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Antigua and Barbuda - Once Great Britain's most important Caribbean base, Antigua and Barbuda today claim to have "a beach for every day of the year." The centrally located islands are also host to "Sailing Week," one of the world's great annual maritime events.
Aruba - Folks who visit Aruba like to come back. The island's gorgeous southern beaches, its great windsurfing, and its well-developed infrastructure are some of the draws that have helped the island develop a loyal following.
Belize Explorer - Belize, the small Caribbean/Central American country with the longest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere; Belize, with over 60% of its land still covered by tropical forests; Belize, the center of the once powerful Mayan civilization. Take a guided tour of Belize rich with information and beautiful photography. Explore Belize’s rich Mayan history; wander through a sample of protected areas - marine and terrestrial; visit the 6 districts and their major towns; or tour the entire site.
Bioluminescent Bay -- Puerto Rico - Hidden along the Caribbean coast is one of the most spectacular Bioluminescent Bays in the world. The mysterious blue-green light is created by micro-organisms which thrive in an environment uniquely suited to their needs. A trip into the bay on a balmy night is a magical experience. Fish flash by in dark water, and a swim is like floating through stardust. This unique bay contains up to 720,000 non-toxic dinoflagellates per gallon of bay water. Each flash a strobe of bluish light when agitated at night and can create enough light to read a book from. This site is dedicated to creating awareness for this rare and endangered Bioluminescent Bay.
Curacao - Curacao is coming into its own as a great all-around destination. It has great diving, windsurfing, and some of the Caribbean's best cuisine. Its capital city, Willemstad, is legendary for the beauty of its Dutch Colonial architecture.
Dominican Republic - Overview of the geography, government structure, economy, population, defense system, and infrastructure, prepared annually by the Central Intelligence Agency. Includes a map and a reproduction of the flag. From the CIA World Factbook.
Experience Cuba - This site allows you to experience Cuba without actually traveling to this hard-to-visit country. This site includes an in-depth tour and presents information on culture, history, politics, people, places, and current events. Basic information such as: population, life expectancy, religions, presidents, and major industries are also included.
Islands of the Bahamas - Bahamian culture is like no other. It has embraced a panorama of native customs of the indigenous "Indian" people who populated The Islands Of The Bahamas over the eons. Then Bahamian culture suddenly underwent an abrupt change beginning in 1648 when English Puritans settled on the island of Eleuthera. It has further evolved over the past four centuries, witnessing the arrival of Bermudan slaves and free blacks, British Loyalists fleeing America after the War of Independence, freed Africans from slave ships, Black Seminoles from Florida, people from other Caribbean islands, as well as Chinese, Syrian and Greek immigrants. These people -- with their different backgrounds, traditions and beliefs -- shaped Bahamian culture into the unique, colorful patchwork of life and lifestyles that it is today.
Jamaica - Jamaica, particularly the Ocho Rios area, is well known for its waterfalls, like Dunn's River Falls, one of the more popular ones. But, there are many other sites that attract visitors.
New Americans - The New Americans is a PBS learning site. Learn about immigration in the United States and follow the stories of immigrants from the Dominican Republic and Nigeria.
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