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1. USA and Italy together for Columbus Day October 07, 2008 A sailor on board the Pinta sighted land in the morning of 12th October 1492, and a new era of cultural exchange between America and Europe began. Italian seaman Christopher Columbus was the first European to sail across the Atlantic Ocean and to successfully land on the American continent. He never accomplished his original goal: to find a new naval route to India. Instead, Christopher Columbus opened up exploration between Europe and America. Columbus Day was celebrated for the first time in New York in 1792 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Columbus’ historic arrival. ... (read more) Author: Elena Lorenzini

2. The Beautiful Cayman Islands is a Haven for Offshore Bankers September 26, 2008 p> The tiny Caribbean archipelago of the Cayman Islands imposes no direct taxation on its residents. As a result it has become a haven for offshore banking and boasts one of the wealthiest populations in the world which enjoy an envious standard of living. The Cayman Islands are situated in the Caribbean, directly south of Cuba and north-west of Jamaica. The capital of this British Overseas Territory is George Town, located on Grand Cayman; the largest of the three islands and the one which houses the majority of the 48,000 Caymanians. The Cayman Islands first came to the attention of ... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

3. Columbus Day Promotional Items September 29, 2008 A US holiday that falls on October 12 and now celebrated every second Monday of October, Columbus Day commemorates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the New World. He was not the first European to explore other lands, but Columbus established lasting relations between Europeans and natives of the Western Hemisphere. Columbus Day was not celebrated for many years, taking a back seat to Independence Day (July 4), which commemorates America’s declaration of independence from Britain. However, the 300th and 400th anniversaries of Columbus’ first landing were observed. T... (read more) Author: Remy LeBeau

4. A Stopover In Labadee, Haiti - first port for our Royal Caribbean cruise July 23, 2008 The first port for our Royal Caribbean cruise of the western Caribbean was Labadee, Hispaniola which is actually a part of Haiti. Hispaniola was the name Christopher Columbus gave to the entire island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Recent political unrest made Haiti an undesirable destination, but Royal Caribbean has cordoned off a remote portion of this island, and the totally safe and private compound provides guests an opportunity to experience the magnificent beauty of this region. Royal Caribbean has made improvements and updated this island paradise to include a new ... (read more) Author: Jagmohan Gusain

5. Buying or Renting Property in the Dominican Republic July 23, 2008 The Dominican Republic is a recognized tourist destination, with magnificent beaches and resorts, miles of white sand and refreshing, sparkling waters. It is all about recreation! Visitors will soon discover that the Dominican Republic offers much more than the typical Caribbean attractions of sun, sand and sea. Once you visit, you will want to come back again and again-or decide to stay permanently. The Dominican Republic is known for many things: Christopher Columbus' entrance to the Americas, baseball superstars, sugarcane and cigars. But soon it will be known as one of the premi... (read more) Author: Margarita Mitch

6. Recovering Claims from Wrongful Death in Santa Monica July 08, 2008 For many surfers and swimmers, Santa Monica is the ideal beach destination in western Los Angeles County. The coastal city is known for its good beaches and temperate climate. Incidentally, the Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10), which is considered as one of the busiest highways in the country, begins in Santa Monica and traverses downtown Los Angeles, across seven other states and terminating at Jacksonville, Florida. In Santa Monica, this route is known as the Christopher Columbus Transcontinental Highway. In addition to this, the State Route 2 (Santa Monica Boulevard) and the... (read more) Author: Manuel Salvacion

7. Life's a Beach - Watersports of the Caribbean June 23, 2008 Long, white beaches, stunning scenery, warm, tranquil waters and a unique relaxed attitude to life are all factors that draw millions of visitors to the islands of the Caribbean every year, looking for their own ‘taste of paradise’. It is the quintessential relaxation destination for American, British and European visitors wishing to splash out on something special. Also named the West Indies - due to Christopher Columbus mistakenly believing he had reached India when he first sailed into an unknown landmass - the Caribbean is made up of more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays,... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

8. Tips on Meeting a Dominican Woman April 22, 2008 In the northern part of the Caribbean lies a country called the Dominican Republic. When Christopher Columbus discovered this country, he immediately named it Little Spain, for it was the most beautiful place of The New World. Such an amazing place only had room for beautiful people and this is why, centuries later, Dominican women still remain some of the most beautiful women on Earth. Nowadays, when we are free to marry whomever we desire, men do not have to limit themselves to admiring Dominican women’ s beauty; they can actually get to know and marry a Dominican lady. There is one ve... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

