Seasoned by Salt:
A Voyage
in Search of the Caribbean
Authors: Jerry L. Mashaw, Anne U. Macclintock
Published: 2003

Customer Review: Even if You've Never Shouted "Ready About...Hard a Lee" - You don't have to be a sailor or a Caribbean devotee to be excited about this book. If you've ever taken a trip in an RV, lived in a cramped apartment, or been somewhere remote requiring living on your wits, you will be sympatico with this story about adventure, love and what's really important in life. And you'll be as sorry as the authors were when the sail/read is over. - Reviewer: jm3x2 from Rapidan, VA United States, November 18, 2003

Frommer's
Caribbean Hideaways
Author: Ian Keown
Published: 2001

Ian Keown is upfront with his propensities, spelling out his pet peeves in his introduction. Do you prefer ceiling fans to air-conditioning, dislike piped-in music intruding upon your candlelit dinner, and strive to avoid cruise-ship hordes? Keown does, and his recommendations are based on those values. Keown covers the Caribbean from the Cayman Islands on down to Tobago, imparting snippets of history and data and recommendations.

The most comprehensive guide ever written covering Puerto Rico and the Spanish Virgin Islands with 0 full color charts containing extremely accurate data are based on independent surveys personally conducted by the author, using a computer hydrographic system. A Cruising Guide to Puerto Rico also contains detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, photos, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history, index, bibliography, and more.

2001-2002
Cruising Guide
to the Virgin Islands
Authors: Nancy Scott, Simon Scott, Bruce Van Sant
Published: 2000

This popular guide that has been assisting sailors and vacationers for two decades, includes full-color sketch charts and GPS coordinates, accompanied by aerial photography of anchorages, harbors and other favorite cruising sites. Also provided is the most up to date information on marina facilities, shoreside resorts, restaurants, shops, diving and snorkeling, provisioning and a variety of other useful information including a directory of services. The guide includes a free color planning chart covering the Virgin Islands and the Spanish Virgin Islands.

The Gentleman's
Guide to
Passages South
Author: Bruce Van-Sant, Bruce Van Sant
Published: 2001

This updated guide is considered the "Bible" by many cruising yachtsmen traveling between Florida and Venezuela. Includes many sketch charts and GPS coordinates, plus a wealth of information for the sailor who would rather take it slow and easy enroute to paradise. - - Amazon Book Description

"For one as myself, a competent local-waters sailor about to venture off to distant lands, the book was the bridge between the dream and the plan of action. The author paints a very clear picture of the hard lessons one is destined to experience beating into the trade winds in search of paradise; but more importantly, how to avoid learning these lessons the hard way." Excerpt:Review by Richard Thomas

"This is not only a sailing guide to cruising south, it is a major work on adjusting your attitude regarding passages and how to reach your destination in comfort" excerpt: Review by Roger Strube

Caribbean
By Cruise Ship:
The Complete Guide to Cruising the Caribbean
Author: Anne Vipond
Published: 2002

This book is a comprehensive and informative guide to Caribbean ports. Covered are unique and interesting activities at each location, where the best beaches are and practical information such as land transportation and how to get to various places. There are maps of most of the port locations so you can develop your own walking or taxi tour. Easily read and well organized this essential guide for the cruise ship traveler is small enough to carry on your excursions.

The Essential Little Cruise Book covers everything form how to choose a cruise that's right for you, picking a travel agent and cabin, what to bring, cruise etiquette, and how to cure sea sickness. With more than 500 cruises under his belt as a cruise director, author Jim West provides insight and tips that can greatly improve a cruise vacation.

Insight Guide
Caribbean Cruises
by Brian Bell
Insight Guides
Published: 2003

This guidebook combines the interests and enthusiasms of two of the world's best-known information providers: Insight Guides, whose titles have set the standard for visual travel guides since 1970, and Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction television programming.

Caribbean Cruises is structured to convey an understanding of sea travel by cruise ship as well as to guide readers throuh the sights and activities on dry land.

• The features section:
  informative essays covering the cultural history and cruising tips.
• Places Section:
  Complete guide to all the shore excursions and sights worth visiting.
• Travel Tips listings section:
  information on travel, hotels, shops, restaurants and more

100 Best
Cruise Vacations, 2nd:
The Top Cruises
Throughout the World for All Interests and Budgets
by Theodore W. Scull
Published: 2 edition 2001

Book Description: With hundreds of cruises available worldwide, choosing just the right one for your budget and taste can be a frustrating experience. Cruise travel expert Ted Scull leads the way to the best, but not necessarily the most expensive, cruises all over the world. Clipper ships sailing the Mediterranean, riverboats plying the Yangtze, catamarans cruising to the Great Barrier Reef, mega ships traveling among the Caribbean islands - whatever on-the-water experience you are looking for, you can find it in this authoritative guide. Each cruise profile includes cruise itineraries; ship amenities, atmosphere, cabins, and activities; fare ratings and listings of what's included and what's not; port information, including what to see and do; typical passenger profiles.(7 1/2 x 9, 272 pages, color photos)

Voyages:
The Romance
of Cruising
Photographer: Harvey Lloyd, Jay Clarke
Published: 1999

Book Description: The world's 100 most exciting ports of call selected and rated by over one hundred leading travel writers -- all authorities on exotic and extraordinary travel experiences.

It is a lavish dreambook, brought together by Jay Clark, travel editor of The Miami Herald, Foreworded by famed maritime historian John Maxtone-Graham and introduced by Bill Miller, that moves beyone the shore and captures each region's very essence.

Over two hundred and fifty incredible images by internationally renowned photojournalist and cruise photographer Harvey Lloyd bring the experience to life with the richness and grandeur of the on-board experience, spectacular panoramic views of tropical beaches and wilderness; the spectacle of enchanted cities and palaces; and close-ups of the colorful peoples, marketplaces, and sensational retreats.

Romantic Ambiance, Fine Cuisine, Engaging Entertainment, Great Shopping, and exceptional Cultural Sites and Wonders -- the most important qualities in choosing a vacation destination -- were considered and the resulting total score for each port was used to determine the world's 100 most exciting ports of call.