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Thirty Amazing Things to Do in Puerto Rico is an easy-to-navigate guide for planning your vacation to the Island of Enchantment. Explore beautiful and exciting locations with activities 20 dollars or under—including some that are completely free.

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.

This exciting addition to the Alive series takes you to Jamaica, a land of rushing waterfalls, sandy beaches, massive rivers, and strong cultural roots. Dawn to Dusk sections focus on the best daytime delights, such as terrific watersports, sightseeing, white sand beaches, and fascinating museums. After Dark sections take you to the best nightclubs, piano bars, cocktail lounges, and beach cookouts. Hundreds of places to stay and eat are profiled in detail, based on repeat visits by the authors.

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 travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this book, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other books.

This audio guide focuses on the Spanish dialect as spoken in Puerto Rico and also includes an overview of Puerto Rican culture as expressed through its language. Content is organized into more than 10 simple sessions, including the opportunity to review content later in the course. Topics covered include vocabulary that you can put to use daily, such as food, numbers, places, and many others. Before you know it, you will build an intermediate understanding of Puerto Rican Spanish through this course, including an understanding of some of the nuances of Puerto Rican linguistics and culture.

Sarah Maharaj's "Eat Like a Local—Trinidad and Tobago" is a comprehensive guide that provides insider tips on planning your visit, the best local dishes to try, and must-see attractions to add to your itinerary. 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. Although there is nothing wrong with that, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Dive into the untold story of the Taíno people, the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico. "Echoes of the Taíno" transports listeners to an era before colonization, where rich traditions, spirituality, and resilient culture thrived in the heart of the Caribbean. Through vivid storytelling, this book unravels the profound connection between the Taíno people and the lush, breathtaking island of Borikén.

Life on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat was postcard perfect, with year-round sunshine, cooling breezes, lush vegetation, sparkling seas, and a flourishing tourist industry. That was until 18th July 1995 when the island's volcano erupted after 400 years, bringing over 20 years of danger and uncertainty. Plenty Mango tells the island's story through the eyes of Sarah Dickinson who, with her architect husband, followed a dream to build luxury Caribbean-style villas on Montserrat.

Eine siebentägige Luxuskreuzfahrt in der Karibik? Warum nicht? Im Auftrag von Harper's Magazine hat sich David Foster Wallace tapfer für eine Woche an Bord des Luxusdampfers Zenith begeben...

As Tammy explores mountains and beaches in paradise, she’s fueled by the allure of new cultures, creating memories that have made her who she is today. Throughout her island adventures to the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and Curacao, as well as hikes through national parks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, surprises lurk at every turn—from navigating floods to fending off avian ambushes. Embracing the chaos, Tammy turns each misadventure into a story worth telling.

The Virgin Islands: Exploring Adventure, Wellness, and Natural Wonders in the Virgin Islands your ultimate guide to experiencing the breathtaking beauty and diverse offerings of this Caribbean paradise.

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. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

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. Discover the authentic Barbadian dining experience with 'Eat Like a Local - Barbados' by Danielle Rowe, providing you with valuable insights into the island's culinary scene.

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 Author Rashida V. Serrant-Davis offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the Nature Island of the Caribbean. 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

Greater Than a Tourist—Puerto Rico by Stephanie Ortiz offers the inside scoop on Puerto Rico. 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 travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Explore the islands of the Bahamas with the finest travel guides and expert advice and be ready to pack your bags for an exciting vacation.