Several people throughout the year visit the beautiful islands of the Caribbean. People who still aren’t aware of the beautiful place should definitely learn about it more. The islands are spectacular and so are the inhabitants. Most of their main economy depends on the tourism. Most tourists hail from the countries of the USA and the UK as it is quite popular over there. One of the luxurious things one can do is to rent a Villa in the Caribbean and then explore the islands. So, we thought of bringing forth facts about the beautiful place. This would help many people in knowing the Caribbean in a much better way. So, let us begin.

Amazing Facts about the Caribbean:

We cannot possibly touch every fact, so we have kept them simple and easy to understand. We really hope that you love the facts. So, here are some of the facts:

• Location of the Caribbean Islands:

We can say that the location of the islands is south-east to the Gulf of Mexico and the Northern American mainland.  When we measure it from North to South it comes to approximately 1,000 miles. On measuring from East to West it is about 2,500 miles. Their situation is generally regarded as the Caribbean Plate.

• What is the Caribbean made of?

There are lots of things going on in this area. It is said that the Caribbean is made up of more than 700 islands, islets, reefs,and cays that surround the Caribbean Sea. The geography of the place is diverse as you are getting coral reeds, mountains, waterfalls, valleys, volcanoes and tropical rainforests.

The Caribbean has been divided into four sections to make it easy on people. Also, these sections comprise of the island nations of the Caribbean. These are:

• The Greater Antilles containing islands such as Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.

• The Lesser Antilles includes Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Saint Martin, Saba, Saint Eustatius, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts & Nevis, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

• The Leeward Antilles includes Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire.

• The Windward Islands include Barbados, Dominica, Grenada with sister island Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago.

• Beyond this, there is a region of the Lucayan Archipelago which doesn’t really fall in the Caribbean area but they are included in it. The nation of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos falls under this place.

Only 2% of the islands present in the Caribbean area are actually inhabited by people

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• Population:

 

About 42.5 million or more people reside in the Caribbean area. Among them, about 11.4 million are from Cuba and about 10.8 million are from Haiti. Montserrat has a population of about 5,200 people after the eruption of the Soufrière Hills Volcano. Multiculturalism is present in all of the Caribbean. Christianity of some form of the other is the main religion. There are some interesting religions like the voodoo, Santeriá,andOrisha. Jamaica holds the record of having the most number of churches per square mile. The place has about 1600 churches in total.

• About the name West Indies:

You will often come across the name West Indies and you may be confused about it. Actually, the name West Indies is associated with the Caribbean. It hails back to the time when Christopher Columbus landed in the islands of the Caribbean. He took it to be the East Indies so he started calling the people present in the place as Indians. But he realized that he has actually sailed to somewhere else. So, now the Caribbean is called the West Indies. The name is popularly used for their cricket team which is world-renowned.

• Language:

The most ethnic groups that have been formed in the Caribbean are due to the slaves that colonizers brought. Their main aim was to farm tobacco and sugar cane. So, the people derived their own language or used the language that their owners have. The most prevalent languages are the English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Dutch,and Papiamento.

• Biodiversity:

A region like the Caribbean has to have a rich biodiversity in it. As most of the islands remain uninhabited, it becomes a thriving place for the animals and nature. Some of the facts are:

• The Parrotfish found in the Caribbean are important for keeping the beaches alive. They ingest the coral reefs and the sand is made through their excrement. These make the white sands that are famous in the Caribbean. They also feed on algae to keep the water crystal clear.

• More than 500 species of birds are found in the Caribbean. Among them, about 172 species are indigenous to the area.

• Iguanas have existed in the region for more than 12 million years. They are one of the largest land vertebrates that one can find in the Caribbean. They make the islands colorful by spreading seeds of many plants.

• The moruga scorpion chili is one of the hottest chilies in this world. It can be only found in Trinidad.

• James Bond:

Our beloved James Bond was actually created in Jamaica. The idea came to the author Ian Fleming while staying in Jamaica. He bought the house ‘GoldenEye’ which is now a luxury hotel. Even the shooting of the first Bond movie ‘Dr. No’ happened in Jamaica.

There is a lot more you can learn about the Caribbean. But this would be a good starting for someone who isn’t aware of the secularity of the country. So, take a tour of the area to see the beauty with your own eyes.

