| Adventure Guide Jamaica |
Paris Permenter, John Bigley |
ISBN: 1588435040, Paperback - $ 12.91 BUY
This travel guide walks with the adventurous traveler to the heart of Jamaica, to the miles of sand beaches, to the rugged Blue Mountains, to the country villages that provide a peek at the real Jamaica. The authors focus on the adventures this island has to offer: scuba diving along coral reefs, biking mountain trails, deep sea fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, horseback riding, and other adventures that range from mild to wild.
Special sections include a look at Jamaica's Meet the People program, home visits, local nightspots, festivals, and more.
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| A Taste of Jamaica: Where to Find the Very Best Jamaican Food |
Paris Permenter, John Bigley |
ISBN: 1556508336, Paperback - $ 10.85 BUY
One of two books in an exciting new series for the gourmet traveler - or just about anyone who enjoys mouth-watering island cuisine! This unique combination travel-food guidebook introduces you to the delicious cuisine of Jamaica. First off, it takes a look at the island's culinary roots, seeing what has influenced the cuisine and the local ingredients that make it unique. The authors then detail the best places to eat - the largest section of the book - from five-star resorts to plush hotel restaurants to independently owned establishments. Telephone number, address, dress code, and reservation suggestions are given. Annual food festivals and culinary contests are listed.
If you're staying home but wish you were Jamaica-bound, cook up one of the many recipes offered. Ingredient substitution charts are provided for hard-to-find island foods, and mail order resources are also given. Interviews with local chefs offer tips for the best results. As you're preparing your meal, fix yourself one of the tasty island cocktails featured!
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| Banana Shout |
Mark Conklin |
ISBN: 1928704735, Paperback - $ 14.95 BUY
Vietnam draft dodger Tavo Gripps is shanghaied, by a modern day pirate, to a primitive Caribbean fishing village. He uses hilarious hippie voodoo to survive amongst drug smugglers, the DEA, a displaced wild counterculture, and a lost African tribe.Mark Conklin grew up in Detroit, Michigan and has a Masters degree in Industrial Psychology. In 1973, he and his wife, Ilene, purchased property and started development of Banana Shout Resort in Negril, Jamaica, then, a remote fishing village. Currently, they reside and operate their resort there.
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| Berlitz Jamaica Pocket Guide |
Berlitz Publishing |
ISBN: 2831572185, Paperback - $ 8.95 BUY
Packed with stunning photographs, easy-to-use maps, and all the information you really need to get the most from your visit! In this compact guide, our writers help you plan itineraries for short and longer stays. Complete with must-see sights on and off the beaten track as well as current hotel and restaurant recommendations. And the convenient size of the guide allows you to take it along in your pocket or handbag. Take the world in your pocket next time and travel with this handy Berlitz guide.
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| Don't Stop the Carnival : A Novel |
Herman Wouk |
ISBN: 0316955124, Paperback - $ 10.17 BUY
Recommended reading for everyone who "dreams" about relocate to any caribbean island! It's the reality, even if it sounds funny and sometimes overdone. Be prepared!!! DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL is Herman Wouk's comedy about living out your fantasies on an exotic Caribbean island. Norman Paperman, a successful Broadway publicity agent, has long dreamed of escaping his high-pressure Manhattan life. In a fit of bravado, he chucks it all and buys an old hotel on tiny, primitive, lush Amerigo island.If nothing else, just good reading - enjoy!
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| Frommer's Comprehensive Travel Guide: Jamaica & Barbados |
Darwin Porter |
ISBN: 0671883712, Paperback - $ 1.28 BUY
A little outdated 2nd edition (1994).
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| Guide to the Plants of the Blue Mountains of Jamaica |
Susan Iremonger |
ISBN: 9766400318, Paperback - $ 45.00 BUY
This book is designed for use by naturalists and hikers interested in knowing the names of plants they may pass on forest walks in the Blue Mountains above 1,070 metres (3,500 feet)
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| Insight Compact Guide Jamaica |
G. M. Trox |
ISBN: 0887292984, Paperback - $ 7.95 BUY
Compact Guide Jamaica. This 96-page book includes a chapter detailing Jamaica's history and culture, 11 tours taking in sights ranging from lively Montego Bay to laid-back Negril and its seven-mile beach, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus around 150 quality photographs and maps.
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| Jamaica Travel Guide |
Globetrotter |
ISBN: 1859748252, Paperback - $ 9.22 BUY
Practical, informative and user-friendly, the Globetrotter Travel Guide to Jamaica highlights the major places of interest, describing their principal attractions and offering sound suggestions on where to tour, stay, eat, shop and relax. This guide is ideal for the first-time visitor. It is concise and informative and contains over 35 full color area maps, town plans and locator maps and over 85 full color photographs. (5 x 7, 128 pages, maps, color photos)
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| Landmark Visitors Guide Jamaica |
Don Philpott |
ISBN: 1901522318, Paperback - $ 10.36 BUY
Among the best travel book series, with attention to detail, plus numerous color photographs and fine maps.
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| Lonely Planet Jamaica |
Michael Read |
ISBN: 1741044405, Paperback - $ 13.59 BUY
Another exellent guide from Lonely Planet.
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| The Naked Truth about Hedonism II |
Chris Santilli |
ISBN: 0966268326, Paperback - $ 22.49 BUY
Everyone returns from Hedonism II, an adult resort in Jamaica, with at least one good story no one at home believes. "The Naked Truth About Hedonism II" is a collection of those cheeky stories and a bawdy travel guide for making the most of a trip to this resort that sports a 90% repeat guest rate--the highest of any Caribbean hotel. Sporting 43 color photos and 18 black-and-white ones, the book is sure to open your eyes and make you bust a gut laughing at the antics of the goofy guests who keep coming back for more silliness and naked games.
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| The Rough Guide to Jamaica 3 |
ROUGH GUIDES |
ISBN: 1843531119, Paperback - $ 12.89 BUY
Jamaica is a small but complex island. Famous for her beaches and music, there is an abundance of stretches of white sand bedecked by palm trees and lapped by turquoise waters. Reggae, Jamaica's other celebrated quality, is alive and happening. It is necessary to have a good guide to find your way to the Blue Mountains and Back River, check out the wildlife, and understand the island's culture--as well as to navigate your way through Kingston to the best reggae haunts, drinking holes, and Jamaican food stands. Jamaica: The Rough Guide does justice to all the major resorts and beaches, and to Jamaica's lesser-known charms.
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| Walk Good: Travels to Negril, Jamaica |
Roland Thomas Reimer |
ISBN: 1553698711, Paperback - $ 23.50 BUY
If you have been to Negril, this book takes you right back. If you have not been to Negril, you will have to go after reading this book. Since I've been there, reading about all the adventures took me back. I could feel the sun on my back, the sweet cool breeze and taste the red stripe. Excellent job in describing all the happenings and all the people. The people are real and are instantly recognizable. Wonderful book and one I will keep forever and read often.
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