9. Barcelona economy March 04, 2008 Situated on a plain between the Llobregat and Besós rivers and lying between mountains and the sea, Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain, its largest port, and its chief commercial and industrial center. Barcelona has served as a crossroads of manufacturing - a vital centre of trading and shipping - since before Christopher Columbus set sail for the Americas. Its strategic location, on the Mediterranean Sea and near the border with France, has made its emergence as the principal industrial and commercial centre of Spain inevitable. The mainstay of the Barcelona community's econo... (read more) Author: Kirsty Connell

10. Swinging your way to Paradise in a Hammock February 20, 2008 Everyone loves the idea of a hammock, why wouldn’t they? It’s a supportive, comfortable pouch placed directly in the sun with the aim to help you sit back, relax and have a snooze. The hammock is recorded as being used as early as the 15th century and was developed around the time that Christopher Columbus was alive. It is thought that he brought them to Spain from the Bahamas. In those times, hammocks were a necessity and provided a much-needed place to sleep. Nowadays hammocks are regular features in gardens, beaches, poolsides and camping sites and are commonly used for relaxing in th... (read more) Author: Jeremy Vedder

11. Become Columbus to Discover the Relationship in your Marriage February 15, 2008 Putting aside the theories and legends of Columbus' "discovery of America", let's use commonly cited information to compare with our modern day relationships. Christopher Columbus went in search of a westward route to Asia and discovered America. It was a difficult journey, probably a bit embarrassing that he missed his mark, and at the time, he didn't realize the full magnitude of the amazing discovery he had made. The same is true of our marriage relationships. -A Difficult Journey My 12 year old, in a rare introspective moment, recently asked me, "Mom, what do you ... (read more) Author: alder mickie

12. All About Visiting St Croix November 19, 2007 St Croix is emerging as the new hot spot to visit in the Caribbean for quite a number of reasons. Its culture was shaped by rum and sugar and stretches back some five-hundred years to the the time when Christopher Columbus first landed there. There are beautiful homes there that were built in the 1700s that will astound you with their architectural splendor. The two main towns on the island are Christiansted and Frederiksted and walking their streets are like stepping back in time to the 1700s and the 1800s, with a non stop feast for the eyes. For hikers, there is the “Heritage Trail” tha... (read more) Author: Alesandra Gibson Gibson

13. Boost Your Health With Cayenne Pepper November 02, 2007 Seven thousand years ago Central and South American Indians were cultivating cayenne peppers as decorative items and as valued spices. About five thousand years later, Christopher Columbus encountered the peppers on his “new world” adventures, and brought them back to Europe. Europeans substituted these pepper for the very expensive Asian black pepper. Ferdinand Magellan introduced the cayenne peppers to the Africans and Asians who quickly incorporated them into their regional dishes. Like countless other herbs and spices, cayenne peppers have many medicinal properties. Studies have sho... (read more) Author: vincent platania

14. What is snus? October 13, 2007 Tobacco was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus. Since then several tobacco products appeared, with the cigarettes being the most famous ones. Swedish snus is a type of tobacco that first appeared in the 16th century. Since then it has had a high quality that cannot be found anywhere else; as well as that, Swedish snus is distinctive from any nasal snuff products that are used anywhere else in the world. There are two types of snus: loose and portion packed. Both of these types can come in a variety of flavors. All Swedish snus is made from tobaccos that are carefully selected an... (read more) Author: Anne Tide

15. Want a hot summer? Head to the cool Canaries September 18, 2007 In Christopher Columbus's time, the Canary Islands were believed to mark the end of the world. After being conquered by the Spanish in the 15th Century, the Canaries become a popular stopping point for explorers, traders and missionaries on their way to the Americas. The islands have also appeared earlier in Greek and Roman times and were written about in texts and affectionately named the "happy islands" and "fortunate islands". It is no surprise that the fantasy city of Atlantis has also been theorized to lie amongst the sub-tropical islands making up the archipelago. Suffering som... (read more) Author: Andrew Regan

16. Yacht Charter in Guadeloupe August 22, 2007 Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the eastern Caribbean Sea at 16°15'N, 61°35'W. It comprises five islands; Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, La Désirade, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and one of the twenty-six regions of France, an integral part of the Republic. Being part of France, Guadeloupe is also part of the European Union and its currency is the Euro. Christopher Columbus became the first European to land on Guadeloupe in November 1493, seeking fresh water, while making his second voyage to the Americas. He named it Santa María d... (read more) Author: ken jones

