Articles related to "Sugar Plantations"

Portuguese efforts in establishing plantation economies begin with the exploration of Africa's coast but end with New World opportunities heavily dependent on slavery.

Kauai is known as the place where the sugar cane industry in Hawaii was born. Once the industrial mainstay of the Kauai economy it is still part of the island's heritage.

Use of African slaves in Brazil began in the mid 1500s, and the scale of the Brazilian slave trade would change the nation. Here are the origins of slavery in Brazil.

Asa Wright Nature Center in Trinidad, Tobago's Arnos Vale Hotel and other Caribbean resorts near sanctuaries offer ideal overnight accommodations for 24/7 birdwatching.

A top Over-55 travel company, Elderhostel offers service trips where mature travelers teach English as well as meet communities in China and Southern Italy

Old-world charm mixed with modern comforts make historic hotels ideal for an authentic vacation experience in Queretaro City or the small town of Amacuzac in Morelos.

Natadola Beach, Viti Levu, offers all-tide swimming in crystal blue waters, snorkelling, horse riding and picnic facilities in an idyllic South Pacific beach environment.

The Columbian Exchange--the exchange of European products to the Americas and vice-versa--invites discussion and evokes controversy to this day.

When visitors want to stay in a hotel that's part of the Mexican experience, then choosing a hotel categorized as a Tesoro or treasure hotel can make all the difference.

Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa

Old-world charm meets modern comforts at the Hacienda San Gabriel Hotel Spa. It's a great place to stay whether visitors want to unplug or have a more active vacation.

Trading in Angola history ranged from the environment to its people.

Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane. Despite this common origin, there are many variations based on region and process resulting in many styles.

All inclusive resorts in Jamaica make vacations to this sunny Caribbean island an easy holiday to book.

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

In order to maximize plantation profits, slave owners often hired professional overseers whose management techniques typically included the brutal treatment of slaves.

Salvador da Bahia is one of the most dynamic Brazilian cities and home to one hell of a Carnaval.

A US Virgin Islands vacation on St. Croix offers history, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, ecotours in a rainforest as well as beaches and some nightlife.

Mozambique has a rich history spanning many years. Groups have ranged from hunters to kings.

Angola is a country on the Southwestern part of Africa. The original inhabitants of Angola were Bushmen.

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The struggle in Britain to achieve abolition, first of the slave trade and next of slavery itself, was long, hard and frustrating.

While Spanish motivations at New World colonization have often been described as "God, Gold, and Glory," English goals centered on profitable enterprises such as tobacco.

Born the son of a Glasgow merchant James Douglas worked his way through the ranks to become the governor of British Columbia.

John James Audubon was a nineteenth century American with multiple talents. His greatest achievement was his book of bird artwork: Birds of America.

José Rizal was not only a poet, but even today, he is also remembered and celebrated as the national hero of the Philippines.

Calypso music has its origins in 19th century Trinidad and Tobago and is famous throughout the world for its sometimes humorous lyrics and social commentary.

Nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific, the ship wrecks of the Caribbean island of St Kitts offer a kaleidoscope of marine life for scuba divers.

Blacks represented about one in every 15 Bostonians in the 1760s. Of these 1,000 or so, only about 18 were free.

Originally created for irrigation purposes, Madeira's levadas are an incomparable walking experience that allows visitors to see inside the island's gorgeous landscapes.