For a small island country, Haiti has a rich history and culture. The preferences of the county’s citizens were changing over the centuries. They were fighting against slavery, fighting for independence, and then suffered from the submissive position once again. The first constitution of the free country was signed in 1803. After that, a series of governmental coups happened in the country. Haiti is a poor country nevertheless tourism is slowly developing in it. The beauty of local nature and beaches is unrivaled. An interesting fact – in 1975, the future president of the United States of America Bill Clinton and his wife spent their honeymoon in Haiti.
Haiti is an island country in the Caribbean that shares the same island with the Dominican Republic. The country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in …
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1. Do not demonstrate jewelry, cameras, smartphones, and wallets in public places. Such carelessness might make you a target for pickpockets. 2. Do …
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To the south-east of Port-au-Prince lies the city of Petion-Ville. This is a large suburb of Haiti’s capital. It is safer and local people are wealthier than in Port-au-Prince. That is why Petion-Ville is more suitable for tourists. There are many art galleries, popular restaurants, shops, and nightclubs here. Rich Haitians and foreign guests prefer to settle in Petion-Ville. To the east of the capital, tourists will find a small settlement called Croix-des-Bouquets. This town has long traditions of iron forging. Local craftsmen enjoy making artworks with symbols and rituals of the Vodou cult, and so these masters are famous as “Vodou forgers”. Art workshops in Croix-des-Bouquets and metal sculpture exhibitions are a typical destination in almost excursions in the country.
Price can be one of the main decision-making factors when choosing a vacation destination, In Haiti, travelers can find hotels of different price …
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Lotteries have become a local attraction and an essential part of the lives of local people. Even adult Haitians might not know that Africa is a continent and not a single country, but absolutely everyone knows what a lottery is and how it works. Lotteries are entertainment and work at the same time. It is possible to bet with 30 cents and win 100 dollars. There are no lottery tickets in Haiti. People make bets – bet sizes are indicated on a large board that is always placed at the entrance to the lottery house. The lottery drawing usually happens twice a day, in the morning and the evening. There are many lottery houses across the country. Haiti suffers from unemployment, and lotteries are the only opportunity for many people to get at least some money.
Not everyone is brave enough to visit Haiti, so travelers who do this have an opportunity to purchase items and souvenirs that are not available …
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Excursion programs in Haiti usually cover the capital’s attractions including Rhum Barbancourt (the famous rum producer), Jacmel port, the nearby Bassin Bleu Waterfall, Fort-de-Ping National Park, and Pic Macaya National Park. The latter offers a fantastic view of the southern provinces and the coast. Labadee Peninsula is a private territory of the American company Royal Caribbean International. There are multiple hotels here, as well as a port suitable for large cruise ships.