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From whale watching in Dominica to shopping in the Bahamas, it's all found in this new edition Caribbean Ports of Call Berlitz Pocket Guide - a new edition in the best-selling Berlitz Pocket Guide range. Fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts, this handy guide features all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. The book describes hundreds of attractions from Jamaica's cascading waterfalls, lush rainforests and bustling Montego Bay, to the spectacular marine life of the Cayman Islands, and from the white sandy beaches and secluded coves of the British Virgin Islands to the stunning flora and fauna of Trinidad and Tobago. This guide also details key points of departure, such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Key West, as well as places often found on Caribbean cruise itineraries such as Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Belize and Honduras. Packed with all the information you need for your cruise, this guide utilises clear colour-coded sections to enable you to locate the information you need easily. With full details on where to go, this book also features handy travel tips and comprehensive fact sheets on many of the islands. Written by a local expert, this guide identifies the top 10 sights and provides insightful cultural advice on Maya ruins, colonial history and calypso gives you a deeper understanding of the Caribbean's heritage. A comprehensive travel tips section provides practical, expert advice on choosing a cruise, preparing a trip, life on board, shore excursions and cruise line information. Special features on topics such as whale watching in Dominica and cruising's impact on the environment are also included. Supporting, detailed maps show Bridgetown, the Lesser Antilles, San Juan/Nassau and the Caribbean. Colour photography throughout the book provides a highly visual introduction to the Caribbean and the comprehensive information inside helps travellers get to the heart of the destinations - making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit. Small in size and big on content, this guide actually fits into a pocket - perfect for carrying with you on a cruise.