Cruising The Southern Western Caribbean

Here is an invaluable guide to the cruise lines, the ships themselves and their ports of call in the Western and Southern Caribbean, extending from the Bahamas down to Trinidad and even Venezuela. You will have between eight and 10 hours in each cruise port you visit. This guide tells you how to make the most of that time by focusing on the best sights and activities at every stop. For each port, the author provides an over-view description, a detailed map, complete information on how to get around, a "one-day sightseeing tour," both in the port itself and beyond, recreational activities from golf and tennis to hiking and beach-going, shopping, and tours of historical sites.

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Presents travelers advice on research, trip insurance, air travel, cruises, vehicle rentals, traveling with children, specialty travel, and safety.

"Fodor's travel intelligence; Comprehensive guide to the ships and ports"--Cover.

This cruising guide covers the Caribbean basin from the Virgin Islands, to the popular Winwards and Leewards, to the fast growing yachting mecca of Venezuela and the island groups around South America's northern coast.

"Caribbean Cruises for 1st Timers" is a concise and easy-to-read travel guide for people who have never taken a Caribbean cruise before. It is filled with useful tips by Scott S. Bateman, a professional journalist and travel blogger who has visited the Caribbean more than 15 times. Bateman offers advice on every major port of call in the Caribbean including attractions, excursions, weather, beaches, getting around and the best times to go.