABC and the island tips Print E-mail
Written by jane69   
Thursday, 18 August 2005

Bottom Bay
Bottom Bay
To help you have a great time during your vacation in Barbados we have compiled some helpful hints to make your stay more enjoyable.
Barbados, the easternmost island in the Caribbean, is one of the most successful at luring visitors to its shore. Barbados has long white-sand beaches and also enough activities for good vacation.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 November 2005 )
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A tale of the green monkey Print E-mail
Written by jane69   
Sunday, 03 April 2005

ImageThe green monkey is an interesting feature of Barbadian heritage. Farmers call them pests. They were declared serious agricultural pests in 1680 and a bounty was offered by the government for every monkey killed. Scientists want their kidneys. Hunters trap and shoot them, and Barbados tourists hope to see them to leaping from trees.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 December 2005 )
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