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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 2
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Perfect for both visitors and armchair travellers. 4 out of 5 stars.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful.
I have always found Insight Guides to provide an excellent 'taste' of the peoples, cuisine, history, folklore, customs, music and arts and other aspects of a country's culture. The Barbados book is no exception. While it does list places to see, hotels, restaurant recommendations, etc. like other guidebooks, 90% of this book is filled with insightful writing and wonderful photography from a variety of contributors both Bajan and visitors to Barbados.
Excellent insightful read 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
As a Bajan I was pleased when I read this book it goes beyond the typical tourist representation of the island and tastefully and tactfully covers many of the uniques cultural mores and forces that have shaped our island. It gives a brief and acuurate history of the island concerning race relations, politics and culture and even quite accurately explains why Bajans are percieved as smug! : ) Hopefully on reading this book the tourist more informed will be able to enjoy the island many flavors and facets more deeply.
Editorial Review:
One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, Insight Guide Barbados. This 358-page book includes a section detailing Barbados' history, 14 features covering the island's life and culture, ranging from its colourful Crop Over festival to its famous flying fish, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus 361 incredible photographs and 12 maps.