The beauties of Rum Cay Rum Cay is located in the Bahamas , it was first known as mamana . It is a small island located 20 miles southwest of San Salvador . the island is mostly flat , but it has some rolling hills that can get to about 130 feet high . What makes Rum Cay unique ?
According to the official site of the Bahamas “ Rum Cay was home to Arawak Indians . But by the start of the 16th century , after the arrival of Christopher Columbus , a majority of the Indians had left the island . ” Rum Cay has the pretty sand beaches and really pretty turquoise blue water . The reason why the island is called rum cay is because a shipwrecked with a cargo of rum and it surrounded the coral reef around the island
The first island of the cruise was St.Thomas. We hopped in a taxi and explored the island. Then, we visited one of the best beaches in the world called Magen's Bay. It was one of the prettiest beaches I have been too. The sand was so soft and the ocean was clear blue. When we
When Columbus landed on the beaches of the Watling Islands of the Bahamas in October, 1492, he had
There is a country that can be found by plane just thirty minutes off the coast of Florida. Made up of seven hundred islands and cays, scattered over five thousand square miles. It’s people? - Indigenous, and known as some of the worlds friendliest. It’s motto? “It’s better in The Bahamas.”
The beaches in Negril bore light brown- almost beige colored sand. The sand felt like soft little pebbles between your toes when stepped on. Most of the time mellow calypso or reggae music could be heard
In the year 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail and landed in what is now known as Bahamas, claiming it for Spain. He
Myrtle Beach and Grand Turks are two vactation locations. Most people do not know about Grand Turks as being one becase to be able to reach this island a boat is used. Where as Myrtle Beach can be reached by pretty much anyway. Even though they are both vacation spots they are two different places. Myrtle Beach, South Caroina, and Grand Turks, Caicos Island, both vacation places, but differ in ocean color, toursit attractions, and average temperature.
As I cruised to the islands of Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic and Aruba, I realized the beauty of traveling. Sailing across open waters, and stopping on white sand beaches was something I could never forget. Breathing in the fresh air was nothing short of amazing. Experiencing these crystal clear waters was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and something I could only get from exploring new parts of the world.
The Reservation is located in two physiographic regions: The Colorado Plateaus province and the Basin and Range Province (Broomfield & Shride, 1956). The approximate boundary between these two regions is the Nantac Rim, the south-facing escarpment of the Natanes Plateau.
It doesn't matter where you choose to go in the Bahamas you will enjoy yourself anywhere. A private yacht gives you control over your vacation and you can go where you like when you want. The Bahamas is the perfect destination for a vacation you will smile about each time you think about
The island of Jamaica is very rich in culture and has many historic turnabouts throughout the years. The country has a rich and complex history including being the first country to have Arawak and Taino Indians settle there.
Jamaica is a land of diverse cultures. It has a number of different racial ethnic groups .The largest group however is the blacks or Africans so 'Jamaica’s culture' is predominantly black. Interwoven is also the European culture which these blacks learnt from their former white slaves masters. You will find Indians living in Jamaica also. Many Indians came to Jamaica as indentured servants and stayed, they too have an input in the Jamaica’s culture.
Exuma is another popular tourist site, presently it is at the population of 3,571 people. Also, Exuma lies 35 miles southeast of Nassau, New Providence. Exuma is a district, including over 365 islands. One place for tourist to visit is Jolly Hall Beach. It is one of Exuma many pristine powdery sand beaches, Jolly Hall Beach is within walking distance of several hotel properties. Another attraction is Tropic of Cancer Beach. The most beautiful waters you will ever witness, clean pristine beach tucked away off the main road in Exuma. Covering 13,440 acres, Moriah Harbour Cay National Park is a vital part of the ecosystem between Great and Little Exuma. It includes sand dunes, beaches, mangroves and seagrass beds, home to nesting seabirds and
His growing style encompassed every aspect in the rise of Jamaican music, from ska to contemporary reggae. Marley’s lyrics lifted spirits and united nations. Robert Nesta Marley is put on a higher thresh hold that any before him, he stands on the podium as the greatest musician in this century. Through reggae Marley lives on influencing many well known bands today. Marley sang of love and above all else “Jah” a god in one of the many religions worshiped in Jamaica. The religion most commonly associated with Jamaican culture is Rastafarianism. This group of free spirited natives known as the Rastafarian’s belive in the spiritual use of marijuana, known to this island as “Ganja”. They speak Patios, pronounced (pa-twaa), an extreme Jamaican slang of the English language. Rastafarians live off the land and worship freely in the green mountains of the inner island. From an economic stand point Jamaica is generally a poor country with an average family income of 2,000 dollars a year. As a result Jamaican people rely heavily on the precious U.S. dollar brought in through tourism. Jamaica’s number one source for trade is Bauxite. The mineral rock Bauxite is rich within the rocky coast of the island. Although the overall status of Jamaican society remains poor, the abundant source of fish, fruits, and spices keep the natives well fed. Curry goat and Akki (saltfish/eggs) fill the bellies of Jamaicans everyday. Among my favorites are jerk pork and
Thesis/Preview: Today, we will discuss four fabulous places to go while vacationing in Jamaica: Dunn’s River Falls, the Blue Mountain & John Crow National Park, the haunted Rose Hall Mansion, and the Bob Marley museum.
Mauritius is a small paradise island situated in the Indian Ocean. This minute island of pleasure lies 2,400 kilometres away from the south east coast of Africa due east of Madagascar. The volcanic and mountainous island equates to 2,040 square kilometres. Now known to be an exotic beach destination, the island lies north of the Tropic of Capricorn and has become a striking piece of geography as it once was a volcano. Comprising of a total of 13 beaches each