Caribbean

"Fodor's guides are always a pleasure." -The Chicago Tribune"Teeming with maps and loaded with addresses, phone numbers, and directions." -NewsdayExperienced 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 tripFull-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 fingertipsChoose among many hotels and restaurants in all price categoriesStay 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 placeDiscover the unexpected, on and off the beaten pathSavvy 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 artGo straight to the facts you need and find all that's newUseful 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