1. ISBN13: 9781598802658
2. Condition: NEW
3. Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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This formidable compilation is the result of firsthand experience and over two years of research. The Antigua and Barbuda Island Guide provides insightful information allowing visitors to feel like locals while enjoying the indisputable beauty of this Caribbean nation.

GAIN INSIGHT Behind those long stretches of white sand beach and turquoise colored water is a vibrant culture all its own. Get an insightful look at Antigua & Barbuda s history, culture, environment, politics, and people.

TOUR THE TWIN-ISLANDS With 8 detailed maps and resources for getting around, let the Antigua & Barbuda Island Guide steer you in the right direction while keeping you informed on everything the island has to offer.

EAT OUT An exhaustive dining guide highlights those hidden spots where locals go to dine and points out internationally acclaimed restaurants.

FIND ACCOMMODATIONS From first class resorts to hilltop villas to deserted beachfront cabins, Antigua & Barbuda has it all when it comes to finding a place to stay (you just have to know where to look).

ARRANGE ACTIVITIES Are you dreaming about landing that big marlin? Or wanting to search for sunken treasure off Barbuda's coast? How about chartering your own private yacht for the day? It's all here waiting for you.

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Great Book, Great Advice, Great Trip!!!

At first I had no idea what to think about Antigua, except that it was like a paradise island. After reading this book and following the tips listed, we had the most amazing time of our lives. We had some amazing experiences like our wild night out at English Harbor and a wonderful sailing trip to Bird Island. We never would have found these places without this guide. Two thumbs way up from a couple who loves to travel.

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Antigua

Was not really what I was looking for...for such a small island , the book was split up into about 5 regions...maybe after my visit in a couple of weeks , it will make more sense.

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great recommend from someone who has lived on antigua

This book was great for more personalized endorsements of Antiqua. But as an overall comprehensive guide it's lacking in both organization and execution. You can tell this book was developed by one person, and although there are many maps included in the book they are very amateurish and difficult to understand and follow. The book would have benefited from a good graphic designer/cartographer. The first page I flipped to in the book was about the Antiguan air port, and while I was reading the "sidebar" info, the box ended abrupty in midsentence, not continued anywhere else. A good editor and proof reader would also improve this book.

But as I always do when I travel I bought two different guide books, and this was a nice companion piece to the Rough Guide Directions on Antigua and Barbuda. The author, Beale does succeed in providing a personalized guide of Antigua, and most of the best things we did on our one week vacation were highly recommended by Beale. So, although this book is not the most professional and organized guide, it did have some solid recommends and was a good compliment to the more formal Rough Guide.

The recommends were usually good with one exception, both this book and the Rough Guide book highly recommended a trip to Barbuda, Antigua's sister island. They both raved about the pristine island, and so my husband and I devoted one full precious day to visiting this island. We took the 90 minute boat over to the island, and the waters were very rough and frankly the harbor cruise boat did not seem like the right kind of vessel to be traversing such choppy waters. When we pulled into the "dock" we were assaulted by horrible fumes of petrol, soot, fumes, and smoke. If this is their definition of pristine, then we might as well have visited a coal mine. The actual national park that we were driven to was very nice, but we payed $159 per person for a day tour that was supposed to be filled with snorkeling, hiking and cave exploration and basically we spent most of the time laying on the "pink" beach because the weather was too cold to get into the water. I'm sure Barbuda has a lot to offer, but there were plenty of other things we wanted to see in Antigua that we missed because of this excursion and both my husband and I regretted our trip to Barbuda.


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How refreshing

What a nice change to read a guide to anywhere in the Caribbean written by somebody who's actually lived there. Most are written by people who, if they'be been there at all, have done so on a flying visit organised by a travel agent. Chris has managed to bring in a great, up-to-date guide, with lots of little gems of information, including some which were new to me. Good (and accurate) historical information and maps add even more. Nice to see Barbuda covered as well. With an expanded accommodation and dining section, this would get a five star rating from me.

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Awesome recommendations for the whole family

My husband and I used this wonderful guide to plan our recent trip with our two young kids. We were initially concerned about not having enough activities to do with them, but this book had some awesome ideas. We especially enjoyed swimming with sting rays at Sting Ray City! Plus my husband and I were able to sneak off for a great lobster dinner while enjoying the sunset over the Caribbean. Highly recommended book, and absolutely wonderful country to visit! Enjoy!

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1. ISBN13: 9781843537557
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Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Antigua & Barbuda is packed with ideas for making the most of your trip to this scenic and lively island. Full-colour throughout, the guide highlights all the diverse attractions and activities, from diving at Sunlen Rock to watching Test cricket at St Johns Recreation Ground - helping you to decide what to do, 24 hours a day. Use the practical ‘Places’ section of the guide to explore the islands, every attraction, walk, restaurant, hotel, bar and beach is given a review and organised by geographical area so you always know what''s immediately around you and what''s worth making a special trip to see.

Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Antigua & Barbuda is like having a local friend plan your trip!

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Guide to Antigua

This book neglects to mention one important aspect about traveling to Antigua. You must pay $20 USD in cash to get out of the country. When I was there, both ATM machines were out and no one seemed to care.

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nice comprehensive guide

This book was well written, organized, and designed. The maps throughout the book were informative and helpful. (Although we did not use them for driving, just for orienting ourselves on the island and for figuring out what to do and where, we used taxis). Nice photos and clear and easy to understand system of listing places to stay, eat and things to do.

Almost all of the prices are outdated, so our trip was even more expensive than we accounted for. And some store times were outdated, but that kind of stuff is to be expected.

Whenever I travel I usually buy two books about my destination to be able to compare and see different points of view. And although this book was by far the more comprehensive of the two, the other book Antigua and Barbuda: Island Guide by Christopher Beale did have more emphatic personal recommendations which I found useful. Although Beale's book had faults, I found that the combination of the two books to be complementary.

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Each of the islands in this chain (Anguilla, St. Martin/Sint Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis) has its own history, culture and ecology, offering a cultural mélange for those on an island-hopping vacation. Rainforest, beaches, wetlands, mangrove swamps and offshore shoals afford an unlimited variety of places in which to create your own adventure vacation. The Adventure Guide to the Leeward Islands is THE ultimate resource if you're heading for some fun in the sun. Covering all the usual sites and attractions featured in other guidebooks, including historical forts, plantations and in-town places of interest, this Adventure Guide also leads you away from the tourist traps and into the heart of the island to discover hidden waterfalls, pure mountain streams and secret trails. In addition, you'll find an entire run-down on where to stay and eat, from five-star resorts to family-run B&Bs and from haute cuisine to roadside stands selling the best BBQ chicken on the island. Focusing on outdoor activities, the authors recommend local tour operators and adventure outfitters, with contact names and numbers. Maps and photos. Color throughout.

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This fully-illustrated, brand new edition Insight Compact Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Antigua and Barbuda. Featuring full-colour photography throughout, this ultimate quick-reference guide details the must-see attractions of the sunkissed sister islands, from Antiqua's picturesque capital, museums and bars to Barbuda's renowned bird sanctuary and powdery beaches. All recommended attractions are cross-referenced to full-colour maps, providing instant orientation. This book not only steers you around Antigua & Barbuda but also gives you fascinating insights into local life; colour-coded sections cover everything from history and culture, to entertainment and food and drink, in an easy-to-read format. Practical travel information is also included; covering transport, accommodation for all budgets and much more, so you have all the information you need at your fingertips, including essential contact details. Small in size but big on detail; this guide is both durable and ultra portable, so it can go wherever you go and serves well as a superb souvenir after your visit.

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