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language San Juan
3 Reviews Make sure you know a least a minimum amount of Spanish. A lot of the locals do not speak English. Some good phrases to know are: Donde esta el bano? -- Where is the bathroom? Cerveza por favor. --...
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Dominican food Santo Domingo
6 Reviews Dominicans love stew Goat meat and Michelangelo Restaurant is consider the best places to eat this exotic dish. Goats in some providance are fed oregano plants so the Goat would absorb the oregano...
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Barefoot Caye Caulker
1 Review I saw "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem" signs at several places around town. Life truly is laid back here - I know I keep using this phrase, but I can't think of a better way to describe it. People are...
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Holguin City Holguín
3 Reviews There is a lot spainish in Cuba, also the buildings. If you like the spainish buildings there are alot of pictures you can make just of the buildings. So bring enough. This building has a balcony and...
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Cuban Music Santiago de Cuba
1 Review The famous "Casa de la Trova" in Calle Heredia - exchange of emotions between a teacher and his student (a Cuban music player living in the Netherlands ) - we had a great time. But no misunderstanding...
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Trinidad People Trinidad
2 Reviews In most of the Cuban Cities it is an experience to visit the local temples of music and that made my second trip to Cuba so different Like this building - not that far from the Plaza Mayor This island...
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People The Bahamas
11 Reviews We liked the uniforms of the Bahamian police that was directing traffic everywhere, white gloves and all. I asked the one in the photo if it was ok to take a photo of him, and he just smiled at us (...
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People Belize
12 Reviews Belikin Beer! My that sounds interesting, Would you like that in Lager or Stout my good man. Well actually I think I would like the stout tonight as it is such a nice beer warm or cold. Good choice if...
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Jugo de caña - Sugar cane juice Santo Domingo
2 Reviews Jugo de caña means sugar cane juice and it's delicious! The way to get the juice is to grind the sugar cane, and they usually do it in front of you when you order your juice. The juice is sweet and...
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Give Aways Holguín
2 Reviews Get to know the locals. They are the best people but remember they are poor. Bring lots of clothes and toys for the children. One little girl her toy was an empty toothpaste box. We litterally gave...
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Practical Santiago de Cuba
2 Reviews During your visit of Moncada garrison you'll see that part of it is school as well (Mr.Casto decision)... it's strange that we passed and kids had exam...with open door and none told us to be quite or...
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Island Time The Bahamas
7 Reviews There are many girls on the island that set up on the beach ready to braid your hair with beads. I took on this experience and it was fun and the girls are very talkative. They are not only good at...
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Tipping Belize
3 Reviews When travelling through Belize, do be aware that tipping is becoming more and more common, it's the usual 10% of your bill. Restaurants, taxi's, excursions and hotels are the standard places to tip...
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Religion Santiago de Cuba
2 Reviews Christmas in Cuba this year passed with little more observance than the tiny plastic Xmas tree for me. Some of my Cuban friends did attend church as usual but there was none of the comercialization...
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What passport do u hold, at any country to get in or out you need the other parent's signed agreement notarized, before you decide to travel with a minor.This is an international law, to prevent and making sure you have the rigth authority to travel with that person and make sure is not taken illigal.Regards,Eduardo
As tourists straggled to the ship in two's and threes due to the roadwork outside of Montego Bay, students in flashy white uniforms played STAR SPANGLED BANNER and other favorites as we strode up the gangplank into the belly of our floating hotel.The music was a surprise and a welcomed event--seeing the bandmembers strut and shimmy added a little lift to our departure. From our balcony, we said 'goodbye' to the lush green hills and vibrantly colored city. It was onto our next destination...
Jamaica is derived from the Arawak Indian name "Xayamaca", meaning land of rivers and springs. Although Jamaicans speak a combination of words derived from English, their language is a mixture of Spanish, African, Arawak, East Indian and other languages commonly referred to as 'patois'.As one of our Jamaican guides informed us, you'll do fine on the island if you learn these two phrases: 'yeah mon' AND 'no problem'.
You can almost hear the beach calling you, the beautiful blue water, the grass umbrellas. OH CABANA BOY ANOTHER DRINK PLEASE! OH now I want to go back! There is nothing like baking in the sun down by the equator with a drink in hand, now is there?
Steel bands played to welcome your arrival off the ship. It was lovely to hear them playing there traditional instruments, at each island that we docked at. Also notice they are sat in the shade out of the hot sunshine!!
Tipping is something that you don't do at the resorts, except when you are leaving and you want to make sure that your bags are taken care of. Everyone is so friendly there, you just find yourself saying hello and carrying on a conversation with anyone who wants to stop and talk!
Do NOT overtip or overpay!! It's unfortunate that the locals earn so very little but by giving them money in excess of the local norm they start expecting all foreigners to give them money and therefore does not build a good foundation that they must work for their living. Always be polite and formal. And most of all--slow down and be patient!
Elsalvadorans think its awesome when you try to speak your best Spangish (ha) Be prepared to get smirks and laughs. They are helpful in trying to communicate so don't worry. Most people speak some english. You will have no problem
As mentioned before the resort people were fairly nice & considerate. But when we venture out of the resort one day when we rented a Motocycle, we met some of the real locals & they were just great people. As long as you are considerate to them, they respect you back, as in any culture.
the men ignore them if your walking by yourself especially at night. Once in a place for a while you can make friends mas o menos. pero, Don't ever smoke with the guys down there. There are a lot of Drugs and the guys are almost always getting high.
Villa Las Brujas Cuba
2 Reviews and 51 Opinions I could have chosen Okay but some problems, but I still think it falls too short to express how...
Playa Esmeralda Beach Resort Dominican Republic
2 Reviews and 41 Opinions This all-inslusive resort was fabulous, as all-inclusives go. Kinda like being on a cruise. If lying...
Hotel Baños de Coamo Puerto Rico
1 Review and 27 Opinions This has been a spa resort where guests can enjoy the therapeutic effects of the therman waters...
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