Traveler's Companion Cuba [Paperback]

Kirsten Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Serial | Publication Date: July 1, 1999

Few islands excite the imagination or possess a mystique so seductive to the senses as Cuba. Famous the world over for its own brand of state socialism, Cuba is a powerful cocktail-joyous, lush and rhythmic, yet equally embattled, run-down and resilient. Here, you can marvel at its confections of well-preserved colonial architecture; enjoy its exuberant musical heritage of salsa, chachacha, mambo and son; and be intrigued by the heady nostalgia of its past. Lying just 150 km (just over 90 miles) from Key West, Florida, Cuba-the largest of the Antilles islands-is one of the United States' closest neighbors, whose long-standing embargo is one of the more enduring contradictions of history. Cuba is also on eof the most Hispanic of Caribbean nations, where the cross-infusion of African culture has created a magnificent tradition of music and dance. With the help of the Traveler's Cuba Companion, you can find and delight in the best the island has to offer, from the historic beauty of its colonial towns to its vibrant nightlife; from its still-pristine tropical beaches to the lush, fauna-rich forests of its mountains; and of course, you must sample the distractions of the island's sweet dark rum and cigars. Cuba is a place that is both compelling and irresistible, while the Cuban people themselves are among the most genuinely friendly and welcoming people you are likely to encounter anywhere.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

There seems to be a growing number of travel guides to Cuba in English; here are two more to add to the list. The thorough Traveler's guide is printed on slick paper and lavishly illustrated with excellent maps of regions and cities. It contains information on "Top Spots" to see, activities (backpacking, swimming, shopping, touring, etc), the country's history, and miscellaneous "Travelers' Tips" (on passports, money, tipping, and other useful information). Cuba is a cheaper, lighter, Canadian publication that contains much the same information as the Traveler's book. It is well written but is printed on inferior paper stock; in addition, the maps lack clarity, and the paragraph on American travelers contains some misinformation. The Traveler's guide is highly recommended but Cuba is not essential.AGeorge M. Jenks, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA
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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762702508
• ISBN-13: 978-0762702503
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,052,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reviews, October 29, 2001

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This review is from: Traveler's Companion Cuba (Paperback)

Although I haven't road-tested this book, I can tell you that it came second overall in The Observer (UK) Guidebook of the Year Award. High praise indeed

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5.0 out of 5 stars Traveler's Companion Cuba, June 30, 2000

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Brian Cliette - See all my reviews

This review is from: Traveler's Companion Cuba (Paperback)

A Letter That I Wrote to The Traveler's Companion Publishers......

Dear Reader

Hi my name is Brian Cliette; I'm a Hospitality and Tourism major at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. Firstly I would like to express my love and admiration for your Traveler's Companion books, personally I own close to Fifthteen of them. During High school and College my interest sparked by your books has allowed me to travel to many parts of the world. Never the less yours books have led me to the best sites, restaurants, night clubs and places of interest that these countries had to offer. In less than a month on July 19th, I will embark on yet another adventure abroad, to the land of Castro, great rum, cigars, the land of a beautiful people and unique culture. "Cuba" . But because funding (educational cuts in North Carolina) my school wont be able to furnish the Traveler's Cuba Companion for my fellow students. Which I feel with really enhance their travel abroad experience. So I was wondering if they're any charitable books available for educational endeavors such as this. Doing so would spark interest in your other great products. Any help that u may be able to offer would so greatly be appreciated. And if unable to furnish books or other learning tools that would aid are experience, your books are still great.

Sincerely,

Brian A. Cliette