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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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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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Windward Islands Culture

The culture of the Windward Islands is very diverse and likely very different from where you're coming from. This cultural guide will explain the origins of various things centered around the Windward Islands.
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Trinidad, Tobago, and Barbados Culture

Tourism, and offshore finance attracted by the low tax regime, have replaced sugar cane as the main players in the economy of Barbados, but the importance of sugar cane is still emphasized in the annual Crop Over carnival held in July and early August. The ethnic origin of the population is predominantly African. The Grammy-winning musician …
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British Virgin Islands Culture

This article will discuss the surprisingly rich culture that the British Virgin Islands have. This includes its influences from African culture, Arabian culture, and the official language of the islands.
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Leeward Islands Recent History

The last five centuries have been an era of colonial occupation, followed by independence in the late 20th century for some islands. Large-scale sugar cane plantations on the more fertile islands led to the importation of thousands of slaves from Africa, and indentured labor from Europe and Asia after the abolition of slavery in the early part of …
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Leeward Islands Ancient History

Early settlers on the islands were Amerindian tribes who migrated in successive waves either southwards from what is now Florida or northwards from present-day Venezuela, as long ago as 3000 BC according to archaeological evidence. The original stone age tribes were replaced by the agricultural societies of the Saladoids and Arawaks, who were in …
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Windward Islands Ancient History

The history of the Windward Islands ties in with the history of the Caribbean as a whole. Evidence of human settlement in the Caribbean dates back to 4500 BC, The Taino who originally occupied some of the Windward Islands were relatives of the Arawak people indigenous to the West Indies. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the 15th Century he …
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Island Ancient History

The lesser islands of the nation of Trinidad & Tobago, were created by forceful contact between the South American and Caribbean geological plates assisted by a volcanic eruption. Coral deposits 300 feet (90 meters) thick have been laid on what is now Barbados. The islands were first inhabited by successive waves of Amerindian tribes – …
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British Virgin Islands Ancient History

The British Virgin Islands have a fascinating ancient history with tons of influences coming to, populating, and then ultimately leaving the islands while addressing the Arawak tribe: what's though to be the island's natives.
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Trinidad, Tobago, and Barbados

Although often grouped together in the minds of outsiders, the Caribbean islands of Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados form two nations: Barbados is politically separate from the other two. The islands are located in the Lesser Antilles group in the north western Atlantic Ocean. Trinidad & Tobago lie just off the coast of Venezuela and to the south …
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British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands (BVI), offer an intriguing array of a rich and global history laced with modern day advancements, in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. The natural setting, with something for everyone, attracts visitors from around the world. Set out on a Caribbean cruse or a resort package stay and you will not want to leave …
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