Caribbean For Dummies (Dummies Travel) - Softcover

Porter, Darwin; Prince, Danforth

9780471962519: Caribbean For Dummies (Dummies Travel)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471962511 ISBN 13: 9780471962519

Publisher: For Dummies, 2006

From a pulsing reggae beat to the waves lapping the beach, volcanoes to casinos, all kinds of water sports to great golf and tennis, the Caribbean has something to delight any traveler. Whether you’re looking for an active adventure or a relaxing escape, a spectacular honeymoon suite or a quiet retreat, a ritzy golf resort and spa or a kid-friendly resort, you’ll find it in the Caribbean. This book gives you information on:

The most popular islands: Aruba, Barbados, The British Virgin Islands, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Sint Maarten/St. Martin, and The U.S. Virgin Islands
Handling your money, including the currency used on each island and tipping recommendations
All sorts of accommodations, ranging from a Palladian-style mansion to two-story rondavels designed like Tiki huts on stilts and from a plantation-style retreat to rustic villas
The best beaches, including Palm Beach on Aruba, Gold Coast on Barbados
Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman, Luquillo Beach on Puerto Rico, and more
Intriguing ideas for active vacations, including exploring the cunucu by Jeep in Aruba, windsurfing in Barbados, scaling Jamaica’s highest peaks, hiking in a Puerto Rican rainforest, and more
Great scuba diving, including wreck diving in Aruba and the British Virgin Islands, the famous Cayman Wall, and more
Great golf courses, including some designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and Tom Fazio
Where to shop for everything from European china, jewelry, perfumes, and linens to flavored rums, Jamaican coffees, and Puerto Rican carnival masks

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Caribbean For Dummies, 4th Edition includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Fantastic fishing. Incredible snorkeling. Great tennis facilities. Incomparable sailing and windsurfing. Casinos, shows, and discos. Intriguing cuisine, including Nuevo Latino, West Indian, and French plus local fare like cod fritters, conch, and all kinds of seafood concoctions. Beautiful scenery ranging from sandy beaches to jungle-like forests.

Sample all the Caribbean has to offer in this friendly guide and then plan your trip and dig in.

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From the Back Cover:

Travel smart at www.dummies.com

Explore the best of the Caribbean — the fun and easy way�

Active tropical adventure or ritzy R & R . . .honeymoon or family vacation, this guide gives you options on the diverse Caribbean islands. From beaches to shops, casinos to volcanoes, nightlife to marine life, golf to scuba diving, get ready to dive in.

Discover:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn't miss —and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it� Flags to mark your favorite pages

About the Author:

A native of North Carolina, Darwin Porter was a bureau chief for the Miami Herald when he was 21, and later worked in television advertising. A veteran travel writer, he is the author of numerous best-selling Frommer’s guides, including those to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas. He is assisted by Danforth Prince, formerly of the Paris Bureau of the New York Times. They have been frequent travelers to the Caribbean for years.

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