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Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico --Whether you want to camp out in the rainforest or stay in luxury resorts on the coast, this guide has all the practical information you need to tailor your trip to your interests and budget. Harry Pariser introduces you to all the historical and cultural sights, a myriad of outdoor activities from hiking to para-sailing, and offers tips on where to stay and eat. Color photographs and maps throughout. $14.95
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Adventure Guide to Barbados $15.95
Adventuring in the Caribbean --This new edition by Carrol B. Fleming covers more than 40 islands extending from the Bahamas south to Trinidad. Hike the rim of a volcano, snorkel and dive with sea turtles, bird-watch in a national park, sail or swim: the choice is yours. Fleming covers all of the above and more, as well as accommodations, restaurants, festivals and cultural activities. A great way to choose your island adventure. $16.00
The Best Caribbean Diving --Susanne and Stuart Cummings guide you to the snorkeling and diving locations that have received top ratings from professional underwater photographers, top dive publications and veteran divers from around the world. Each location is described in detail, from amenities and marine environment to level of difficulty, and is complemented by maps and color photographs. $19.95
Caribbean Connoisseur --In this edition, Michele Evans captures the hedonistic attractions of 46 Caribbean islands in a guide that will have you in your swimsuit, beach towel in hand, before you reach the end. She covers more than 100 hotels, resorts and inns, restaurants and shopping in entries that go far beyond the ordinary. $17.95
Caribbean Sunseeker Guides --It is so difficult to find books on individual Caribbean islands, especially the smaller ones, that we were thrilled to find this new series from the UK. These small guides contain sightseeing information, driving tours, maps, color photographs and helpful sections on transportation, the best beaches and outdoor activities, restaurants and hotels.
Barbados
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
U.S. Virgin Islands Each $10.95
NEW Caribbean Vacations: How to Create Your Own Tropical Adventure--Whether you want to embark on an adventurous, romantic or more conventional vacation, this new guide by Moon Publications offers lots of ideas and ways to enact them. It covers all of the Caribbean islands, from Anegada and Barbados to St. Lucia and Virgin Gorda, and leads you to a multitude of outdoor activities and historic sights. Coverage of a wide array of accommodations, including hotels, hideaway resorts, and campgrounds, as well as transportation, food and nightlife is provided. Moon’s trademark in-depth reporting and honest advice are abundant thoughout, as are good maps. $18.95
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands --This book is indispensable for anyone planning a private cruise in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. It covers navigation, weather, medical facilities and all necessary on-board supplies, as well as port sights, accommodations and dining. It even includes a wealth of information on fishing, snorkeling, diving and other sporting opportunities. $16.95
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Sailor's Guide to the Windward Islands $16.95
Great Caribbean Family Vacations --This well-researched book guides parents to the island vacations best suited to their families' interests and budgets. Laura Sutherland includes accommodations ranging from large inclusive resorts to inexpensive campsites, and details all the varied activities available on each of more than 20 islands. From pirates' caves to castles to swimming with dolphins, your trip to the Caribbean can be an adventure for the whole family. $12.95
Guide to Cuba --More and more Americans are traveling to this officially off-limits island, and now there is an adventurous and comprehensive guide to help them do it. Emphasizing the outdoor activities available, Stephen Fallon provides up-to-date information on sights, hotels, restaurants and transportation for all budgets. $16.95
Hidden Bahamas --In addition to covering all the main attractions on Nassau and Paradise Island, author W. Lynne Seldon Jr. guides you to hundreds of less-visited spots such as Green Turtle Cay, Bimini and the Exuna Islands. He includes thorough descriptions of all the sights and outdoor activities, and good hotels, resorts, b&b's and restaurants for all budgets. Leave the tourist crowds behind and explore the hidden treasures of this lovely area. $12.95
Lonely Planet Bahamas --Lonely Planet continues their coverage of the Caribbean with this new guide to the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos. The Bahamas is an archipelago of over 700 islands, and Christopher Baker covers many of the options, from busy Nassau to the smaller islands known only for their pristine beaches and great coral reefs. Baker provides comprehensive coverage of all the outdoor adventure activities, and recommends lodgings and restaurants in all price ranges, with an emphasis on budget options. $17.95
Lonely Planet Bermuda --For all of those who think a trip to Bermuda means a trip into debt, Lonely Planet proves that even Bermuda is possible on a modest budget. The authors introduce you to the unique Bermuda mix of British and African cultures and guide you to every remote corner of the island. Hotel, restaurant and nightlife recommendations in all price ranges, a wealth of practical planning information and excellent maps complete this welcome addition to the line. $14.95
100 Best Resorts of the Caribbean --Kay Showker has written an outstanding guide to the very best resorts, hotels and inns throughout the Caribbean. She bases her personal recommendations on criteria ranging from location, setting, layout and ambiance to amenities, service and those intangible qualities that make a place particularly special. As a veteran Caribbean travel specialist and author, her standards are uncompromising. $17.95
Ulysses Travel Guide to St. Martin & St. Barts --Beautiful beaches, world class hotels, great food and charming villages make these two of the most popular islands in the Caribbean. Pascale Couture guides you to all of the above in this new pocket guide filled with practical advice and helpful maps. $12.95
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Dominican Republic $17.95
Martinique $16.95
Virgin Islands Handbook --This new book covers the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix), as well as the British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and others). Karl Luntta guides you to hotels, inns and restaurants for all budgets (even very limited ones), and to the best beaches and dive spots. Whether you want to island hop or explore one island in depth, you will find everything you need right here. $13.95
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Cuba Handbook $19.95
