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On and Off the Beaten Path: The Central and Southern Bahamas Guide : From South Florida to the Turks and Caicos

Stephen J. Pavlidis

List Price: $44.95 By: Seaworthy Publications Inc. Amazon Marketplace: 7 new & used starting at $33.99

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Lacking 2 out of 5 stars.
18 of 22 people found this review helpful.

I am getting ready to take off for the Bahamas next month so I decided to take a trip to the ship's store and have a look at the cruising guides. I am heading to the Southern Bahamas so you would think that this guide would be perfect. It is NOT. I took a quick look through the contents and index and discovered he did not cover the Exumas. How could this be? Ah... Mr. Pavlidis wants you to buy YET ANOTHER of his books, one specifically covering the Exumas. Appauling. How can you say you are covering the central and southern Bahamas WITHOUT even one chapter on the Exumas?

I think I will stick with my trusty Yachtsman's guide to the Bahamas. It actually covers the Bahamas. It does not leave out A WHOLE ISLAND CHAIN in order to suck up another 30 bucks.

The book's name should be The Central and Southern Bahamas Guide EXCLUDING a Great Deal of the Southern and Central Bahamas.

Good Grief!

One of the best 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Pavlidis' guide will get you to places you didnt think you could visit. It also assumes you are a competent tropical water sailor and wont do stupid things like run into rocks, etc. Where other guides state "local knowledge required" for an area Pavlidis gives you the best current info and then warns you to be aware of possible changes and hazards. If you want to find places where there is still a lobster under every rock and no other boats in sight, this is the guide to use.

The Exuma Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Exuma Cays : Approaches, Routes, Anchorages, Dive Sights, Flora, Fauna, History, and Lore of the Exuma Cays

Stephen J. Pavlidis

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Essential and Comprehensive 5 out of 5 stars.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

I found the book to be the Bible for getting in and around the Exuma Cays. More importantly, the book nicely deals with the history, geography, flora and fauna of the cays. There is no way that a person should consider sailing, motoring or paddling into the Exumas without this book in hand. Too bad it was not printed on waterproof paper and bound with stainless steel staples. If your headed for the Exumas be sure to read and bring a copy along. It might also help to secure it in a large zip lock plastic bag.

Editorial Review:

Loaded with carefully researched sketch charts and local knowledge, this guide is the most current and comprehensive cruising guide available to the maginificent Exuma Cays-and an excellent guide to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea park. Pavlidis, former deputy warden of the park, gudie you in and out of virtually every navigable harbor, cover, and anchorage, as well as around every major reef, head, sand bank, and obstacle throughout the Exuma island chain. Contains information on marine facilities, customs, navigational aids, tides and curents, GPS waypoints, flora and fauna, and much more.

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Bahamas (Diving and Snorkeling Guides)

Mike Lawrence

List Price: $16.99 By: Lonely Planet - Model: 1864501812 Amazon Marketplace: 7 new & used starting at $18.20

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Features:

• dive site depth range and conditions
• common and hazardous marine life
• topside practicalities
• diving services and environmental organizations
• 15 easy-to-read maps

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Pretty, but too shallow... 2 out of 5 stars.
17 of 18 people found this review helpful.

There's some good things about this book: in typical Lonely Planet style you've got great general travel information for the area (which if I really wanted, I'd buy a general travel book).

It does also cover a large number of sites - though is still far from comprehensive.

And it has some nice additional information occasionally through the book.

Two main peeves though. And they're killers:

- Each description is a paragraph, or two at most. You can't tell me very much about a dive site in so few words.

- There are no maps / diagrams for specific dive sites (just area overview maps) - a dive guide fails totally without these.

It's a pretty book, but to be any use you need to include maps and more detail per site (if this was done it could be forgiven for not being totally comprehensive).

In short, it's nice, but it's no use as a tool for researching a dive holiday.

What'S further is I now own two of these (Red Sea and Bahamas) - I certainly will not buy another.

Editorial Review:

The 25 major island groups of the Bahamas offer a huge variety of diving adventures. This guide describes 100 of the top sites in the archipelago, including those in New Providence, Grand Bahama and the Out Islands. Topside culture and history, plus practical advice on the islands is included.

The Bahamas: Portrait of an Archipelago

Larry Smith

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Nice but not enough ocean shots 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This is a nice book with some nice pictures but i was hoping for more ocean and beach pictures...its mainly pictures of the towns, buildings and local people. I would have enjoyed alot more beach pictures considering the bahamas have so many wonderful islands...

Editorial Review:

Michael Toogood has opened a new door onto these islands and his breathtaking photography gives a vivid insight into the places and the lives of the people who live there.

Dozier's Waterway Guide Southern 2008: Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and Bahamas (Waterway Guide Southern Edition)

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Updated annually, WATERWAY GUIDE Southern edition is the trusted resource for detailed navigational advice, helpful color aerial photographs with marked routes, comprehensive listings on 900 marina and locator charts, distance and bridge tables, anchorage and other vital information for boaters cruising the southern coastal waters. The guide has updated, comprehensive coverage of the Georgia-Florida line south to the Keys, the west coast of Florida and across the Gulf to Brownsville, Texas. Also included is the St. Johns River, the Okeechobee across Florida from Stuart to Fort Myers, and the Bahamas.

