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Regional Caribbean Maps:
1.) Entire Caribbean
Map (330k)
2.) Eastern
Caribbean Map (36k): Includes maps of Puerto Rico through all the islands down to
Trinidad and Tobago.
3.) Mid Caribbean Map
(30k): Includes map of Hati, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Bonaire and
Curacao.
4.) Mid
Caribbean Map 2 (37k): Includes map of Cuba, Jamaica, The Cayman Islands, Haiti and the
bottom portion of the Bahamas.
5.) Central
America Map (33k): Includes map of Mexico (Cozumel, Cancun), Belize and Honduras (The
Bay Islands - Islas de la Bahia).
6.) Northern
Caribbean Map (35k): Includes map of The Bahamas, The Turks and Caicos, Cuba and
Florida.
Ocean Undercurrents If you get sucked out into the ocean by an undercurrent follow these instructions:
Do not panic, save all your strength.
Act immediately. Swim parallel to the shoreline. Even if you cannot, keep trying until you can.
What you are doing is swimming out of the undertow and into the current that will more than likely push you back to shore. Remember, in saltwater you float so you can stay alive for any number of days. Unless you are on a secluded beach a boat will reach you in time to ... more
Residence or Investments in the Caribbean You will need a passport and visas to reside in or to conduct or start a business in the Caribbean. Although some Caribbean countries welcome retirees or others of independent means as long-term residents, requests for work permits are rarely granted. Before you travel, apply to the country's embassy or consulate in the United States to obtain a visa if you wish to reside, go into business, or work in the country.
U.S. citizens who wish to invest in the Caribbean, such as in real estate or a ... more
TELECOMMUNICATION Both domestic and international direct dialing telecommunications are provided by Cable & Wireless (W.I.) Ltd. A fully digitalized telephone system, international and national services, international direct dialing (IDD), facsimile, data and telex services are available from public coin and card phones. Additionally, Cable & Wireless offers Boat phone, the Caribbean Cellular Service; leased ... more
TRAVEL The nearest international airport is located in Antigua with direct services from New York, Newark, Philadelphia, London, Toronto, Miami, San Juan and many Caribbean islands. From North America, American Airlines, offers connections via San Juan; while US Air, BWIA, Air Jamaica, Continental Airlines, and Air Canada offer direct flights to Antigua. Air France, British Airways, BWIA, Virgin ... more
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS No vaccination is required unless transiting or coming from an infected area within SIX MONTHS of arrival. Persons known to have come from any country which has suffered cholera, yellow fever or smallpox epidemics must have vaccination certificates. Drinking water is perfectly safe from the tap, but bottled, purified and mineral water is available.
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injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from
information published on this site. We encourage you to verify any
critical information with the relevant authorities before you travel.
This includes information on visa requirements, health and safety,
customs, accommodations and transportation.
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