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When people think about the history of the Bahamas, they think of Christopher Columbus landing there and claiming it for Spain in the late 1400s. This is entirely true. But the Bahamas also had an ancient civilization that dates back as early as 300-400 AD, which may have come from Cuba and counted on the ocean for their food. This has been discovered by recent archaeological digs on the islands. Later an advanced civilization for their time settled on the Bahama Islands. They were the Lucayan Indians. In the 10th century the Lucayans left their home in the Lesser Antilles to escape their enemies. The Carib Indians were fierce warriors and were also cannibals but the Lucayans were peaceful...

Junkanoo is a famous event and celebration that has made Bahamas music popular. This celebration takes place on December 26th and January 1st. The event begins in the morning with a parade. The parade has people wearing colorful costumes, and dancing to Bahamas music. This music is also gaining popularity in the United States and Japan due to groups such as the Baha Men, Ronnie Butler, and Kirdland Bodie.The Junkanoo celebration has influence and promoted Bahamas music. Although this music is very popular for the celebration, it is loosing its recognition due to American influence. The Bahamas are so close to Florida that they can pick up American radio and television stations. This and the...

One of the most well known traditions following a wedding is to take a trip to one of the popular honeymoon destinations in the world. It is estimated that 99% of newlyweds will engage in some sort of honeymoon package. The most popular honeymoon destinations are usually places that people often vacation at, such as Hawaii and other tropical locations. The purchase of a honeymoon package is much different than a vacation because newlyweds spend thousands of dollars more for this special event.Choosing a honeymoon package is quite important and once selected, a newly married couple will join the ranks of a $12 billion-dollar-per-year industry, which whisks newlyweds to some of the most exotic...

We must protect Washington DC from floods and International Terrorists. We must protect the great men and women and our noble leaders. We must protect the heart of our nation from the Bird Flu. We must protect our nations Capital from corrupt lobbyists, sex workers and bribes.We must protect the American People and we need a strong government to do all of that. Washington DC is the wrong place for our nations capital and we need to move it to a safer location. I propose we move Washington DC to Dodge City Kansas.It is perfect in every way and when the wind is blowing just right you will know why and totally agree with everything I am saying here. The center of the nation is a much safer place to put...

Many people think that severe hurricane activity is a recent trend. In actuality, studies show that the United States has been a target of violent hurricanes thru ought its history. To appreciate the full destructive power of hurricanes, a look at the history of hurricane activity in the past hundred years is necessary.Over a century ago, Texas was hit by a hurricane so strong that it caused the deaths of thousands of people. This was before hurricanes were actually named, so it became known simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 due to the fact that it first made landfall at Galveston, Texas. Not much is known about the hurricane before it made landfall simply because the United States did not...

When people think about the history of the Bahamas, they think of Christopher Columbus landing there and claiming it for Spain in the late 1400s. This is entirely true. But the Bahamas also had an ancient civilization that dates back as early as 300-400 AD, which may have come from Cuba and counted on the ocean for their food. This has been discovered by recent archaeological digs on the islands. Later an advanced civilization for their time settled on the Bahama Islands. They were the Lucayan Indians. In the 10th century the Lucayans left their home in the Lesser Antilles to escape their enemies. The Carib Indians were fierce warriors and were also cannibals but the Lucayans were peaceful...

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas was an internally governed British colony until it gained independence in 1973. The Bahamas is comprised of 700 islands and 2000 rocks and cays, with only about 30 of those islands being inhabited. Andros is the largest island; New Providence is the most important and most populous and is also where the capital, Nassau, is located. Of lesser importance are the islands of Abaco, Grand Bahama, Cat Island, Long Island, Eleuthera and Exuma.Watling Island, or San Salvador, is regarded as the first land of the New World to be reached by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The total landmass of the Bahamas is 13,940 sq kilometres (5,382 sq miles).The Bahamas rest on a shelf of...

Many people think that severe hurricane activity is a recent trend. In actuality, studies show that the United States has been a target of violent hurricanes thru ought its history. To appreciate the full destructive power of hurricanes, a look at the history of hurricane activity in the past hundred years is necessary.Over a century ago, Texas was hit by a hurricane so strong that it caused the deaths of thousands of people. This was before hurricanes were actually named, so it became known simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 due to the fact that it first made landfall at Galveston, Texas. Not much is known about the hurricane before it made landfall simply because the United States did not...

Many people think that severe hurricane activity is a recent trend. In actuality, studies show that the United States has been a target of violent hurricanes thru ought its history. To appreciate the full destructive power of hurricanes, a look at the history of hurricane activity in the past hundred years is necessary.Over a century ago, Texas was hit by a hurricane so strong that it caused the deaths of thousands of people. This was before hurricanes were actually named, so it became known simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 due to the fact that it first made landfall at Galveston, Texas. Not much is known about the hurricane before it made landfall simply because the United States did not...

