Publisher's Synopsis
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
- The only print guidebook exclusively highlighting Barbados & St. Lucia
- The most up-to-date major guidebook on these Caribbean islands.
- Editor's Choice: Brand-new, up-to-date content for 2021 written by experts.
TOURISM TRENDS:
- Barbados has had consistent growth as a destination over the last five years.
- Arrivals by plane were up by 12% in Q1 of 2019 (this is a record high).
- There were 9.1 million international tourist arrivals to the region in Q1 of 2019, (a growth of 970,000 visitors to the Caribbean).
- There was an increase of 9.9 percent in cruise passenger arrivals and a record total of 10.7 million arrivals in the period. SOURCE: https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/06/06/caribbean-tourism-is-booming-in-2019/
- The annual St. Lucia tourism has also been on the rise for several years. June 2019 peaked at 34,040 visitors, up 9% from June of 2018. SOURCE: https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/halfway-through-2019-impressive-growth-for-saint-lucias-tourism-sector Barbados Food & Rum festival brings many international visitors to the area.
FULLY REDESIGNED!
- New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front
- New back cover is fully-redesigned
- "Best of" Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)
- Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons
- Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Calendar of Events, Best Tours, and more.
- "Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel
- Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational
CURATED AND RELEVANT:
- Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.
- Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.
CONCISE
:- Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.
Please see additional key selling points in the book main description
