Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days, from museums and puppet theaters to skyscrapers and parks. Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like -- and about what parents need. All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness. "Hey, Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination, and "Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Fun to read and easy to use, these handy little guides make it easy to plan an enjoyable, hassle-free day with children in the world's most popular cities. They're perfect idea books for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable aids for families on vacation.
Synopsis
In amazing full-color, Fodor's Essential Caribbean covers the top destinations in the Caribbean, from the Dominican Republic and Jamaica to Turks & Caicos and U.S. Virgin Islands. The guide reviews the best each island has to offer, including activities, resorts, restaurants, nightspots, shops, and more. It's a complete planning tool that will help travelers put together the perfect trip to an island paradise. -UPDATED COVERAGE: The Caribbean is ever-changing, and this edition includes new resorts, restaurants, sports and activity outfitters, and attractions, as well as the best golf courses and beaches among the islands. -SPECIAL FEATURES: Travelers gain insight into the most distinctive aspects of Caribbean culture and history, including the reggae of Jamaica; the many different cuisines of the region; renting a villa, and chartering a yacht. Need to Know features provide helpful fast facts about each destination. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with four pages that include an island map, the top reasons to go, and other essential information to help visitors plan their time effectively. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Essential Caribbean 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. -INCLUDES: Aruba, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Barth, St. Lucia, St. Martin, Turks & Caicos, US Virgin Islands, and more. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.