What are five positive and negative effects of tourism in the caribbean?
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Well one positive is that the country makes money that it can use towards things that the government subsidizes, etc.  More tourists means more money for the country.  Conversely, the money (at least in most countries) tends to go to corrupt and greedy governments and the people of the country never see it.
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Guyana is currently developing an echo-tourism campaign. They want visitors to come see their rain forests and especially Keitur Falls. The falls is the highest single stage water fall in the world and the interior of Guyana is breath taking in its ruggedness and beauty. I am taking a hiking trip thru the interior national park to the Keitur Falls this year. You have to be flown in and out. Right now trips like mine must be arranged thru the department of tourism. I am lucky enough to know the director so I am trying to put the trip together thru her. The average tourist will have to book day-flights with tour companies that fly out of Ogil airport near Georgetown. There are several echo-tourist resorts near many of the rivers such as the Esequibo. They are all worth touring. There is little to do else where however. \n\nIn Georgetown you have the largest all wood cathedral in the world. There is a national museum with fantastic models and maps of the interior. There are art galleries with wooden carvings that are without equal. I would visit the ministry of Amerindian affairs in georgetown where they sell Amerind art direct from the interior villages. The downtown area is too touristy with some very high prices on tourist "junk" but there are nice pieces to be found from the independant artists that put out samples on Main street along the tree-lined avenue. They are wood workers who carve mahogany and other hardwood species of Guyana. Their art is creative and expressive with strong African influences. Of course you need to haggle some with them but even their opening asking price is not out of line for what these pieces would cost in other countries so you should not feel bad paying a premium for it...besides these artists need the cash. \n\nThe country just isn't geared for tourism and is more than a little bit dangerous for outsiders. Whites are especially at risk for robbery and kidnapping. For example, i have seen white tourists verbally assualted in Enmore at the Enmore Martyr Memorial. That is the site where five Indian workers who were protesting unfair labour policies were gunned down by white security officers. Sort of a Kent State situation (USA). So you can appreciate the racial tensions. The Africans and Indians do not get along well and occasional riots errupt. The whites (mostly English) owned the country for so long that white is associated with oppression and suffering. It is best to stay as low key as possible when visiting. The country is beautiful but rugged and hard on people from cooler climates so it is best suited for rugged individuals who can handle no air conditioning or hot water for extended periods.\n\nSorry to go like that. I could write a book on the subject. I love Guyana and have spent long periods of time there, gotten to know many of the people and find them warm, charming, and wonderful. But the country is very poor and poverty breeds dissatisfaction that can manifest violent at times. I have seen wonders and magnificence beside squallor and pathos. When I visit I want to scream, laugh, and cry all at the same time.
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I've been to Jamaica, Cancun and the Bahamas.  Out of all three of them, visiting the Bahamas was my favorite.  It was probably more Americanized than the other two, but I felt safe, had fun, and am ready to go back again.  Cancun was by far, the prettiest out of all three, and made for a romantic honeymoon.  Jamaica was OK, but as we drove to our resort, we felt so terrible for the people and how poor the country seemed to be.  We didn't feel as safe, and the food was terrible.  It was pretty, but it rained the entire time.
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I know both places and would opt for Mauritius.Seychelles is really beautiful but it's too costly and services not to the standard.Mauritius has the same advantages and you will get value for money. No need to go to 5* places,the best sites are public and transport costs peanuts.
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pollution and devastation to the environment\n\nspecies invasion\n\nover consumption leading to extinction\n\nand, basically natural disasters
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I don't know about cheap, but we had our honeymoon at a Sandals resort, and there were several weddings everyday and they were gorgeous.  I think they take care of a lot of the details for you when you book with them, plus it being an all-inclusive, once you've paid for your trip and get there, you don't have to pay for any alcohol, scuba diving & water sports, food, even tips are already included.  They gave us a 40 pc dish set and $250 credit to use at the resort. We got couples massages, etc. Basically we didn't spend a cent when we got there, which is better than a cruise in that you don't have to whip out your credit card every time you want to get a coke.  It's also more relaxed, but there's a lot of stuff to do such as volleyball, entertainment.\n\nOur resort was in Jamaica, but there are many resorts on different islands, and they also own Beaches, which is the same package deal and resort, but it's not couples-only, it's families & singles too.\n\nSome of the people brought they're families with them. Maybe give 'em a call?
