Caribbean category: 2932 books

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the island nation of the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean country that occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola.  Our guide will help you to plan your vacation as well as while reading on the beach! Finding Internet access when...

In this compelling travel memoir, two-time PEN/Faulkner Award winner John Edgar Wideman explores Martinique's seductive natural beauty and culture, as well as its vexed history of colonial violence and racism. Attempting to decipher the strange, alluring mixture of African and European that is Creole,...

Located in the state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, Cancun is a tourist’s paradise. Everything in Cancun is perfect for the young-at-heart vacationer: the soft sand, the aquamarine Caribbean ocean, the fashionable hotel resorts, the tequila-drenched parties and the history-packed...

Lonely Planet Jamaicais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkeling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls; all with your trusted travel...

**Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your Way Enchanting music, incredible cuisine, classic cars, and stunning natural beauty: Cuba may be just an island, but it has a big impact on everyone who visits. Dive right in with Moon Cuba.** Easy-to-use itineraries, with week-long trip suggestions...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues,...

This is drawn from our larger guide to the entire Dominican Republic; it zeros in on the capital city and its surroundings. There is a detailed walking tour of the Zona Colonial, where you can still see and explore the house where Columbus' son lived, the first church built in the Western Hemisphere...

*Includes historic illustrations depicting Morgan and important events in his life.*Includes excerpts from an account of Morgan's piracy written by his ship's surgeon.*Analyzes Morgan's legacy and current efforts to find some of his sunken pirate ships.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes...

One of the most-popular caribbean Islands, Jamaica has it all. With its stunning natural setting, low mountains, white sandy beaches and clear waters, it's the destination of dreams. Be inspired to get more out of your visit by the brand new Berlitz Pocket Guide Jamaica, a concise, full-colour guide...

Mexico’s capital city is an ancient gem. The city center is focused near the Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) and the historic Aztec Templo Mayor, can be found here. The Zocalo is the largest square in Latin America and the third largest in the world. Located in the state of Quintana Roo on the...

The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a self-governing U.S. territory in the Greater Antilles off the southeastern coast of mainland U.S.A.  It is part of a chain of islands that includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Puerto Rico has a warm tropical climate, which is appealing to vacationers...

St. Lucia is the second largest island of the British Lesser Antilles. Located roughly in the center of the Windward island chain, it is nestled between Martinique to the north and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the south. Castries, the capital city, is situated on the northwest coast and known...

This edition is Part V of The Island Hopping Digital Guide to the Leeward Islands and covers Dominica in the Caribbean. The Island Hopping Digital Guides are the digital versions of the world-famous cruising guides written by Stephen J. Pavlidis.  Over the past 20 years, Stephen J. Pavlidis...

This edition is Part II of The Island Hopping Digital Guide to the Windward Islands and covers the island of St Lucia in the Caribbean Sea. The Island Hopping Digital Guides are the digital versions of the world-famous cruising guides written by Stephen J. Pavlidis. Over the past 20 years,...