A new edition of the only standalone guidebook on Haiti available, fully updated & with expanded content reflecting Haiti`s recent growth in tourism, & packed with practical information covering everything from accommodation, eateries & travel routes to wildlife & ` Vodou`. A comprehensive section on conservation & natural history & insightful information on Haiti`s rich artistic, architectural & musical heritage ensure nature lovers & cultural enthusiasts are well catered for. Paul Clammer discusses the merits of Haitian rum, how to catch a Port-au-Prince taptap (bus) & Graham Greene`s connection with the famous Hotel Oloffson. This new edition
Includes:: even more information on living in Haiti, more festivals
- from local fetes to big celebrations
- & coverage of new tourism developments at the Citadelle Henry (the largest fortress in the Americas & Haiti`s first UNESCO World Heritage site). Also provided are details of new museums either under refurbishment or soon to open. Sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, Haiti is culturally the most African of Caribbean countries, & one that is largely unknown to visitors, except through popular cliches of aid dependency & Vodou culture. An early pioneer of Caribbean tourism, since the earthquake of 2010 it has been slowly repositioning itself as an exciting new travel destination. Visitors will find historical sites to explore, hidden beaches, & a proud people rebuilding their country & ready to welcome visitors once more.