Questions tagged [caribbean]
A tropical area on the Caribbean Sea around Mexico, Central America, and various island nations including Jamaica.
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What are some Caribbean cruises for October? [closed]
My fiancée and I are looking for a good Caribbean cruise in October and were wondering which islands are best to see and which Cruise line to take?
It seems like a lot of the cruises don't run in ...
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Is it possible to travel to Cuba by sea (from e.g. Mexico)?
When I was reading about Cuba around the time I visited there (2008), I got the impression that the only way in is by air.
Now, as of 2012, is this (still) the case? Or are there any cruises, ferries,...
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Getting work on a cruise ship in order to travel
Yes, I'm perfectly aware that a Google search has lots of sites that offer stories about getting work on a cruise ship.
However, a lot of these are trying to sell you books or videos on how to do ...
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Freight travel in the Caribbean - Can it be done? Is it cost-effective?
When I began to research travel by freight boat, I was hoping it would be a cheap alternative to air travel, but it turns out you can expect to pay US$80-140 per day and voyages are often five days or ...
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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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Getting to San Andrés
Last year in Valencia, Spain I happened to talk to a Colombian woman who generously praised San Andrés as a destination. San Andrés y Providencia is an archipelago (and a departamento) in the ...
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Third party shore-excursion operators in the Western Caribbean
Cruise ships usually offer shore excursions that can be booked for an additional fee. These can be more expensive than going with a 3rd party, since the cruise line takes a cut. Is there a list of ...
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