DS Caribbean Study Guide

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ContentsOverview of the Destination Specialist Program 1

Preparing for the Certified Travel Associate (CTA) Test 3

How to Study Destination Specialist Caribbean 5

Preparing for the Destination Specialist Test 7

Pronunciations—An Alphabetical Guide 9

Study Questions for the Destination Specialist Caribbean Course 11

Introduction to the Caribbean 11

The Atlantic 15

Northern Caribbean 20

Eastern Caribbean: The Leeward Islands 31

Eastern Caribbean: The Windward Islands 37

Southern Caribbean 44

Western Caribbean and the Coast of Latin America 47

Overall Caribbean Review 52

Answers to Study Questions for the Destination Specialist Caribbean Course 59

Introduction to the Caribbean 59

The Atlantic 60

Northern Caribbean 62

Eastern Caribbean: The Leeward Islands 65

Eastern Caribbean: The Windward Islands 67

Southern Caribbean 70

Western Caribbean and the Coast of Latin America 71

Overall Caribbean Review 72

How to Earn a Destination Specialist Designation 75

Destination Specialist Test Request Form 77

Course Evaluation Form 79

The Destination Specialist (DS) Program from The Travel Instituteprovides detailed knowledge of specific world areas. Mastering this

body of knowledge brings many benefits to you, a travel professional.

• You will be able to meet client needs more readily and thereby makemore sales.

• Your professionalism will be enhanced in the eyes of your clients.

• With increased knowledge in specific areas, you will gain pride, con-fidence, and composure in an increasingly diverse business.

• Your knowledge can be further expanded with increased specialization through the DS course and/or specialization in group bookings.

• Your agency will be recognized as an office of professionals whoknow their field.

• You will be eligible for referrals for clients through The TravelInstitute (phone or Web site).

• Your earnings—and that of your agency—will likely increase.

• If you are not yet working in the industry, this course showsprospective employers both your dedication to excellence and yourability to become a gainful employee quickly.

When you complete the course of study for a particular destination,you are eligible to take the Destination Specialist test. Upon passingthe test, you will receive the Destination Specialist designation (fordetails, see course “Preface”). This symbol is tangible recognition ofyour expertise, and it will enhance your career in the industry.

This Study Guide/Workbook will help you to complete the DS courseand to apply this knowledge toward more sales in this destination area.

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OverviewOF THE DESTINATION SPECIALIST PROGRAM

After you attain your Destination Specialist designation, consider doingthe following:

1. Frame it and put it on your wall.

2. Put your specific “Destination Specialist” on your business card.

3. Let your current clients know—send out announcements.

4. Put it on your résumé.

5. Tell your boss (if she/he does not already know).

6. Pick out a niche market in which to specialize further.

7. Identify groups in your area to notify and prospect.

8. Advertise on the Internet.

9. Contact tourist boards and tell them about your accomplishment.

10. Contact suppliers and let them know your increased status.

11. Contact The Travel Institute and let us know other ways you haveused your destination knowledge to get ahead.

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Destination Specialist courses may be studied independently, or as acomponent of the Certified Travel Associate (CTA) program.

CTA course requirements are divided into two groups: core (orrequired) courses, which all CTA candidates must complete, andelective courses, which allow you to customize your learning experienceto meet your individual needs or follow a specific career path. CTAcandidates must take all eight core courses and select one elective fromeach of four primary skill areas to complete their CTA certificationrequirements. One DS course fulfills the elective requirement for theGeography skill area of the CTA program.

Once enrolled in the CTA certification program, you will have one yearto complete your studies and register for the CTA test. The testconsists of 60 multiple choice questions covering core skill areas, andfour short essay questions covering elective subjects. For the essayportion of the test, you choose which question to answer for each skillarea from among several options; you are expected to draw primarilyfrom your elective studies and work experience to form your answer.The knowledge you acquire in this DS course will help you answer a shortessay question for the Geography skill area on the CTA test, provided youchoose to answer the question concerning this particular destination.

Successful completion of the CTA test does not qualify as successfulcompletion of the DS test. To earn your DS certificate, you must suc-cessfully complete the DS test, which is not related to the CTA test orprogram. To learn how to prepare for the DS test, please refer to theappropriate section of this DS Study Guide.

If you are using this course to prepare for the CTA test, consult your CTA Study Guide for more details about the CTA test and testing procedures.

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PreparingFOR THE CERTIFIED TRAVEL ASSOCIATE (CTA) TEST

The key to completing any course of study such as this is to first,get started and second, keep moving forward, even if it means

reading just a little bit each day. Waiting for a large block of time toread large sections of the text works for a few people, but not for most.

An average amount of time for a course is about three months. You cancomplete it in less time if you wish, but most people need to spread outthe study time over that period. You can take longer, but most peoplefind that postponing their study for one month or two makes it easierto keep postponing it; soon it is psychologically on “indefinite hold”and is not completed.

The following is a suggested course schedule:

Week 1 Introduction and Bermuda

Week 2 Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos Islands

Week 3 Cayman Islands and Jamaica

Week 4 Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico

Week 5 U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands

Week 6 Anguilla, St-Martin/Sint Maarten, St-Barthélemy, Saba,St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and Nevis

Week 7 Antigua & Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe,Dominica, and Martinique

Week 8 St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines,and Grenada

Week 9 Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

Week 10 Cuba, Cancún & Cozumel, Belize, Bay Islands, San BlasIslands, Cartagena and San Andrés, Colombia, Caracasand Margarita Island, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname

Week 11 Review

Week 12 Test

Studying with a group is a good way to keep on schedule. If you have no group handy, see if you can get another colleague to take thecourse and meet with on a weekly basis. You can keep each other moving ahead.

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How to StudyDESTINATION SPECIALIST CARIBBEAN

If you are working on your own, consider giving your schedule to acolleague or friend and ask them to quiz you each week. Be creative tokeep yourself moving ahead. In no time you’ll quickly have gonethrough the book.

Read each chapter thoroughly. Take notes or use a highlighter pen toemphasize what seem to be key points. The following guidelines willhelp you determine what points to take notes on and highlight:

• Note any points (attractions, activities, sights, etc.) that strike you inparticular. You will remember these more readily. Have you been tothese countries? Have you known others who have traveled there?What were your or their reactions and impressions?

• Note any points that you could already use in specific sales situations.What experiences have you already had selling these destinations?What areas within the destination are you asked about most often?Perhaps you already have clients with particular interests in many ofthese areas.

If you are not in a sales situation, you may have friends or relativeswith interests that match what you are learning. Think about howyou would explain these places or things to them.

• Take the hints given by the text to figure out the key attractionsfor this destination. Notice the areas and points of interest that arefeatured in each country; you should know something about them.

You are always encouraged to learn as much as possible about thedestination. That is why the material is presented in some depth. Butdo not feel you have to memorize it all. The point at which thematerial ceases to be meaningful and becomes just a memory game isthe point at which you should probably stop.

• To delve deeper into a subject, check with video stores, touristoffices, bookstores, and libraries for videotapes, maps, books, andmaterials on the destinations you are going to study. See what’s onthe Internet if you’re “connected.” Go through the index ofNational Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel and Leisure, orother magazines to see if they have articles on these destinations. Nodoubt you will think of other sources.


When you and/or your group are ready to test, follow theprocedures as outlined in the Destination Specialist Test Request

Form found near the end of this Study Guide.

Test Content The Destination Specialist Caribbean test consists of all multiple-choicequestions. It is not an open-book test. You will be tested on yourknowledge of important facts and your ability to apply this knowledgein real-life, on-the-job situations.

The test is not based on memorization per se, but on your ability to usethe key concepts of the course material in a practical way.

The test takes two hours and consists of 50 two-point multiple-choicequestions. These test your ability to locate major sightseeing attractionsand/or to identify popular areas and activities.

Overcoming Test Anxiety for GroupsAdult learners who have been away from school testing probably have acertain amount of “test anxiety.” Some people in your group mighteven be consumed with worry about how to pass the test. It is impor-tant, then, to help them overcome what could be a major psychologicalobstacle (i.e., their concerns about the test) by showing them how thestudy group work includes activities designed to help them pass thetest, as well as to grasp the material.