This article is submitted by Seema Gurnani, who’s a travel blogger and owns www.pandareviewz.com

New Jersey is a happening state in the United States and hundreds and thousands of tourists take a trip to it. There are so many places to visit that you should take at least a week off to be in New Jersey and visit the top-rated tourist spots. When you are planning, you should pre-book a limo from Newark airport to Princeton NJ which is the most happening area in New Jersey. A limo is a must to get the ultimate feeling of luxury that you expect in a trip.

Places To Visit In New Jersey–

The following is the list of the most visited tourist spots in New Jersey. You can book a limo if you liked it while coming from the airport to your hotel in NJ. You can also book a local taxi. With a limo, you get the ultimate comfort you always desired for as well as the privacy and all the modern facilities you get in a luxury room suite. ABC Taxi Limo is the best one in New Jersey and they are the most trusted one as well thanks to their 15 years of presence.

Atlantic City – It is the most popular tourist spot. It is known for gambling. The wood-plank boardwalk and Gardener’s Basin are extremely popular. You can do shopping, waterfront dining, fishing, dolphin sighting.

Ocean City – One of the main tourist attractions of New Jersey is the shore. Ocean City is a very popular family resort and the boardwalk is 1.5 kilometers long. There are various amusement parks to visit.

Delaware Water Gap – For a memorable sighting in New Jersey and make your NJ trip worth every bit of time and money, this is the place you need to be. It stretches over 65 kilometers. You can do various water adventure activities.

Princeton – If you had opted for a limo from Newark airport to Princeton NJ, you must visit the world famous Princeton University. There are various renowned eateries available that your local taxi or limo driver will help you spot.

Wildwood – If you are with your family and especially kids, they are going to love this place. There are so many amusement parks and wild rides along with beaches and boardwalks. The Doo Wop Preservation League Museum is also located here.

Apart from these, you should visit Hoboken, Six Flags Great Adventure, Spring Lake, Paterson Great Falls, High Point State Park and various other such exciting places.

Bequeathing you with Mexico’s eccentric experiences Ensenada is one of Mexico’s most-visited cities. Along with a plethora of sights and landmarks that make it to the top of the best things to do in Ensenada, it is the stunning outdoors that has many looking up a trip planner for fun excursions around them. Its location off the Baja California Peninsula ensures you don’t run out of places where you can embark the city’s outdoor goodness. The city has garnered considerable tourism owing to its shaping reputation of that of a cruise ship destination. If all this information has got you thinking about planning a trip to Ensenada, here are three excursions you’ve got to consider!

The Las Canadas Canopy Excursion

To experience Ensenada in its most rustic form, you’ve got to stay or let’s say camp at rustic places and do rustic things. The Las Canadas Canopy is one such place where along with undertaking all the aforementioned things, you can have a time of your life doing adrenaline-rushing things. From zip lining, racing on ATVs, horse riding to walking on wobbly hanging bridges, this place will leave no stone unturned to ensure you leave taking some of the region’s best experiences. If it gets too hot for you, you can resort to the water activities here that include swimming pools, slides, and thrilling diving boards. One place that ensures the entire family is having a good time, the  Las Canadas Canopy is highly sought-after.

Baja Vino Excursion

When you think Mexico, it’s only given that you think tequila! Ensenada will pleasantly surprise you with a handful of wineries and vineyards. Introduce yourselves to the authentic El Vall life at the Baja Vino vineyard which is counted as one of the best attractions in Ensenada. You can easily spend the entire day here if you plan to spend more than two days in Ensenada. People are drawn to this vineyard for its enlightening wine tours, followed by wine tasting sessions. Good food combined with some great wine ascertain a fabulous time! The place tends to be pretty crowded on weekends, so if you wish to skip the crowds, planning your visit around weekdays is suggested. Many who have visited this place have noted how the owner’s relationship with the locals here have earned this vineyard itself a nice over others. English and Spanish are two languages that people can take the tours in.

Desert Excursion

Ensenada’s diverse topography is hard to cover in one day and two or more days will do you just good to head to places like this uber-fun desert trails. This place is perfect for those who love horse riding. Exploring the region sitting on horsebacks is what you must look forward to here. Don’t worry if this is your first time riding a horse, you can avail horse riding lessons too here. And if you thought all this comes with a huge price, hold on! The reasonable rates here will make you want to go here more than once.