The Many Cays of Abaco Island Abaco Islands are located in the northern part of the Bahamas and consist of several different islands. The two largest islands are Great Abaco and Little Abaco. There are thirteen smaller islands attached to the country. These ar: Wood Cary, Sandy Point, Elbow Cay, Moore’s Island, Lubbers Quarters Cay, [...]

Gorgeous Guam – An American Territory Considered to be an insular, unincorporated part of the United States, Guam is one of five American Territories with their own civilian governments. It is the southernmost and largest of the Mariana Islands and its capital is Hagatna. It was first inhabited by Chamorros approximately 4000 years ago. First [...]

Little Havana, Old Havana and New Havana – Cuba’s Capital The capital city, leading commercial center and major port of Cuba is Havana. The city has a population of almost 2.4 million citizens it as we know it today became a city in 1592 when King Phillip II of Spain declared it to be the [...]

The EU in the Caribbean – Guadeloupe The archipelago that Guadeloupe is located on is in the Caribbean Sea. It is considered to be an Oversea Department of France. It is therefore considered to be a region of France and is part of the European Union. Christopher Columbus landed on the island in 1493 and [...]

The Spice Island – Grenada Located near Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Venezuela the nation of Grenada is actually comprised of seven islands, the largest of which is known as Grenada. The capital of the nation is St. George and the population is over 110,000. The island was originally settled in [...]

Kolonia – The Main City of Pohnpei Kolonia is a city in Pohnpei, at the Federal States of Micronesia. It is a relatively small city with 4,500 habitants and it is known with several different names; among them are the Colony Koronia, Colony Town, Colonia, Koronia, Kolonie, Ponape Town. Although the origins of the name [...]

Pristine and Unpopulated Cayo Largo Officially known throughout the world as Cayo Largo del Sur, this small island resort, under the ownership of Cuba, is most often referred to as Cayo Largo. Tourist Guides suggest that is beautiful beaches, wildlife and scuba diving make it an ideal place to travel to. It is interesting to [...]

The Mystery of Mustique Island With a name that literally screams mystery, Mustique Island is an exclusive retreat area popular among international renowned members of the fields of entertainment, industry, art and science. The island is well known for its attention to the environment and any improvements made to the area have been made with [...]

Osaka – A Nations Kitchen and More Located on the Yodo River of Osaka Bay, Osaka is a Japanese city. It has been known as the historical commercial capital of Japan almost since its inception. It is known as the “Nations Kitchen” and is consider being a meca for gourmet food connoisseurs. Osaka has several [...]

Carriacou – The Island Surrounded by Reefs Most tourist guides are quick to point out that there are over 100 rum shops on the small island nation of Carriacou. The island is located in the Vincentian and Grenadian Islands and is generally considered to be the third largest island in the chain. Like many island [...]