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The Rough Guide to Jamaica, 4th Edition |  | Authors: Polly Thomas, Adam Vaitilingam
Publisher: Rough Guides
Category: Book
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Rating:  21 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4th
Pages: 480
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1843536919
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.292046
EAN: 9781843536918
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Amazon.com Review
Jamaica is a small but complex island. Famous for her beaches and music, there is an abundance of stretches of white sand bedecked by palm trees and lapped by turquoise waters. Reggae, Jamaica's other celebrated quality, is alive and happening. It is necessary to have a good guide to find your way to the Blue Mountains and Back River, check out the wildlife, and understand the island's culture--as well as to navigate your way through Kingston to the best reggae haunts, drinking holes, and Jamaican food stands. Jamaica: The Rough Guide does justice to all the major resorts and beaches, and to Jamaica's lesser-known charms.
Product Description
The Rough Guide to Jamaica is the complete guide to the Caribbean''s liveliest island. The full-colour introduction includes the ''Things Not To Miss'' section with photographs of the island''s highlights from the Bob Marley Museum in bustling Kingston to rafting the Rio Grande. The guide contains detailed and discriminating reviews of the best accommodation, restaurants, bars and cafes - and the latest spots to catch the hottest reggae and dancehall. There is informed coverage of Kingston and the major resorts of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril, as well as the lesser-known beaches in Portland and the south. Expert advice and practical tips are given on everything from where to watch the cliff divers at Negril to finding secluded waterfalls and mineral baths. The Contexts section provides detailed coverage of Jamaica''s history and fabulous music scene from Marcus Garvey to Beenie Man.
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 Everything you need to know September 26, 2000
W. Wedenoja (Springfield, MO)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have been to Jamaica many times since 1972, doing research as an anthropologist, which includes reading everything I can about its people and culture as well as traveling about and living in various communities. I picked up this book shortly before my most recent trip, hoping to get some hints on places to stay as it's been awhile since I've been back. I read it thoroughly as I traveled extensively around the island for 18 days. And I'm quite impressed. It is an extremely informative and accurate guide to the history, culture, things to see and do, places to eat and stay. The hotel reviews are brief but to the point. The advice is sound. The maps are very helpful. The only criticism I can make is that in at least two cases I found the directions to be wrong. I am most impressed with the fact that the book can really get you out of the tourist areas and into the real Jamaica. It is a great guide for those who want to EXPLORE the island and come to know it well. This takes time, a car, and money, though. Finally, I'd like to add that the book is just the right size, easy to carry, and has a very sturdy cover and binding, so it'll survive more than one trip. I suppose the greatest compliment is that a Jamaican friend wanted me to give it to her after she discovered it had information on her own town that she didn't know.
Invaluable guide October 5, 2007
Paula K. Freeman
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book was absolutely indispensable on my first trip to the fascinating island of Jamaica. All sections of the island are thoroughly covered, including recommendations for lodging, restaurants, and the multitude of places to visit.
This is a must-buy guide to anyone traveling to Jamaica for the first time or the tenth.
very helpful and up to date June 11, 2007
Peter Mueller (Germany)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was my best companion on the streets of Jamaica! Many pages (500), many informations. But if you travel there around, it's a good idea to use this guide.
Great overall look at Jamaica August 30, 2007
S. Mullinax
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great overall look at Jamaica. I have traveled there before and this books covers it well!
Excellent guide for your travels says JamaicaMAX.com October 30, 2007
Alfred Moya (zunemax.com)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this book for our move to Jamaica, chronicled at JamaicaMAX.com, because I wanted to have the most up to date guide for our travels. My last experience with a guide was wiht a book over 5 years old and the iformation was nearly useless. This book has some great features and tips and thus far everything has been very accurate. It's been a lot of fun in Jamaica for the last 6 months and this book made it so much nicer.
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