1. First of all, reassure them that The Travel Institute wants all peoplewho have studied hard and learned the course materials to pass thetest. The testing process is not based on a curve, in which some willpass and some will fail.

2. Second, the emphasis is not on rote memorization of obscure factsbut on prime attractions and prime information, which you will beemphasizing during the meetings. This includes those things that donot change (e.g., physical landmarks or historical attractions), asopposed to the things that do (for example, the dates of an event orspecific prices).

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PreparingFOR THE DESTINATION SPECIALIST TEST

Consult The Travel Institute’s DestinationSpecialist Web page,www.thetravelinstitute.com/ds.htm for “Tips forFacilitating a DestinationSpecialist Group.”

3. Third, you have the option of giving the class periodic quick quizzes.To make your administrative burden as light as possible, you can letthem grade themselves. You may even have them write some of thequestions: Ask each person in the class to write one or two goodmultiple choice questions and hand them in to you. Take the bestones and type them on a sheet of paper as a test to hand out to thegroup, or use them as oral review questions.

All these mechanisms serve to give feedback to the participants on howthey’re doing, and help to bolster their confidence in being able to dowell on the test.

Sample Test Questions 1. Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Peter Island are the primary resort

islands of this island group.A. British Virgin Islands (correct answer)B. GrenadinesC. U.S. Virgin IslandsD. Bahamas

2. You may want to recommend to your clients going to Caracas thatthey take a couple of extra days and vacation on this island located25 miles off Venezuela’s northern coast.A. UnionB. Margarita (correct answer)C. MayreauD. Culebra


Note: The accented syllable is in capital letters.

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Pronunciations—AN ALPHABETICAL GUIDE

AAbaco AB uh ko

Andros AN dross

Anguilla ang GWIHL uh

Antigua ahn TEE guh

Aruba uh ROO bah

BBahamas buh Hah muhz

Barbados bahr BAY doz

Barbuda bar BYU da

Basse-Terre bahs TAIR

Belize beh LEEZ

Bequia BEK wai

Bimini BIH mih nee

Bonaire BOH nair

CCancún kan KOON

Canouan kah noo WAN

Caracas kuh RAH kuhs

Carriacou kayr ee uh KOO

Cartagena kahr tah HAY nuh

Castries KAHS trees

Charlotte SHAR letAmalie uh MAHL yuh

Cockburn Town KO burn town

Cozumel KO soo mel

Cuba KYOO buh

Curaçao koo rah SAH oh

DDominica dahm uh NEE kuh

EEleuthera ih LOO thuh ruh

Exuma eks ZOO muh

FFort-de-France fawr duh

FRAHNS

GGosier go zee AY

Grande-Terre grahnd TAIR

Grenada grih NAY duh

Grenadines grehn uh DEENZ

Guadeloupe ghwah duh LOOP

Guanaja gwah NAH hah

Guyana gy AN uh

HHaiti HAY tee

IIsla IZ lahMujeres moo HAY race

JJamaica juh MAY kuh

KKaieteur ky CHOOR

Kralendijk KRAW lehn dike

LLa Guaira lah GWY rah

La Soufrière lah SOO free ayr

MMarigot mah rhee GOH

Martinique mahr tih NEEK

Mayreau may RO

(Mt.) Liamuiga lie a MEE guh

Mustique muhs TEEK

NNegril neh GRIHL

Nevis NEE vuhs

OOcho Rios O cho REE os

Oranjestad o RAHN dja staht

Orinduik ORE in duke

PParamaribo pair uh MAIR

uh boh

Petit puh TEE(St. Vincent)

Pointe-à-Pitre pwahnt uh PEE treh

Ponce PON say

Providenciales prah vih den see AH lis

(Provo) (PRO vo)

Puerto Rico PWAIR tuh REE koh

RRoatán ro ah TAN

SSaba SAY bah

St. Croix saint KROI

St-Martin sahn mahr TAHN (French) (with nasal n)

Sint Maarten (Dutch) sint MAR tin

St-Barthélemy san bar TAY le mee

St. Lucia saint LOO shuh

San Andrés sahn ahn DRACE

San Blas sahn BLAHS

Speightstown SPITES town

Suriname SOOR uh nahm

TTobago tuh BAY go

Tulum too LOOM

(Turks and) Caicos KAY kos

UUtila oo TEE lah

VVieques vee AY kase

WWillemstad WIHL uhm staht

XXel-Ha hay LAH


Introduction to the Caribbean

True or False

Directions: Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. If any part of a statement isfalse, the entire statement should be marked false. For false statements, explain what makes them falseor write a true sentence in their place.

T F 1. Americans are not allowed to travel to Cuba without special permission because oflaws of the Cuban government.

T F 2. A passport is ordinarily the traveler’s best proof of citizenship.

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Study QuestionsFOR THE DESTINATION SPECIALIST CARIBBEAN COURSE

You do not need to answer these questions and send them to TheTravel Institute in order to take the Destination Specialist test. The

questions are for you alone, intended to help you check yourabsorption of the material. Answers are given at the end of the StudyGuide so that you can check your knowledge. The sample questionsreinforce the key features of each area. They also serve as a review forthe final test.

In the multiple-choice questions, the answers are given, and all youhave to do is recognize them. Keep in mind the purpose of the exercis-es: They will show you whether you have found the key points andserve to reinforce these points, and they will act as a practice test.

Use these exercises when reviewing. Your objective should be to“recall” as much material as you can, not merely “recognize” it. Try toanswer multiple-choice questions before looking at the choices. See ifyou can remember facts about cities or places before looking at theirmatching descriptions. This will help you in the sales situation, becauseclients do not come in asking you to match sights to cities, but ratherto have you match them to destinations.

T F 3. A driver’s license and Social Security card are acceptable proofs of citizenship.

T F 4. South American countries may require a passport and a visa for entry.

T F 5. All islands in the Caribbean welcome large cruise ships.

T F 6. Snorkeling and scuba-diving are available at almost all destinations in the Caribbean.

T F 7. The Leeward Islands tend to be mountainous, while the Windward Islands tend tobe flat.

T F 8. “Creole” refers to the mixture of cultures, influences, people, and languages that exists on most Caribbean islands.

T F 9. The numbers of both all-inclusive resorts and spas in the Caribbean are on the increase.

T F 10. “Value season” airfares can be half the price of peak season airfares.

T F 11. “Value season” hotel rates can be half the peak season rates.

T F 12. Bermuda’s peak and low seasons are somewhat the reverse of those in most other destinations in the Caribbean.

T F 13. More-distant islands can sometimes be more “accessible” to U.S. travelers than those that are closer, depending on where they live.


T F 14. San Juan is a major air hub for many of the Caribbean islands.

T F 15. A cruise itinerary designated “Western Caribbean” often includes the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

T F 16. Jet lag is often a problem for travelers flying from the Northeast or Midwest of theUnited States.

T F 17. Ferry transportation is available between many Caribbean islands and smaller nearby islands.

T F 18. For most clients, car rentals are a good idea on most islands.

T F 19. Americans are allowed to bring in more imports and liquor from the U.S. Virgin Islands than from other Caribbean islands.

T F 20. It is usually not safe to drink the water on most Caribbean islands, and visitors should also be careful of ice cubes.

Map Exercise on Caribbean Regions

General recommendation concerning the map exercises: If you photocopy all the maps before fillingout the exercises, you will have blank maps to use later for review purposes.

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Directions: On the accompanying map of the Caribbean, identify the location of the following areasand place their names next to the numbers below.

The Bahamas Bermuda Central America The Greater Antilles

The Leeward Islands The Lesser Antilles South America

The Turks and Caicos Islands The Windward Islands The Mexican Yucatán

1. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________ 8. ____________________________________

4. ____________________________________ 9. ____________________________________

5. ____________________________________ 10. ____________________________________


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The Atlantic

Map Exercise

Directions: On the accompanying map, identify the location of Bermuda, the Turks and Caicos Islands,and the individual Islands of the Bahamas and place their names next to the numbers below.

1. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________ 8. ____________________________________

4. ____________________________________ 9. ____________________________________

5. ____________________________________

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Bermuda

Directions: Select the best answer.

1. Which of the following statements is not true of Bermuda’s tourism?

A. Bermuda is a popular springbreak destination for East Coast college students.B. Winter season sees few activities or cultural events, because tourism is down.C. High season is from May to September.D. The cruise ships allowed to dock are limited in number.

2. Of the following, which is the least busy month for tourism in Bermuda?

A. FebruaryB. AprilC. JuneD. August

3. Beaches in Bermuda

A. tend to stretch for miles.B. are mostly rocky.C. consist of soft pink sand.D. are located on the northern side of the island.

4. The capital of Bermuda is

A. St. Catherine.B. Somerset.C. St. George’s.D. Hamilton.

5. A popular way for most tourists to see the island of Bermuda is by

A. train.B. moped.C. rental car.D. flight-seeing.

6. Bermuda is comprised of

A. counties.B. states.C. estates.D. parishes.


7. Bermuda is located

A. in the southern Caribbean.B. just off the coast of the Bahamas.C. 600 miles east of North Carolina in the Atlantic.D. next to Barbados.

8. This sight, one of Bermuda’s newest, which opened mid-1997, allows visitors to explore the mysteries of the ocean.

A. Bermuda Atlantic ExtravaganzaB. Bermuda Underwater Exploration InstituteC. arm of Bermuda University’s Oceanographic SurveyD. Atlantic-Caribbean Ocean Theme Park

9. Bermuda has a strong

A. French influence.B. American influence.C. British influence.D. Dutch influence.

10. Flight time from New York to Bermuda is about

A. 40 minutes.B. one-and-a-half hours.C. three hours.D. six hours.

11. Bermuda might best be recommended to clients looking for

A. a wild, natural place.B. a relatively affluent island with smooth-functioning tourist services.C. the opportunity to drive around and explore extensively by car.D. a great beach location in December.

12. Bermuda is not famous for

A. the Swizzle Inn.B. an old train route.C. the Botanical Gardens.D. its volcano.


The Bahamas

Directions: Match the following islands or cities in the Bahamas with their descriptions.

Abaco Bimini Freeport Grand Bahama Nassau Paradise

__________________________ 1. Capital of the Bahamas

__________________________ 2. Popular Out Island and sailing capital

__________________________ 3. The second most important island in the Bahamas

__________________________ 4. A fishing paradise 50 miles off the Florida coast

__________________________ 5. An island whose development began in 1960; connected to NewProvidence Island by a 600-foot bridge

__________________________ 6. Developed for tourism beginning in the 1950s; home of theInternational Bazaar, Port Lucaya


7. The Out Islands are

A. out of favor with tourists.B. all farther from the United States than Nassau.C. islands not as populated or touristy as Grand Bahama and New Providence.D. the most popular islands of the Bahamas.

8. The name least recognizable to tourists going to the Bahamas is

A. Freeport.B. Nassau.C. Paradise Island.D. New Providence Island.

9. The Bahamas were once part of and are culturally influenced by

A. Great Britain.B. the United States.C. the Netherlands.D. Spain.

10. UNEXSO is

A. a top Bahamas’ dive facility offering swimming with dolphins.B. a hotel complex on Paradise Island.C. a UNESCO classified World Heritage Site.D. a large shopping bazaar in Nassau.


11. Which of the following is not an island of the Bahamas?

A. San SalvadorB. BiminiC. BequiaD. Exuma

12. The largest island in the Bahamas is

A. Andros.B. Abaco.C. Eleuthera.D. Grand Bahama.

13. The huge Atlantis hotel complex is found on

A. Cable Beach.B. Paradise Island.C. Lucaya Beach.D. Harbour Island.

14. Which of the following locations is not known for its nightlife?

A. Cable BeachB. Harbour IslandC. FreeportD. Paradise Island

15. Junkanoo is

A. the Bahamian Carnival-like celebration.B. the name of a boat that takes party cruises.C. a religious spirit that some believe haunts the islands.D. the name of a new all-inclusive resort on Grand Bahama Island.

The Turks and Caicos Islands


1. The Turks and Caicos Islands are located

A. in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.B. south of Cuba.C. just off the coast of Venezuela.D. just southeast of the Bahamas.

2. The largest number of hotels in the Turks and Caicos Islands are located on the island of

A. Providenciales.B. Middle Caicos.C. Grand Turk.D. North Caicos.


3. Beaches in the Turks and Caicos Islands tend to be

A. very secluded. B. full of college students in the spring.C. crowded but still beautiful.D. along the boardwalks of the cities.

4. For most tourists, the top sports in the Turks and Caicos Islands are

A. cricket.B. spear-fishing and sponging.C. diving and snorkelingD. deep-sea fishing.

5. The visitor(s) most perfectly suited to the Turks and Caicos Islands might be

A. a family looking for planned activities for the kids.B. a technology company manager who wants to unwind. C. a budget camper who wants to enjoy the outdoors.D. a Las Vegas-oriented client looking for something different.

Northern Caribbean

Directions: On the accompanying map of the Northern Caribbean, identify the islands and place theirnames next to the numbers below. For numbers 8 through 10, indicate the location of the threemajor tourist areas on this island.

1. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________ 8. ____________________________________

4. ____________________________________ 9. ____________________________________

5. ____________________________________ 10. ____________________________________


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The Cayman Islands


1. Which of the following is not one of the Cayman Islands?

A. Grand CaymanB. Old CaymanC. Cayman BracD. Little Cayman

2. The Cayman Islands are located

A. just south of the Bahamas.B. south of Cuba and west of Jamaica.C. between the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.D. in the Gulf of Mexico.

3. A fairly new popular water adventure in the Cayman Islands is to swim with

A. whales.B. eels.C. stingrays.D. dolphins.

4. One of the most important industries in the Cayman Islands is

A. mining.B. farming.C. fishing.D. banking.

5. The Cayman Islands rank as one of the top tourist destinations for

A. fishing.B. diving.C. sailing.D. shopping.

6. The main beach in the Cayman Islands is known as

A. Grand Cayman Beach.B. Little Cayman Beach.C. Coconut Beach.D. Seven Mile Beach.

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7. The major language of the Cayman Islands is

A. Creole.B. Caymani.C. English.D. Dutch.

8. On Grand Cayman, Hell is

A. an area of jagged ironshore rocks.B. the nickname for the hot interior of the island.C. short for Hellhole, a particularly challenging dive spot.D. the name of a famous beach.

Jamaica

Directions: Match the following Jamaican locations with their descriptions.

Kingston Montego Bay Negril Ocho Rios Port Antonio

__________________________ 1. The capital of the country and a major air gateway

__________________________ 2. The most important air gateway to the resorts and beaches of the north coast

__________________________ 3. Once a small fishing village, now a major resort destination on the west coast

__________________________ 4. A more secluded, affluent spot on the northeastern coast, popular with the yachting set

__________________________ 5. A major tourist spot, most popular with cruise ships, and site of Dunn’s River Falls

__________________________ 6. Home of a big reggae festival in August

__________________________ 7. Near Rose Hall Plantation and the new Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall

__________________________ 8. Site of Rick’s Café, Hedonism II, and Seven-Mile Beach

__________________________ 9. Site of Aquasol Water Park and Doctor’s Cave beach



10. Runaway Bay is located between

A. Montego Bay and Negril.B. Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.C. Ocho Rios and Port Antonio.D. Kingston and Port Antonio.

11. The well-known Bob Marley Museum is located near which city?

A. Port AntonioB. Ocho RiosC. NegrilD. Kingston

12. What kind of accommodations are particularly popular in Jamaica?

A. all-inclusive resortsB. bed and breakfastsC. spasD. Club Meds

13. Most of the beaches and resorts in Jamaica are on the

A. south coast.B. north coast.C. west coast.D. east coast.

14. Rose Hall Plantation is the most well-known ____________ in Jamaica.

A. great houseB. big houseC. palaceD. bath

15. This activity on the Rio Grande is a must for tourists in the Port Antonio area.

A. fishingB. raftingC. canoeingD. hiking


Haiti


1. Which of the following statements about Haiti is not true?

A. Tourism has been up and down because of the political situation.B. Haiti has one of the most fascinating cultures in the Caribbean.C. Haiti is a paradise for golfers and other active sports enthusiasts.D. Haiti is a part of the French West Indies.

