http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanInfo/LifeIntheCaribbean/index.php http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/rss/LifeIntheCaribbeanTips.xml Life In the Caribbean from Caribbean Advice There certain parts of Caribbean that allow the use of U.S. dollars. These stores, amenities and different establishments cater to American tourists. However, other parts of the Caribbean do not accept U.S. money as currency. In those place you will need to have your U.S. dollars exchanged for Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:50 -0600 http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/15.php http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/15.php People often come back to Caribbean for its cuisine. Typical Caribbean food includes seafood, chicken, steak, and many other things just like home, but they are specially prepared with the distinctive ingredients found only in the islands. Popular dishes like coconut shrimp, chicken pasta, Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:50 -0600 http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/17.php http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/17.php The temperature in the Caribbean is warm all year round. The average temperature is 80-85F (27-31C). Islands in the furthest northern and southern parts of the Caribbean may vary by several degrees higher or lower. The weather is rainy and humid from May to November. Rainy seasons vary from Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:50 -0600 http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/18.php http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/18.php Many of the Caribbean islands are almost crime-free. However, there are some that are noted for crimes like pickpocketing, hustling, and petty theft. Jamaica, for example, has the highest crime rate. People are taught various ways to avoid becoming a victim of these crimes. keywords: Caribbea Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:50 -0600 http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/19.php http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/19.php You will be surprised if you expect people in the Caribbean to speak English. Some citizens of the Caribbean can speak English, but most do not. For example, many speak French. Generally the ones who speak English are the personnel in hotels, entertainment centers, and recreational centers. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:50 -0600 http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/20.php http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/20.php The Caribbean refers to the many islands located in and around the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean Sea is located immediately south of the southeastern part of the United States (specifically, south of the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida), immediately east the Yucatan Peninsu Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:50 -0600 http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/1.php http://www.CaribbeanAdvice.com/CaribbeanTips/1.php Everything here is © Caribbean Advice, Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.