This up-dated and revised guide to the Caribbean islands covers the Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, the Caymans, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Leeward and Windward Islands, Netherlands and French Antilles, ABCs, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and the Venezuelan Islands. The book provides background information on the region's history, geography and culture, and includes accessible travel information on accommodation, shopping and eating out. The book's cover flaps carry information on Caribbean festivals and other practical details. A special feature is included on scuba diving throughout the Caribbean with maps listing all dive sites and anchorages. "Hidden beaches" are also featured along with the best places to watch whales and dolphins.
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32pp colour photographs, 140 b&w and colour maps, notes
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Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 124 mm
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978-1-900949-62-0 (9781900949620)
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Introduction - a foot in the door; Part 1 Essentials: planning your trip; before you travel; getting there; where to stay; getting around; keeping in touch; food and drink; festivals; sports; health; responsible travel; further reading; background. Part 2 The Bahamas: New Providence; Nassau; Grand Bahama; the Family Islands; Abaco; Andros; Berry Islands; Bimini; Cat Island; Crooked Island, Long Cay and Acklins; Eleuthera; the Exumas; Inagua; Long Island; Mayaguana; Rum Cay; San Salvador. Part 3 Cuba: Havana; Matanzas; Varadero; Santa Clara; Trinidad; Camaguey; Santiago de Cuba; Baracoa; Isla de Juventud. Part 4 Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman; Cayman Brac; Little Cayman. Part 5 Jamaica: Kingston; Port Royal; Spanish Town; eastern Jamaica and the mountains; Port Antonio; the north coast; Ochos Rios; Montego Bay; Negril; the south coast; Black River; Mandeville. Part 6 Turks and Caicos Islands: Grand Turk; Salt Cay; South Caicos; East Caicos; Middle Caicos; North Caicos; Parrot Cay; Pine Cay; Providenciales. Part 8 Haiti: Port-au-Prince; south of Port-au-Prince; west of Port-au-Prince; north of Port-au-Prince; the northwest; northeast of Port-au-Prince. Part 8 Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo; north to Santiago; the north coast; the Samana Peninsula; the spouthwest. Part 9 Puerto Rico: San Juan; the interior; Vieques; Culebra. Part 10 US Virgin Islands: St Thomas; St John; St Croix. Part 11 British Virgin Islands: Tortola; Road Town; Beef Island; Matrina Cay; Guana Island; The Dogs; Virgin Gorda; Mosquito Island; Prickly Pear Island; Necker Island; Cooper Island; Salt Island; Dead Chest; Peter Island; Norman Island; Jost Van Dyke; Sandy Cay; Anegada. Part 12 Leeward Islands: Antigua; Barbuda; Redonda; St Kitts and Nevis; Monserrat. Part 13 Netherland Antilles (the three S's): Saba; Sint Eustatius; Sint Maarten. Part 14 French Antilles: Guadeloupe; Saint-Martin; Saint-Barthelemy; Martinique. Part 15 Windward Islands: Dominica; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Bequia; Mustique; Union Island; Canouan; Mayreau; Tobago Cays; Petit St Vincent; Palm Island; Grenada; Carriacou; Petit Martinique. Part 16 Barbados: Bridgetown; around the island. Part 17 Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain; Tobago; Scarborough. Part 18 The Venezuelan Islands: Isla de Margarita; Porlamar; Islas Los Roques; other Venezuelan islands; Parque Nacional Morrocoy; Tucacas; Chichiriviche; Mochima National Park; Santa Fe; Mochima Town. Part 19 Netherland Antilles (the ABC islands): Bonaire; Curacao; Aruba. (Part contents).
