Publisher's Synopsis
"Fodor's guides are always a pleasure." -The Chicago Tribune "Teeming with maps and loaded with addresses, phone numbers, and directions." -Newsday Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Updated each year and containing a full-color foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler. If you only have room for one guide, this is the guide for you. New for 2000! Full-color sections let you experience the Caribbean before you get there with region by region virtual tours and cross-referencing to the main text, Fodor's color sections are a great way to begin planning your trip. Let the world's smartest guide enrich your trip Full-color images evoke what makes each island unique - Local experts show you the special places - Frequent updating keeps you on track - Practical information gives you the tools to explore - Easy-to-use format puts it all at your fingertips Choose among many hotels and restaurants in all price categories Stay in grand plantation inns, mountain lodges, villas, bungalows, hotels and all-inclusives - Dine in West Indian cafes, candlelit aeries, expat hangouts, beach bars - Check out hundreds of detailed reviews and learn what's distinctive about each place Discover the unexpected, on and off the beaten path Savvy descriptions help you decide where to go and when - Take in the most irresistible beaches and all the water sports, plus golf, tennis and more - Explore great houses and sugar mills, pirate coves and caves, volcanoes and waterfalls - Find the best sources for rum and cigars, handmade lace, island art Go straight to the facts you need and find all that's new Useful maps and background information - Island-finder chart - How to get there and get around - When to go - What to pack - Costs, hours and tips by the thousands