2. A major influence on Haiti’s religion is the practice of

A. Rastafarianism.B. Buddhism.C. voodoo.D. Islam.

3. Sans Souci Palace and the Citadelle, a UNESCO classified World Heritage Site, can be seen near

A. Port-au-Prince.B. Cap Haïtien.C. Jacmel.D. Santo Domingo.

4. The dominant European culture in Haiti is

A. French.B. Spanish.C. American.D. British.

5. Some of the best hotels, shops, and residential areas are found in the area called

A. Labadie.B. Le Cap.C. Gonâve Island.D. Pétionville.

The Dominican Republic

Directions: Match the following locations in the Dominican Republic with their descriptions.

Casa de Campo Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Punta Cana Santo Domingo

__________________________ 1. Site of 30 resort complexes, all-inclusive resorts, a Club Med, Sol Meliá Hotels, and 20 miles of pristine beach on thenortheast coast


__________________________ 2. Huge resort complex with golf courses and an international arts center

__________________________ 3. The capital and major city of the Dominican Republic

__________________________ 4. On the north coast; supposed to be the country’s loveliest city

__________________________ 5. The major resort area on the north coast


6. By far the most popular dance in the Dominican Republic is the

A. mambo.B. tango.C. merengue.D. macarena.

7. Casinos in the Dominican Republic

A. are not permitted.B. are located in many of the major hotels.C. are located in one or two major locations in each city.D. exist only in Casa de Campo.

8. The Dominican Republic is best known for its

A. bungee-jumping cliffs.B. tennis courts.C. dive locations.D. golf courses.

9. The dominant culture in the Dominican Republic is

A. French.B. Spanish.C. German.D. Portuguese.

10. The Colonial City of Santo Domingo is one of several Caribbean locales designated as a

A. free port.B. UNESCO World Heritage Site.C. sister city to a capital in Europe.D. five-star city by leading guidebooks.


Puerto Rico


1. A popular sight right in San Juan is

A. El Yunque.B. Bioluminescent Bay.C. Vieques.D. El Morro Fortress.

2. A beautiful rain forest that has been classified a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve is

A. Vieques.B. El Yunque.C. Luquillo.D. El Conquistador.

3. Puerto Rico is a ___________ of the United States.

A. territoryB. stateC. commonwealthD. protectorate

4. When leaving Puerto Rico to return to the continental United States, American travelers

A. must go through customs and immigration.B. must go through customs but not through immigration.C. do not have to go through customs or immigration.D. must prove they are U.S. citizens.

5. Which of the following is not a tourist sight in San Juan?

A. Bacardi rum factoryB. Old San JuanC. Condado BeachD. Vieques

6. The people of Puerto Rico speak

A. mainly English but also some Spanish.B. mainly Spanish but also a lot of Creole.C. mainly Spanish but also a lot of English.D. Esperanto.


7. What kind of accommodations are particularly special to Puerto Rico?

A. all-inclusive resortsB. bed and breakfastsC. paradoresD. pensiones

8. The “Pearl of the South” and site of more than 500 historic buildings is the city of

A. Culebra.B. Ponce.C. Arecibo.D. Mayagüez.

9. Numerous golf resorts are located west of San Juan, along the coast, at

A. Dorado Beach.B. Isla Verde.C. Fajardo.D. Guanica.

10. A popular new museum in San Juan is devoted to the musician

A. Arturo Sandoval.B. Pablo Casals.C. Carlos Santana.D. Tito Puente.


The U.S. Virgin Islands

Map Exercise

Directions: On the accompanying map of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, identify the islands andplace their names next to the numbers below.

1. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 5. ____________________________________

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1. Which of the following islands is not part of the U.S. Virgin Islands?

A. St. CroixB. St. JohnC. St-MartinD. St. Thomas

2. St. John is noted for its

A. natural beauty and lack of commercialization.B. gambling casinos. C. duty-free shopping.D. lively entertainment and discothèques.

3. The United States bought the Virgin Islands from

A. England.B. Spain.C. the Netherlands. D. Denmark.

4. One can travel between which of the following islands on a 45-minute ferry boat ride?

A. St. Croix and St. JohnB. St. Thomas and St. JohnC. St. Thomas and St. CroixD. Puerto Rico and St. Thomas

Directions: Match the following islands with their description or sights.

St. Croix St. John St. Kitts St. Thomas

__________________________ 5. Caneel Bay and Cinnamon Bay

__________________________ 6. Magen’s Bay and Coral World

__________________________ 7. Buck Island Reef National Monument

__________________________ 8. One of the few islands in the Caribbean that encourages camping

__________________________ 9. Not one of the U.S. Virgin Islands

__________________________ 10. One of the best shopping destinations in the Caribbean

__________________________ 11. The top cruise port in the Caribbean

__________________________ 12. Virgin Islands National Park covers more than half of this island


__________________________ 13. The smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands

__________________________ 14. Its capital is Charlotte Amalie.

__________________________ 15. Contains the towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted

The British Virgin Islands


1. Which of the following is not one of the British Virgin Islands?

A. TortolaB. Virgin GordaC. Channel IslandD. Peter Island

2. The British Virgin Islands are especially popular for

A. lovers of gambling and nightlife.B. sailors and low-key types.C. avid shoppers.D. passengers on large cruise ships.

3. One of the most popular tourist sights in the British Virgin Islands is

A. the volcano.B. the Baths.C. the harbor.D. the international shopping center.

4. Most travelers to the British Virgin Islands arrive

A. from Miami.B. from San Juan or St. Thomas.C. on charters from the Northeast or Midwest.D. on connections through Nassau or Kingston.

5. One of the most famous dive sites in the Caribbean is

A. at Little Dix Bay.B. the cave system on Jost Van Dyke.C. the RMS Rhone.D. the Blue Hole off Anegada.


Eastern Caribbean: The Leeward Islands

Map Exercise

Directions: On the accompanying map of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, identify theislands and place their names next to the numbers below.

1. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________ 8. ____________________________________

4. ____________________________________ 9. ____________________________________

5. ____________________________________ 10. ____________________________________

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1. Anguilla is a nice day trip from the busier island of

A. St-Martin.B. St. Thomas.C. Antigua.D. St. Kitts.

2. Anguilla’s tourism tends to

A. be growing very quickly.B. emphasize luxurious accommodations with excellent service.C. appeal to the adventurous ecotourist.D. emphasize hunting and fishing.

3. Anguilla’s main attractions are its

A. national parks.B. fantastic beaches.C. arts and crafts markets.D. cruise facilities.

St-Martin/Sint Maarten

Directions: Indicate on which side of the island you would find the following.

Dutch side French side

__________________________ 1. Casinos and larger resorts

__________________________ 2. The major international airport

__________________________ 3. The most desirable restaurants

__________________________ 4. The most duty-free shopping

__________________________ 5. The larger of the two parts of the island

__________________________ 6. The major cruise-ship dock

__________________________ 7. The multicolored houses of Grand Case

__________________________ 8. Clothing-optional beaches



9. Tourism on St-Martin/Sint Maarten is

A. in its beginning stages.B. sparse because of the lack of tourist sights.C. expected to come back strong after the war between the two sides.D. very well developed.

10. Car rentals on St-Martin/Sint Maarten are

A. not recommended because of the roads.B. a good way to see the entire island.C. all four-wheel drive vehicles.D. not allowed.

St-Barthélemy (St. Barts)


1. St-Barthélemy is

A. almost all cliffs and no beaches.B. elegant, chic, and stylish.C. part of the U.S. Virgin Islands.D. good for campers and travelers on a budget.

