National Geographic Traveler: Caribbean (Paperback)

by Emma Stanford (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
The question most asked about Caribbean travel is: which island? The Caribbean, by National Geographic Traveler, helps answer that question and most others as well. Packed with all the great photography one expects from National Geographic, it also offers the cultural details and perspective of a history book, plus relevant logistical information on hotels, restaurants, and activities. How rare to get both the "big picture" (so to speak) and essential small stuff, such as the fact that gas stations on St. Barts are closed on Sunday. The island maps are crisp and beautifully detailed, and some highlight driving and walking tours. Essays are sprinkled throughout, covering topics such as Caribbean cruising, coral reefs, and cricket. The book profiles each island by region, providing an excellent overview both for first-time visitors and travelers who want to explore beyond the resort beaches. --Cynthia Penney

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Fodor's and Frommer's, take notice. A formidable competitor has just entered the travel guide arena. The new "National Geographic Traveler" series comes with the winning formula of in-depth reporting and breathtaking photography that have long made National Geographic Society's monthly magazine a favorite of armchair adventurers. -- The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, June 13, 1999

From the pros: National Geographic Society's travel books offer a wealth of information on locations throughout the world. -- Daily Herald, Provo, UT, April 11, 1999

National Geographic's new series of travel books, "National Geographic Traveler," debuts with well-written volumes...The frequent bold headlines make it easy to find information quickly, and the many quality photographs create an enticing visual tour. -- Washington Times, June 26, 1999

The National Geographic Traveler paperback guidebook series is rich with photography, maps and historical context. -- Los Angeles Times, May 2, 1999

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792274342
• ISBN-13: 978-0792274346
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,417 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice for dreaming, not great for planning, May 14, 2007

By	tiniB (Boston US) - See all my reviews

if you just want to get an overview on which region with in the carribean offers what it is a nice coffee table kind of book. when you want to make any actual plans you need another book with facts though.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration As Much As Information, March 15, 2006

By	J. Merritt (Washington-Baltimore Corridor) - See all my reviews

If you're a fan of their monthly magazine, then you know what to expect from a National Geographic travel guide; magnificent photography and interesting reading. As with all of the pubs in this series, "National Geographic Traveler: Caribbean" is a pleasure to flip through and provides a great historical background for the various points of interest. While Fodor's and other sources tend to provide more exhaustive logistical detail (where to stay, what to eat, who to call, costs, etc.), a read through a National Geographic guide is more likely to give you the itch to actually go.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great for pictures, April 2, 2003

By A Customer

I'm taking a cruise of the southern caribbean so I bought Frommer's Caribbean Ports of Call which is excellent except there isn't one picture so I got this book to supplement it.

It includes a walking tour and map of San Juan, PR plus 15 pages of the rest of the island. The pictures are fantastic for the rest of the islands, except St. Maarten. This book does not include Bahamas. Phone numbers are listed for sports and activities on each island.

Hotels and restaurants are listed in the back.