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Francis Drake was one of the most successful privateers of the 16th-century, and even fought in the battle against the Spanish Armada.

Review of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in downtown San Francisco: Good choice for a romantic weekend getaway, business travel, and nightlife on California's Central Coast.

Pirates weren't the only terrors on the high seas of the Caribbean - privateers had their own plundering to do.

The Sea Dog, Sir Francis Drake helped defeat the Spanish Armada, but only after he sailed his ship The Golden Hind around the world stealing Spanish gold

Drake was all things to all people: a colorful, adventuring, pioneering, slave-trading cutthroat who left his mark on the Spanish sphere of influence in the New World.

During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.

Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.

Connect a con to a dashing explorer knighted by Queen Elizabeth and you have the Sir Francis Drake Association.

Sir Francis Drake sailed around the globe, defeated the Spanish Armada, and brought the potato from South America to England. Nonetheless, he died miserably at age 56.

When the Spanish Empire seized the riches of the Americas, their rivals in Europe resented this, and made bids to claim some of the riches themselves.

John Hawkins was one of the heroes of the early English navy and the fight against the Spanish Armada. He was also one of the fathers of the American slave trade.

Life as a pirate has been romanticized by novels and movies. Even though it was dangerous and violent, pirates themselves defended its allure and adventure.

An astonishing act of bravery by an outraged woman broke the siege and saved La Coruna from defeat.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire recreates a medieval marketplace at Casa de Fruta in Hollister on weekends from September 6 to October 12, 2008.

What happened to the 117 people who tried to establish the first English settlement in America?

After many provocations like the raids of English privateers on Spanish ships and open assistance to Dutch rebels in the Netherlands, Philip II launched his armada.

Add pirates to the list of trials and tribulations faced by early settlers around the Virginia Colony's Chesapeake Bay. But pirates were simply independent entrepreneurs.

Lime, sugar, rum, and mint come together in this legendary drink. A simple recipe with a long history of pirates, revolution, and romantic writers.

Southern Portugal: Information and statistics on the Ria Formosa, chameleons, chapels made from bones, dolphin-watching, slave trading, salt pans and cork museum.

St. Augustine, Florida was established long before the pilgrims, the War of Independence or the statute of liberty.

Morgan's pirating career winds down. A title and post as lieutenant governor is conferred upon him. Now wealthy, he is one of the few pirates who ends up retiring.

Venezuela's Catatumbo Lightning phenomenon spawns more lightning than any other storm in the world, and has helped shape the history of the region for centuries.

Gilbert starts a colony at New Foundland. Drake returns the Roanoke settlers to England. The second Roanoke group disappears.

The famous Fish Market at Brixham Harbour on the English Riviera is having a multi-million pound transformation which will offer a unique experience to visitors.

It is believed that the name "California" derived from a Spanish novel, Las Sergas de Esplandian, written in the 15th-century. The book told of a mythical island located

La Coruna in Galicia, Spain has plenty of history to it. Find out more about the stories behind the city walls, Jardin de San Carlos and Tower of Hercules.

Want a drink that is refreshing and opens your palette? Try a Mojito.

Lemures and Lares were ancient Roman ghosts. The Romans were obsessed with all kinds of invisible entities and develpoed ways to control them.

Suffolk is a traditional farming county famous for its pork and apples. It's also the place to eat sprats, visit a brewery and learn about making flour at a water mill.

The mojito is a refreshing summer drink that is sure to cool even on the most sweltering of days. But what many do not know is that its history begins with pirates.

In times of war anything goes - mounted moose, incendiary monkeys, mortar-carrying bears and even front-line cattle.

Fiction this month from regulars Steven Utley and Briton Brian Stableford, veteran Michael Bishop, Kij Johnson, R. Neube and debutant Gord Sellar, reviews and columns..

A brief biography of Lope de Vega, one of Spain's most popular playwrights, who wrote over 1,500 plays and many fine poems.

Only 1000kms south of Ushuaia in Argentina lies the Antarctic Peninsular, a remote, fascinating and adventurous world, accessible to travellers as never before.

These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles.

A brief discussion of the complexities of Conrad's novella, and how his use of a narrative framing device heightens its effectiveness as an example of quest literature.

The history of the mojito, the lore and the debates. The cocktail of choice for pirates, swashbucklers and this writer: who found the tastiest version in Ft. Lauderdale!

The Generation that "didn't trust anyone over 30" is completely comfortable following the footsteps of the over 70-set as they bring Mojitos back into fashion.

The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.

There are so many attractions to see in London it's difficult for tourists to fit everything in during their stay. But help is at hand!

Located on Isla Navarino Puerto Williams is well off the tourist track ; a town of basic facilities, friendly locals and seafaring stories and adventures.

The sea monster is nowhere to be seen. However, familiar favourites such as Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones make their expected return as they battle amid a maelstrom

A US Virgin Islands vacation on St Thomas offers luxury tourist amenities, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, as well as beaches, shopping, and nightlife.

Situated at the tip of Africa, the Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south and includes valleys, bays and beaches.

Among the First Nations peoples of south-central British Columbia, there is a legend of buried Conquistador artifacts at a location referred to as the Spanish Mound.

The Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588 was designed by King Philip II to wreak revenge on its Queen, Elizabeth I and remove her from her throne.

Dramatically set under the white peaks of Cordillera Darwin mountains and beside the Beagle channel rich in marine life, Ushuaia is an attractive resort town.

Valparaíso, Chile is an odd mix of architecture, coast, hills, and strange hedonistic culture that makes it one of the oddest and starngely wonderful cities on Earth.

From Candlewick Press, children's books about wizards, dragons, pirates, pharoahs and mythology. Pop ups, pull outs and folklore for older children.

The death of Black Bart in 1723 marked the end of the so-called golden age of piracy.