The second book in the Island Dreams series, this volume celebrates the colour, vitality, seductive landscapes & dazzling blue seas of the Caribbean. There is something here to tempt every kind of traveller (whether actual or armchair) from larger, cosmopolitan islands such as Cuba & Jamaica, to smaller, more exclusive spots such as Mustique & Martinique. Their variety & seductive beauty, presented here in Joan Tapper's text & Nik Wheeler's breathtaking photographs, have become bywords for the good life. ...

Caribbean Islands in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Caribbean Islands in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

The islands of the eastern & southern 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: Antigua & Barbuda (1:35, 000/25, 000, with street plans of St. John’s, English Harbour), Aruba (1:150, 000), Barbados (1:40, 000, Bridgetown), Bonaire (1:100, 000), Curacao (1:125, 000), Dominica (1:50, 000, Roseau
- Potters Ville), Grenada (1:200, 000), Guadeloupe (1:100, 000, Pointe-à-Pitre), Martinique (1:65, 000, Fort-de-France), Sint Marten/ St-Martin (1:100, 000), St Barthélemy (1:100, 000), St. Kits & Nevis (1:300, 000), St. Lucia (1:40, 000, Castries), St. Vincent (1:175, 000, without the Grenadines), Trinidad & Tobago (1:150, 000/1:50, 000), Virgin Islands (both British & US, 1:50, 000, Friedensfeld, Frederiksted, Christinasted, Charlotte Amalie, Road Town, Cruz Bay, The Valley/ Spanish Town). 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; all highlight selected accommodation and/or other facilities.
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A title designed to provide general introduction to the Caribbean, with more historical than geographical information, on an overview map of the whole region at 1:4, 000, 000 plus an enlargement at 1:1, 000, 000 covering the Leeward & the Windward Islands. Main towns are marked with, where possible on larger islands, some roads & spot height for main peaks. All the countries & dependencies, as well as main places of interest along the surrounding coastal areas of the mainl&, are accompanied by descriptions of their history. The map also

Includes:: brief biographies of notable people connected with the region, from Columbus & Amerigo Vespucci to Fidel Castro, general notes on the region’s history, geography & wildlife, & a time-line of important events from 1490 to 1995.

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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 ...