Let's face it!!! Our children are judged based on their grade point average and their performance on standardized test such as ACT/ SAT. Our children's high school and college admissions are based on those credentials. As parents, we invest money in sophisticated desktop/ laptop computers to give them access to the worldwide web. We establish home offices, libraries and structured areas to encourage daily homework and studying. We believe constant studying and attention to homework will groom our children to brilliant status and give them impeccable credentials. To a certain extent, we are correct. Homework and study skills lay the basic foundation for school success as high grade point averages...

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas was an internally governed British colony until it gained independence in 1973. The Bahamas is comprised of 700 islands and 2000 rocks and cays, with only about 30 of those islands being inhabited. Andros is the largest island; New Providence is the most important and most populous and is also where the capital, Nassau, is located. Of lesser importance are the islands of Abaco, Grand Bahama, Cat Island, Long Island, Eleuthera and Exuma.Watling Island, or San Salvador, is regarded as the first land of the New World to be reached by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The total landmass of the Bahamas is 13,940 sq kilometres (5,382 sq miles).The Bahamas rest on a shelf of...

One of the most well known traditions following a wedding is to take a trip to one of the popular honeymoon destinations in the world. It is estimated that 99% of newlyweds will engage in some sort of honeymoon package. The most popular honeymoon destinations are usually places that people often vacation at, such as Hawaii and other tropical locations. The purchase of a honeymoon package is much different than a vacation because newlyweds spend thousands of dollars more for this special event.Choosing a honeymoon package is quite important and once selected, a newly married couple will join the ranks of a $12 billion-dollar-per-year industry, which whisks newlyweds to some of the most exotic...

Across the Banana River from the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island and just north of Cocoa Beach is the city of Cape Canaveral, Florida. In the city of Cape Canaveral you will find, on a protected channel just off the Atlantic Ocean, Port Canaveral.Port Canaveral, which not too long ago was a small cargo port is now, in addition to being a major international cargo hub, one of the, if not the, busiest cruise ports in the Western Hemisphere. It is also a fun filled recreational area.Board a cruise ship for a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 day cruise to the Keys, the Bahamas or the Caribbean, on the 855' Carnival Fantasy, the 952' Carnival Glory, the 964' Disney Magic, the 964' Disney Wonder, the 880' Royal...

Miami is considered the largest urbanized city in the state of Florida. With the metropolitan area surrounded by the Miami River, Biscayne Bay, the Everglades, and the Atlantic Ocean, Miami a great place for residential homes and recreation areas.Types of Miami Real EstateWith the ever increasing demand for Miami real estate, properties both existing and new are readily available. You can choose from affordable homes to luxurious mansions, condos, lofts, apartment buildings and even pre-construction buildings. Whether it be for residence or commercial properties such as hotels, restaurants, offices or other income properties, you can find something that will suit your taste. Properties range from...

Many people think that severe hurricane activity is a recent trend. In actuality, studies show that the United States has been a target of violent hurricanes thru ought its history. To appreciate the full destructive power of hurricanes, a look at the history of hurricane activity in the past hundred years is necessary.Over a century ago, Texas was hit by a hurricane so strong that it caused the deaths of thousands of people. This was before hurricanes were actually named, so it became known simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 due to the fact that it first made landfall at Galveston, Texas. Not much is known about the hurricane before it made landfall simply because the United States did not...

A destination wedding is one where you get married at a location different than where you or your families live. They are particularly popular for second marriages or with those couples that are a little older and don't want a lavish affair. The most common destinations are beach locations, like Cancun, Hawaii, or the Caribbean. If you are considering getting married at an exotic location, here are some things to contemplate.1. Consider what time of year to have your wedding. Hurricane season lasts from June through November, with the most active period from mid-August through October. The chances of a hurricane actually hitting during wedding aren't that great, but if a major hurricane hits...

Google's PageRank has been around for years, and in the opinions of a lot of e-business owners, it can make or break a site. Lately, with Google's fingers in every pie, it seems important to remind everyone that there is more to a website than just PageRank. PageRank is a term that relates to the algorithm that Google uses to rank a website in its search engine. Coined by Larry Page, one of the engineers of Google, PageRank has come to mean so much to webmasters and SEO's that it dictates how we market a website. But let me coin a few terms of my own. (Or, borrow them from others, perhaps...) And while some of these concepts are included in the PageRank algorithm themselves, it's often helpful...

One of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai, is sometimes referred to as "Hawaii's Island Of Discovery". That's because Kauai is Hawaii's oldest island, yet it's constantly changing to enlighten and satisfy all the many visitors who go there.One can find shops and restaurants bustling with activity alongside the many vendors working the highways and by-ways to sell flowers, a variety of fish and lots of fruit.On Kauai's west side on the beach on Kekaha, an old sugar camp house sat for years awaiting restoration. Finally, this facility along with an historic 5-bedroom house, has now joined Waimea Plantation Cottages as a restored plantation- style home bringing the cottage count now to 50.Heading east to...

