The islands of the western Caribbean presented by ITMB in a handy size, A5, paperback, indexed atlas with city centre street plans of main cities. The mapping is taken from ITMB’s extensive coverage of the region on individual country maps, so scales vary. The atlas covers the Bahamas (1:500, 000) with street plans of Nassau, New Providence & Freeport City; Turks & Caicos (1:50, 000); Cuba (1:600, 000) with plans of Havana, Santiago & the Varadero resort, plus an enlargement of the Havana region; Cayman Islands (1:37, 500) with a plan of George Town; Jamaica (1:250, 000) with a street plan of Kingston; Haiti & the Dominican Republic (1:400, 000) with plans of Port au Prince & Santo Domingo; plus Puerto Rico (1:18, 000) with a plan of San Juan City. All the maps present the topography by altitude colouring, with colour bands & heights in some countries in metres & in other locations in feet. Road network indicates driving distance on main routes. International & local airports are marked. A range of symbols highlight various places of interest including beaches & water sport sites, nature reserves & other protected areas, etc. Most maps shows latitude & longitude lines, & the atlas is indexed. The size of street plans varies from two pages for the larger cities such as Havana or Kingston to smaller size insets. All highlight selected accommodation and/or other facilities. ...

Caribbean at 1: 2, 500, 000 on a large overview map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing. An extensive index lists countries



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When you think of the Caribbean, a hundred beautiful cliches come to mind
- white s&, blue sky, salty breezes & balmy nights.
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Map No. 790, Caribbean National Forest, Puerto Rico, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Caribbean NGS Classic Style Wall Map, size 91.5 x 61cm (36 x 24 approx), paper version, published by the National Geographic Society in their traditional classic style: countries with a light-coloured base & their borders in different colours. On larger islands, Cuba or Hispaniola, topography is presented by light relief shading with names of mountain ranges. Where possible, the map shows the road network & locations of airports. Islands which are not fully independent indicate their mother country. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 3 ...

Caribbean NGS Classic Style Wall Map, size 91.5 x 61cm (36” x 24” approx), paper version, published by the National Geographic Society in their traditional classic style: countries with a light-coloured base & their borders in different colours. On larger islands, Cuba or Hispaniola, topography is presented by light relief shading with names of mountain ranges. Where possible, the map shows the road network & locations of airports. Islands which are not fully independent indicate their mother country. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 3°.* This map is also available encapsulated. ...

The chain of islands from the Virgins through to the southern Caribbean is considered one of the most desirable tropical cruising ground for any sailor, & it can be sailed in comfort, confidence & the admiration of the crew with only one language, one currency, a modicum of weather forecasting, an ability to spot weather windows. This book is an entertaining mine of information for the sun-soaked passage planner as well as the dreamer back home. Here is the full, vital background to help skipper & crew enjoy sailing the region: how to achieve easier passagemaking & sail in comfort which are the safe & easy harbours how to spot the weather windows prevailing winds & currents ideal equipment for Caribbean waters practical down-to-earth tips & hints. ...

Pilots rely on the Bahamas & the Caribbean Pilot`s Guides each year for all the information they need in one convenient place. These essential Pilot`s Guides have a well-earned reputation as the one complete resource for aviation travel in the islands. Updated annually, the Pilot`s Guides are packed full of procedures, Customs & Immigration information, phone numbers, frequencies, fuel availability, aerial photos, forms, & so much more to help you plan, prepare for & enjoy your trip. Much more than just a list of airports, these full-color, spiral-bound books will help you fly confidently on your next island getaway. The Caribbean guide covers 23 countries, 63 islands & 95 airports. Coverage starts just east of the Bahamas at the Turks & Caicos. ...

Putumayo Kids invites children & families on a fun musical cruise to the Caribbean with Caribbean Playground; filled with upbeat songs, informative liner notes & colorful artwork, the collection is a festive carnival. Caribbean Playground features diverse music such as zouk from the French Caribbean, soca from Trinidad, reggae from Jamaica, bomba from Puerto Rico & more. International stars Taj Mahal, Desmond Dekker & the Wailers are featured alongside some of the Caribbean ...

Putumayo Kids invites children & families on a fun musical cruise to the Caribbean with ” Caribbean Playground”; filled with upbeat songs, informative liner notes & colorful artwork, the collection is a festive carnival. ” Caribbean Playground” features diverse music such as zouk from the French Caribbean, soca from Trinidad, reggae from Jamaica, bomba from Puerto Rico & more. International stars Taj Mahal, Desmond Dekker & the Wailers are featured alongside some of the Caribbean’s most popular artists such as Kali, Atlantik & Luc Leandry, as well as other exciting discoveries.” Caribbean Playground”

Includes:: full-color liner notes in English, Spanish & French with song descriptions & cultural information. CD Track listing:1 Atlantik, ` All Aboard` (Trinidad) 2 Luc Leandry, ` Votez Zouk` (Guadeloupe) 3 Desmond Dekker, ` Jamaica Farewell` (Jamaica) 4 Erna Letemps, ` Salutations` (Haiti) 5 Asheba, ` Little Anancy` (Trinidad) 6 Taj Mahal & The Hula Blues, ` Great Big Boat` (USA) 7 Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco B&, ` Three Little Birds` (USA) 8 Ska Cubano, ` Malanga Ska` (Cuba/ Jamaica) 9 Mission Iriez, ` Reggae Dancin` (Jamaica/ Tonga) 10 Lole-Lolay, ` Pa ` Piye Sou Do M` (Haiti) 11 Kingston Ladies, ` Train is Coming` (Jamaica) About this series: Putumayo World Music was established to introduce people to the music of the world`s cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 & sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. Since then the label has become known primarily for its upbeat & melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company`s motto: “guaranteed to make you feel good!”

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