Fodor's Caribbean 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
by Fodor's
from Fodor's
Preparing for your trip to the Caribbean is all about choices: Which island is ideal for a romantic honeymoon, family-friendly vacation, or sizzling late-night parties? What are the top all-inclusive resorts, local inns, or luxury villas? Where can you take a night kayaking tour through a bioluminiscent bay?
LOOK INSIDE FOR AN INNOVATIVE, NEW TRAVEL GUIDE!
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to use, Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Our 2008 edition also flaunts exclusive, new features including indispensable, customized tools for planning a tropical vacation, in addition to rich photography that illustrates the distinctive culture of each island. Plus, not only will you read the expert advice of our professional travel writers, but you’ll also review recommendations from everyday travelers like yourself, in our new “Word of Mouth” features throughout the book. Fodor's Caribbean 2008 is designed so that you spend less time researching and more time relishing what lies ahead on your dream vacation.
Plan a perfect island getaway, with these new features:
Island Finder:
A straight-forward, concise overview of every major island, including comparative ratings in terms of cost (high and low seasons), best beaches, dining, shopping, night-life, golf, casinos, diving & snorkeling, eco-tourism, and family-fun.
“Word of Mouth” from Fodors.com:
Read what fellow travelers are saying about their favorite places to explore and unwind, featured throughout the book. Then, when you return from your trip, share your opinions on Fodors.com and they may get published in our 2009 edition!
Hotel/Resort Chart:
Simple charts summarize prices, amenitites, and the distinctive character of lodging on every island.
Photos and Maps:
Unique photos throughout illustrate the history and local activities, while brand-new topographical maps designate sights, beaches, dive sites, restaurants, island-to-island ferries, and more!
Always Up-to-date:
Fodor’s Caribbean guide is updated EVERY year–it’s the most accurate book available!
A Small Place
by Jamaica Kincaid
from Farrar, Straus and Giroux
"If you go to Antigua as a tourist, this is what you will see. If you come by aeroplane, you will land at the V. C. Bird International Airport. Vere Cornwall (V. C.) Bird is the Prime Minister of Antigua. You may be the sort of tourist who would wonder why a Prime Minister would want an airport named after him--why not a school, why not a hospital, why not some great public monument. You are a tourist and you have not yet seen . . ."
So begins Jamaica Kincaid's expansive essay, which shows us what we have not yet seen of the ten-by-twelve-mile island in the British West Indies where she grew up.
Lyrical, sardonic, and forthright by turns, in a Swiftian mode, A Small Place cannot help but amplify our vision of one small place and all that it signifies.
The Reef Set: Reef Fish, Reef Creature and Reef Coral (3 Volumes) (Reef Set)
by Paul Humann
from New World Publications
Reef Fish3rd Edition, Reef Creature 2nd Edition and Reef Coral 2nd Edition Identification books packaged in a beautifully printed Shelf Case.
An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude
by Ann Vanderhoof
from Broadway
Under the Tuscan Sun meets the wide-open sea . . . An Embarrassment of Mangoes is a delicious chronicle of leaving the type-A lifestyle behind -- and discovering the seductive secrets of life in the Caribbean.
Who hasn’t fantasized about chucking the job, saying goodbye to the rat race, and escaping to some exotic destination in search of sun, sand, and a different way of life? Canadians Ann Vanderhoof and her husband, Steve did just that.
In the mid 1990s, they were driven, forty-something professionals who were desperate for a break from their deadline-dominated, career-defined lives. So they quit their jobs, rented out their house, moved onto a 42-foot sailboat called Receta (“recipe,” in Spanish), and set sail for the Caribbean on a two-year voyage of culinary and cultural discovery.
In lavish detail that will have you packing your swimsuit and dashing for the airport, Vanderhoof describes the sun-drenched landscapes, enchanting characters and mouthwatering tastes that season their new lifestyle. Come along for the ride and be seduced by Caribbean rhythms as she and Steve sip rum with their island neighbors, hike lush rain forests, pull their supper out of the sea, and adapt to life on “island time.”
Exchanging business clothes for bare feet, they drop anchor in 16 countries -- 47 individual islands -- where they explore secluded beaches and shop lively local markets. Along the way, Ann records the delectable dishes they encounter -- from cracked conch in the Bahamas to curried lobster in Grenada, from Dominican papaya salsa to classic West Indian rum punch -- and incorporates these enticing recipes into the text so that readers can participate in the adventure.
Almost as good as making the journey itself, An Embarrassment of Mangoes is an intimate account that conjures all the irresistible beauty and bounty from the Bahamas to Trinidad -- and just may compel you to make a rash decision that will land you in paradise.
From the Hardcover edition.
Cuba (Country Guide)
by Brendan Sainsbury
from Lonely Planet
Controversial and just a bit conflicted, Cuba is a nation like no other – rhythmic, colorful, sophisticated and whimsical all in one sumptuous breath. Unlock the syncopated beat of this island paradise, revel in Habana Vieja’s culture and traditions, ramble along history’s trail in the Sierra Maestra or simply sit back on a secret beach till mañana dawns with this unparalleled and comprehensive guide.
