Jamaica (Country Guide) |  | Author: Richard Koss
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
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Edition: 5
Pages: 328
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ISBN: 1741046939
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Product Description
Discover Jamaica
Hike up to cool down in cascading Dunn's River Falls
Dance on the sand at beachside bars in Negril, where coconut groves meet azure waters
Pay tribute at Bob Marley's former house and studio
Savor tangy jerk chicken and world-class Blue Mountain coffee
In This Guide:
Our biggest Jamaica guide to date, with chapters on events, activities and Jamaican music
Enhanced color highlights and expanded planning tips
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com
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 Somewhat typical Lonely Planet January 13, 2008
jacqueline fabius (NY, NY)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have been a user of Lonely Planet for over 10 years. I would say that this one is fairly good but not as in depth as other ones on other countries. The hotel prices are not correct, (everything was more expensive than noted), and the reviews of the hotels themselves were not really that detailed to lead you to make a proper choice. This is of course in comparison to other authors for other countries and the level of detail there.
No one does it better August 26, 2008
Nino Brown (Wisconsin)
This book stood me in good stead when I visited Jamaica earlier this year. Typically of Lonely Planet's materials, however, I found this book to be of the most use in preparing for the trip. Whether I am different from other travelers or not, I like to come to a destination at least somewhat aware of the history, culture, geography, etc. There simply is no comparison between the background information you can quickly gain by perusing Lonely Planet's introductions to a country and that provided by other popular guidebooks. I felt well prepared to plan and understand my trip to Jamaica after reading this book. Indeed, I believe my trip would have been much less enjoyable had I not had a basic understanding of the people and sites I eventually saw on my trip.
Though somewhat less importantly to me, a few inaccuracies in the specific destination entries mar this otherwise fine guidebook. I was quite pleased with the hotel I chose based in part on the recommendation of Lonely Planet (Country Country, by the way). Other entries seemed unexpectedly out-of-date for the relatively recent publication date. This may be out of Lonely Planet's hands, but it was a concern nonetheless. I certainly would have been uncomfortable had I been more off the beaten path, when I discovered an attraction or a place of lodging had been closed.
All in all, I would not have changed any of my experiences in Jamaica. Similarly, I would change very little about this book. The relatively extensive history allowed me to choose attractions intelligently and understand the context. The chapters on wildlife, food and music allowed me to choose authentic Jamaican experiences over the generic. Typically well done.
Not updated January 11, 2009
B. Naber
Like most Lonely Planets it is a very helpful and accurate book. It has great background info and the maps are very accurate, unlike some guidebooks. Our criticism is that we bought the brand new version but the accomodation, activity and transportation prices are totally outdated. Expect to pay considerably more for pretty much everything. Also, the book has no info on supermarkets.
We would buy Lonely Planet, just not pay for the latest version.
Ahh.... Expected More January 7, 2010
Joshua L. Peterson (Green River Wyoming)
Not a bad book, alot of useful stuff in there. Wife bought it for me for Christmas, were headed there 01/28/2010... here in a few weeks. As with everything now a days your not gonna get away from the liberal tree hugger statements, anyone thats gonna buy the book doesnt have plans of going there to wreck the place, but what are ya gonna do. Kinda dry also compaired to the rest of my Lonely Planet books. Glad i got the book and glad i read it, always helps to know what its gonna be like. Glad were going, sounds like a cook place.
Regular Lonely Planet Book February 25, 2009
John D. Meara (Bristol, Rhode Island)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Run of the mill Lonely Planet book. However, if you are doing Jamaica any other way than all inclusive I would skip the island as a whole unless you really are looking for greener aspects of the island. I was thoroughly disappointed in my trip to Jamaica and the book has some odd advice at times and doesn't paint a realistic picture.
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