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Diving and Snorkeling Guide to St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Eustatius (Pisces Diving & Snorkeling Guides)

Jerry Schnabel, Susan L. Swygert

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Steeped in European tradition, the verdant mountainous islands of "the Dutch Caribbean" are surrounded by waters which support an array of aquatic life including corals, sponges and fish. This guide provides details for divers on depth and visibility, safety, currents and more.

Aruba, Bonaire And Curacao

Madeleine Greey

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Aruba Wedding Sign In Book 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I went to several bookstores to find a hard cover picture book on Aruba but could not find what I wanted. When I searched Amazon.com and came across the Aruba, Bonaire And Curacao hard cover book I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. I am using this as a guest sign in book for my wedding. I did not want the typical sign your name type wedding book. This book will allow guests to write in memorable words for my fiance and I to look back on for years to come.

Editorial Review:

There comes a time in many a Caribbean traveller's voyages when all those gorgeous beaches framed by palms and etched by azure seas may blend into one lovely, hazy memory, a record playing the same tune. Was that Bahamas or Barbados? Have I seen the Virgins or the Saints?

Not so, once you have touched down on the ABCs: Aruba, Bonaire and Curaao. From Curaao's historical renaissance to Aruba's endless sandy fun to Bonaire's well-finned waters, this part of the world overflows with unexpected delights and engaging surroundings. Like three sisters, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaao share in familial traits but are each uniquely endowed. Taste one or savor all three; the only thing you can expect is an unquenchable thirst for more.

Crusing Guide to Venezuela and Bonaire (Crusing Guides)

Chris Doyle

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This is the most updated version of the only seriously researched guide to this area. The book includes color aerial photos of many anchorages, clear and concise navigational charts, with information on things to do and places to go while on shore. The guide is linked to the author's website where you can download updates, town maps and much more.

The Dive Sites of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao : Comprehensive Coverage of Diving and Snorkeling

Jack Jackson

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

A Reasonable Guide 3 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I ordered this book because I was planning a professional assignment to the ABC islands and had many questions to ask. Having previously reviewed other titles in this series with somewhat mixed results I had some idea of what to expect.

In addition to learning about the various Dive Sites, the information I require is; Something about the people - a potted history of the country and an insight into their language and customs etc, plus a few lines about shopping, how to get there, airlines, excess baggage, airport tax, tourist boards, hotels, time difference, local transport, currency, electricity, language, photography, diving facilities, safari boats, available equipment, what to bring, what to wear - and so forth. Thankfully, most of these questions (though not all) are answered with additional information on diving for the disabled and Nitrox. Furthermore, this is a destination with no direct flights from the UK - so the detailed variables of how I might get there were particularly valuable.

"The Dive Sites of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao" is paperback measuring 9½in x 6½in containing over 170 pages. Commencing with a two-page explanation of the legends and symbols used throughout the book, we then have chapters on; An overall Introduction to the country, Travel, Diving and Snorkelling in general, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, the Marine Environment, Underwater Photography & Video and Health & Safety for Divers.

The first map is across pages 10 and 11 and shows the islands (there are actually 5 altogether), in relation to each other and the Caribbean. That and the first 3 chapters are a very good start. Now we get down to the diving found off each of the 3 main (and two smaller) islands and this is where the book could so easily be improved. Altogether, there are brief details on 180 dive sites but each chapter commences with "Site No 1" whereas it would be far more useful had they been numbered consecutively from beginning to end.

For each of the islands/island groups, only one map is required in order to demonstrate the approximate position of all the dive sites. Whilst this is used to good effect as far as Aruba is concerned, Bonaire and Curaçao are separated into 3 and 4 artificial divisions respectively. When studying the diving detail, it is always the little things which reveal the amount of research undertaken by any author. For many years Aruba has claimed that their shipwreck "Antilla" is "The largest shipwreck in the Caribbean." Whilst I can't fault any Tourist Board or local Diving Facility for making such a claim, the Author really should have done his homework. I know of at least 2 Cruise Liners found elsewhere in the Caribbean (Grenada and Mustique) that are easily 200 feet longer than this particular shipwreck and, for me, the diving detail in this book is, therefore, suspect.

My final criticism is reserved for the blatant advertising for "Captain Don's Habitat." This amounts to several photographic captions where no name even needed to be mentioned and a double-page eulogy about this particular diver. I fully appreciate how the Author's diving had to be sponsored by somebody, but subsequent reference to that sponsor should be limited to the acknowledgements page and, perhaps, the occasional plug in one or two (and no more) photographs. If the Author wishes to write a testimonial to Captain Don Stewart (I am well aware of his contribution to the local Diving scene.) - fine by me, but it's inclusion here gives the impression of this book being limited to the Diving provided by this particular facility - and nobody else. And that is the wrong impression to give.

Having said all that, almost all the information you are likely to want is here. That - coupled with a good cross-section of high-calibre photographs throughout, make this the best diving guide to the ABC Islands I have yet to see. With a few improvements here and a few deletions there, this book could so easily have obtained a 5 star rating.