Adventure Guide to the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (Adventure Guide to the Bahamas) (Adventure Guide to the Bahamas) (Adventure Guide to the Bahamas) (Adventure Guide to the Bahamas)

Blair Howard, Renate Siekmann

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Color photographs and maps throughout. A newly updated edition with the latest information on the best hotels in all price categories, restaurants, dive sites, dive operators, fishing guides and much, much more. You'll find more information on these islands here than in any other guide, with thorough coverage of the Turks & Caicos as well. Comprised of over 700 dazzling islands, the Bahamas were once the playground of pirates. Modern travelers can find a different kind of adventure here, be they divers exploring a shipwreck, honeymooners beachcombing near a secluded cove, or gamblers touring the casinos of Paradise Island. This can indeed be a paradise if you are well-prepared. This guide is the best way to prepare, whether you want to explore the British forts and tropical forests, play with dolphins in the surf, seek duty-free bargains, or pay a visit to the Out Islands, where the residents are among the friendliest people in the world. The best accommodations and restaurants Sailing, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, diving, hiking Shopping, how to get around, sightseeing Entertainment, gambling Currency, climate, banking, medical care History and culture Nassau & New Providence The Abacos Bimini Eleuthera The Exumas Crooked Island Cat Island The Berry Islands The Inaguas Long Island San Salvador Rum Cay Turks & Caicos

Bahamas Cruising Guide (The): With the Turks and Caicos Islands, 2nd Edition

Mathew Wilson

List Price: $44.95 By: McGraw-Hill Companies Amazon Marketplace: 9 new & used starting at $39.50

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Professial Presentation But Dangerous Information 1 out of 5 stars.
35 of 35 people found this review helpful.

I used this book from April to June 2000 cruising the Bahamas on our way to Panama via the Windward Passage.I found if the wind blew from the east then the book did not give information on other anchorages that one could change to E.G. White Cay Berri Islands and Stanley Cay in the Exums.In other instances the best anchorages were not even mentioned by Wilson. The books G.P.S. waypoints were dangerous wrong E.G.George Town .The lack of information on entrances from the sound to the banks E.G. The entrance to Thunder Ball Cave area .It is my belief that this book is dangerous and it is best to find another guide book.

Editorial Review:

The best-selling, full-color Bahamas Cruising Guide, covering the

entire 700-island chain, has been fully revised, with 64 more pages.

It now includes: 200 brand-new aerial photos of key channels and

anchorages; more detailed coverage of the remote Turks and Caicos

islands; improved nautical chartlets to aid navigation. The

color-coded sections for pilotage, history, and shoreside facilities

remain the best available. This easy-to-use guide is a must-have for

anyone planning a Bahamas cruise.

The Turks and Caicos Islands: Lands of Discovery

Amelia Smithers

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Not a travel guide. 3 out of 5 stars.
34 of 34 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book thinking it could be used as a travel guide for my trip. Unfortunately it doesn't give enough detail in the vein of "go here, go there", nor does it make any recommendations of locations/activities. Furthermore, it doesn't give enough detail of attractions that are listed in the book. For instance, the story behind the Tiki Huts is hilarious and had I not learned it I wouldn't have bothered going (it involves a French game show and some mermaids). As a small picture book or for general history of the islands it's good, but I'd suggest alternatives of you want a guide book.

Editorial Review:

This 3rd edition of the ever popular guidebook has been fully updated to reflect the changes in visitor destinations from Grand Turk to Provo, while retaining the insight into the culture and history often overlooked in other guidebooks that combine TCI with The Bahamas.

Everything You Need To Know Grand Bahama Island

Sebastian Vignieri

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Great Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful.

I love this book! It is a fast and easy read with great photographs on every page. It definitely made my vacation on Grand Bahama totally awesome. It really does have everything you need to know. First of all, It gave me a complete unbiased perspective on all the accomodations available on the island. I found a great place to stay. By the time I arrived on the island I was amazed how easily I was able to find my way around. I found myself giving advice to other travelers i met, as if I was a local. I knew all the best restaraunts, places to party at night, and It helped me fill my days so that there was never a dull moment. I explored secluded beaches and went snorkeling on monday, golfing and horseback riding on tuesday, nature exploring and kayaking on wednesday, scuba diving with dolphins on thursday, sailing and jet skiing on friday, bonefishing on saturday, and sky dived on sunday. I have never seen a travel book like this before. WOW!!!!

Editorial Review:

The must have travel guide for vacationing on Grand Bahama Island. Packed with over fifty pages of photographs and tons of vaction information. Including independent info on Grand Bahama Hotels, Grand Bahama accommodations, Grand Bahama beaches, Grand Bahama restaurants, Grand Bahama nightlife, Grand Bahama adventure services, Grand Bahama scuba diving, Grand Bahama snorkeling, Grand Bahama dolphin adventures, Grand Bahama island navagation, Grand Bahama transportation and much more.

Frommer's Portable Bahamas

Danforth Prince, Darwin Porter

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Editorial Review:

The Bahamas Tourism Board has a very visible "Bahamavention" ad campaign to lure new visitors. The proximity and frequent direct flights make the Bahamas popular with North Americans.