Trinidad and Tobago
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Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago
The Rediscovery of Africa
Mystic South Africa
Gayle Ullman
22 in. x 36 in.
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Little over a hundred and fifty years ago a young scots surgeon named Mungo Park, more dead than alive from months of quenching travel, rode through Saharan sand and thorn into the remote city of Segu on the upper reaches of the river Niger.
“Looking forwards,” he would write, “I saw with infinite pleasure the great object of my mission — the long sought-for majestic Niger, glittering to the morning sun, as broad as the Thames at Westminster, and flowing slowly to the eastward.”
Ever since Ptolemy, sixteen centuries before, men had written on maps that the Niger flowed to the westward. Arabs of the Middle Ages, true enough, had known the middle course of the Niger for what it really was; but Europe, newly considering Africa in times of mercantile expansion, could be sure of nothing of its geography but the outline of the coast, and a little, here and there, of the obscure lands beyond.
“The course of the Niger, the places of its rise and termination, and even its existence as a separate stream are still undetermined,” declared the prospectus of the African Association, founded in London in 1790 for “Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa,” and it resolved that one of its explorers “should ascertain the course, and if possible, the rise and termination of that river.”
Mungo Park perished on the Niger before he could plot its course to the sea, but others followed. Within seventy years or so the main geographical facts were fixed and clear upon the continental map, and one misconception after another was corrected, one zone of ignorance after another filled with detail. African discovery took its place among the triumphs of the nineteenth century. The geographical myths and legends disappeared; in place of these, mapmakers could record the knowledge of sand and swamp, forest and savannah, snow-capped mountain range and bracing highland that the discoverers had won.
A similar process of discovery is now occurring, about a hundred years later, in the field of African history. Historians and archeologists — British, French, African, Italian, Belgian, American — have embarked on journeys of historical discovery that parallel the geographical ventures of Park and Clapperton, Caillié and Barth, Livingstone, Stanley, and so many more. What the nineteenth century achieved for the geography of Africa the twentieth is well towards achieving for its history; and once again the truth these pioneers are finding has proved, often enough, the reverse of what the outside world had generally believed.
Thus the chart of African history, so lately bare and empty and misleading as the maps once were, begins to glow with illuminating detail. Bearded monsters and “men whose heads do grow beneath their shoulders” begin to disappear; and humanity, in all its smallness and its greatness, begins to emerge. And it begins to be seen, if fleetingly and partially as yet, that the writing of African history is not only possible and useful, but will be as well a work of rediscovery — the rediscovery of African humanity.
Barbados, Caribbean Beach, Sea & Blue Sky Photo Print
Carlisle Bay, Barbados, Caribbean
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Barbados offers a wide choice of good meals. International, continental cuisine of high standard available, outdoor barbecues provide hearty steaks for holiday appetites, but the great charm of Barbadian cooking is the exciting use of local foods – fish, meat, fruit and vegetables. The flying fish, emblem of the island, is eaten baked, steamed, fried or in a pie. Roast suckling pig, sea urchins, green turtle steak, coconut bread are other exotic specialities. Cou-cou (corn meal pudding), jug-jug (peas and ground meat – a traditional Christmas dish) are worth trying. Local fruit includes sweet potatoes, yems, breadfruit, okras, plantains, paw-paws, mangoes, bananas and coconut – their scent and flavor seem to float on the warm Caribbean breeze. Hotel restaurants are good, and many hotels have an arrangement for visitors to dne at other hotels at no extra cost.
Antigua & Barbuda Travel – Holiday in Leeward Islands Lesser Antilles
Palm Trees on Galley Beach in Leeward Islands, Antigua & Barbuda
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A holiday island with a beach for every day of the year, luxurious resort hotels and facilities for sailing, swimming and ll water sports – that is Antigua, once an important British naval base (Admiral Nelson was stationed there for a couple of years) and the key to the Caribbean. Today the forts and gun emplacements of the 18th century are in ruins and what was Nelson’s dockyard is now one of the Caribbean’s finest yachting harbors. And then 40 miles north there is the island of Barbuda, part of the state of Antigua, which again is a paradise for the vacationer. Antigua’s climate is dry and pleasant all year round; September and October the hottest months.