2. St-Barthélemy was actually owned at one time by

A. Poland.B. Italy.C. Sweden.D. Belgium.

3. St-Barthélemy can be visited on day trips from

A. St. Thomas.B. St-Martin.C. St. Kitts.D. St. Lucia.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

4. The capital of St-Barthélemy is ________________________________________________________.


Saba


1. Accommodations on Saba consist of

A. all-inclusive resorts.B. golf resortsC. tiny inns.D. beach resorts.

2. Saba’s sights do not include

A. Marine Park.B. The Gap.C. Mount Scenery.D. La Soufrière Volcano.

3. Saba is usually visited from

A. Martinique.B. St-Martin.C. Puerto Rico.D. St-Barthélemy

4. Saba’s beaches are

A. long with soft pink powder.B. black volcanic sand.C. small and around coves and harbors.D. nonexistent.

5. Which of the following activities is not common on Saba?

A. windsurfingB. divingC. hikingD. snorkeling

St. Eustatius (Statia)


1. St. Eustatius might be good for clients who like

A. hiking.B. fine dining.C. windsurfing.D. nightlife.


2. The Quill is a

A. scuba-diving site.B. wrecked ship.C. popular pub.D. volcano.

3. On St. Eustatius, a popular pastime is searching for and eating which crustacean?

A. rock lobstersB. land crabsC. giant prawnsD. briny shrimp

St. Kitts and Nevis


1. St. Kitts is shaped like a

A. round pie.B. chicken leg.C. butterfly.D. ship’s bow.

2. St. Kitts and Nevis offer clients a particularly interesting type of accommodation in

A. paradores.B. pousadas.C. pensiones.D. plantation houses.

3. The only large resort on Nevis is the famed

A. Ritz-Carlton.B. Wyndham.C. Four Seasons.D. Club Med.


4. The fortress at ______________________________ Hill on St. Kitts is one of the most movinghistorical sites in the Caribbean.

5. The capital of St. Kitts is ___________________________________________.


Antigua and Barbuda


1. Antigua has

A. 365 beaches.B. a seven-mile beach.C. about100 churches.D. a mountainous interior.

2. Barbuda can best be described as

A. a golfer’s paradise.B. a tropical wonderland.C. a shopper’s delight.D. peaceful and tranquil.

3. Although most sports are available, the one for which Antigua and Barbuda may be best known is

A. golf.B. tennis.C. sailing.D. snorkeling.

4. Scuba-diving is wonderful in these islands, but on Barbuda

A. it is limited to beginners.B. facilities are few so clients must come prepared.C. there are no shipwrecks to see.D. recertification classes must be taken by everyone in order to dive.


5. _______________________________________ Dockyard at English Harbour is a very famousnaval dockyard in the Caribbean built by the British. It is now a refurbished area of shops, museums, restaurants, and entertainment.

Montserrat


1. The island of Montserrat was settled by the

A. Scottish.B. Welsh.C. Norwegians.D. Irish.


2. The main sightseeing attraction on Montserrat is the

A. miles of pink-sand beaches.B. capital.C. northern rain forest.D. volcano.

3. At present, tourism in Montserrat is

A. coming back slowly.B. booming again.C. nonexistent.D. expected to come back with the rebuilding of its major resorts.

Eastern Caribbean: The Windward Islands

Map Exercise

Directions: On the accompanying map of theWindward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, identify the islands and place their names next to the numbers below.

1. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________

4. ____________________________________

5. ____________________________________

6. ____________________________________

7. ____________________________________

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Directions: Match the half of the island with the following descriptions.

Basse-Terre Grande-Terre

__________________________ 1. Where the capital is located

__________________________ 2. Mountainous and rugged

__________________________ 3. Contains most of the resorts on Guadeloupe

__________________________ 4. The location of La Soufrière Volcano


5. Guadeloupe is an overseas department of

A. Martinique.B. the Grenadines.C. France.D. England.

6. All of the following are islands near Guadeloupe except

A. Marie-Galante.B. Terre-de-Haute.C. Mustique.D. La Désirade.

7. Guadeloupe is shaped like a

A. round pie.B. chicken leg.C. butterfly.D. ship’s bow.


8. The tourist and commercial hub of Guadeloupe is the city of ______________________________.


Dominica


1. Dominica is especially noted for its

A. tropical rain forest and mountains.B. numerous beaches.C. large resort complexes.D. gambling.

2. The cultural heritage that still lives on in Dominica is a combination of

A. Spanish and English.B. French and English.C. Dutch and Spanish.B. French and Spanish.

3. In land area, Dominica is

A. one of the smaller islands in the Caribbean.B. one of the larger islands in the Caribbean.C. the largest island in the Caribbean.D. the smallest island in the Caribbean.

4. Visitors to Dominica especially enjoy

A. playing its intricate and beautiful golf courses.B. windsurfing on its northern coast.C. gambling and entertainment in its new resorts.D. hiking to its sulphuric lake and volcanic valley.


5. Dominica is the only Caribbean island on which the ________________________ Indians still live.

Martinique


1. The dominant European culture in Martinique is

A. Dutch.B. Danish.C. Maltese.D. French.


2. Some of the best beaches and many hotels on Martinique are located

A. in the capital.B. across the bay from the capital.C. north of the capital.D. on the east coast.

3. The town of Trois Îlets was the birthplace of

A. Empress Josephine.B. Paul Gauguin.C. Victor Schoelcher.D. Henri Matisse.

4. Zouk is

A. a stew that is among the favorite dishes on the island.B. a type of fabric that can be made into many different types of dress.C. a dialect spoken among the people of the island.D. a popular style of African-Caribbean music.

5. The capital of Martinique is

A. Pointe-à-Pitre.B. Fort-de-France.C. Marigot.D. Basse-Terre.


6. In the early morning of May 8, 1902, the population of the largest city on Martinique, St-Pierre,

was 30,000. What natural catastrophe then struck the city? _________________________________

7. On the morning of May 9, 1902, the remaining population of St-Pierre was

only ____________________________________.


St. Lucia


1. St. Lucia is most reminiscent of

A. Cape Cod.B. a Mediterranean island.C. a South Pacific island.D. an old colonial town in the United States.

2. The best word to describe St. Lucia might be

A. dry.B. windswept.C. touristy.D. lush.


3. The twin peaks of St. Lucia are known as the ____________________________________________.

4. The capital of St. Lucia is _____________________________________________________________.

5. La Soufrière is said to be the world’s only drive-in ________________________________________.

Barbados


1. Barbados is

A. in the Grenadines, but is independent of them.B. part of the Caribbean, but is located further east in the Atlantic Ocean.C. a tranquil island with a handful of resorts and inns.D. an island that still belongs to the United Kingdom.

2. Barbados is

A. hard to get to.B. an island requiring access by boat.C. a French speaking island.D. an important cruise port.


3. The majority of hotels and resorts on Barbados are

A. located on the south and west coasts.B. small inns and guesthouses.C. located on offshore islands.D. on the Atlantic coast, where the wind and waters are calm.

4. Barbados does not have a

A. good cricket team.B. well-developed tourism infrastructure.C. modern airport.D. bobsled team.


5. One of the leading tourist sights is a hotel called ____________________________________.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines


1. The Grenadines generally tend to be

A. accessed by charter packages, mostly from the United States.B. secluded and unspoiled.C. visited on day trips from St. Vincent.D. visited by the major cruise ships.

2. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an excellent niche market for

A. yachting.B. golfing.C. sport fishing.D. tennis.

3. The largest of the Grenadines is

A. Young Island.B. Petit St. Vincent.C. Mustique.D. Bequia.

4. St. Vincent is best described as

A. somewhat unspoiled and out of the mainstream of Caribbean travel.B. the modern hub for its more simple and undeveloped out islands.C. a major duty-free stop for cruise ships.D. quiet, but filled with secluded, sugar-white beaches to the north.


5. Palm Island, Mayreau, and Petit St. Vincent

A. are private or semi-private islands, with one resort on each.B. are inaccessible and not developed for tourism.C. can only be visited by people on yachts for the day.D. have resorts that handle the majority of tourists to St. Vincent and Grenadines.

