If you are looking for pristine beaches, lush tropical
weather and communities that are barely touched by
mass tourism, then Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic
may just be your ideal holiday destinations. Cuba
is the largest island in the Caribbean; in fact all
the other islands could fit into it! Cuba is one of
the few remaining Communist countries in the world,
which means that the country is not jaded by hordes
of tourists (particularly as in theory Americans are
banned from entry) and it is guaranteed to possess
a uniquely different atmosphere than the rest of the
Capitalist west.
Just to the East of Cuba is Hispaniola, the
island which is home to Haiti on the West and
the Dominican Republic on the East. Despite
sharing one island, the culture and people of Haiti
and the Dominican Republic are very different. When
in Haiti, you will hear Creole being spoken as the
language of choice, and you may witness the traditional
presence of Voodoo. However, cross over to
the Dominican Republic and you will hear Spanish and
notice that the Dominicans have discarded their African
religions and instead embraced Christianity. Although
Haiti is the poorest country in the West and the Dominican
Republic and Cuba also face their share of monetary
problems, any visit to this region will surely be
rich in culture and experience!
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