Caribbean Islandsaf Jill Kirby, Thomas Kohnstamm, & Conner Gorry

Synopsis:

Expanded coverage of the entire Caribbean - from the ABC Islands to Trinidad & Tobago - plus the Bahamas new scuba diving chapter written by an expert author more full-colour photographs and maps (100+) than any other guide to the region tourist arrivals showing increases of up to 30 per cent this year Antigua boasts that it has 365 beaches, ´one for each day of the year´

Antigua´s so-called ´black pineapple´ is only that colour when young and unripe - it is generally smaller and sweeter than pineapples grown in South America or Hawaii over 700 islands and 2500 cayes (pronounced ´keys´) make up the Bahamas technically, the Bahamas (and Turks & Caicos) lie outside the Caribbean Sea some people in the Bahamas believe that if you take the ´bibby´ (mucus) from a dog´s or horse´s eye and put it in your own, you can actually see a spirit.

With coconut palms and white-sand beaches, vibrant cities and tranquil coves, the Caribbean´s rich mix of islands offers endless possibilities for the ultimate tropical escape. Whether you want to dive among shipwrecks, stretch out on dry land or cast away with a glass of rum, this comprehensive and practical guide is the key to unlocking your Caribbean dream.

Covers: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos.

PLAN YOUR TRIP - inspiring itineraries, insider tips and over 70 maps help you get to the heart of the islands.

SLEEP IN STYLE - hand-picked accommodations to suit all budgets, from rustic beachside huts to luxurious resorts.

LEARN THE LINGO - easy-to-use Caribbean language chapter covers French, Spanish and Dutch basics.

FEEL THE BEAT - from Carnivals and jump-ups to reggae festivals and live jazz, immerse your