6. Admiralty Bay, Port Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret Beach are key locations of

A. Union Island.B. Bequia.C. Mustique.D. Palm Island.

Grenada


1. Grenada is known as the _____________________ Island.

A. SpiceB. BeachC. HappinessD. Fire

2. Upon arrival in Grenada, most cruise visitors head for

A. Grand Anse beach.B. the interior of Grand Etang National Park.C. offshore islands where the best beaches are.D. a tour of the volcano that destroyed the capital a century ago.

3. Grenada was invaded most recently by

A. the United Kingdom.B. the United States.C. France.D. Cuba.

4. Those who want to really get away from it all can head to this island that is part of the country ofGrenada.

A. Palm IslandB. MustiqueC. CarriacouD. Bequia


5. In Grenada, the Carenage and Esplanade

A. can be found in the museum of transportation in St. George’s.B. are two major sections of the harbor capital of St. George’s.C. are two major beaches, which can be reached by road or taxi-boat.D. are two of the top resorts on Grand Anse.

Southern Caribbean

Map Exercise

Directions: On the accompanying map of the Southern Caribbean, identify the islands and place theirnames next to the numbers below.

1. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 5. ____________________________________

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Directions: Match the islands with the following descriptions.

Tobago Trinidad

__________________________ 1. Has beautiful, secluded beaches

__________________________ 2. Is the business and oil center

__________________________ 3. Holds the great Carnival celebration

__________________________ 4. Is where the capital, Port of Spain, is located

__________________________ 5. Has changed hands many times throughout its history

__________________________ 6. Has the Asa Wright Nature Centre


7. Trinidad is the originator of two types of music: calypso and ___________________________.

8. Trinidad and Tobago are located just off the coast of ____________________________________.


9. Carnival is held

A. during July.B. just after Christmas.C. the same time as the Carnival in Rio (before Lent).D. the day after Easter Sunday.

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The ABC Islands: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

Directions: Match the ABC Islands with the following descriptions.

Aruba Bonaire Curaçao

__________________________ 1. The downtown of its capital, Willemstad, is a UNESCO classified World Heritage Site.

__________________________ 2. Is one of the top diving spots in the Caribbean

__________________________ 3. Has the most beach resorts and gets the most vacationers

__________________________ 4. Receives fewer visiting cruise passengers than the other two

__________________________ 5. Is the most Dutch in atmosphere and architecture

__________________________ 6. Shopping is the big attraction in its capital, Oranjestad.

__________________________ 7. Gets numerous charters and tour operators’ groups from theUnited States

__________________________ 8. Offers the least in nighttime entertainment and just one casino

__________________________ 9. Has the largest population

__________________________ 10. Contains the Queen Emma Bridge which swings open to let ships pass


11. The ABC Islands are just off the coast of

A. Colombia.B. Guyana.C. Venezuela.D. Sint Maarten.


Western Caribbean and the Coast of Latin America

Map Exercise

Directions: On the accompanying map of the Western Caribbean, identify the islands, cities, or countries and place their names next to the numbers below.

1. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________ 8. ____________________________________

4. ____________________________________ 9. ____________________________________

5. ____________________________________ 10. ____________________________________

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Directions: Match the island or destination with its description or sights.

Cartagena La Guaira Margarita Island

San Andrés Island San Blas Islands

__________________________ 1. Important Spanish port in the days of the conquistadors

__________________________ 2. Major cruise port that provides access to Caracas,Venezuela

__________________________ 3. Home of the Kuna Indians

__________________________ 4. Colombian island(s) located toward the coast of Central America

__________________________ 5. Popular Venezuelan island for tourists, with many nice beaches

Ambergris Isla Mujeres Roatán Tulum Varadero

__________________________ 6. Mayan ruins of a walled city on the coast, south of Cancún, Mexican Yucatán

__________________________ 7. Dive destination and resort cay in Belize

__________________________ 8. Suitable for an enjoyable day trip from Cancún, Mexican Yucatán

__________________________ 9. Large beach resort outside of Havana, Cuba

__________________________ 10. Leading dive destination in the Bay Islands of Honduras

Belmopan Brownsberg Chichén Itzá Kaieteur Xel-ha

__________________________ 11. One of the world’s major waterfalls in Guyana

__________________________ 12. Great nature reserve in Suriname

__________________________ 13. Ruins of one of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatán

__________________________ 14. A fantastic snorkeling lagoon on the Yucatán coast

__________________________ 15. The capital of Belize, located in the interior



16. Belize is not for tourists looking for

A. modern resorts.B. adventurous travel.C. excellent diving and snorkeling.D. Mayan ruins.

17. Before 1975 the tip of the Yucatán that is now Cancún was populated mostly by

A. Mayan Indians.B. the Spanish.C. affluent Mexicans.D. iguanas.

18. Restaurants in Cancún

A. are very basic.B. serve primarily Mexican food.C. are located only in the hotels.D. offer a wide variety of food choices.

19. Potential travelers to Cancún are those who like

A. an old Mexican atmosphere.B. most of the amenities of American resorts.C. intimate coves and secluded beaches.D. traditional culture and historic museums.

20. Parbo is the nickname of the capital of the country of

A. Guyana.B. Belize.C. Suriname.D. Venezuela.

21. Ferries depart from this port on the Yucatán coast to reach Cozumel.

A. La GuairaB. Playa del CarmenC. CancúnD. Xel-ha


22. One of the top dive spots in the world is Cozumel’s

A. Palancar Reef.B. Great Barrier Reef.C. Mayan Reef.D. San Augustin Reef.

23. Which statement best describes tourism development in Cozumel?

A. Tourism is undeveloped.B. Cozumel has some nice hotels, but a lot of the island remains undeveloped.C. Cozumel plans to surpass Cancún in development in the coming years.D. Cozumel’s overdevelopment has ruined the island’s environment.

24. Cozumel has all of the following except

A. Mayan ruins.B. excellent diving.C. clothing-optional beaches.D. a popular cruise port.

25. Guyana might be a good destination choice for

A. beach lovers.B. golfers.C. ecotourists.D. scuba-divers.

26. Guyana was originally called

A. French Guiana.B. Dutch Guiana.C. British Guiana.D. Spanish Guiana.

27. Suriname was originally called

A. French Guiana.B. Dutch Guiana.C. British Guiana.D. Spanish Guiana.

28. To enter Guyana, American tourists must have a

A. birth certificate.B. driver’s license.C. passport.D. visa.


29. To enter Suriname, American tourists must have a

A. birth certificate.B. driver’s license.C. passport.D. passport and visa.


30. The Kuna Indians create a beautiful embroidery called __________________________________.


Overall Caribbean ReviewThe following questions test how much you have retained when looking at the Caribbean as a whole.

Map Exercise

Directions: On the accompanying map, identify the 30 islands, countries, or destinations.

1. ____________________________________ 16. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 17. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________ 18. ____________________________________

4. ____________________________________ 19. ____________________________________

5. ____________________________________ 20. ____________________________________

6. ____________________________________ 21. ____________________________________

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8. ____________________________________ 23. ____________________________________

9. ____________________________________ 24. ____________________________________

10. ____________________________________ 25. ____________________________________

11. ____________________________________ 26. ____________________________________

12. ____________________________________ 27. ____________________________________

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Directions: Match the following islands with their descriptions.

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__________________________ 1. An island that is comprised of two countries

__________________________ 2. An island consisting of two smaller islands, joined by a narrow isthmus

__________________________ 3. An island divided into two parts, each administered by a different European nation

__________________________ 4. Two islands that make up one country

Directions: Match the following cities with their islands.

Fort-de-France Pointe-à-Pitre Port-au-Prince Port of Spain

__________________________ 5. The major city of Guadeloupe

__________________________ 6. The capital of Haiti

__________________________ 7. The capital of Martinique

__________________________ 8. The capital of Trinidad

Directions: Match the following islands or countries with their descriptions.

