【图书简介】 I.Lonely Planet Country Guides:1.The complete, practical country guides for independent travellers2.Detailed Getting Started and Itineraries chapters for effortless planning3.Inspirational full-colour Highlights sections showcase the country's must-see sights4.Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross references to the text5.Insightful new History, Culture, Food and Environment chapters by specialist contributors II.Lonely Planet Caribbean Islands1.Expanded coverage of the entire Caribbean2.New scuba diving chapter by an expert author3.More full-colour photographs and maps than any other guide to the region4.In-depth sections for each island group III.Provides coverage of the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago and the Bahamas. This book includes a scuba diving chapter by a local expert and full-colour photographs and maps of the region. It also provides a transport section for each island group, plus insider tips for detours.Expanded coverage of the entire Caribbean - from the ABC Islands to Trinidad & Tobago - plus the Bahamas new scuba diving chapter written by an expert author more full-colour photographs and maps (100+) than any other guide to the region tourist arrivals showing increases of up to 30 per cent this year Antigua boasts that it has 365 beaches, 'one for each day of the year' Antigua's so-called 'black pineapple' is only that colour when young and unripe - it is generally smaller and sweeter than pineapples grown in South America or Hawaii over 700 islands and 2500 cayes (pronounced 'keys') make up the Bahamas technically, the Bahamas (and Turks & Caicos) lie outside the Caribbean Sea some people in the Bahamas believe that if you take the 'bibby' (mucus) from a dog's or horse's eye and put it in your own, you can actually see a spirit.IV.With coconut palms and white-sand beaches, vibrant cities and tranquil coves, the Caribbean’s rich mix of islands offers endless possibilities for the ultimate tropical escape. Whether you want to dive among shipwrecks, stretch out on dry land or cast away with a glass of rum, this comprehensive and practical guide is the key to unlocking your Caribbean dream.Covers: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos.1.PLAN YOUR TRIP – inspiring itineraries, insider tips and over 70 maps help you get to the heart of the islands 2.SLEEP IN STYLE – hand-picked accommodations to suit all budgets, from rustic beachside huts to luxurious resorts 3.LEARN THE LINGO – easy-to-use Caribbean language chapter covers French, Spanish and Dutch basics 4.FEEL THE BEAT – from Carnivals and jump-ups to reggae festivals and live jazz, immerse yourself in the music scene with our in-depth entertainment listings 5.FUN IN THE SUN – extensive options for land and water activities, including a dedicated Diving & Snorkeling chapter Caribbean SeaArm of the Atlantic Ocean. It covers about 1,049,500 sq mi (2,718,200 sq km) and washes the northern coast of South America, eastern Central America, and eastern Mexico. It reaches its greatest known depth, about 25,000 ft (7,500 m), in Cayman Trench, between Cuba and Jamaica. Its generally tropical climate varies, depending on mountain elevations, water currents, and trade winds. The economies of its island countries, including Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Saint Lucia, and Barbados, are greatly dependent on tourism; the region is one of the world's principal winter resort areas.-读书网|DuShu.com
【作者简介】 Debra MillerDebra Miller is a main author of some books published by the Lonely Planet Publications Ltd.The Lonely Planet Publications LtdWhen Tony and Maureen Wheeler arrived in Sydney the day after Christmas 1972 after a six month Asia overland trip from Europe they had 27 cents left between them. In late 1973 they started Lonely Planet Publications to publish Across Asia on the Cheap, the story of their trip from London to Australia. From that self-published guidebook Lonely Planet Publications has grown to become the world’s largest independent guidebook publisher with more than 500 titles in print, over 400 staff and offices in London and Oakland as well as the head office in Melbourne.