June is traditionally the number one month for weddings. As a wedding ceremony is probably the most romantic occasion in a woman's life, more and more brides to be are choosing to maximize the romance factor by holding their wedding in a location that scores high on the romance index -- a sunset wedding on a tropical beach at sunset.Recent statistics show that romantic travel is on the increase. More than 30% of all adults (not just brides and grooms) will go on a romantic trip this year. Weddings, honeymoons and wedding vow renewal ceremonies make up a significant number of those excursions.Although many couples choose big cities such as London and Paris, or adventure travel destinations like Egypt...

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas was an internally governed British colony until it gained independence in 1973. The Bahamas is comprised of 700 islands and 2000 rocks and cays, with only about 30 of those islands being inhabited. Andros is the largest island; New Providence is the most important and most populous and is also where the capital, Nassau, is located. Of lesser importance are the islands of Abaco, Grand Bahama, Cat Island, Long Island, Eleuthera and Exuma.Watling Island, or San Salvador, is regarded as the first land of the New World to be reached by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The total landmass of the Bahamas is 13,940 sq kilometres (5,382 sq miles).The Bahamas rest on a shelf of...

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida, north of Cuba and the Caribbean and consists of 700 islands.The archipelago of the Bahamas has a total land area of 5,382 square miles and a population of approx. 310,000 concentrated on the islands of New Providence and Grand Bahama.The islands have a subtropical climate, moderated by the Gulf Stream. Nassau is the capital and largest city, located on New Providence. The largest island is Andros Island. Freeport is the second largest city located on the island of Grand Bahama. The Caicos Islands and the Turks islands in the southeast, are not part of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.The subtropical to tropical...

1. Weddings typically can cost you anywhere around $15,000 or more. The big question is: who foots the bill?The 21st century has heralded a shift in the way these costs are handled. We have moved away from the days when the family of the bride would pay all costs associated with the wedding ceremony . Today it may come down to who can afford it or, who can qualify for the personal loan from the lending institution.Weddings may, in most cases, be a one time special event deserving of all the pomp and pageantry associated with the memorable day. However, there are ways to cut costs and still maximize the moment. Careful planning and budgeting are key to getting the most out of this experience at a...

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The Islands of the Bahamas have some major destination or tourist spots, which offer a traveler a unique vacation experience. The island offers varied types of vacations, like romantic, adventure, eco-tourism or underwater exploration. Tourists can enjoy experiences ranging from swimming with the dolphins in Nassau or Grand Bahama Island to challenging bonefish in Andros or Exuma, or doing sport fishing in Bimini and Abaco.Some of the famous islands one can visit are Nassau, Paradise Island, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Andros, Bimini and Eleuthera, while Long Island, Cat Island, Inagua and San Salvador are visited by tourists for relaxation. Some of the great Bahamas vacations one can choose from are...

The Bahamas are a good example of what most people think of when someone talks about an island paradise. The islands have had an exciting history, with illegal activities and periods of economic prosperity and poverty.The history of the Bahamas begins with the Lukku-cairi who were the first settlers on the islands. They were originally from South America and settled the islands around the 9th century AD after they wandered up through the Caribbean to the Bahamas. They were also known by a couple of other names, the Lucayans, the Arawaks or, as Columbus mistakenly called them in, Indians. Columbus was mistaken in naming them, because he thought he had landed in the East Indies and designated the...

Many people think that severe hurricane activity is a recent trend. In actuality, studies show that the United States has been a target of violent hurricanes thru ought its history. To appreciate the full destructive power of hurricanes, a look at the history of hurricane activity in the past hundred years is necessary.Over a century ago, Texas was hit by a hurricane so strong that it caused the deaths of thousands of people. This was before hurricanes were actually named, so it became known simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 due to the fact that it first made landfall at Galveston, Texas. Not much is known about the hurricane before it made landfall simply because the United States did not...

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...

When people think about the history of the Bahamas, they think of Christopher Columbus landing there and claiming it for Spain in the late 1400s. This is entirely true. But the Bahamas also had an ancient civilization that dates back as early as 300-400 AD, which may have come from Cuba and counted on the ocean for their food. This has been discovered by recent archaeological digs on the islands. Later an advanced civilization for their time settled on the Bahama Islands. They were the Lucayan Indians. In the 10th century the Lucayans left their home in the Lesser Antilles to escape their enemies. The Carib Indians were fierce warriors and were also cannibals but the Lucayans were peaceful...

