Fodor's Caribbean 2006 (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Lowell Thomas Award, “Best Travel Guidebook of the Year”
In bestowing its Gold award, the Society of American Travel Writers said the Caribbean book was “… astoundingly organized. (It) will answer virtually any question about the Caribbean that a traveler might ask. The contents as well as the sections called What's Where, Island Finder, If You Like and If You Want help readers get oriented. The island sections are consistently organized so that they can be scanned for information or enjoyably read. A lot of great information is packed into this book.”

Product Description
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 2006 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Now, our 2006 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 2006 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 2007 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!

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Visit Fodors.com for travel bargains, information on local festivals, maps, vacation planning tips, more reviews and much more!

And, to view more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” at Fodors.com/forums for more recommendations from travelers like yourself.


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Product Details

• Paperback: 1088 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Revised edition (August 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400015413
• ISBN-13: 978-1400015412
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #732,795 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fodor's Travel, February 23, 2006

By	V. Heverly (Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I travelled to Grand Cayman, and the information was accurate and up-to-date for all the places we visited.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide for Caribbean Travel, October 25, 2005

By	Globewriter "globewriter" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

There are many guides available but none is as up to date or as accurate as Fodor's. For anyone planning a yacht trip or just perusing islands to find the perfect destination this is the only reference guide.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good But IMHO Not THEE Best, July 12, 2006

By	Penny Dreadful (Under Your Skin) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Fodor's listed the usual sites/sights and some that were unique to this book. It's good, it's comprehensive and thorough with I'm sure few to no errors, but personally I found I liked Frommer's guide just a little better. But there's nothing lacking in Fodor's, only a personal preference.