Frommer S Bahamas 1998

The Bahamas boast some of the world's most beautiful beaches, and Frommer's covers them in detail. This easy-to-use guide offers complete coverage of the most popular resort areas, plus details on the smaller islands that lie off the beaten track so readers know where to get away from it all and enjoy uncrowded beaches.

The most authoritative, easy-to-use guide a traveller can buy.

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, religion, language, arts, leisure activities, festivals, food, and people of this archipelago lying in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.

Our Alive! guides capture the capricious spirit of each sun-drenched destination, focusing on the best it has to offer. You'll find five-star resorts, private condos, top-notch restaurants, and the finest jazz bars and night clubs. "Dawn to Dusk" sections cover daytime activities -- sightseeing, beaches, watersports, lunchtime restaurants. Shopping plays a big part, with advice on bargaining, currency and potential pitfalls. "After Dark" sections tell of the best piano bars, beach parties and discos. Hundreds of restaurant and accommodation profiles. Written in a lively style by authors who have visited these places many times, the books are filled with amusing sidebars and tidbits of information in call-out boxes. Maps. Fully indexed.

Annotation Both travel guides & food guides in one. How the cuisines developed, a description of the local dishes, a traveler's guide to restaurants at all price levels on the islands, with recipes & cooking tips contributed by local chefs. Includes mail order sources for hard-to-find ingredients.

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Gourmet travelers and anyone who enjoys mouth-watering island cuisine, will love the food, local ingredients and influences that make Bahamas cuisine unique. Detailed reviews of all the island restaurants, food festivals and culinary contests can be found in this fascinating guide. Includes recipes from the local chefs plus sources for ingredients, in case you want to prepare the island dishes at home.