Celebrating under the attentive care of Bahamas honeymoon resorts, there might be no better way to commence a marriage. Consisting of over 700 mostly-uninhabited islands, Bahamas has a lot of territory to encounter during your trip. Bahamas honeymoon packages can put you in touch with several different tropical paradises during any given vacation. You will never be without something new to experience. Even your second or third Bahamas honeymoon will be as fresh and unique as the first.Every travel agency has its own selection of Bahamas honeymoon packages, so it is worthwhile to shop around and find the one that reaches your highest expectations. Whether it's snorkeling in the sea or sunning on...

Freeport in Grand Bahama Island is the closest of all the Bahamas to the USA. A quick 45 minute flight from Fort Lauderdale or Miami will get you into Freeport. It is a very popular destination because of its close proximity and the fact that US dollars are widely accepted. There are two main clusters of hotels and resorts on Grand Bahama Island. One is at the Port Lucaya area located on the south shore of island and the other is near downtown Freeport which is more inland. There are also other individual resorts scattered around the west and south shores of the 97 by 17 mile island.I have traveled to Freeport twice and stayed in the Port Lucaya area both times. Most of the hotels here are...

The beautiful town of Scottsdale is the fifth largest city in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is famous for its golf courses and resorts. Apart from this, Scottsdale also has a large number of art galleries, indoor and outdoor theatres, parks, museums, athletic fields, open arenas, grand prix field, polo fields and a center for arts. Quite natural then that many people consider Scottsdale as an ideal place for living and settling down. As a result, Scottsdale has witnessed of recent a booming real estate market. Even though it has a desert terrain, Scottsdale with its warm climate has one of the best living conditions in the state of Arizona.According to a recent survey, many people relocate to...

The Bahamas are a good example of what most people think of when someone talks about an island paradise. The islands have had an exciting history, with illegal activities and periods of economic prosperity and poverty.The history of the Bahamas begins with the Lukku-cairi who were the first settlers on the islands. They were originally from South America and settled the islands around the 9th century AD after they wandered up through the Caribbean to the Bahamas. They were also known by a couple of other names, the Lucayans, the Arawaks or, as Columbus mistakenly called them in, Indians. Columbus was mistaken in naming them, because he thought he had landed in the East Indies and designated the...

Many people think that severe hurricane activity is a recent trend. In actuality, studies show that the United States has been a target of violent hurricanes thru ought its history. To appreciate the full destructive power of hurricanes, a look at the history of hurricane activity in the past hundred years is necessary.Over a century ago, Texas was hit by a hurricane so strong that it caused the deaths of thousands of people. This was before hurricanes were actually named, so it became known simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 due to the fact that it first made landfall at Galveston, Texas. Not much is known about the hurricane before it made landfall simply because the United States did not...

The Bahamas can be a playground for children of any age. Anyone that likes searching for just the right seashell, building sandcastles, swimming with dolphins or playing in the ocean waves will have fun here.Despite the fact that water-related activities are the most apparent enticements, these tranquil and welcoming islands also offer an assortment of rainy-day options, above all in Nassau and on neighboring Paradise Island.Nassau is full of an impressive heritage. Momentous Bahamas Historical Society Museum and Parliament Square, to name a couple of places rich in history. There is an abundant collection of military uniforms, weapons and tools, as well as photographs and documents. Some of the...

I was all set to write an article predicting the future of search engines, when Yahoo dropped Google and replaced it with its own engine. Now that's big news. In less than twenty-four hours, Google went from about 79% of the market share to about 51%, almost overnight. And what a welcome relief it is too! Being #1 in Google was great, but when you had the misfortune of dropping even a couple of positions you really felt it. Now there will be more stability; if you drop in Google today, your hits from Yahoo will remain consistent.What is the new Yahoo?Last year, Yahoo bought the AltaVista, Fast, and Inktomi search engines. The new Yahoo results are none of these. Many people are saying that the...

"I have a notion that gamblers are as happy as most people, being always excited; women, wine, fame, the table, even ambition, sate now and then, but every turn of the card and cast of the dice keeps the gambler alive."- Lord ByronThe starting lineups have been set. The fantasy football teams have been drafted. The money has found its way back into the offshore gaming accounts, and the Week 1 lines are posted and ripe for the picking. The sporting public has been going through rehab and withdrawal for seven months since the Super Bowl, but it is about to again submerge itself in a wonderful orgy of drinking, violence, and gambling that will last the next 21 weeks.The season kicks off Thursday night...

Big. Really big.It's impossible to get past that first impression of Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and you'll be reminded of it everywhere you go in the resort. This is not a destination for a quiet and restful romantic recharge; this is a destination for a full-bore, pedal to the metal, fun fest with several thousand other vacationers. So, with that in mind, what are the highlights if you want to make the most of a family vacation at Atlantis Paradise Island?General InformationAtlantis Paradise Island is by far the biggest resort in the Bahamas. Located on New Providence Island, the word "resort" barely does it justice; Atlantis is a combination of amusement park, water park, casino, spa...