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Here is the new sixth edition of this remarkable travel guide. We travel to grow - our adventure guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise - sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide is designed to help you make the most of every moment in Puerto Vallarta—without information overload. Puerto Vallarta Pocket Guide strips away the clutter and gives you the essentials: real insights, local highlights, and smart travel tips in a fast and friendly format.

Tourists visit popular islands of the Caribbean by the planeload. What they don't see from their resort hotels are the hundreds of out-of-the-way, uninhabited islands sprinkled along the West Indies, from Florida to South America. This alluring archipelago, strung with beaches accessible only by boat but spaced temptingly close together, led Mississippi adventurer Scott B. Williams to embark upon an open-ended quest to see how far south he could go in a 17-foot sea kayak.

If you are looking for a country where everything works like clockwork, now might be a good time to turn back. If you can relax and go with the flow, however, you will experience a land diverse in environment, a rich and dynamic culture, and a people whose friendliness is legendary. Flamboyant, resilient, generous, and headstrong, the Dominican psyche embodies the country's turbulent historical inheritance and reflects the diversity of their ethnicity. Centuries of Spanish rule, African influence, and the indigenous Taino legacy combine to form a cultural tapestry that is entirely unique.

Embark on an extraordinary journey, and discover the enchanting wonders and hidden gems of this tropical paradise. Get ready to fall in love with the warmth, beauty, and irresistible charm of Puerto Rico.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Dominica. Greater than a Tourist: Dominica by Nicole Bertrand offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the Nature Island of the Caribbean.

Inspire your next adventure with National Parks Most Beautiful Islands—the complete, trusted, and up-to-date guide for touring the world’s most enchanting island destinations! Inside, you’ll discover essentials on booking flights, packing, plotting your itinerary, and maximizing your stay!

Follow us on an audio journey in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus and the British conquerors, accompanied by the omnipresent rhythm of reggae and the Caribbean joie de vivre. We visit: Montego Bay, Columbus Park, Ocho Rios, Harmony Hall, Sun Valley Plantations, Somerset Falls, Port Antonio, “Blue Mountains”, Port Royal, Kingston, Spanish Town, Black River, Negril. Let Jamaica enchant you!

There is much to discover under the Caribbean sun. An audio journey about the many facets of an island that is characterized by enormous contrasts. La Habana, "the Queen of the Antilles" was once the most important port in the Caribbean, which was reinforced with mighty fortifications. By boat you will discover the protected nature of the Cienaga De Zapata National Park, a valuable retreat for many rare water birds. Trinidad presents itself with an almost completely preserved colonial cityscape.

An earthquake in the depths of the Caribbean Sea shakes the little island of Grand Cayman, revealing sinkholes in the roads—and ghosts from the past.

An unassuming man coerces his way onto the island with AJ's involuntary assistance. Could he be as harmless as he seems, or capable of something far more sinister? When AJ encounters a stranger on a suspicious boat after her morning dives, she finds herself caught in a bizarre game of cat and mouse while she leads an unlikely villain all over the island.

At age 40, Parker surrendered to her Swept Away meets Swiss Family Robinson fantasy of owning an inn in Latin America, far from her home in the Pacific Northwest. For the next 20-plus years Parker ran La Finca Caribe, an eco-lodge in Vieques, Puerto Rico. What started as a “half-baked duct-taped dream” grew into an acclaimed, rustic inn, frequented by guests from around the world. Sketchbook in hand, Parker chronicled her daily adventures in getting to know the land, culture and herself.

Jamaican Patois: An Easy Guide to Patwah Words, Phrases, & Proverbs teaches you the language of Jamaica. It teaches Jamaican everyday Patois words, phrases, and proverbs.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Montego Bay. Greater Than a Tourist - Montego Bay Jamaica by author Janique Fearon offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the MoBay....

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local—St. Lucia by author Juanita Collins offers the inside scoop on food in St. Lucia. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

Unter der karibischen Sonne gibt es viel zu entdecken. Eine Hörreise über die vielen Facetten einer Insel, die von enormen Gegensätzen geprägt ist. La Habana, "die Königin der Antillen“ war einst der wichtigste Hafen der Karibik, der mit mächtigen Festungsanlagen bewehrt wurde. Mit dem Boot entdecken Sie die geschützte Natur des Cienaga De Zapata Nationalpark, einem wertvollen Rückzugsgebiet für viele seltene Wasservögel. Trinidad präsentiert sich mit einem fast vollständig erhaltenen kolonialen Stadtbild.

Folgen Sie uns auf einer Hörreise auf den Spuren von Christoph Columbus und den britischen Eroberern, begleitet vom allgegenwärtigen Rhythmus des Reggae und der karibischen Lebensfreude. Wir besuchen: Montego Bay, Columbus Park, Ocho Rios, Harmony Hall, Sun Valley Plantagen, Somerset Falls, Port Antonio, “Blue Montains”, Port Royal, Kingston, Spanish Town, Black River, Negril. Lassen Sie sich Jamaika verzaubern!

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Bermuda. Greater Than a Tourist: Bermuda by Clara Fay offers the inside scoop on the island of Bermuda. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Haiti og Den Dominikanske Republik ligger på hver sin side af én ø, men allerede da den danske eventyrer Aage Krarup Nielsen besøger øen i midten af 1950‘erne, er kontrasten mellem de to lande slående. Haitis befolkning nedstammer fra Afrika, og landet er den første frie sorte republik. Dets naboland er derimod et diktatur bestående hovedsageligt af mennesker, der nedstammer fra Europa.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Jamaica by Shenaia Beckford offers the inside scoop on the best food spots on the island.