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Antigua and Barbuda: Island Guide |  | Author: Christopher Beale
Publisher: Other Places Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 426547
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 152
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0615218377
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780615218373
ASIN: 0615218377
Publication Date: August 9, 2008
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Product Description
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 recommend from someone who has lived on antigua June 8, 2009
A. J. Cruz (New York, New York United States)
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.
 How refreshing February 6, 2009
G. Harper
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.
 Great book December 5, 2008
Don Broekelmann (Columbia, MO)
I have been to Antigua twice and this book really covers all the great places to go. Next time we go back, we are excited to try some new places that the book covers. It gave us a great perspective coming from someone who lived on the island.
It was a really easy read and much more enjoyable than most travel guides. I am looking forward to going back to the island and using this island guide.
A must read for anyone planning a trip to Antigua December 1, 2008
Donna Goring (Richmond, BC Canada)
Chris Beale has outlined a comprehensive overview for the first time visitor in his "Antigua and Barbuda: Island Guide"
He's outlined more than just the 365 beaches of soft smooth white sand with crystal clear warm water. He covers everything from shopping, boating, canopy tours, horseback riding and many activities that are of interest for those going away for more than just the sun. Antigua is a small siland but has something for everyone and Chris has captured it all in this pocket sized must have book.
Although I have enjoyed many vacations over the years and also lived in Antigua I learned a thing or two from this up to date guide. Antigua doesn't stand still and Chris's book is the most current information and a must to take along even if it isn't your first visit.
This Antigua book is a great read with lots of useful info! October 28, 2008
T. Valentine (New York, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have purchased many Guides prior to making trips. I often find the information is the same in each book. It's easy finding restaurant names and hotel information along with pictures. But I have found recently that I can get all this information on the internet at no charge anyway.
THIS BOOK is different. It details lots of useful information in a different way. Sure...you will find out about hotels, restaurants, tours, and places of interest...but you will get much more....
I have a great feel for the island itself....including beaches, towns, and places of interest. The detail is thorough. Best of all....there are some great maps in the book to lead you on your journey should you decide to venture from your hotel. The book is also layed out nicely describing different parts of the island distances, etc.
I highly recommend this book should you be taking a trip to Antigua or Barbuda.
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