Bermuda Travel Posters – Sea Turtles – Vintage Caribbean Air Travel
Bermuda – Sea Turtles
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St George is the most enchanting part of the Bermuda island. Its sleepy lanes are so narrow that even Bermuda’s little cars have difficulty entering them, and it is much more rewarding to explore quiet St. George on foot. It was founded in 1612 and its old world charm has been preserved. It was the capital until 1815, when the government moved to Hamilton. St Peter’s church, the oldest Anglican church site in the Western Hemisphere, houses a set of communion silver which was a gift from King William III. St George and St Catherine are old rambling forts guarding the ancient town.
From Hamilton to St. George is forty-five minutes by taxi. It is best to spend at least a day in St. George, but you can capsule its sights if you must. A popular schedule is to start at King’s Square on the waterfront, ramble through the lanes and visit points of interest in the morning, and then lunch at the St. George Hotel overlooking the beautiful Harbor. Visit the Confederate Museum, Carriage House or St George’s Historical Society Museum. At Hamilton, visit the lovely Botanical Gardens, Camden Museum and 17th century Verdmont House, which has been restored by the Historic Monument Trust. Other attractions of the island are Devil’s Hole, a tidal pond full of fish and turtles, the Leamington and Crystal Caves, and the Blue Grotto, for delightful entertainment by performing dolphins. You can cruise in a glass bottomed boat and see ancient shipwrecks and marine life. Or you may prefer to visit the smaller islands for a picnic on one of the many cruise boats. If you can manage it, take the St. David’s ferry that crosses St. George’s Harbor to St. David’s Island. It is a delightful trip and inexpensive. While you are on St. David’s visit the lighthouse, from which there is a wonderful view. The United States Air Force Base occupies most of what was St. David’s in addition to the “made land” pumped from the sea.
Bermuda by Clipper Vintage Air Travel Poster
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Barbados Beach, Blue Sea and Sky Poster
Blue Seas of Barbados
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Barbados is the most easterly of the West Indian islands of the Caribbean, so that its eastward coasts meets the rolling breakers of the Atlantic and the island is cooled by refreshing breezes, while the western shores meet the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean. Overhead the sun shines and shines – a permanent invitation to relax and enjoy the beautiful silverly beaches.
Recommended Restaurants: Josef’s, St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church; The Round House Inn, Bathsheba, St Joseph; The Restaurant at Southsea, St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church; Waterfront Cafe, The Carenage, Bridgetown.
Hotels in Barbados
Golden Sands Hotel Christchurch, Maxwell
Silver Sands Resort Barbados
Time Out At The Gap Christ Church, City
Blue Orchids Beach Hotel Christchurch, Worthing Beach
Allamanda Beach Hotel Christchurch, City Centre / Hastings Plaza
Blue Horizon Hotel Barbados, Rockley Beach
Amaryllis Hotel Christchurch, Palm Beach
Coconut Court Hotel Christchurch, Hastings Beach
The Savannah Barbados, Rockley Beach
Pirates Inn Christchurch, City Centre
Coral Mist Hotel Christchurch, Worthing Beach
Divi Southwinds Beach Resort Christ Church, City
Paul Gauguin’s Martinique Seashore Painting Giclee Print
Seashore I, 1887, Island of Martinique
Paul Gauguin
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The most important sight of the island is the lava drowned town of St Pierre, once the most cultured city in these seas, but only 70 years ago its 30,000 inhabitants were overwhelmed by the eruption of Mont Pelee. The ruins today are a poignant sight and the museum of pathetic and tortured remmants evokes a Caribbean Pompei. The drive and back (excursions are easily reserved) is a circuit touristique in itself, revealing the extensive savannahs, the slopes of the smoking volcano and the tropical rain forest of the interior.
To the south of the island are the good beaches, the dry savannah with its prehistoric pertrified wood and Diamant Roc, where British sailors from Nelson’s Fleet once created a minature Gibraltar. You may also want to visit the childhood home of the Empress Josephine, a ruin with a small museum in Trois Ilets, only a short distance from Fort de France. Her statue dominates La Savane. In the capital you should go to Centre des Arts, and to the museum with its Carib and Arawak artifacts. The library is an interesting building to the memory of Schoelcher, the man who freed the slaves and who, in doing so, probably freed the creative spirit of Martinique.
