The most visited cultural institution on the island is Saint-Martin Museum. It presents a collection of exciting historical exhibits. Part of the exhibition consists of archaeological artifacts discovered on the island during the study. The most interesting part of the collection are items obtained from the sunken Proselyte frigate. It crashed off the coast of the island over a hundred years ago and is buried at sea …
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8. A lot of buses run around the island, but some remote villages can be reached only by taxi. Special tours at a quite attractive price are organized for vacationers. 9. Locals are very welcoming and friendly to foreign visitors. The main condition for successful communication with the local population is respect for basic rules of courtesy. 7. During vacations, tourists are advised to use only official …
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For those who wish to delight in playing golf, it is advised you go to Simpson Bay and visit the Mullet Bay Golf Course. It is considered to be the best center of its kind on the island. You should also know that the local panoramic views here incredibly amaze all visitors. The resort town also has a mesmerizing sports complex called Fitness Coaching. This is a great place for those watching their figure even …
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The “traveling” carnival, Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival, is held annually in various regions of the Caribbean. Its program includes bright events: “blind” competition for the best rum and beer (CAB Taste Contest) which is assessed by a jury from European countries, and the competition of bartenders (Rum Cocktail Wars) that is always accompanied by a spectacular performance. Visitors to the festival will be …
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Two of the most vibrant carnivals are devoted to cultures of these countries; tourists who visit the island in February will be able to participate in the French carnival. It is held in final week before Lent. Enchanting parades are main features of the festival. Responsible local residents are preparing all year long to participate in them, coming up with original sketches of costumes and making up a program of …
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The La Villa Restaurant invites visitors to try popular local food. It is situated next to the city center. In addition to original national food, classic French dishes are represented in the menu. The restaurant has a festive atmosphere and attractive prices. You can continue an acquaintance with national culinary tradition in the L'Auberge Gourmande restaurant. In its spacious hall even a large company of …
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Netherlands Antilles - moving around the country
The most common type of public transport on the Antilles is the bus. They run quite often. They however do not run according to any prearranged schedule. Comfort in the bus depends on the carrier company. Tickets for trips can be bought directly from the driver or in special vending machines or newspaper kiosks. Another popular means of transportation in the country are taxi services. Usually, the tariffs in all services are the same. The main thing is to ask the taxi manager to calculate the cost of the trip. If there is a need to quickly get from one island to another, you can use air transport services. In addition, domestic postal aero operators offer quite attractive prices. However, be prepared for extreme take-offs and landings. After all, almost all airports have fairly narrow and short runways, which almost end in the sea.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Netherlands Antilles
The carnival in honor of the Day of Worship takes place on the island of Bonaire. During the festival, all the music and dance bands of the island perform on stage. Harvest holidays are held in rural communes. The New Year here also begins with a holiday. A masquerade is held on the island from the 1st to the 6th of January. Bonaire can be called the most festive place of the Antilles. Every season, there are several different events, from the diving festival to the birthday of the queen. Each of these holidays is not just a festive date, but a real joy for the inhabitants of many Caribbean islands, who happily come to participate in the celebration.
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