This guide is part of a series focusing on outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiiing, parasailing, backpacking, waterskiing and scuba diving. Historical and other background information is provided, as well as comprehensive travel details.

Adventure Guide to Belize

by Harry S. Pariser

Published 1 January 1992
This top-selling guide for all types of travelers includes information on where to stay, dining, getting around, local lore, walking tours, and more. "The most up-to-date coverage of Belize in print; an adventure travel-oriented guide which explores outdoor and urban opportunities alike".--The Bookwatch. Maps. Photos.

This guide is part of a series focusing on outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiiing, parasailing, backpacking, waterskiing and scuba diving. Historical and other background information is provided, as well as comprehensive travel details.


This guide is part of a series focusing on outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiiing, parasailing, backpacking, waterskiing and scuba diving. Historical and other background information is provided, as well as comprehensive travel details.


Adventure Guide to Barbados

by Harry S. Pariser

Published 30 November 1990
An adventure guide to Barbados. It details all the best diving spots, types of accommodation, where to eat, tours, the local lore and festivals and local services. Background is also provided on history, government and economics in Barbados.

Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience.Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations.Virgin beaches, 16th-century ruins, the Caribbean's highest mountain and vast forest reserves. This book offers immense detail on the culture, the history, the beliefs of the people, plus the economy and politics -- so you will be far more than a casual tourist. Visit Santo Domingo, revel in Sosua's sophistication or explore the Samana Peninsula's jungle. Color photos.