The Rough Guide to the Caribbean
for Over 50 Years
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for On-The-Go Exploration
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Description
This practical travel guide to the Caribbean features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Caribbean guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make the Caribbean easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to the Caribbean has been fully updated post-COVID-19.
The Rough Guide to the Caribbean covers: The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St Martin, Saba & St Eustatius, St Kitts & Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua & Barbuda, The French West Indies, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, The ABC Islands.
Inside this Caribbean travel guide you’ll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to the Caribbean, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Dominica to family activities in child-friendly places, like Nassau in the Bahamas, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Jamaica’s Montego Bay.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including the Caribbean’s entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of the Caribbean, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Caribbean travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for diving, hiking, snorkelling, swimming and shopping.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of the French West Indies, the ABC islands, St Vincent and the Grenadines’ best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to the Caribbean, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Caribbean guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to the Caribbean features fascinating insights into the Caribbean with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Pitons in St Lucia and the spectacular Boiling Lake in Dominica.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Castries (St Lucia), Roseau (Dominica), Havana (Cuba) and Kingston (Jamaica), and many more locations in the Caribbean, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
Book Details
Series
This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series
Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences
Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials
Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide
Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination
Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure
Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets
Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights
Insights on history and nature highlights
Easy to use, newspaper-style layout
All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019
Format: 129 x 198mm
Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99
Extent: 616–1208 page
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for Over 50 Years
Local Insights
for On-The-Go Exploration
from Publisher
Processing
Description
Series
FAQs
This practical travel guide to the Caribbean features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Caribbean guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make the Caribbean easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to the Caribbean has been fully updated post-COVID-19.
The Rough Guide to the Caribbean covers: The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St Martin, Saba & St Eustatius, St Kitts & Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua & Barbuda, The French West Indies, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, The ABC Islands.
Inside this Caribbean travel guide you’ll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to the Caribbean, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Dominica to family activities in child-friendly places, like Nassau in the Bahamas, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Jamaica’s Montego Bay.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including the Caribbean’s entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of the Caribbean, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Caribbean travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for diving, hiking, snorkelling, swimming and shopping.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of the French West Indies, the ABC islands, St Vincent and the Grenadines’ best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to the Caribbean, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Caribbean guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to the Caribbean features fascinating insights into the Caribbean with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Pitons in St Lucia and the spectacular Boiling Lake in Dominica.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Castries (St Lucia), Roseau (Dominica), Havana (Cuba) and Kingston (Jamaica), and many more locations in the Caribbean, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
BOOK DETAILS