| As well as being a raving shopaholic, Jane | | | | |
| Morris is also a dedicated Travel Buff. This | | | | So, how are you supposed to use Caribbean |
| is just one article on her many visits to the | | | | travel guides then? How would you know which |
| lush clear waters of the Caribbean | | | | information to believe and which facts are |
| | | | outdated? Unfortunately, there is no exact |
| Imagine all the stories and films you have | | | | answer to that. To get the most out of your |
| seen on pirates in the Caribbean, Spanish | | | | Caribbean travel guide, use them sparingly |
| galleons laden with gold, pretty girls all | | | | for basic orientation. |
| around, beautiful white sandy beaches, | | | | |
| swaying palm trees, clear blue seas, and | | | | So once you have the basics right down to a |
| reefs that have ripped the bottom out of many | | | | tee, go out there and discover the towns and |
| a fine sailing ship, now beautiful diving | | | | cities on your own. That is, after all, what |
| territory. | | | | traveling is all about - adventure and |
| | | | discovery of new things. At the very least, |
| Well, this is what makes up the beauty, the | | | | when all other signs look foreign, the |
| mystery, and the attraction for many people | | | | information on museums and places of interest |
| as a dream holiday. In fact, there is so much | | | | are great. |
| to do that unless you plan your holiday | | | | |
| carefully there is so much to miss. | | | | Remember where such facilities exist, always |
| | | | try and look for the local 'City' tour. I did |
| That us why it is so important that you know | | | | just that on my first holiday in Cuba over 15 |
| all there is to know about the vacation | | | | years ago. After a 2 hour tour on a coach, I |
| destination of your dreams - that is exactly | | | | was fully oriented with the sites, and then |
| what a Caribbean travel guide offers. | | | | settled down to a delightful tour on foot - |
| | | | clutching my trusty travel guide of course, |
| But are Caribbean travel guides really | | | | so I didn't miss any of the delights that the |
| godsend? Or are they just patronizing | | | | beautiful but run-down city has to offer. |
| materials designed for commercial purposes? | | | | |
| | | | However, when it comes to hotels and |
| Well, they're probably a little of both | | | | restaurants, each to his own taste and |
| actually. After all, the people behind | | | | budget. Remember that bargains rise in price |
| Caribbean travel guides do need a source of | | | | with popularity, so there's every bit of |
| income in order to continue to publish their | | | | chance that that hot new deal in your |
| guides. But a tremendous amount of research | | | | Caribbean travel guide isn't much of a deal |
| has been placed in these guides so don't | | | | anymore, considering how pricey it has |
| dismiss them as useless sales and promotion | | | | become. And then sometimes, too, the places |
| material. | | | | get easily full with foreigners and travelers |
| | | | like you, so you can't always expect your |
| What else is more nifty, informative and | | | | Caribbean travel guide to point you in the |
| convenient than a Caribbean travel guide? | | | | right place all the time. |
| | | | |
| Sure, the Internet may prove more updated | | | | Then, if you do wander around on your own, |
| when it comes to information, but you can't | | | | you will surely find quality rooms with |
| carry the Internet everywhere. And believe it | | | | reasonable prices. They may be located in |
| or not, it's always much more gratifying to | | | | out-of-the-way places that Caribbean travel |
| pull out a Caribbean travel guide from your | | | | guide writers may not know about. Remember |
| carry case, flip a few pages open, then slip | | | | that because you in the destination, you are |
| it right back when you're tired of reading. | | | | in a far better place to get what you want |
| It sure beats having to wait in the airport, | | | | out of your vacation. |
| sitting bored silly and wondering whether or | | | | |
| not your flight's going to be delayed. | | | | So to close it off, don't be a sad type who |
| | | | writes to say that "it wasn't like what you |
| That said, don't cling to travel guides | | | | said in the book". |
| religiously. Many travelers make that | | | | |
| mistake. They are not the bibles that they | | | | Here's a tip: open your eyes, and if the |
| are made out to be by some people. You should | | | | island you are on is Spanish - make sure you |
| know that published materials, including | | | | can speak some of the local language, as you |
| travel guides, are out of date the moment | | | | will get such a nicer welcome from the locals |
| they are published, because by then, there | | | | in the infrequently visited spots - and make |
| would have been new updated material that | | | | sure you take your time to explore for |
| came up and it would be too late to include | | | | yourself! |
| them. | | | | |