Not far from the national park, there is the Playa France beach that will certainly impress fans of recreation in a picturesque natural area. This sandy beach is distinguished by quite a calm atmosphere too. The waves here are not so high, as in other parts of the coast. Boca Kokolishi is perfectly suitable for family recreation. It is a range of shallow round lagoons. The sea here is calm too and the landscapes …
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3. Those travelers who like bringing shells and mother-of-pearl items should note that the “export” of such gifts is possible only if you have the corresponding documents. It is forbidden to export shells and corals from the sea bottom.
4. The rainy season starts from the middle of September and lasts until the beginning of February. It should be also noted that it usually rains at night …
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In the heart of the Caribbean Sea, there is picturesque Bonaire Island. Your vacation here is a really good idea. Spending your holidays with the whole family here is a double pleasure, as each member of the family can find an entertainment to taste on the island. For example, small tourists will be impressed by incredibly beautiful landscapes that are a visiting card of the island. Besides, there are wonderful caves …
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You can forget about people and enjoy the natural beauty on Klein Bonaire Island. It is 750 m far from the coast of the main island. You can easily reach it by boat. Now, the entire territory of the island is a national park. On its territory, there are several old huts where slaves lived once. Now, the island is desert. One of the main nature attractions on Bonaire Island is Mount Brandaris. Near it, there …
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Bonaire is one of the most favorite Caribbean islands of fans of water sports. It attracts many divers and surfers. The Dive Festival lasting for seven days, at least, is annually held in June. In October, a very interesting sports event takes place here. The yacht club of Kralendijk has been an irreplaceable organizer of the International Regatta. Everyone and even those who don’t like diving and yachting …
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There are many restaurants of the Caribbean cuisine on the island. They will impress those who prefer exquisite seafood dishes. Many culinary masterpieces are grilled, which makes them more incomparable. Typical tourist restaurants are common on the island too. Here, you can taste pizza, fresh salads and sweets at reasonable prices. One of the typical Caribbean restaurants is Joe's Grillhouse. As you can …
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Moving around in Netherlands Antilles - transportation
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The most popular and common type of public transport within the island are buses. Nevertheless, there are some trips which shuttle between the islands using the services of a ferry link. In the Antilles, buses in general are in satisfactory condition. Some carriers equip their buses with air conditioners. The traffic interchange on each island is quite comfortable. The best quality road surface is located on the island of Barbados. Many tourists rent a car in order not to depend on public transportation and its corresponding schedule. The costs of these services are quite high in comparison with European countries. However, it enjoys no less popularity. It should be noted that all vehicles used in the Antilles are left hand driven. In order to drive a vehicle, it is necessary to have both an international driver’s license, as well as a separate local driver’s license which you can purchase in the country. You can also use the services of a taxi. The prices for transportation are fixed. They can be calculated by the taxi operator.
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Economy roadmap of Netherlands Antilles
The main export partners of the Antilles are the United States of America, Panama, Guatemala and the Bahamas. Most islands export oil and petroleum products. It is worth noting that the country often purchases crude oil from other partner countries .The raw crude is subsequently refined and the finished products are then exported. The main import partners are the United States of America, Italy, the Netherlands and Venezuela. Recently, the tourism industry has developed quite a lot. A few decades ago, nobody knew about the Antilles. Now even Europeans call the islands a real paradise for lovers of beach recreation and various water sports. It should be noted that the growth of the tourist influx has given rise to the development of the infrastructure thereby causing an increase in the popularity of the country and attracting foreign investors in the process.
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