Caribbean West Indies category: 1060 books

Lies, damned lies and holiday brochures. A comedy of errors in the Caribbean.

'Manpot's Tales of the Tropics' drifts on the Caribbean tradewinds through the white sand beaches and ramshackle bars where we meet a gang of colourful characters that seem to thrive in those 'little latittudes'. From Hollywood superstars Michael Jackson and Marlon Brando to local legends Big Red...

Advice and tips on planning and getting the most out of cruising with Cunard Cruise Line by Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook". This 46,000 word, 238 page book of articles and over 36 photographs taken by the author explores the history, uniqueness, life on...

The Dominican Republic is one of the most fascinating islands in the Caribbean, in modern times famous for its sexotourism and all-inclusive resorts. This book is a hilarious travelogue about open sex, voodoo (vodou)  and other "taboos" that might be considered...

Romance and the Caribbean go hand in hand. How could they not, with sunny days, sultry nights, perfect beaches, tropical splendor, and more fun than could be had in a lifetime? Undecided on which island would best suit you? Find your dream vacation in Romantic Escapes in Jamaica. Montego Bay, Ocho Rios,...

The book is divided into two broad sections: In Slavery and Freedom, which features critical research on slavery and post-emancipation society, and Gender Paradigms.

A neophyte traveller and lover of history sets out on a two month trip to the little town of Cárdenas in the province of Matanzas, in the country of Cuba, an island nation in the Caribbean. He lives with a Cuban family and explores "the real Cuba", both on his own and with his hosts. Sometimes funny, sometimes touching. A real life adventure.

Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music--and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production--was available only in Spanish. This...

Cuba is a land of contradictions that is easy to enjoy but difficult for first-time visitors to decipher. The largest island in the Caribbean, it is a tropical paradise that Christopher Columbus called "the most beautiful land that human eyes have ever seen." It is famous for the romantic...

Occupying the eastern two-thirds of island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic has something for almost everyone – except perhaps obsessive perfectionists. If you can relax and go with the flow you will experience a land of great environmental diversity with a rich and varied culture, a turbulent...

The definitive guide for anyone dreaming of a move to paradise: Belize Welcome to Belize, one of the quirkiest countries you'll ever know—a nation of freedom seekers, white sand beaches, and Mayan ruins, at a bargain price.   Whether motivated by a desire for adventure, discomfort with the...

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Gorgeous Spanish colonial architecture, uncrowded white-sand beaches, and an insistent salsa beat await intrepid travelers to the Caribbean's largest island, now on the radar of...

ISLAND DREAMS Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create your own special place, from scratch, in a distant country? Perhaps on a remote and idyllic Caribbean island far from the troubles of the modern and hectic world? This is that story, it is a true and exciting chronicle...

Romance and the Caribbean go hand in hand. How could they not, with sunny days, sultry nights, perfect beaches, tropical splendor, and more fun than could be had in a lifetime? Undecided on which island would best suit you? Your dream vacation awaits in Romantic Escapes in the Virgin Islands, which covers...