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I'm not sure what level of technical knowledge you are looking for, but here are a few ideas:\n\nThe water cycle\nThe greenhouse effect\nDepletion of the ozone layer (NOT the same as above) \nFood chain based around a coral reef\nWaste disposal techniques\nPros and cons of alternative fuels\nEl Nino as an environmental phenomenon\nWhat if sea levels change?\n\nGood Luck!
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This is a site I used personaly, this should help you out:\nhttp://www.roomsforafrica.com/themes/top-tourist-experiences.jsp
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bad effects: costs money, organized crime involvement, spreads desease, etc.\ngood effects: Guess!
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I recently took a trip to the Mayan Riviera (landed in Cancun, then took a bus to Playa del Carmen) during the off-season and spent $360 on my round trip ticket (after taxes) and took $300 in cash. You could double that for two people and go for around $1300. I had the best time EVER. You should know some Spanish to make things easier on yourself and be prepared to be carefree. Hotel was $35 a night (very swanky low-key place with a bar) and the beach was magnificent. The best part? Clothing was optional. ;)
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I visited Trinidad and I loved it! The weather is perfect for the beach, the food is awesome, you have to try the bake and shark and the doubles...mmmmmmmmm \n\nI hope to retire there someday! I hope you could go cuz it's nice, good luck!
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Yeah, I liked it except the drawbacks were that it was too hot, too cold, wet, too many cockroaches, smell of diesel from exaughst, way too cramped with little storage or bunk space, hard to sleep when the boat is tossing and turning, sea sickness, hard to sleep with the noisiness, hard to sleep with people moving about, and hard to sleep when getting up in the middle of the night to take care of the boat tasks. Otherwise it was beautiful viewing glowing ocean, dolphins, and shooting stars at night.
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Go to http://www.yahoo.com or http://www.google.com and type in Tourism and Sports to find out
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Curacao! it has beautiful beaches, lot of sun, good food, friendly people, and exciting night life!
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Tropical; moderated by trade winds; dry season (November to April); rainy season (May to October)\n\nThe Cuba weather is mild subtropical, thanks to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, its narrow configuration, east to west oriented receives the refreshing action of tradewinds and marine breezes. During the short winter are influences of cold air masses coming from the North, but they are of short duration. The average temperature throughout the year oscillates between the 20 and 35ºC, lowering sometimes to 10°C. The Eastern region enjoys a warmer weather than the western and the variations of temperature between the day and the night are less accentuated in the coastal regions that in inland. Those that enjoy the beach will be glad to know that the average water temperature surpasses 25°C.\n\nBy its geographic situation, the country is affected between June 1st and 30th November by the cyclone season. They can affect the island in hurricane form with winds that goes up to 200 km/h and heavy storms. This cyclone stage agrees approximately with the rainy season (May to October), in front of the dry one (November to April).\n\nThe experience of a cyclone emergency is a moving but non dangerous fact; all the hotels have modern structure or are rehabilitated and protected to receive the phenomenon. Around all the streets are circulating vehicles with megaphones giving instructions to the population and is requested only to leave the houses in case of extreme need. In the buildings, the person in charge places instructions in the lobby for the guests and the windows as the doors are protected. For the non Caribbean visitors it is a new experience; the television, that exceptionally emits by the morning, initiates to first hours its emissions with weather parts.
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http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/economic_consequences.htm
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There are innumberable impacts. \nSOME ARE POSITIVE AND SOME NEGATIVE.\n\nOur education system, communication system, transposrtation, and many other social institutions have largly improved.\n\nMedia (print, elctronic) have changed working of our social groups particularly the NGOs.\n\nHuman values have been grately damadged. \n\nIndustrializtion has made the men short of time so relationships have becomes burden.\n\nElectronic media and IT have made the men indifferent from follow beings.\n\nFinancial institutions, particularly the leazing mechanary has made the men slave, indirectly to the financial loans.\n\nMen has lost cultural values of ethics.\n\nEveryday life has become fast, independent and easy but too busy and mechanical.\n\nHealth care has greatly increased and so life expectancy.