Santo Domingo - Discovering the Colonial Zone and Beyond == Immerse yourself in the culture of the oldest city in the Western Hemisphere. == A city of New World "firsts" - first cathedral, paved street, hospital, palace, tavern and many more. -- Why Get This Guide? -- * Includes pictures of all major sites from the 15th through 20th century * Use the brief history of each site to fine tune your visit to suit your special interests * Experience the Colonial Zone without needing to hire a gu...

The face of modern-day Cuba is in many respects still frozen in the 1950s, with its classic American cars, horse-drawn carriages and colonial Spanish architecture. In a country where taxi drivers earn more than doctors, understanding Cuba is a compelling but never-ending task.In the early 1990s, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Cuba was plunged into crisis. Having been subsidized by the Soviet Union to the tune of $3 million a day, the country's economy entered freefall. The ban ...

Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe. This first edition credited the work's fictional protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents. Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is a fictional autobiography of the title character—a castaway who spends years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescued. Despite it...

Whether you are on a limited budget or can afford to be in the lap of luxury, this newguide will help you find your way. "Smile In Cozumel" is geared to give the traveler choices in all categories and at all price points so his/her trip can be individually tailored based on a budget or a whim.With all up to date information, including prices, admission hours, website addresses andreviews, this guide gives you all the information you need to plan a fun and enjoyable va...

Havana, the capital of Cuba is one of the Caribbean’s most exciting cities and is the island’s centre for trade and commerce with Cuban cigars being its most famous export. More than a million tourists come to Havana annually. The city is particularly popular with Canadians and Europeans wanting to escape their winter climates.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to Havana - Overview - Culture - Climate & When To Visit - Orientation - Sightseeing Highlights - El Capitolio - Mu...

Panama lies in Central America, between the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It occupies a strategic position along the isthmus linking South America to North America. The country is bounded by Costa Rica to the north and Colombia to the south and Panama's official currency is the US dollar. Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as “the Switzerland of Central America.” The comfortable lifestyle, peaceful government, and stunning natural wonders make this small Central...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the Cayman Islands, an island group in the Caribbean Sea, ninety miles south of Cuba. The outstanding coral reefs and beautiful clear waters have made the Cayman Islands a favorite destination of divers. Great beaches, fine restaurants and resorts make it an excellent tourist destination as well. In addition to banking (the islands have no direct taxation, making them a popular incorporation site), tourism is a mainstay, aimed at ...

By the author of Waiting in Vain: "A sparkling gift, the tale of a meager, shoeless, raggedy abandoned Cinderella whose hardships make her all the wiser" ( The Washington Post).Set in 1942 on the imagined island of San Carlos—a cultural cocktail of Trinidad, Cuba, and Jamaica—this is the story of Estrella Thompson, a headstrong fourteen-year-old girl who's forced to fend for herself when she's banished from the isolated fishing village where she's...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts and Nevis are a pair of tropical islands in the Caribbean, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago. St-Kitts and Nevis changed hands many times between English and French, which has left it a heritage of cities with names from both countries.  The architecture is very Anglo-Saxon (Victorian) with driving on the left. In downtown Basseterre Circ...

Romance and the Caribbean go hand in hand. How could they not, with sunny days, sultry nights, perfect beaches, tropical splendor, and more fun than could be had in a lifetime? Undecided on which island would best suit you? Find your dream vacation in Romantic Escapes in Jamaica. Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Kingston, Negril, Port Antonio - every part of the island is covered. The book has a full section on its history, activities and nightlife, as well as scores of listings for lodging and restau...

This edition is Part II of The Island Hopping Digital Guide to the Leeward Islands and covers the region of the Caribbean from Saba to Montserrat, including Saba, St. Eustatia (Statia), St. Christopher (St Kitts), Nevis, The Kingdom of Redonda, and Montserrat.The Island Hopping Digital Guides are the digital versions of the world-famous cruising guides written by Stephen J. Pavlidis. Over the past 20 years, Stephen J. Pavlidis has written more than 10 excellent cruising guides cove...

This edition is Part IV of The Island Hopping Digital Guide to the Windward Islands and covers St. Vincent and the Grenadines.The Island Hopping Digital Guides are the digital versions of the world-famous cruising guides written by Stephen J. Pavlidis. Over the past 20 years, Stephen J. Pavlidis has written more than 10 excellent cruising guides covering all of the waters from south Florida to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago and everything in between.Each cruising guide ...