Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.290452
EAN num: 9781400016754
ISBN number: 1400016754
Label: Fodor's
Manufacturer: Fodor's
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 1104
Printing Date: August 29, 2006
Publishing house: Fodor's
Release Date: August 29, 2006
Sale Popularity Level: 539055
Studio: Fodor's
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Preparing for your trip to the Caribbean is all about choices: Which island is ideal for a romantic honeymoon, family-friendly vacation, or sizzling late-night parties? What are the top all-inclusive resorts, local inns, or luxury villas? Where can you take a night kayaking tour through a bioluminiscent bay?
LOOK INSIDE FOR AN INNOVATIVE, NEW TRAVEL GUIDE!
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to use, Fodor’s Caribbean 2007 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Our 2007 edition also flaunts exclusive, new features including indispensable, customized tools for planning a tropical vacation, in addition to rich photography that illustrates the distinctive culture of each island. Plus, not only will you read the expert advice of our professional travel writers, but you’ll also review recommendations from everyday travelers like yourself, in our new “Word of Mouth” features throughout the book. Fodor's Caribbean 2007 is designed so that you spend less time researching and more time relishing what lies ahead on your dream vacation.
Plan a perfect island getaway, with these new features:
Island Finder:
A straight-forward, concise overview of every major island, including comparative ratings in terms of cost (high and low seasons), best beaches, dining, shopping, night-life, golf, casinos, diving & snorkeling, eco-tourism, and family-fun.
“Word of Mouth” from Fodors.com:
Read what fellow travelers are saying about their favorite places to explore and unwind, featured throughout the book. Then, when you return from your trip, share your opinions on Fodors.com and they may get published in our 2008 edition!
Hotel/Resort Chart:
Simple charts summarize prices, amenitites, and the distinctive character of lodging on every island.
Photos and Maps:
Unique photos throughout illustrate the history and local activities, while brand-new topographical maps designate sights, beaches, dive sites, restaurants, island-to-island ferries, and more!
Always Up-to-date:
Fodor’s Caribbean guide is updated EVERY year–it’s the most accurate book available!
User popularity level:
Rated by buyers -
excellent review, easy to use. breaks down various types of vacations to the Caribbean, such as emphasis on water sports, site seeing, etc.
Rated by buyers -
This is book #2 of the caribbean that I have purchased, it has great info on where to go, what to see and not spend a fortune. When traveling especially by cruise ship, your time is limited and you want to see all you can without spending it all! Very informative...
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I am a big supporter of the Fodor's books - for my money, they are the only travel guides you need. Fodor's Caribbean is a good case in point. This book is for two kinds of travelers: those who already know what island they are going to, and those who want to go to the Caribbean, but are unsure which island(s) to visit.
If you don't know exactly where you want to go, Fodor's will give you the rundown. The "What's Where" section has a map of all the islands and a brief description of each one. Fodor's always addresses issues of cost, atmosphere, and what type of vacationer comes to the island. Next, you have the "Island Finder" - a chart with each island rated in each category, such as "Beautiful Beaches" and "Fine Dining." This is followed by the "If You Like" section, which rates the best in each category. Then there is the "Calendar" telling you when to go and what events happen when.
If you know where you want to go, Fodor's has each of the islands (or island clusters) listed separately. Each entry begins with a few pictures, a map, a brief essay, and everything you could possibly want to know about the island (where to eat, where to stay, what to do) broken down into an easy-to-read format.
IF YOU OWN A PREVIOUS VERSION. I had the 2005 version of this book. It's true, there are changes. The book is physically smaller this year, although there are actually MORE pages (maybe they use a smaller font?). It is organized somewhat differently: the "Smart Travel Tips" section is at the end (not the beginning) which had me fearing they'd done away with it. There are more pictures in this version. However, I've only noticed a few changes in terms of content - an extra hotel or restaurant here or there. If you own last year's book, you may be able to slide by without getting a new one.
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