Fodor's Caribbean 2015


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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. In amazing full-color, Fodor's Caribbean 2015 covers almost 50 destinations in the Caribbean, from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad & Tobago, to Turks & Caicos and even Montserrat. The guide reviews the best each island has to offer, including activities, resorts (all-inclusive and otherwise), restaurants, nightspots, shops, and more. It's a complete planning tool that will help travelers put together the perfect trip to an island paradise. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Coverage of Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and United States Virgin Islands Planning to focus on Aruba? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Aruba.




Fodor's Bahamas


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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Whether a traveler's style is living large at a trend-setting resort or chilling on a secluded island with an icy cold beer in hand, the Bahamas has something for every taste, from all-inclusive resorts to exclusive private-island hideaways. Visitors can enjoy celebrity-chef restaurants and glitzy casinos in Nassau and Freeport, or escape to the pink sands of an undeveloped out island. The Bahamas are the ideal destination to eat lots of conch, get a golden tan, and feel totally revived. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Pink Sand Beaches and Coral Reefs · Coverage of Nassau; Freeport; New Providence and Paradise Islands; Grand Bahama Island; The Abacos; Andros, Bimini, and the Berry Islands; Eleuthera and Harbour Island; Great Exuma and the Exuma Cays; The Southern Out Islands; Cat Island; San Salvador Planning to visit more of the Caribbean? Check out Fodor's Caribbean travel guide.




Fodor's Caribbean 2016


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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of the Caribbean, including Anguilla’s powdery white beaches, Bonaire's colorful coral reefs, and the scenic beauty of Jamaica's Blue Mountains. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Major sights such as Maunday Bay, Playa Grande, Eagle Beach, Crane Beach, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Anse Beach, Baie Orientale, and Negril Beach · Coverage of Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba; Barbados; Bonaire; Biritish Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Curacao; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Jamaica; Martinique; Montserrat; Puerto Rico; Saba; St. Barthelemy; St. Eustatius; St. Kitts and Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Marteen/St. Martin; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands; United States Virgin Islands Planning to focus on just part of the Caribbean? Check out Fodor's guides to Aruba; Bahamas; Barbados & St. Lucia; Bermuda; Cayman Islands; Cuba; Puerto Rico; St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla; Turks & Caicos Islands; and U.S. & British Virgin Islands.




Fodor's Puerto Rico


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Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.




535 Best Beaches - Fodor's


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The ultimate guide for planning a beach vacation covers every great beach from Maine's rugged coast to the tranquil waters of the Florida Keys to the best surfing beaches in Los Angeles to the white sands of Grand Turk to the Banzai Pipeline of Oahu. Full-color photos and magazine-style features make this the go-to source for beach-lovers.




Fodor's Essential Caribbean


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Whether you want to stay at an all-inclusive resort, find the best beach, or snorkel around some of the world’s best coral reefs, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the Caribbean are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Caribbean guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Essential Caribbean travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 65 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts,” “Best Outdoor Activities,” “Best Beaches in the Caribbean,” “Best Places to Experience Carnival” “Best Dive and Snorkel Destinations” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Flavors of the Caribbean” “What to Know Before You Go,” “Caribbean Weddings,” and “Renting a Villa” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Anguilla, Aruba, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Barth’s, St. Kitts & Nevis, Turks & Caicos, the Virgin Islands, and more. Planning on visiting a specific Caribbean Island or taking a Caribbean cruise? Check out Fodor’s Caribbean Cruise Ports of Call, Fodor’s Puerto Rico, InFocus Aruba, InFocus Barbados & Saint Lucia, InFocus Cayman Islands, InFocus St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla, InFocus Turks & Caicos, or U.S. and British Virgin Islands. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




Fodor's In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia


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For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Known for its sophisticated resorts, British style, and warm inviting hospitality, Barbados is an island of broad vistas, sweeping seascapes, and acres of sugar cane. Mountainous St. Lucia is covered by rainforest that makes it one of the greenest islands in the Caribbean, and it also has vibrant coral reefs that draw scuba divers from all over the world. The two islands offer both all-inclusive and regular resorts and are linked by frequent air service, making the short hop in about 20 minutes. This travel guide includes: •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Barbados and St. Lucia. •COMPACT FORMAT: Fodor's In Focus Guides are packed with the same coverage of a full-size guidebook in a smaller, more convenient format that's easier to carry. •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Our writer has added new restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife options, and sports outfitters throughout the guide to keep pace with the latest developments. •ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: The best that Barbados and St. Lucia have to offer is highlighted in vibrant color photos that capture the beauty of both islands. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: "Planners" give useful, practical overviews of each island, and "Great Itineraries" make it easy to have the perfect day or night. A comprehensive overview of resorts and restaurants helps travelers find the perfect place to eat and stay. •DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. •COVERS: Barbados, Bridgetown, Holetown, St. Lucia’s Pitons, Vigie, Cap Estate, Castries, Rodney Bay Village, Soufrière, and Speightstown.




Fodor's Puerto Rico


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For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience Puerto Rico? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Puerto Rico travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Puerto Rico, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to stroll the atmospheric streets of Old San Juan, lounge on the island's beautiful beaches, or escape to Vieques or Culebra, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Puerto Rico includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Puerto Rico. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on walking in Old San Juan, bioluminescent Bays, and salsa. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • 25 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Spanish phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: San Juan, El Yunque National Forest, Vieques, Culebra, Mayaguëz, Ponce, Rincón, San Germán, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting any other Caribbean destinations? Check out Fodor’s Essential Caribbean, Fodor's In Focus Aruba, Fodor's In Focus Cayman Islands, and Fodor's In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia. .




Fodor's Amsterdam


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Whether you want to cruise the canals, tour the Van Gogh Museum, or bike along Amsterdam's scenic streets, the local Fodor's travel experts in Amsterdam are here to help! Fodor's Amsterdam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Amsterdam travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 14 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, museums, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink,” “Best Museums,” “Ultimate Experiences,” “Bicycling in Amsterdam,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Ultimate Experiences,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Where to See Tulips” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Amsterdam, including neighborhoods such as Centrum and Jordaan; Rotterdam; The Hague; Haarlem; and Delft Planning on visiting nearby European counties and cities? Check out Fodor's Belgium, Fodor's Paris, and Fodor's Rome. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!