Fodor's Caribbean Ports of Call 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

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Discover the historical sights of Antigua, dive the coral reefs of Belize, swim with stingrays in Grand Cayman, take advantage of duty-free shopping, or take island jeep tours–Fodor's Carribean Ports of Call 2008 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

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- We frequently update our Carribean Ports of Call guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Revised edition (October 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400018021
• ISBN-13: 978-1400018024
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #663,002 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Ports Guide, January 6, 2008

By	Helen T (Fairfield, OH United States) - See all my reviews

I purchased this book with the intent of seeing the islands on our own versus participating in the cruise ships shore excursions.This book is very well written with a lot of useful information. That being said, of the five ports of call of our cruise only one was featured in the book. These ports are well known and frequently visited by cruise ships so I can only wonder why Fodor's decided not to list them. I advise anyone thinking about purchasing this book to pay close attention to the index.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile purchase, January 20, 2008

By	J. Dunigan (Christiansted, VI Virgin Islands (U.S.)) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book just prior to a western Caribbean cruise and found it to be a worthwhile purchase. The do's and don'ts for each port proved accurate and saved me a lot of precious time. Whether you are a veteran cruiser or taking your first voyage, I recommend this guide.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fodor's Carribean Ports, November 22, 2007

By	Big Gino - See all my reviews

This is an excellent guide full of useful information for my cruise I am taking in April 08. Glad I purchased it.