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Summary: Hotel Omission
Review: In reviewing the hotel section of the Caribbean For Dummies, I was VERY disappointed to see the omission of the Allego Resort which is located on Palm Beach. Located immediately between the Radisson and the Hyatt, this all-inclusive facility has been extremely popular with my family for the last 4 years. Anyone who has been referred to this hotel has returned with a very positive response. Your book has done a severe injustice to a novice traveller to the island by excluding the ARUBA ALLEGRO.
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Summary: What about the other 90% of the Caribbean?
Review: Oh dear, oh dear. This is the Caribbean from a Dummy. There is far more to it than this horribly limited selection of islands.Aruba is in, but not Bonaire or Curacao. Nor St Maarten to round off the Netherlands and Dutch Antilles, plus its French half St Martin. Grand Cayman yes - Cayman Brac and Little Cayman? These beauties are a short hop away for the discerning traveler. Jamaica is in, but not Cuba. Puerto Rico is there but not the Dominican Republic or the Spanish Virgin Islands. In better times Haiti can be an attractive destination. BVI and USVI are there. No sign of Anguilla. Further down the great chain of the East Caribbean islands all we see is Barbados (which is stuck out in the Atlantic anyway and does not count itself as East Caribbean). These islands are almost all popular holiday destinations for land or cruise travelers. St Kitts and Nevis (laid back), Antigua and Barbuda (365 beaches), the French islands Guadeloupe and Martinique (incomparable cooking and rum), Dominica (the only true rain forest in the Caribbean), St Lucia (spectacular), St Vincent and the Grenadines (sailing as good as BVI), Grenada (an under-appreciated gem with beaches every bit as good as Grand Cayman), Trinidad and Tobago (restful Tobago). No to mention a few islands like St Eustatius and Saba in the north, plus volcanic Montserrat for at least for a day trip from Antigua. Anyone who relied on this book for a true view of the Caribbean really would be a Dummy. There is not one country in here that uses the East Caribbean dollar. PS I live and work in the Caribbean. I have lived on four islands, visited thirty-six at the last count, and I am still delighted and amazed to find wonders round every corner.
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Summary: Great guide to the islands
Review: The best way to evaluate any travel guide is to put it to practical use. Luckily, the day after I acquired "Caribbean for Dummies," my husband and I headed off on a two-week cruise. What better way to test the book out? Based on our admittedly unscientific (but highly practical) testing, "Caribbean for Dummies" is a roaring success. We used it constantly (we wanted to find some off the beaten path stuff to do in each port) and the recommendations and information were all spot on. The book is clearly written, concise and chock-full of useful details. It's particularly useful for cruise passengers, since many cruise lines don't give you much information about what to do on shore, aside from "Shop here, shop there, and don't drink the water." This book provided excellent details on restaurants, attractions and culture. Don't leave home without it!
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Summary: Lots of fun in (or out of) the sun
Review: The Garretts give readers a big dose of their "dummy" wit and wisdom about the Caribbean. Having traveled many times to the Caribbean, I found their candid commentary makes this book not only accurate and informative, but a fun read. I have shared the book with several friends and we all agree on this one. However, a word of warning - If you never desired to explore the Caribbean before, you will now.
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Summary: Lots of fun in (or out of) the sun
Review: The Garretts give readers a big dose of their "dummy" wit and wisdom about the Caribbean. Having traveled many times to the Caribbean, I found their candid commentary makes this book not only accurate and informative, but a fun read. I have shared the book with several friends and we all agree on this one. However, a word of warning - If you never desired to explore the Caribbean before, you will now.
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Summary: incomplete
Review: The review says that the book includes information on St. Lucia and St. Maarten/St. Martin. It does not. It totally ignores most of the smaller islands of the Caribbean. I realize that they could not fit an in-depth analysis of all the Caribbean islands into one book, but to totally ignore the vast majority of islands makes this book incomplete and disappointing.
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Summary: Excellent and Current!
Review: This book is great. It has so much information about the caribbean. These Garrett folks are hilarious. They seem to put their heart into this book and I appreciate it. There is a lot of info for couples looking for romantic spots and for families with kids.
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Summary: Perfect for busy people who want the Caribbean's best
Review: We've covered the Caribbean for more than a decade. Our book steers you to the Caribbean's best hotels, restaurants and fun. We've highlighted romantic spots and those good for kids throughout the book.
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Summary: Makes me wanna pack
Review: Yes, you'll find many Caribbean guidebooks out there. But this one's much more fun, complete and useful than others. The authors tap into their expertise and wonderful sense of humor to guide you to the best hotels, beaches, restaurants, attractions. And unlike some other guidebooks, this one's researched and written so well, you'll enjoy every page.
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