Cuba Dominican Republic Puerto Rico St. Thomas

__________________________ 9. A major cruise hub in the Caribbean

__________________________ 10. Premier shopping destination in the Caribbean

__________________________ 11. Host to Playa Dorada and Casa de Campo hotels

__________________________ 12. The largest island in the Caribbean

13. Which of the following islands does not have a French influence?

A. GuadeloupeB. HaitiC. MartiniqueD. Montserrat


14. Which of the following islands does not have a Dutch influence?

A. ArubaB. BarbudaC. CuraçaoD. Sint Maarten

15. Which of the following islands does not have a British influence?

A. BermudaB. BarbadosC. St-BarthélemyD. Trinidad

16. Which of the following islands or countries does not have a Spanish influence?

A. Dominican RepublicB. DominicaC. Puerto RicoD. Cuba

17. Which of the following islands is not associated with the United States?

A. St. JohnB. St. ThomasC. BermudaD. Puerto Rico

18. Which of the following musical forms did not originate in the Caribbean?

A. salsaB. steel-drum (or pan)C. reggaeD. merengue

19. Which of the following islands or countries would not be a good choice for an adventure travel destination?

A. BermudaB. BelizeC. DominicaD. Suriname

20. Which of the following islands/countries is not a good choice of ecotravel destination?

A. GuyanaB. St-Martin/Sint MaartenC. St. JohnD. Jamaica


21. Which of the following islands is not a good choice for clients who enjoy a lot of nightlife?

A. Paradise IslandB. CancúnC. TobagoD. Trinidad

22. Which of the following islands is a good choice for clients who like to gamble?

A. The BahamasB. Puerto RicoC. ArubaD. All of the above

23. Which of the following might not be the best choice for fine dining?

A. St-BarthélemyB. St-MartinC. GuadeloupeD. Cozumel

24. Which of the following islands does not have windsurfing?

A. Dominican RepublicB. BarbadosC. SabaD. Aruba

25. Which island/country has the most poverty in the Caribbean?

A. GrenadaB. BermudaC. ArubaD. Haiti

26. Green Turtle Cay, Elbow Cay, and Harbour Island are small island destinations in

A. St. Vincent and the Grenadines.B. the Bahamas.C. the Turks and Caicos Islands.D. the British Virgin Islands.

27. The U.S. dollar is not the official currency of

A. the U. S. Virgin Islands.B. the Turks and Caicos Islands.C. the British Virgin Islands.D. Martinique.


28. Dedicated scuba-divers might enjoy all of the following destinations except

A. Belize.B. Guyana.C. Bonaire.D. Cozumel.

29. During high season, the majority of the Caribbean islands are on the same time as

A. Eastern Standard Time (EST).B. Central Standard Time (CST).C. Atlantic Standard Time (AST), one hour later than Eastern Standard Time.D. Universal Time, Coordinated (UTC).

30. Which island has twin mountains, and is lush and covered with banana plantations?

A. St. VincentB. MartiniqueC. BermudaD. St. Lucia

31. Hiking up to bubbling pools of sulphuric water and volcanic residue is an attraction on

A. Dominica.B. Haiti.C. Margarita Island.D. Martinique.

32. Serious art dealers and art lovers might enjoy visiting

A. Grand Cayman.B. Nevis.C. Haiti.D. Grand Bahama.

33. Deep-sea fishermen often head for Hemingway’s old haunts in

A. Puerto Rico.B. Bimini.C. Cozumel.D. Eleuthera.

34. Clients seeking hot weather in February are most likely to choose to visit which island?

A. ArubaB. BermudaC. FreeportD. Paradise Island


35. Coral islands, known for their beaches, include all the following except

A. the Cayman Islands.B. Martinique.C. the Bahamas.D. Cozumel.

36. All of these island groups are better known for exclusivity except

A. the Turks and Caicos Islands.B. the British Virgin Islands.C. St. Vincent and the Grenadines.D. the ABC Islands.

37. Which island in the Caribbean has the most sought-after and environmentally friendly campgrounds?

A. AnguillaB. BermudaC. BarbadosD. St. John

38. Which group of islands lies between the British Virgin Islands and the French islands ofGuadeloupe and Martinique?

A. The Windward IslandsB. The Bay IslandsC. The Leeward IslandsD. The ABC Islands

39. All of the following destinations are made up of cays except

A. the Out Islands of the Bahamas.B. Belize.C. Trinidad and Tobago.D. the Turks and Caicos Islands.

40. The old section of all of the following Caribbean cities is a UNESCO classified World HeritageSite except

A. Willemstad, Curaçao.B. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.C. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.D. Cartagena, Colombia.


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1. False. Americans are not allowed to travel to Cuba without specialpermission because of regulations of the U.S. government.

2. True.

3. False. A driver’s license and social security card may serve as identi-fication, but citizens and noncitizens alike may have them.

4. True.

5. False. Some islands are too small to welcome large cruise ships, andsome islands do not wish to have their environment or infrastruc-ture impacted by sudden large influxes of visitors for a few hours.

6. True.

7. False. It tends to be just the opposite, though there are exceptions.

8. True.

9. True.

10. False. “Value season” airfares may be somewhat lower, but not 50percent lower.

11. True.

12. True.

13. True.

14. True.

15. True.

16. False. The time change is slight, and travelers encounter little, ifany, jet lag.

17. True.

18. False. Many clients enjoy renting a car, but most either stay at oneresort or rely on local transportation.

19. True.

20. False. Most water in the Caribbean is safe to drink, though bottledwater is preferred.

AnswersTO STUDY QUESTIONS FOR THE DESTINATION SPECIALIST CARIBBEAN COURSE


Map Exercise on Caribbean Regions

1. Bermuda

2. the Bahamas

3. the Turks and Caicos Islands

4. the Greater Antilles

5. the Lesser Antilles

6. the Leeward Islands

7. the Windward Islands

8. the Mexican Yucatán

9. Central America

10. South America

The Atlantic

Map Exercise

1. Bermuda

2. the Abaco Islands (the Abacos or Abaco)

