Suriname, officially known as the Republic of Suriname, is a sovereign state on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south. At just under 165,000 km2 (64,000 sq mi), it is the smallest country in South America.
Originally inhabited by a number of indigenous tribes, Suriname was explored and contested by European powers before coming under Dutch rule in the late 17th century. In 1954, the country became one of the constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. On 25 November 1975, the country of Suriname left the Kingdom of the Netherlands to become an independent state, nonetheless maintaining close economic, diplomatic, and cultural ties to its former colonizer.
Suriname is considered to be a culturally Caribbean country, and is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). While Dutch is the official language of government, business, media, and education, Sranan, an English-based creole language, is a widely used lingua franca. Suriname is the only territory outside Europe where Dutch is spoken by a majority of the population. The people of Suriname are among the most diverse in the world, spanning a multitude of ethnic, religious, and linguistic groups.
Wonderful St Lucia!
Elizabeth, The island of St. Lucia and the resort were both wonderful! 10 days was perfect. Rendezvous is well maintained, the beach is very walkable, and there is a personal touch from staff from beginning to end. We were upgraded to a seaside suite on the main level, received flowers and champagne on our anniversary (thanks Elizabeth), ate wonderful meals at the buffet and The Trysting Place was excellent. We also had dinner at TAO at the sister resort and it was superb. My only negative feedback is if you are offering day passes and meals at your sister resort, your guests should not have to pay $60 round trip for a taxi to use and enjoy the amenities at The Body Holiday. That was very annoying. I felt like we did not have true exchange privileges. All in all, a great way to celebrate our 35 years together. Thanks for recommending Rendezvous! P.S. I will remember your referral program and again, thank you for professional advice!
By DW from Brampton trip to Saint Lucia