Caribbean Travel

The Observer newspaper once wrote of Dudley Pope that he was ‘an author who really knows Nelson's navy’, whilst the Guardian maintained he had an 'expert knowledge of naval history'. Imagine, therefore, his heightened emotions and sense of history as he sailed his yacht past Cape Trafalgar one moonlit night. Moreover, standing beside him was his wife Kay; friend, constant companion and much loved, whose support and encouragement he relied upon. Dudley Pope later encapsulated the moment in a doubly romantic dedication in his book Ramage’s Challenge, the fourteenth in the acclaimed ...

In this introspective travelogue, author, speaker, and adventurer Heidi Siefkas shares her transition out of the corporate world's Cubicle Land to life on the road in Cuba and beyond. Heidi highlights another side of Cuba as well as perspective gained from years of travel to the once-forbidden island. Along the way, she seizes opportunities for adventure in Kauai, Italy, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, and other far-flung places, but always returning to Cuba for more.

Greater Than a Tourist: Bridgetown, Barbados by Reena Manickchand-Scott offers the inside scope on Bridgetown, Barbados. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture of a place.

"Travel words and phrases in Creole". 300 essential words and phrases and the 100 most common verbs. Caribbean Creole is spoken by about 1,000,000 people, including 700,000 in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, Saint Barthelemy and Dominica. It is the generic term for Creole languages based on French lexical spoken in the Lesser Antilles. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionized: you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method: a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words.

In this brilliantly focused and haunting portrait of the people, the politics, the land and the poetry of Nicaragua, Salman Rushdie brings to the forefront the palpable human facts of a country in the midst of revolution. Rushdie went to Nicaragua in 1986. What he discovered was overwhelming: a land of difficult, often beautiful contradictions, of strange heroes and warrior-poets. Rushdie came to know an enormous range of people, from the foreign minister, a priest, to the midwife who kept a pet cow in her living room.

Eine siebentägige Luxuskreuzfahrt in der Karibik? Warum nicht? Im Auftrag von Harper's Magazine hat sich David Foster Wallace tapfer für eine Woche an Bord des Luxusdampfers Zenith begeben...

Romance and the Caribbean go hand in hand. How could they not, with sunny days, sultry nights, perfect beaches, tropical splendor, and more fun than could be had in a lifetime? Undecided on which island would best suit you? Find your dream vacation in Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean, which covers Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Barts, St. Kitts, Nevis, and more....

“I love the way [Ainsley Walker] goes to a different country in each book and explores. It makes me want to visit those places!” – 5-star review A faraway island. An impending hurricane. And a missing pearl brooch. An airplane en route to the U.S. is forced to land on the island of Puerto Rico—and onboard is AINSLEY WALKER Stranded in torrential rain, she is guided by another passenger towards an old plantation house in the island’s tropical interior, where she meets an elderly woman who has lost a precious family heirloom. It's a pearl brooch that had once belonged to an actual ...

Life on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat was postcard perfect, with year-round sunshine, cooling breezes, lush vegetation, sparkling seas, and a flourishing tourist industry. That was until 18th July 1995 when the island's volcano erupted after 400 years, bringing over 20 years of danger and uncertainty. Plenty Mango tells the island's story through the eyes of Sarah Dickinson who, with her architect husband, followed a dream to build luxury Caribbean-style villas on Montserrat.

This guide brings you the most detailed information you will find on hiking trails on these islands. From easy walks along sandy beaches to rugged overnight hikes to quick uphill treks with stunning vistas en route, this guide has something to suit every member of your family. Walking times for each hike are given along with descriptions of the routes. Points of interest are highlighted and include plant and animal life you might see.

"5 Stars - Must Read" Sarah Hinrichs, Reedsy Discovery A honeymoon in paradise turns perilous in this riveting seaside mystery. A tropical vacation transforms into a web of danger and deception when an author and his manuscript vanish. Is his thriller about money laundering in the Caribbean too close to the truth? With the stakes high and time ticking, Private Investigator Liz Adams and her new husband, Brad, along with their truth-sniffing Labrador, Duke, partner with the local authorities to unravel a multitude of crimes. As they search for clues, the newlyweds explore the delights of the...

Daniel Paige wants a new lease on life. To do that, he must escape the clutches of his affluent, over-possessive parents. After finishing his MBA, he decides to break free to begin a new life in paradise - Jamaica, the land of reggae and Bob Marley. Destined to take over his parents' software company in New York, Daniel decides before he does that, he must make up for his lost years. Foremost on his mind is to find himself a woman. In Jamaica, Daniel has more women than he bargained for; finding one is a no longer a challenge - no problem mon - the challenge is how to choose one.Will Daniel...

"Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local: Dominican Republic, by author Chantal Mateo, offers excellent recommendations on where to find quality local food. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

This informative, well-illustrated guide by a well known historian and travel writer, covers the geology, history and culture of the Cayman islands and people, as well as providing tips about the best places to visit for travellers interested in eco and heritage sites.

Picture the perfect Caribbean getaway: quaint fishing villages, reef diving, beautiful blue water home to reef diving adventures, and gorgeous volcanic beaches. If this sounds like your dream vacation, a trip to Saint Lucia might be just right for you! This travel guide can help you to learn about the island’s interesting history, discover the rich culture of the small nation, and evaluate the vast adventures awaiting you there!

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit the United States' Virgin Islands. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Man sagt Bücher sind Briefe, die sich der Autor selbst schreibt, um sich zu erinnern. Die Autorin lebte drei Jahre auf der karibischen Insel Bocas del Toro in Panama, zwischen Palmen, Affen und dem Meer. Zusammen mit einem Kapuzineraffen, der ihr Leben bereicherte, als auch terrorisierte.

Explore the islands of the Bahamas with the finest travel guides and expert advice and be ready to pack your bags for an exciting vacation.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local—St. Lucia by author Juanita Collins offers the inside scoop on food in St. Lucia. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

Haiti og Den Dominikanske Republik ligger på hver sin side af én ø, men allerede da den danske eventyrer Aage Krarup Nielsen besøger øen i midten af 1950‘erne, er kontrasten mellem de to lande slående. Haitis befolkning nedstammer fra Afrika, og landet er den første frie sorte republik. Dets naboland er derimod et diktatur bestående hovedsageligt af mennesker, der nedstammer fra Europa.