Frommer's Caribbean Hideways (8th ed) [Paperback]

Ian Keown (Author)

Book Description

Series: 8th ed | Publication Date: November 1997

Detailed, candid reviews of the 150 most romantic getaways in the Caribbean. Each spot is rated for ambience, recreational facilities, dining and cost.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan General Reference; 8th edition (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028618629
• ISBN-13: 978-0028618623
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,444,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most unique and desciptive source for Caribbean Getaways!, July 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Caribbean Hideways (8th ed) (Paperback)

Ian describes in detail the most romatic inns, hotels and getaways available in the Caribbean. He writes the information you REALLY want to know before you travel...location of the room, the activities not to miss, what to expect and special details which set apart his book from all the rest. I read this book cover to cover and marked all the places I wanted to travel based on his recommendation. After I traveled to the first location on my honeymoon (it was everything I pictured it to be, based on his description) I then put it to the test and traveled once again to a location I read about in the book. Again, I was impressed at the detail he was able to capture within the pages.

I plan to travel to each of the resorts he rates highly and would recommend to any reader that enjoys the Caribbean to pick up this book and you won't be disappointed. In fact, even if you don't step foot out of the privacy of your our home, after reading this book, you will feel as if you have traveled to some of the most amazing Hideaways in the Caribbean.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth in Travel!, March 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Caribbean Hideways (8th ed) (Paperback)

Keown's detailed and forthright travel guide is must-read for anyone looking for an off-the-beaten-track, romantic beach vacation. We each read Keown's descriptions of the various resorts cover to cover and dog-eared the possibilities - then compared notes. Truthfully, any of the resorts he reviewed would have fit the bill, but his thorough evaluation of four areas (dining, sports, rates and the hard-to-capture "atmosphere" category) allowed us to find the right fit for our vacation. He tells you which islands to pick depending on your budget, mood and individual needs, then takes you through virtually every consideration you'll need to select the right resort, down to island taxes, transports, tipping, and room service availability. His pet peeves are the same as ours - no huge hotels, no convention centers, and no cruise ships! Thanks to Keown, we were able to find the perfect romantic Caribbean hideaway for our honeymoon. We loved it so much we're buying the 9th edition for our next vacation.