Dining In Barbados
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Infrequently worn clothing that is left on metal hangers may be damaged by rust. Leave most woolen clothing or other items that require dry cleaning in storage in the U.S. The humidity may cause mildew to grow on clothing kept in closets, necessitating frequent washing or drycleaning. MenLast Updated: 11/28/2003 9:25 AM A shirt and tie is worn to the office, and suits are appropriate for most business and social functions. The Marine Ball and the American Women’s Club Ball are black‑tie affairs. Tails and morning coats are not used. When selecting your wardrobe for Barbados, keep in mind the heat, the humidity, the island’s limited professional cleaning facilities, and the fact that clothing fades and wears out quickly. [Read More]
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Grenadian women are fashion conscious and like to dress up for cocktails and dinner parties. A great deal of home entertaining is done, and since it is a small society, you meet the same people at many different functions. Bring a large selection of short cotton cocktail dresses and evening pajamas, as well as a few more formal short gowns. Avoid silk dresses, unless washable, or any other clothes that need to be dry-cleaned, since St. George’s one drycleaner does only a rudimentary form of dry-cleaning and steam laundry. Bring several pairs of sandals, both dressy for evening wear and casual for daywear. Espadrilles and huarache type shoes are ideal. Roads in Grenada are rough, so if you are a walker, bring a few pairs of sturdy, well-constructed athletic shoes with a good supply of cotton socks. Stout canvas espadrilles are also good for beachcombing and walking. Nights are occasionally cool so a lightweight cotton sweater or shawl is useful. Women’s summer fashions follow that of th ... [Read More]
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Most social occasions are informal or casual. Casual events call for sport shirts or the guayabera. Reasonably priced short-sleeved guayaberas can be purchased locally. Long-sleeved guayaberas (difficult to purchase locally) may be worn in place of a suit on some occasions. Bring a selection of slacks to be worn with shirts to evening engagements. Formal wear is not used, although the Ambassador may wear formal attire to the President's annual dinner for the diplomatic corps. Male officers often wear dark suits on formal occasions, especially diplomatic functions. WomenLast Updated: 3/31/2004 11:58 AM Sport and straw hats are worn frequently for outdoor events because of the strong sun. Few women wear stockings. Slacks are popular, but shorts are worn only for sports or at home. Lo ... [Read More]
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Affairs calling for tuxedos for men and formal evening dress for women, such as the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Damas del Cuerpo Diplomático Charity Ball are rare, but do occur. Tuxedos may be rented locally. A dark tuxedo is the preferred fashion for black tie affairs, although a white dinner jacket is not uncommon. White-tie full dress is never worn. WomenLast Updated: 5/19/2004 9:24 AM Women. Female officers and staff members are most comfortable in lightweight suits or tailored or otherwise professional-looking one or two-piece dresses. A blazer, whether in a traditional color or something more tropical, is a useful addition to a working wardrobe. Casual outfits should be brought for general use. Beachwear, shorts, and slacks are essential for recreational ... [Read More]
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Ownership and use of firearms are subject to Dominican law. Chief of Mission permission to import, purchase or possess a firearm does not supercede any requirement of Dominican law. Chief of Mission importation permission also does not authorize anyone to carry any weapon for defensive purposes outside of an employee÷Õ or family member÷Õ assigned residence. Firearms must be securely transported, unloaded, to and from where they will be used for sporting purposes. III. PROCEDURES FOR FIREARM IMPORTATION [Read More]
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The opportunities for sightseeing and exploring in and around Prague are many. Prague is an architectural and historical gem — walking is a pleasure. Parks, both large and small, public gardens, and a zoo add to the variety of things to be admired. The Czech Republic is a small country, making it possible to get to any sight within several hours. Many sightseeing and picnic areas are in the immediate vicinity of Prague, and weekend excursions to castles and historic cities and sites are popular. There are also numerous museums and historic buildings that can be visited in and around Prague. Prague Castle offers tours of the castle itself as well as St. Vitus Cathedral. Several other well-known Czech castles, including Karlstein, are within an hour’s drive from Prague. Tours of Czech breweries and wineries are also popular weekend trips. Several towns in the Czech Republic, particularly Marianske Lazne and Karlovy Vary, are built around thermal springs and are spa destinations. The Czec ... [Read More]
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For all other staff, housing is fairly expensive and limited. With the overall vacancy rental rate in Vancouver under one percent, incoming staff should allow several weeks to find permanent accommodations. Unfortunately, the housing allowance has not kept pace with rising prices, forcing most staff to choose between living far from the Consulate General, living in very small quarters, or going out of pocket. Some staff members have found it advantageous to purchase housing. Mortgages are generally for short periods (1 to 5 years), renewable at current interest rates, often requiring a larger down payment than in the U.S. Most unfurnished homes are rented with two to five appliances (i.e., refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, etc.). Two-year leases are available but many landlords prefer to rent for one year at a time. Several officers with families assigned to the Consulate General have lived in the adjacent municipalities of North and West Vancouver. Although rents can be somewhat lower ... [Read More]
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In the oil-boom years, neither the government nor the people showed much interest in tourism. After the economic decline of the 1980s, however, Trinidad and Tobago has witnessed a positive change in attitudes toward tourism, and government has targeted the tourism industry for greater development. Currently largely confined to Tobago, tourism in Trinidad and Tobago is low-key and only accounts for 1% of GDP. Fewer than 200,000 tourists visit the islands each year, many of these during Carnival. Lack of sufficient hotel rooms and limited air transportation links are challenges in marketing T&T as a tourist destination. The marine pleasure yacht subsector has been a bright spot in the country's tourism picture in recent years. Since 1990 annual sailing yacht arrivals have increased from several hundred to well over 3,000. The government is focusing efforts on the development of eco-tourism destinations, taking advantage of acclaimed diving sites off the coast of Tobago and the impres ... [Read More]
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