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Best Time to Visit the Lesser Antilles?

Get information about the dry versus wet season weather averages in Trinidad, Tobago, and Barbados.
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Best Time to Visit Barbados

Barbados is a fantastic year-round destination to visit because it's continuously warm with temperatures ranging from 69 to 85 °F (18 - 30 °C) and welcoming to travelers- even during hurricane season to some extent. From December through April is widely considered the best time to visit Barbados, but it's also when the prices are at their height due to the influx of tourism in Barbados, especially in Bridgetown.
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Our Favorite Caribbean Cruise Ports for Small Ships

Cherish the sun-kissed sand and idyllic beachscapes of the Caribbean from the intimate atmosphere of a small ship cruise as you visit our favorite Caribbean cruise ports. Fort-De-France, Martinique Delight in the magnificent bay and postcard-perfect coastline at Fort-de-France on Martinique, where many of our Caribbean cruises start or …
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Our Favorite Caribbean Cruise Ports for Small Ships

Cherish the sun-kissed sand and idyllic beachscapes of the Caribbean from the intimate atmosphere of a small ship cruise as you visit our favorite Caribbean cruise ports.
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Cuba FAQs

Planning a trip to Cuba? Now what? From the best time to visit to entry requirements, this FAQ gives travelers more of an idea of what to expect on a trip to Cuba. We have answered some of the most common traveler questions in hopes of helping you feel better prepared for the adventure.
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Leeward Islands Politics

The Leeward Islands, a geographical grouping with an essentially shared history, have developed over time into six separate nations. They have a common interest in tourism, and in economic and cultural advancement for their ethnically diverse but essentially harmonious populations.
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Virgin Islands Politics

A trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands has very tricky and confusing politics surrounding it. For example, The U.S. Virgin Islands are an unincorporated U.S. territory which means they have a say in Congress, but only in committees. It's both important and enlightening to understand the politics around the U.S. Islands, especially if you're from the U.S.
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British Virgin Islands Wildlife

Wildlife in this locale consists primarily of reptiles, birds, and other small animals. The population includes various lizards, such as iguanas and geckos, as well as tortoise and a variety of tree frogs. Birds of the BVI include hummingbirds, doves, and falcons, along with numerous sea birds such as brown pelicans, flamingos, sea gulls, and …
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Windward Islands Geography

The Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Islands forms the easternmost boundary of the Caribbean Sea. The Windward Islands are unique because they usually have mountainous or volcanic origins.
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The Cultural Side of a Virgin Islands Cruise

The Virgin Islands have a diverse mix of cultures, religions, and ethnicities. Read this article to learn all about these unique identities.
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Modern History of Barbados & Trinidad

Barbados was visited by both the Spanish and Portuguese, but claimed as a colony by Britain in 1625. Trinidad, as well as Tobago and other smaller islands, became part of the Spanish empire. Large numbers of English settlers arrived in Barbados in the 17th century to farm tobacco and cotton. The introduction of sugar cultivation from the middle of …
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British Virgin Islands Modern History

The 1800s brought about great changes in the British Virgin Islands, with the abolition of slavery in 1834 being a pivotal event. Although the local economy suffered a temporary blow, it recovered in a relatively short amount of time. To this day, the abolition is still a widely celebrated event, with festivals held in its honor each August. 1872 …
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Caribbean Cruises

Small ships provide a fun and unique way to explore the islands of the Caribbean. Water activities can be conveniently planned from the vessel, and time spent on board always provides beautiful scenery as well as good company.
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Windward Islands Politics

The different islands in the Windward Island chain all have unique and diverse politics. For example Martinique citizens are French and represent themselves in the French senate while Dominica uses a parliamentary democracy with a head of state and prime minister.
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Trinidad, Tobago, and Barbados Politics

The politics of Trinidad, Tobago, and Barbados are very interesting. After 1966 Barbados got independence from the British. As a result Barbados has a British Parliament type democracy.
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Cuisine of the Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands have an unusual cuisine, that's been influenced by Europeans, Indians, Americans, and traditional African recipes.
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Leeward Islands Wildlife

Bats are the most common mammal encountered on the Leeward Islands. Introduced mammals include deer and the Indian mongoose. Lizards, tortoises, geckos and iguanas are the most common reptiles. Barbuda has a frigate bird sanctuary, including 5,000 frigate birds and 170 other species.
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Windward Islands Wildlife

The Windward Islands wildlife consists of over 160 avian species and a ton of diverse and rare plant species and animal species. Also, the Windward Islands have a ton of unique fish species that you'll be able to see on an Adventure Life cruise or while snorkeling in the pristine waters.
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Wildside of the Virgin Islands

A trip to the Caribbean has so much more to offer travelers than beaches and sunbathing. It might come as a surprise that this destination could excite wildlife enthusiasts! The Caribbean islands have an unexpected variety of wildlife to observe. Besides marine life, there are exotic plants, frogs, iguana lizards, bats, and an array of bird species.
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Virgin Islands Environment

The Virgin Islands have an extremely diverse environment that includes mountains to hike, coral reefs to explore, beaches, and coastal grasslands. With all these differing environments, there's something that everyone can enjoy.
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Leeward Islands Geography

Along with the Windward Islands, the small Leeward Islands form the Lesser Antilles on the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea. The geography of the Leeward Islands is comprised primarily by coral and volcanic islands. The soil on the coral islands is not well suited to agriculture, making these countries' primary economic engine tourism.
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Trinidad and Barbados Geography

Barbados is a fairly small, relatively flat island while Trinidad is much larger. Barbados's highest mountain is 1,120 feet (340 meters) and the capital and most populated part of the island is Bridgetown.
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A Geographical look at the Virgin Islands

It's important to understand the geography of where the islands are located and where the British and U.S. Islands are in relation to each other so you can work with Adventure Life to find you the perfect cruise that includes all the destinations on your bucket list.
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Leeward Islands Culture

The cultures of the Leeward Islands are as diverse as the people that inhabit them, coming from many countries in western Europe (like France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and others) and Africa. Much of the culture ties back into the region's colonial European roots, but there is also a notable presence of unique local Caribbean traditions.
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