NM

Editorial Review:

Beneath the sparkling waters of the southern Caribbean lies a coral-reef paradise teeming with a spectacular variety of marine life. This practical yet stunningly photographed guide offers extensive coverage of all the area's diving and snorkeling sites. Divers won't have to look any further for user-friendly maps, travel and hotel information, and advice on safe diving.

Caribbean Ports of Call: Eastern and Southern Regions : From Puerto Rico to Aruba Including the Panama Canal (2nd ed)

Kay Showker

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Handy Guide to the Caribbean 4 out of 5 stars.
15 of 15 people found this review helpful.

This guide is useful for a vacation on a cruise to the caribbean. The reviews of the excursions are very helpful for planning your own excursions. It tells you if it easy or difficult to use ship's excursions versus your own transportation. It also highlights popular atractions in each port.

Editorial Review:

If you're going to cruise the Caribbean, you need a guidebook focusing on the ports of call, not weighing you down with options you won't have time to explore. Kay Showker's guide gives cruise selection advice, provides information on 22 Caribbean cruise lines and 105 ships, then delves into the eastern and southern Caribbean Islands, from Puerto Rico to the San Blas Islands off Panama. For each of the 30 islands, Showker gives "Fast Facts" of population, size, government, currency, language, holidays, and telephone codes. She profiles island transportation, shore excursions, walking and driving tours, shopping, snorkeling, and dining options, nightlife, sports, and highlights--in short, all you'll need to know.

Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Curacao (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef)

George S. Lewbel

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Well written, clear, and accurate 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

An accurate portrait of the dive sites, with clear descriptions for both the beginner and advanced diver. I highly recommend this book to anyone who plans to scuba dive Curacao.

Great book 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Agree with the 1st review. Very well written and clear. Good photos and easy to read layout. A must have for anyone who wants to dive Curacao.

Editorial Review:

27 dive sites around Curaçao Island, Netherlands Antilles. Dive highlights: Saba tugboat, vertical walls, shore dives.

Cruising Guide to Trinidad & Tobago Venezuela & Bonaire

Chris Doyle

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The Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Alive Guide (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao Alive, 1996)

Susan Brushaber, Arnold Greenberg

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Are You Serious? 5 out of 5 stars.
25 of 31 people found this review helpful.

I would bet a thousand chip at the casino that all of these perfect reviews were written by people who are affiliated with the guide and who stand to profit from it. Tell me I'm wrong. Look at the language in these reviews, it screams plant.

A thoughtful and well organized guide. 4 out of 5 stars.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Highly recommended! Handy size paperback, with practical information that doesn't insult your intelligence. Especially helpful in describing transportation options. The authors have written the book from the perspective of the traveler: needs and interests. Each island's history, people, government and culture are described in succinct, useful terms. Very insightful in how to make the most of your time. I found the descriptions of things to do especially helpful and the hotel and retaurant reviews and price ranges were accurate, for a refreshing change. Far better than the "advice" you get from the usual travel agent who only knows what the brochure writers said. If you're going to take along one guidebook to the ABC islands, this is it.

Editorial Review:

Alive Guides give you the option to live, love and breathe your destination. Just ask the authors. They have been visiting these places for years -- and still keep going back for more! Up-to-the-minute and packed with valuable advice, Alive Guides cover every aspect of travel in each exciting destination. Shopping, nightlife, area-by-area sightseeing, transportation, culture. Restaurants and accommodations are described in detail, based on repeat visits by the authors. In-margin icons allow you to see at a glance which pages are devoted to the many different activities covered.

The Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Alive Guide (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao Alive, 1996)

Susan Brushaber, Arnold Greenberg

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Are You Serious? 5 out of 5 stars.
25 of 31 people found this review helpful.

I would bet a thousand chip at the casino that all of these perfect reviews were written by people who are affiliated with the guide and who stand to profit from it. Tell me I'm wrong. Look at the language in these reviews, it screams plant.

A thoughtful and well organized guide. 4 out of 5 stars.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Highly recommended! Handy size paperback, with practical information that doesn't insult your intelligence. Especially helpful in describing transportation options. The authors have written the book from the perspective of the traveler: needs and interests. Each island's history, people, government and culture are described in succinct, useful terms. Very insightful in how to make the most of your time. I found the descriptions of things to do especially helpful and the hotel and retaurant reviews and price ranges were accurate, for a refreshing change. Far better than the "advice" you get from the usual travel agent who only knows what the brochure writers said. If you're going to take along one guidebook to the ABC islands, this is it.

Editorial Review:

Alive Guides give you the option to live, love and breathe your destination. Just ask the authors. They have been visiting these places for years -- and still keep going back for more! Up-to-the-minute and packed with valuable advice, Alive Guides cover every aspect of travel in each exciting destination. Shopping, nightlife, area-by-area sightseeing, transportation, culture. Restaurants and accommodations are described in detail, based on repeat visits by the authors. In-margin icons allow you to see at a glance which pages are devoted to the many different activities covered.