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Mahe, the largest and most populated of the islands, has a number of features to recommend it. A car is almost a necessity for exploration as the coastal roads weave through some of the most exciting coastal scenery in the world. Particularly noteworthy is the drive over the hills to Grand Anse and the coastal trip south from Victoria. Also near Victoria is Beau Vallon, one of the best beaches on the island. Victoria has a museum, Botanical Gardens, and Government House.
Praslin, the second largest of the group of islands, can be reached either by boat and plane. Although the island is only 23 miles from Mahe, the boat journey takes about four hours, so it may be advisable to consider staying on Praslin is the Vallee de Mai where you can see the coco-de-mer palm which produces the world’s largest fruit, a double coconut which can weigh up to 4o lbs. Hotels in Praslin are Cote d’Or Fishing Lodge, Chateau de Feuilles, Pante Cabris.
La Digue, the next island out, about 1 hour by boat from Praslin, has just native huts, cocnut palms, ox carts, pigs and chickens.
Travel Posters: Mustique Grenadines St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Mustique Grenadines St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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St Vincent and its constellation of green islets, known as the St Vincent Grenadines, constitute one of the healthiest and most relaxing tourist spots in the Caribbean. The people are friendly, the climate radiant, the scenery a delight. Originally claimed by the French, the islands were ceded to Britain in the 18th century. From St Vincent to Petit St Vincent at the far end of the archipelago the islands appear as a collage of emerald hills and glistening beaches. English spoken everywhere.
Climate is sunny and warm, with an average temperature of 78 F. and rainy spells in the summer and fall. Though the dry or showerless period runs from December – April, St Vincent’s sun knows no seasons making the island a year round resort.
Arnos Vale Airport is 1.5 miles from the city. Duty-free shop and Tourist Information counter.
Outside the winter season (during May – November period) rates can be lower by one-half or two-thirds, especially in the out-of-town hotels. The Kingstown Tourist Board can arrange accommodations at its two bureaux – one at the airport and the other in town. There are also branches on the islands; Bequia Union.
If the stay does not exceed six months, US, Canadian and British citizens need only proof of identity and return ticket to their respective countries (or, in the case of British citizens, to the country from which they came). Other nationals require passport, in some cases visa, and a smallpox vaccination certificate. Duty-free allowance is 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.5 lb tobacco; 1 quart of wine or spirits.
Bimini Sunset Art Print
Bimini Sunset Art Print
Susan Bryant
38 in. x 19 in.
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Bimini Island (Bahamas)
Bimini is the westernmost district of the Bahamas composed of a chain of islands located about 53 miles (81 km) due east of Miami, Florida. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and approximately 137 miles (209 km) west-northwest of Nassau. The combined population for the islands is estimated to be about 1600.
The largest islands are North Bimini and South Bimini. The District of Bimini also includes Cay Sal Bank, more than 62 miles (100 km) further south, which is geographically not a part of the Bimini Islands but a separate unit. North Bimini is about seven miles (11 km) long and 700 feet (210 m) wide. Its main settlement is Alice Town, a collection of shops, restaurants, and bars surrounding a single road known as “The King’s Highway”.
South Bimini houses an airstrip, South Bimini Airport, and offers a quiet alternative to the slow bustle of North Bimini. There is a small community of homes on South Bimini known as Port Royale. For many years, South Bimini tourists were limited to boaters because there were few accommodations other than private homes.
The ocean surrounding the islands is considered to be one of the world’s top big-game fishing spots. Because Bimini is close to Miami, Florida, many American anglers go to the island by boat to fish or to enjoy the local nightlife. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also popular activities, as there are many shipwrecks in the area, such as the wreck of the SS Sapona, which ran aground in 1926 during a hurricane. The top of the ship is exposed to the air while the bottom half is submerged. Parts of the wreck were stripped over the years and some of the wood was used in the construction of the Compleat Angler Hotel and bar on North Bimini.