Wanna Cha Cha? – the secrets of salsa, son, mambo and more are revealed in our special Music chapter.
Gaps On The Map – informed do-it-yourself content, day tripper itineraries and more than 60 maps open the doors to Trinidad, Santiago, Cayo Coco and more.
Travel Back – the revolution didn’t need to be televised, it comes to life with informed features and in-depth historic and cultural coverage.
Que Bola Asere? – learn what this phrase means and more with our authoritative Language and Glossary chapters.
Insight Guide Puerto Rico (Insight Guides Puerto Rico)
from Insight Guides
Insight Guide Puerto Rico includes a section detailing Puerto Rico's history, 8 features covering the island's life and culture, ranging from its exuberant festivals to its carved religious figures, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus 15 maps and many amazing photographs.
Fodor's Caribbean Ports of Call 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
by Fodor's
from Fodor's
Discover the historical sights of Antigua, dive the coral reefs of Belize, swim with stingrays in Grand Cayman, take advantage of duty-free shopping, or take island jeep tours–Fodor's Carribean Ports of Call 2008 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.
The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best – "Fodor's guides are saturated with information."
- We frequently update our Carribean Ports of Call guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, 13th ed
by Nancy Scott
from Cruising Guide Publications
Completely revised and updated with full color sketch charts, these guides have been indispensable companions for sailors and visitors to these islands since 1982. Includes a free 17" x 27" color planning chart covering the Virgin Islands from St. Thomas to Anegada. Anchoring and mooring information and fees. Customs, immigration and National Parks regulations. Particulars on marina facilities and the amenities they offer. Water sports - where to go and where to rent equipment. Shore-side facilities, restaurants, beach bars, shops, provisions, Internet connections. Alphabetical - by island - Directory of goods and services. Everything you will need to help make your vacation an enjoyable and memorable experience in a concise easy-to-use format.
I Was Cuba: Treasures from the Ramiro Fernandez Collection
by Kevin Kwan
from Chronicle Books
While most think of Cuba as a mythical island of rum, rumba, and revolution, period photographs reveal a more complex place. I Was Cuba is an original look at Cuban history as seen through the Ramiro Fernandez Collection arguably the world's leading archive of Cuban photos and ephemera. I Was Cuba showcases rare, vernacular images from the nineteenth century through the revolutionary period, exploring the everyday and the eccentric. With texts from famed Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas (Before Night Falls), this captivating volume is an intimate view into a bygone era of glamour, political upheaval, and astounding visual culture.
Fodor's In Focus Aruba, 1st Edition (Pocket Guides)
by Fodor's
from Fodor's
Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.
Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. While you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Aruba!
•Fodor’s In Focus Aruba features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.
•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Aruba.
Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.
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Caribbean Paradise 3 STARS
Opened in the year 2000 and later renovated in 2002, this 3-storey hotel comprises 30 double rooms and 11 single rooms. Facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, complimentary safes and a lift. In addition, there is a hairdresser's salon, a bar, a breakfast terrace, an à la carte restaurant offering Italian-Mexican cuisine as well as a public Internet terminal. Laundry services and room service can be taken advantage of and those arriving by car may make use of the car park and g
Suerre Caribbean Beach
Built in 1996, this hotel consists of a total of 40 rooms. A bar, a pub and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant are to be found in the hotel. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage. The room and laundry services round off this hotel's offerings.
Disney's Caribbean Beach 3 STARS AND A HALF
Renovated in 2004, this comfortable hotel comprises a total of 2,112 rooms spread over five Caribbean villages. Guests are welcomed into the air-conditioned foyer with 24-hour reception, hotel safes, a currency exchange counter and a cloakroom. Culinary options include a bar and a restaurant and the hotel also features a newspaper stand and a range of shops. Room and laundry services complete the offerings, while there is onsite parking available for those arriving by car.
The Caribbean Princess Cancun 3 STARS
Affording a Mediterranean style, the hotel comprises a total of 84 rooms spread over 3 floors. An air-conditioned lobby await guests, offering a 24-hour reception desk, safes and currency exchange desk. Dining options include a bar and an air-conditioned restaurant. There is also public Internet access on offer. Room and laundry services, as well as medical facilities, round up the services. Those arriving by car may use the hotel car park.
Puerto Plata Village Caribbean Resort & Beach Club 3 STARS
This hotel is spread over a number of 1-3 floor buildings and comprises a total of 346 rooms. Guests are offered an attractive pool and garden area as well as make use of the spacious foyer with a reception desk with a safe and currency exchange desk, sitting area and Internet access (added fees apply). Additionally, a number of cosy bars and restaurants, hairdressing and beauty salon and a nightclub can also be found here. Furthermore, room service and laundry services are also available. Car p
Bay Gardens Plantation Beach Resort 4 STARS
Cheeca Lodge 5 STARS
This hotel, designed in the inimitable Caribbean style comprises a total of 203 rooms in addition to 3 restaurants, a public Internet connection and room and laundry services. In addition, those arriving by car may make use of the a car park and garage.
