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Often overlooked, the Taino of the Caribbean's Greater Antilles were the first Amerindian people encountered by Christopher Columbus.

A visit to any of Jamaica's museums is like taking a walk back in time. See how the Arawaks lived or step into Bob Marley's world when visiting these island's museums.

As much as history has attempted to teach about Christopher Columbus, little is actually discussed about who he was as a person following his landing at San Salvador.

You don't need to fly all the way down to Jamaica to sample some of the island's authentic dishes. Go to the nearest supermarket and buy some easy to find ingredients.

This fiery recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken will keep your guests coming back for more.

Return to Sleepaway Camp is a crude, unnecessary addition to a mediocre 80s horror franchise that went straight to DVD.

Caribbean shopping is exciting, a chance to enjoy myriad colours and flavours after a day on the beach and bargain for natural products and original gifts.

St Thomas is the US Virgin Island most reknown for its duty-free and luxury shopping. Other activites on this Caribbean island include walking tours and water sports.

On the second Monday in October, educators across the continent tell children a story about the discovery of the Americas.

Spanish Town, Jamaica is ranked as a World Heritage Site. Redevelopment plans will create viable businesses, providing needed employment for many of its citizens.

Take Chinese food and add dollops of Jerk sauce, plaintains or some quick curry and you might have a Caribbean twist on an old favourite.

Habaneros are not only the hottest peppers, they have become enormously popular in sauce-making and cooking all over the world.

Sleepaway Camp is the cautionary tale of murder, homosexuality, and summer camp.

Small locally owned hotels, off-beach locations, villas and special deals mean more travelers can take vacations this spring and summer in the Caribbean.

Jamaica is the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean with a population of 2.5 million. Tourism is the island's second largest industry.

Visitors can relax on beautiful beaches, enjoy bargain-priced shopping and tour historic landmarks on the vacation island of St. Thomas.

Girls played at fortune telling, a Puritan sin, then showed signs of bewitchment. They named three witches, ushering in Massachusetts persecutions and mass hysteria.

Christopher Columbus has been vilified as the man whose discovery of the Americas brought death and destruction to native cultures, beginning the pattern of exploitation.