Questions tagged [caribbean]
A tropical area on the Caribbean Sea around Mexico, Central America, and various island nations including Jamaica.
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Brunei Passport, UK Residence + Permit, trying to go on a cruise in the Caribbean - double check my conclusion?
I have a Brunei passport (I am a Brunei citizen) living and working in England, UK (I have ILR and a Biometric residence permit).
My travel itinerary and Visa research returns the following. Can ...
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Can an Indian travel to the Caribbean, avoiding USA, with the help of a transit visa? [closed]
I want to travel to the Caribbean.
What is the fastest route there from India, without having a US visa?
Transit visas is more likely.
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Caribbean Travel from Miami to Nassau to Santiago de Cuba
We (German passports) are currently planning a trip based around Miami in February. We also want to visit the Bahamas for a few days and move on towards Cuba.
Question 1: What is the current status ...
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Does a same-day return ticket count as a "through ticket to some other country"?
I'm soon going to Guadeloupe, Dominica and Martinique and am considering doing a day trip from Guadeloupe to Montserrat by ferry. I do not plan on bringing my passport, as my (Swedish) ID card is ...
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How can I go from Canary Islands to the Caribbean by sea in October?
Is there any commercial boat? I'm thinking in moving there but I have 2 dogs, one of the survival of filaria, 12 years old, and I'm afraid that if I go by airplane she can die.
Flying has many risks ...
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Mitigating the Caribbean Hurricane season (2016)
We would like to visit a Caribbean island (currently looking at either somewhere in the Bahamas or Puerto Rico, but totally flexible) in the last week of August (EG Smack in the middle of hurricane ...
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After my VWP to the US expires, can I travel to nearby countries?
When my VWP expires, can I travel to Canada, Mexico or Caribbean Islands without staying "illegal"? I don't want to re-enter the US again and re-start the clock, I would fly home after this. I am not ...
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Acceptable ways to bring Fruits and Vegetables into the US
Enticed by the cheap prices of fruit, I tried to take some back with me to the US from the Dominican Republic. I declared it. Sure enough I was sent straight to the Agriculture line.
my two ...
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Why is it forbidden to wear camouflage in some Caribbean Islands?
In December 2013 I've been to Antigua. Before arriving there I read about the island and found a reference to a law that states:
Local laws and customs
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It is an offence for anyone, including ...
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Transit visa from Amsterdam with Caribbean visa [duplicate]
I'm visiting St. Maarten from Sri Lanka. I have a Caribbean visa from the Netherland Embassy. Transit period in Amsterdam Airport is 4 hours. Do I need a transit visa to go through Amsterdam?
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Ferries from Europe to Kingston, Jamaica or Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Is there any way to travel to either Jamaica or Trinidad by ferry from anywhere in Europe?
I only need it one-way. I would rather avoid long-haul flights.
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Ideal island for bareboat sailing in Caribbean? [closed]
My boyfriend and I are planning a sailing trip to the Caribbean over Thanksgiving week this year. We have already been sailing in the British Virgin Islands and really enjoyed it, but want to go ...
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Dominican Republic accepted currency and tipping
We are flying from Toronto, Canada to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
My question is regarding the currency that is accepted in DR. Resorts mainly, gift shops, on-resort grocery store, and tipping, (...
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Is there a site for ranking Caribbean Beaches? [closed]
This is kind of a broad question, but is there a site that ranks beaches? I know there is a CNN article that has "The 100 Best Beaches in the World", but I didn't find it that great. Obviously its a ...
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Confirming that Santiago de Cuba to Dominican Republic route exists
I finish my Cuba trip in Santiago de Cuba and need to connect to South America. As of now, my two options, according to Rome2Rio, are
Get back to Havana, Cuba, then take a flight to my next ...