From the Publisher
Let Frommer's great featured lists outline the sites and activities that can't be missed:

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This user-friendly travel map has been specifically designed for visitors as a practical and informative guide to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. More than just a map, it includes detailed street plans of major towns and large-scale projections of popular tourist destinations. It also includes regional climate charts and full color photographs, as well as a conci...

Ingram
Lonely Planet's guide to Jamaica details the island's lesser-known destinations along the southern and eastern coasts and the mountainous central highlands. Invaluable information on outdoor activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and climbing are covered. A wide range of accommodation options is provided, from resorts to village guest houses to hotels. of ...

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Amazon.com
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 under...

Ingram
These two islands are favorite winter getaways for U.S. travelers. Frommer's candid "Best of" chapter helps readers choose the best activities, accommodations, beaches, and more. 2-color maps.

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Amazon.com
Certainly there are beaches and dreadlocks aplenty in Karl Luntta's guide to Jamaica, but he takes it out of the realm of the ordinary with his informed and sensitive history; his inclusion of small coastal and mountain communities; and his in-depth exploration of reggae culture, background, and music. Luntta has a sense of humor and a fine eye for detail, and his lis...

From Publishers Weekly
"Out of many, one people" is the national motto of Jamaica, where a wide-ranging cuisine reflects the immense diversity of a culture that draws on Spanish, French, British, East Indian and Amerindian influences. During a two-week food odyssey across the island, the authors sampled dishes characteristic of its regions: jerk pork, chicken, ackee and saltfish...

About the Author
Jonathan Runge is a travel writer. He is the author of 12 books and has written for several prominent magazines.

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Book Description
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 popular Caribbean island has to offer: scuba diving along coral reefs, biking mountain trails, deep sea fishing, parasa...

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Book Description
Waking Up in Jamaica is an unusual and revealing travel book that explores the musical roots of Jamaica. It is a wonderfully entertaining, honest, and informative book.

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From the Inside Flap
This book is not authorized by Hedonism II, SuperClubs International Ltd., Village Resorts Ltd., VRL International Ltd., International Hotels Ltd. or any other resort or entity described herein. "Hedonism II," "Super Clubs," and "SuperClubs" are the registered United States trademarks of VRL International Ltd. and such name is utilized herein solely for edit...

Book Description
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 guid...

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?World Literature Today

?Goodison advances from strength to strength.?[She focuses] the diamond lens of her incantatory verse on the culture and people of her homeland in the Caribbean.??
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Ingram
After telling the tale of Jamaica's transformation from island of slaves to modern island-nation, this guide lists all of Jamaica's sites alphabetically, so travelers can easily visit must-see spots such as Fern Gully and Montego Bay. Color photos & maps. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Travel Books Review
"Among the best travel book series, with attention to detail, plus numerous color photographs and fine maps."

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