17. Castaway Cay July 20, 2007 Castaway Cay – a Private Disney-owned Island in the Bahamas If you are booked on a Disney Cruise, you will surely stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private piece of paradise in the Bahamas. Your day on shore is certainly sure to be a highlight of your trip, as Disney had done everything possible to transform this island into a relaxing getaway for you and your family. History The Bahamas were discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage. He called the area “baja mar”, which means low or shallow sea, and the name stayed to this day. The Brit... (read more) Author: Stephanie Larkin

18. Freeport, Bahamas July 20, 2007 Freeport, Bahamas History The Bahamas were discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage. He called the area “baja mar”, which means low or shallow sea, and the name stayed to this day. The British arrived in the 1600s after the Spaniards had left in search of gold, and many British fleeing the American Revolution settled there, along with southerners during the American Civil War. The Bahamas became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1973. Freeport, and the nearby resort area of Port Lucaya, are located on Grand Bahama Island, whic... (read more) Author: Stephanie Larkin

19. Cruise Port of Call: Nassau, Bahamas July 20, 2007 Cruise Port of Call: Nassau, Bahamas History The Bahamas were discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage. He called the area “baja mar”, which means low or shallow sea, and the name stayed to this day. The British arrived in the 1600s after the Spaniards had left in search of gold, and many British fleeing the American Revolution settled there, along with southerners during the American Civil War. The Bahamas became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1973. Nassau, the capital city, is located on New Providence Island. There are m... (read more) Author: Stephanie Larkin

20. The Walt Disney Cruise July 08, 2007 “Ahoy, mateys” “All hands on deck” “All ashore that’s going ashore” Seafaring expressions one and all. Phrases one can almost hear coming out of the mouth of Captain Ahab or Christopher Columbus or Captain Stubing of “The Love Boat” – or even Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Starship Enterprise. But – from Mickey Mouse??? Well, in a word, yes. The same Mickey Mouse who introduced us to such delightful realms as the Magic Kingdom, Adventureland, Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Epcot and Fantasyland has joi... (read more) Author: Stephanie Larkin

21. Tobacco: The Subtle History June 06, 2007 From a wrapper with the roots of an industrializing Nicaragua, to a filler from the fields of a revolutionizing Cuba, from a binder with the seeds of an ever changing Dominican Republic, to an old yearbook photo a Montecristo is embarrassed about, we all know that tobacco has a history and a past. What we might not know, however, is that tobacco history goes far beyond Christopher Columbus…very far beyond. Perhaps you don't believe me, and instead think that maybe I've "planted" tobacco in tales of days gone by. If that's the case, consider the following: John Rolfe: Most well known for mar... (read more) Author: Jennifer Jordan

22. Buying off plan property in The Dominican Republic May 27, 2007 “I assure your highnesses that these lands are the most fertile, temperate, level and beautiful countries in the world”- Christopher Columbus. The Dominican Republic is one of the most beautiful Caribbean destinations and is also one of the most exciting emerging property markets in the world. Government incentives to attract high quality sustainable tourism continue to successfully revitalise the countries economy and industry and there has never been a better time to buy a property in The Dominican Republic. The market continues to grow at unprecedented rates resulting in steadily incre... (read more) Author: Martyn Witt

23. Drinking As A Pastime April 19, 2007 There was a time in my life that I drank beer as my favorite pastime. Really, it's true. I of course only realized this after finally walking away from drinking, but the point is that drinking was literally what I did for fun. I always figured drinking was just kind of "along for the ride" , if you will, but finally realized that the act of drinking was my pastime. The interesting thing about this little Christopher Columbus like discovery I made was the fact that almost everyone I knew was just like me! I've heard it said before that you become just like the people that you spend time wi... (read more) Author: Trevor Kugler

24. Marketing your Real Estate Online April 08, 2007 Real estate has become an increasingly competitive sector with the rise in house prices and earnings an agency can make per acquisition. Real estate marketing has also became a sector where it is not merely real estate agencies that are competing to close a sale, so to are affiliates that earn a commission from an agency for each deal they refer. This article gives a brief overview of the methodology that real estate agents are following to market their business on the web. Paid Search Marketing (PPC/CPC) Real estate businesses are now choosing to market their business through paid ... (read more) Author: Christopher Lotte

25. Christopher Columbus "The Four Voyages" March 18, 2007 Much time has passed and still, Columbus stays a controversial figure who has been depicted in different ways as one of the greatest mariners in the world history. He was a national hero, a skilful navigator and a leader. Columbus wanted to find the westward way to Asia. He had a great practical experience of voyages over the seas. Besides, he read many theological and geographical books. Having gained the support of the monarchs Isabel and Fernando, Columbus went for a trip in 1492. The published report about this voyage made him famous all over Europe. Columbus, who never lost the belief tha... (read more) Author: Olivia Hunt

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