Footprint Pocket Handbooks S.
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Land of wood and water. Blue moutain sunrise. Black River Safari. Dreadlocks and reggae. Three-finger Jack. Where to eat, sleep and drink. Red Stripe, Irish Moss. Fern Gully. Red-billed streamertail, Yellow-billed parrot. Rhythm capital of the Caribbean. Port Royal: the "wickedest city in the world." Mo'Bay. Watch blue-green sparkling water drip through your hands on the Luminous Lagoon. Ocho Rios. YS, Roaring River and Dunn's River Falls. One Love Trail. Rafting on the Rio Grande. Diving off Negil. Swimming on James Bond Beach. Best festivals. Flemming and Coward. Walking in Cockpit County. Cricket and Plantation Houses. Island of springs...
Mingle with the rich and famous on the 'Platinum Coast' or lime with the locals at one of a hundred beachside bars - on Barbados you can do it all. Blessed with miles of golden beaches, this island hideaway attracts visitors with its blend of chic style and Caribbean rhythms. The second edition of Footprint's popular mini guide tells you where to find the most exclusive hotels and best-value guesthouses, the tastiest flying fish and authentic rum cocktails, and the most secluded beaches and wildest parties. Up-to-the-minute accommodation and eating listings for every budget; Packed with in-depth information about all the main sights, plus those hidden gems just around the corner; Suggestions on how to best spend your time, whether you're there for a few days or longer; Honest, objective listings for bars, clubs and entertainment
Written by an expert, this travel guide to the Dominican Republic features all aspects of holidaying in this destination. It contains information on exploring the coast, as well as exploring inland, with full coverage of the best beaches and associated watersports, and "adventure" tourism - river rafting, climbing Pico Duarte, horse riding, and walking. Extensive listings of hotels, restaurants and car hire are included, as well as comprehensive coverage of national parks. There is a special feature on the history and culture of the Republic.
Ideal for a quick Caribbean trip, Havana is an old city with plenty of history and post-sightseeing action as well as being a base for day trips out to the countryside and the beaches. This pocket handbook covers the change rapidly occurring in Havana, with full area-by-area coverage of the city, including the Spanish colonial quarter, La Habana Vieja and Vedado and its museums. The essentials of where to stay and where to eat and drink feature alongside listings of the hottest bars, nightclubs, jazz and music venue clubs and discos. Cycling tours, architecturaltours, dancing tours and walks are also included, as are excursions to beaches and easily accessible sights around Havana.
Splashed by the Atlantic, rippled by the Caribbean. Land of volcanoes and coral cays. Fusion of French, Dutch and English Islands. Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Bastille Day, St Patrick's Day. Shopping. Luxury resorts to intimate guesthouses, gourmet restaurants to barefoot beach bars. Hiking, mountain biking, sailing and diving. Brimstone Fort. Celeb spotting. Mount Scenery and endless steps. Half Moon Bay, Little Bay, Colombier Beach, Zeelandia Beach. Saltfish and johnny cake sandwiches. Beachcombing and laidback days...
English island with French names. Anse Chastanet, Castries, Gros Islet, Soufriere, Vieux Fort. St Lucia parot. Leatherback turtles. Day sails to the most photogenic spot in the Caribbean. The Pitons. Soaring heights and crystall clear depths. Snorkeling, diving, windsurfing. The only drive-in volcano in the world. Botanic gardens and walks in the rain forest. Where to stay, eat, drink and party. Jazz festivals and jump ups. Gingerbread houses with red iron roofs. Forts of a long forgotten war. Pirates and revolutions. Nobel prize winners. Family holidays in the sun or a romantic honeymoon...