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Frommer's Caribbean from $70 a Day | 
 enlarge | Authors: Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince
Publisher: Frommer's
Category: Book
List Price: $18.95
Buy Used: $0.01
You Save: $18.94 (100%)
Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 3797222
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
Pages: 688
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 0028629949
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.290452
UPC: 021898629944
EAN: 9780028629940
ASIN: 0028629949
Publication Date: August 3, 1999
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Condition: Publisher: Frommer'sDate of Publication: 1999Binding: Trade PaperBackCondition: Very GoodDescription: 0028629949 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1999 Frommer's Trade PaperBack
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If you think all Caribbean islands are the same, you've got some reading to do. Lucky for you, this budget-guide's "Islands in Brief" section provides thumbnail sketches of 20 different island groups, from Antigua to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and there's a handy island chart to further help you make up your mind, concisely summing up vacation costs as well as variables such as food, activities, and historic sites. Some decisive factors, however, don't fit neatly in a comparative table. For these, authors Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince prepare their "Best Of" lists, as in Best Destinations for Low-Cost Vacations, Best Snorkeling, Friendliest Islands, Best Family Resorts, and Best Places for Sunset Cocktails. Read about Karel's Beach Bar, for example, perched on stilts above the sea, and you might opt for Bonaire though it doesn't stand out on the charts. Once you've chosen your island, Frommer's in-depth chapters can help you plan your trip on as tight a budget as needed. Each island chapter provides an overview of the island, its atmosphere, and attractions--along with essential information such as how to get there, how to get around, and why (in the case of Bonaire, at least), mopeds might not be ideal. There's also an official Web-site address; fast facts about banking, customs, electricity, and language; and everything you need to know about where to stay, where to eat, what to see, and what to do after the sun goes down. --Stephanie Gold
Book Description
Frommer's is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who've outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You'll find a bargain-hunter's shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost). Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. Every Frommer's $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of color maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day's budget. Frommer's knows that affordable travel doesn't have to mean making sacrifices. It's about having fun and getting a great deal! The perfect affordable island getaway can be yours with Frommer's Caribbean from $70 a Day. We've started out with an opinionated Best of the Caribbean chapter and a thumbnail sketch of each island, all designed to help you narrow down your choices and plan the trip that's right for you. You'll learn how to save money on honeymoons, family vacations, and more--with complete details on package deals, low-cost cruises, golf discounts, and off-season bargains. We'll share our favorite places to stay at unbelievably low prices: family-friendly motels and condo complexes, affordable all-inclusives, and value-priced inns and guesthouses. And of course, you'll rely on us to discover the best beaches, secret snorkeling spots, and affordable diving.
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| Customer Reviews:
There are better choices. October 9, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
50 years ago Frommer was a trendsetter in books on budget travel. He wrote guidebooks for the 'average' traveller who couldn't afford luxury hotels and didn't need crystal chandeliers (or even private bathrooms) and caviar, but wanted to see the world.
Today, Frommer is one of several publishers of such guidebooks and is, in most aspects, the worst. (Though the guides that focus on only one or two cities are usually quite good.) The books typically list only a small handful of hotels and restaurants for each destination. Attractions listings are also quite limited. While Moon and Lonely Planet don't give quite as many details about each listing, they provide far more options, as well as better, more detailed information about the practicalities of travel. (How to get there, what the ticket is likely to cost, how often transportation runs, etc.) And with the internet offering websites on most hotels and major attractions (though few restaurants, especially outside the U.S.)readers seeking out details can usually just check the website.
("Let's Go" guides are also excellent, though targeted at the lowest end budget traveller, and they don't cover the Carribean.) Other problems with this particular guide: Several islands are omitted without explanation. (Anguilla and St. Barts are not typical bargain destinations, but they do have inexpensive lodging available, and are both easily visited as day trips if desired.)
Annual updating seems minimal at best. Not a terrible guidebook, and if visiting the carribean and you want to cover all bases, this is a good choice to supplement some better guides and some time on the web. But perhaps it's better borrowed from the library than purchased.
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