This year, I finally got my 1st ever passport and as such, am now looking to take a vacation containing the necessary clich©s of sun, sand and sea. My travel agency recommended 3 locations that are popular with tourists to me Antigua, Dubai and the Maldives and whilst researching these options, I came across a guide detailing the famous exports of each area which I found to be fairly interesting.

Antigua:

Only around 30% of Antigua’s land is capable of birthing crops and around 18% of this soil is in use. Of the few crops grown, sea-island cotton and a modest amount of sugar is harvested and exported each year. Vegetables are also grown but these are usually only sold locally on the island. Although most fishing occurs to feed locals only, the exportation of lobsters is on the rise.

The fragrant rum you will no doubt drink during your Antigua holidays is popular around the rest of the world too it is one of Antigua’s most financially sound exports after all!

Dubai:

The trade in Dubai had for too long been centralised on the oil that was found there back in 1966. Dubai exports various kinds of goods from electricals to garments to food and acts as the central distribution hub for the more richer areas of the Middle East. It is important to note that these goods are not made in the city but rather, are exported to Dubai before being re-exported by the city.

The tourism industry and Dubai holidays are also central to the city’s income.

Maldives:

The biggest export of the Maldives is fisheries, which is processed and then tinned before export. Yellowfin tuna is caught using line and pole in order to protect adjacent dolphins.

Almost all other foods need to be brought into the islands as no crops can flourish in the infertile earth, apart from coconut palms of course. This can make Maldives holidays quite expensive and this is why all-inclusive packages are the best idea, particularly if you plan on drinking a lot of alcohol during your break.