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When you think of the Cayman Islands you can expect to imagine offshore banking probably comes to mind. Yes, the banking industry is part of what drives the economy of these picturesque islands, that, and tourism. Many people experience Grand Cayman for only a few short hours when their cruise ship docks at George Town, but those who make it their vacation destination discover what a unique place it really is. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone happy, and…

History  Puerto Rico was once the island of Boriquen. Its inhabitants were the Arawaks. Chris Columbus discovered this raw island in 1493, renamed it San Juan Bautista, and began its Spanish colonization. Eventually it was named Puerto Rico and Luis Munoz Rivera persuaded Spain to grant the colonies autonomy in 1897. With Munoz Rivera as leader, the United States won the island in the Spanish- American war in 1988. In 1917, Puerto Rico was established as a US territory, with…

Turks and Caicos Islands lie just beneath the Bahamas. Turks and Caicos are made of eight islands, with 40 small cays dispersed throughout. There are two main island groups that lie separated by the Turks Island Passage. You have West Caicos, Providenciales, North Caicos and Grand Caicos, all to the west of the passage, and the historic Turk group with Grand Turk and Salt Cay to the east of the passage. If you once wanted to be a marine biologist…

"First time I ever did something like this, it won't be the last. I loved having complete control over my choice of activities, but with having someone else handle all the details. ...most friendly, professional and helpful staff imaginable ... an unforgettable experience", says Jim McDermott of Toronto, Canada about Caribbean Bike Tours. We must pay gratitude to Bill Foley. Bill founded Caribbean Bike Tours in 1987 by offering bike tours to his friends that requested his adventure leadership around…

Websters define the word “‘grotto” as, “a small cave (usually with attractive features).” Seems fairly straight forward, until one conducts a search on the Internet using the keyword, “Grotto”. Web surfers will find non-profit organizations, literature, and even a pizza company. In the process they may miss out on the adventurous opportunities waiting in the world of grottos, specifically, via Hal Watts' Forty Fathom Grotto, located 40 minutes from Ocala, Florida. Hal’s grotto actually began as one of Florida’s infamous…

Tortola is an amazing and beautiful Caribbean Island, with large volcanic mountains, lovely beaches, turquoise waters, and great amenities. Our company brings people to swim with the dolphins program in Tortola and the biggest question we always get, “how do we get to this island?”. Well, you have two choices by Air and Sea. Air meaning by plane and sea is by ferry or cruise ship. Here are some travel suggestions for you to get this unique and worthwhile travel destination. Finding…

Cabarete hardly misses a beat, even in a pouring tropical deluge. Arrive by taxi along the main coastal route from Puerto Plata on a mid-summer day, and the route into this ever-lively resort town swiftly becomes crammed with traffic—cars, taxis, the local guaguas (mini-vans that make frequent stops), and of course the Dominican favorite, the motorbike. Creating a non-stop congestion as they enter the center of town, all ply their way at maximum speed through the rain along the two-lane…

Nassau, Bahamas is a place of unforgettable charm and also the home of Stuart Cove's Dive Shop. The town’s personality speaks of its historic nature and, at the same time, exudes modern energy. There is a dynamic downtown area chock full of options for shopping, where the government sets forth its structure. The waterfront serves the tourist population well, as does Bay Street, located only one block inland. Culture The culture of the Bahamas is heavily influenced by the lifestyles of…

Alive! This is the best the word to describe the island of St. Lucia. The tear-drop shaped island is part of the Winward Islands of the Caribbean, and is nestled between Martinique and St. Vincent islands. St. Lucia is a flourishing and diverse island with thick rain forests, mountain peaks, beaches, rare wildlife, and brilliant foliage. The island is small, at only 27 miles by 14 miles, but very fertile. Farming is fabulous in St. Lucia. Banana, sugar cane, coconut, and…