<P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I> </P><P><B>Lonely Planet <I>Discover Caribbean Islands</I> </B>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Swim below the waters with darting fish, wander along the sand and stop at a lazy beach bar, or hike into emerald wilderness; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the <I>Caribbean Islands</I> and begin your journey now! </P><P><B>Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Caribbean Islands:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Full-colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights </B>give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - background on slavery and piracy, wildlife, cuisine. <LI><B>Over 30 colour maps</B> <LI><B>Covers</B> Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US & British Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands, French Antilles, Windward Islands and more </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B>Lonely Planet's <I>Discover Caribbean Islands,</I></B> our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on the Caribbean Islands' most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for a guide focused on only one or a few islands in this destination? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's <I>Jamaica</I>, <I>Puerto Rico & Haiti</I> and <I>Dominican Republic</I> guides </B>for a comprehensive look at all these islands have to offer. </LI></UL><P><B>Authors:</B> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Jean-Bernard Carrillet, Paul Clammer, Michael Grosberg, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Polly Thomas, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Karla Zimmerman. </P><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </P>