3. Grand Bahama Island

4. Bimini (the Biminis)

5. New Providence Island (where the city of Nassau is located)

6. Andros

7. Eleuthera/Harbour Island

8. Exuma (the Exumas)



Bermuda

1. B. Winter season sees few activities or cultural events, becausetourism is down.

2. A. February

3. C. consist of soft pink sand.

4. D. Hamilton.

5. B. moped.

6. D. parishes.

7. C. 600 miles east of North Carolina in the Atlantic.

8. B. Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

9. C. British influence.

10. B. one-and-a-half hours.

11. B. a relatively affluent island with smooth-functioning tourist services.

12. D. its volcano.

The Bahamas

1. Nassau

2. Abaco

3. Grand Bahama

4. Bimini

5. Paradise Island

6. Freeport

7. C. islands not as populated or touristy as Grand Bahama and NewProvidence.

8. D. New Providence Island.

9. A. Great Britain.

10. A. a top Bahamas’ dive facility offering swimming with dolphins

11. C. Bequia

12. A. Andros.

13. B. Paradise Island.

14. B. Harbour Island

15. A. the Bahamian Carnival-like celebration.


The Turks and Caicos Islands

1. D. just southeast of the Bahamas.

2. A. Providenciales.

3. A. very secluded.

4. C. diving and snorkeling.

5. B. a technology company manager who wants to unwind

Northern Caribbean

Map Exercise

1. the Cayman Islands

2. Jamaica

3. Haiti

4. Dominican Republic

5. Puerto Rico

6. the U.S. Virgin Islands

7. the British Virgin Islands

8. Negril

9. Montego Bay

10. Ocho Rios

The Cayman Islands

1. B. Old Cayman

2. B. south of Cuba and west of Jamaica.

3. C. stingrays.

4. D. banking.

5. B. diving.

6. D. Seven Mile Beach.

7. C. English.

8. A. an area of jagged ironshore rocks.


Jamaica

1. Kingston

2. Montego Bay

3. Negril

4. Port Antonio

5. Ocho Rios

6. Montego Bay

7. Montego Bay

8. Negril

9. Montego Bay

10. B. Montego Bay and Ocho Rios

11. D. Kingston

12. A. all-inclusive resorts.

13. B. north coast.

14. A. great house

15. B. rafting

Haiti

1. C. Haiti is a paradise for golfers and other active sports enthusiasts.

2. C. voodoo.

3. B. Cap Haïtien.

4. A. French.

5. D. Pétionville.

The Dominican Republic

1. Punta Cana

2. Casa de Campo

3. Santo Domingo

4. Puerto Plata

5. Playa Dorada

6. C. merengue


7. B. are located in many of the major hotels.

8. D. golf courses

9. B. Spanish.

10. B. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Puerto Rico

1. D. El Morro Fortress.

2. B. El Yunque.

3. C. commonwealth

4. C. do not have to go through customs or immigration.

5. D. Vieques

6. C. mainly Spanish but also a lot of English.

7. C. paradores

8. B. Ponce.

9. A. Dorado Beach.

10. B. Pablo Casals

The Virgin Islands

Map Exercise

1. St. Thomas

2. St. John

3. St. Croix

4. Virgin Gorda

5. Tortola

The U.S. Virgin Islands

1. C. St-Martin

2. A. natural beauty and lack of commercialization.

3. D. Denmark.

4. B. St. Thomas and St. John

5. St. John


6. St. Thomas

7. St. Croix

8. St. John

9. St. Kitts

10. St. Thomas

11. St. Thomas

12. St. John

13. St. John

14. St. Thomas

15. St. Croix

The British Virgin Islands

1. C. Channel Island

2. B. sailors and low-key types.

3. B. the Baths.

4. B. from San Juan or St. Thomas.

5. C. the RMS Rhone.

Eastern Caribbean: The Leeward Islands

Map Exercise

1. Anguilla

2. St-Martin/Sint Maarten

3. St-Barthélemy (St. Barts)

4. Saba

5. St. Eustatius (Statia)

6. St. Kitts

7. Nevis

8. Barbuda

9. Antigua

10. Montserrat


Anguilla

1. A. St-Martin.

2. B. emphasize luxurious accommodations with excellent service.

3. B. fantastic beaches.

St-Martin/Sint Maarten

1. Dutch side

2. Dutch side

3. French side

4. Dutch side

5. French side

6. Dutch side

7. French side

8. French side

9. D. very well developed.

10. B. a good way to see the entire island.

St-Barthélemy (St. Barts)

1. B. elegant, chic, and stylish.

2. C. Sweden.

3. B. St-Martin.

4. Gustavia

Saba

1. C. tiny inns.

2. D. La Soufrière Volcano.

3. B. St-Martin.

4. D. nonexistent.

5. A. windsurfing

St. Eustatius (Statia)

1. A. hiking.

2. D. volcano.

3. B. land crabs

St. Kitts and Nevis

1. B. chicken leg.

2. D. plantation houses.

3. C. Four Seasons.

4. Brimstone

5. Basseterre

Antigua and Barbuda

1. A. 365 beaches.

2. D. peaceful and tranquil.

3. C. sailing.

4. B. facilities are few so clients must come prepared.

5. Nelson’s

Montserrat

1. D. Irish.

2. D. volcano.

3. A. coming back slowly.

Eastern Caribbean: The Windward Islands

Map Exercise

1. Guadeloupe

2. Dominica

3. Martinique


4. St. Lucia

5. St. Vincent

6. the Grenadines

7. Grenada

8. Barbados

Guadeloupe

1. Basse-Terre

2. Basse-Terre

3. Grande-Terre

4. Basse-Terre

5. C. France.

6. C. Mustique.

7. C. butterfly.

8. Point-à-Pitre

Dominica

1. A. tropical rain forest and mountains.

2. B. French and English.

3. B. one of the larger islands of the Caribbean.

4. D. hiking to its sulphuric lake and volcanic valley.

5. Carib

Martinique

1. D. French.

2. B. across the bay from the capital.

3. A. Empress Josephine.

4. D. a popular style of African-Caribbean music

5. B. Fort-de-France

6. a volcano

7. one


St. Lucia

1. C. a South Pacific island.

2. D. lush.

3. Pitons

4. Castries

5. volcano

Barbados

1. B. part of the Caribbean, but is located further east in the AtlanticOcean.

2. D. an important cruise port.

3. A. located on the south and west coasts

4. D. bobsled team

5. Sam Lord’s Castle

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

1. B. secluded and unspoiled.

2. A. yachting.

3. D. Bequia.

4. A. somewhat unspoiled and out of the mainstream of Caribbeantravel.

5. A. are private or semi-private islands, with one resort on each.

6. B. Bequia.

Grenada

1. A. Spice

2. A. Grand Anse beach.

3. B. the United States.

4. C. Carriacou

5. B. are two major sections of the harbor capital of St. George’s.


Southern Caribbean

Map Exercise

1. Aruba

2. Curaçao

3. Bonaire

4. Trinidad

5. Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

1. Tobago

2. Trinidad

3. Trinidad

4. Trinidad

5. Tobago

6. Trinidad

7. steel-drum (steel-pan) music

8. Venezuela

9. C. the same time as the Carnival in Rio (before Lent).

Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

1. Curaçao

2. Bonaire

3. Aruba

4. Bonaire

5. Curaçao

6. Aruba

7. Aruba

8. Bonaire

9. Curaçao

10. Curaçao

11. C. Venezuela.



Map Exercise

1. Cuba

2. Cancún (Mexican Yucatán)

3. Cozumel (Mexican Yucatán)

4. Belize

5. Bay Islands (Honduras)

6. San Blas Islands (Panama)

7. Cartagena (Colombia)

8. Margarita Island (Venezuela)

9. Guyana

10. Suriname


1. Cartagena

2. La Guaira

3. San Blas Islands

4. San Andrés Island

5. Margarita Island

6. Tulum

7. Ambergris

8. Isla Mujeres

9. Varadero

10. Roatán

11. Kaieteur

12. Brownsberg

13. Chichén Itzá

14. Xel-ha

15. Belmopan


16. A. modern resorts.

17. D. iguanas.

18. D. offer a wide variety of food choices.

19. B. most of the amenities of American resorts.

20. C. Suriname.

21. B. Playa del Carmen

22. A. Palancar Reef.

23. B. Cozumel has some nice hotels, but a lot of the island remainsundeveloped.

24. C. clothing-optional beaches.

25. C. ecotourists.

26. C. British Guiana.

27. B. Dutch Guiana.

28. C. passport

29. D. passport and visa

30. molas

Overall Caribbean Review

Map Exercise

1. Bermuda

2. the Bahamas


4. Cuba

5. the Cayman Islands

6. Jamaica

7. Haiti


9. Puerto Rico

10. the U.S. Virgin Islands

11. the British Virgin Islands

12. Guadeloupe


13. Dominica

14. Martinique

15. St. Lucia

16. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

17. Grenada

18. Barbados

19. Trinidad and Tobago

20. Margarita Island (Venezuela)

21. Bonaire

22. Curaçao

23. Aruba

24. Suriname

25. Guyana

26. San Blas Island (Panama)

27. the Bay Islands (Honduras)

28. Belize

29. Cozumel (Mexican Yucatán)

30. Cancún (Mexican Yucatán)

Overall Caribbean

1. Hispaniola

2. Guadeloupe

3. St-Martin/Sint Maarten

4. Trinidad and Tobago

5. Pointe-à-Pitre

6. Port-au-Prince

7. Fort-de-France

8. Port of Spain

9. Puerto Rico

10. St. Thomas


12. Cuba


13. D. Montserrat

14. B. Barbuda

15. C. St-Barthélemy

16. B. Dominica

17. C. Bermuda

18. A. salsa

19. A. Bermuda

20. B. St-Martin/Sint Maarten

21. C. Tobago

22. D. All of the above

23. D. Cozumel

24. C. Saba

25. D. Haiti

26. B. the Bahamas.

27. D. Martinique.

28. B. Guyana.

29. C. Atlantic Standard Time (AST), one hour later than Eastern Standard Time

30. D. St. Lucia

31. A. Dominica.

32. C. Haiti.

33. B. Bimini.

34. A. Aruba

35. B. Martinique.

36. D. The ABC Islands

37. D. St. John

38. C. The Leeward Islands.

39. C. Trinidad and Tobago.

40. B. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas


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