Articles related to "Taino"

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

Treasure Beach is a small town on the South Coast offering a taste of Jamaican fishing villages, black sand beaches, fresh seafood and fun seaside activities and tours.

The Dominican Republic's La Romana is more than just a value-priced Caribbean resort area with beautiful beaches. It offers visitors history and eco-tourism marvels.

Some historical legends like Christopher Columbus have had their legacies re-evaluated by modern historians, and have been found wanting.

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

San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico, a Commonwealth of the United States of America. It offers tourists beautiful beaches, unlimited shopping and historic tours.

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.

Cruise ships visiting Samana, Dominican Republic and Cayo Levantado in the Eastern Caribbean offer convenient access to the best beaches and whale watching.

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.

A Native American sweat lodge ritual is a conscious spiritual journey that should never involve the exchange of money; it's believed this degrades the ceremony's energy.

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.

A reader asks: what is Chadon Beni? Another wants to know about jerk sauce. What roles do achiote and culantro play in Caribbean recipes we are beginning to love?