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St Kitts Island: a sugary sweet travel destination

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Sugar cane has been one of the most popular crops in the world for decades. Because it grows well in warm climates, European settlers have seen a potential for prosperity in Caribbean destinations such as St Kitts Island (Saint Christopher Island). Upon conquest, forests were cut down and replaced by sugar plantations for the manufacture of molasses, rum, and raw sugar. St Kitts Island, the largest and wealthiest English colony in the Caribbean, once held 68 profitable plantations on a 68-acre surface. Things began to improve in the 19th century, though. With the end of slavery, the fall in the …

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5 best Caribbean destinations

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Discover the 5 best Caribbean destinations before you start planning your next holiday! The Caribbean is home to a huge number of magnificent islands in the Atlantic Ocean, which are proving to be some of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the world. With bright blue skies, crystal clear waters, divine seafood, and extremely welcoming hosts, a Caribbean holiday is something you will enjoy and remember all your life. The most popular Caribbean destinations are Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, the British Virgin Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua. All these lovely islands await great pleasures for travelers, like fairly …

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Cravate history & 10 interesting necktie facts

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Croatia is home to the cravate, which is also its national cultural symbol. Even the word comes from the Croatian word for Croat (hrvat). So it’s no surprise that Croatia takes this tradition seriously! The country also boasts an academic institution to research the history of the necktie, a history that dates back to the Thirty Years’ War, when Croatian girls knotted scarves to tie knot around their lovers’ necks before they left for battle, as tokens of their devotion. The ties attracted the attention of the French cavalry and the look caught in trendy Paris, which developed the tie …

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Sailing in Croatia: 15+ destinations to see by boat

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Sailing in Croatia along its eye-catching coastline is an amazing experience! The country’s tourism industry went up thanks to Croatia’s sailing and yachting industries. With over 1,000 islands and a 5,000 kilometer-long coastline, one can get an idea of the enchantment this land has to offer. So it’s no wonder that most travelers want to sail in Croatia! Location and weather conditions Croatia is located on the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, in the Northern Mediterranean Region. With a history dating over a thousand years back, it first appeared on the international map of Europe in 1992, following the break-up of …

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Discover Hvar Island in Croatia

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Hvar Island in Croatia stretches 80 km from west to east in the Adriatic Sea on the Coast of Dalmatia. It’s a true paradise for its visitors. Travelers from all over the world go exploring all four major parts of Hvar Island, as its surprises are numerous and varied. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that at no extra cost to you, The Travel Bunny will earn a small commission if you click through and book Hvar accommodation. Thank you! A rose by any other name would smell as sweet During its lifetime, Hvar Island …

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