In the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, something lethal is on the move. Scuba divers travel from all over the world to visit the little island of Bonaire, with its crystal-clear waters and a host of beautiful marine life. After three years in the “Divers Paradise”, divemaster Boone Fischer thought he’d seen it all; but on a routine afternoon dive, he spots something that will turn his tranquil life upside down.From the arid shores of the ABC Islands to the tropical jungles of Venezuela—from the ocean depths of the Southern Caribbean, to the lush islands of the Northern Leewards, Deep Shadow takes Boone and the reader on an action-packed adventure filled with danger and suspense."The age-old adage of ‘write what you know’ becomes very important when you write about a technical subject like scuba diving. When you get all the details right, and throw in just the right amounts of action, humor, romance, and suspense, you have a novel like this." - Wayne Stinnett, bestselling author of Fallen Out. Read more

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapExplore the rich history and many recreation activities available in this lovely island territory with National Geographic's Puerto Rico Adventure Map. Cities and towns are easy to identify and roadway designations are clearly indicated. Monuments and historical locations are noted in addition to a variety of sites for surfing, whale watching, diving, kayaking, wind surfing, sailing, and fishing. The locations of airports, harbors, anchorages, ferry routes, and toll plazas take the guesswork out of travel around the islands. Visitor centers are also marked for travelers seeking additional resources.One side of the print map includes the western half of the commonwealth including San Antonio, Arecibo, Vega Baja, Mayaguez, Ponce, and more. The reverse side shows the eastern half of the archipelago including San Juan, Fajardo, Caguas, Humacao, Cayey, and Guayama. Inset maps provide greater detail of the San Juan Area, Old San Juan, and Isla Mona.The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico lies in the northeastern Carribean Sea and attracts both visitors who are looking for a quiet island get-away and adventurers seeking excitement. The islands offer some of the most well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture in the New World, stunning beaches and coral reefs, tropical jungles, and all the modern amenities, hip restaurants, and glitzy nightlife you'd expect from a US territory.Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.Map Scale = 1:125,000Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Read more

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • Over 90 delicious, deeply personal recipes that tell the story of Puerto Rico's Stateside diaspora from the United States' first Puerto Rican food columnist, award-winning writer Illyanna Maisonet. “A delicious journey through purpose, place, and the power of food that you won’t want to miss.”—José Andrés, chef, cookbook author, and founder of World Central KitchenONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Simply RecipesONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Saveur, Smithsonian Magazine, Delish, Vice Illyanna Maisonet spent years documenting her family’s Puerto Rican recipes and preserving the island’s disappearing foodways through rigorous, often bilingual research. In Diasporican, she shares over 90 recipes, some of which were passed down from her grandmother and mother—classics such as Tostones, Pernil, and Arroz con Gandules, as well as Pinchos with BBQ Guava Sauce, Rabbit Fricassee with Chayote, and Flan de Queso. In this visual record of Puerto Rican food, ingredients, and techniques, Illyanna traces the island’s flavor traditions to the Taino, Spanish, African, and even United States' cultures that created it. These dishes, shaped by geography, immigration, and colonization, reflect the ingenuity and diversity of their people. Filled with travel and food photography, Diasporican reveals how food connects us to family, history, conflict, and migration. Read more

Sometimes, the brightest corners of the world can hold the darkest shadows. Rising steeply from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the Dutch island of Saba is a sleepy paradise, the mountainous slopes dotted with little red-and-white cottages and the seas teeming with life. But this little oasis has a less tranquil history, many of its inhabitants having descended from smugglers and pirates. Boone Fischer and Emily Durand are eager to explore their new home, but their peaceful lives are about to be shattered, as one of history's most powerful hurricanes begins to form—and, as if that weren't enough, a savage evil has made its way ashore. In this sequel to the Best Seller Deep Shadow, Nick Sullivan brings the readers to another fascinating corner of the world and sends them into a swirl of action and adventure. "With his three-dimensional action scenes, vivid characters, and his remarkably clever, page-gripping plots, Nick Sullivan might well be the best new Caribbean adventure writer since Wayne Stinnett." Michael Reisig – Best-selling author of The Road To Key West series. "What a great sequel to a fantastic opening shot! Boone and Emily return from Deep Shadow, but in new digs. These characters seem real to me, like close friends, as well as some new friends on the Dutch island of Saba. If this was a movie, I'd comment on great underwater scenery, but you'll have to open your inner eye, as you read it." - Wayne Stinnett, bestselling author of Fallen Out. "Finally, a story that captures the intrigue of this hard-to-explain place with just the right amount of Saba Spice. What a pleasure to read such a well-researched (or, as the locals say, "for true") book written by a real diver with attention to historical and present day details. A must read for anyone who has had the pleasure to visit. Bucket-listers, get packin'!" - Lynn Costenaro, owner of Sea Saba. Read more

If yuh ever wah learn di art of speakin' di sweet Jamaican Patois, yuh inna di right place, mek mi tell yuh!Jamaican Patois is a beautiful language that is spoken by millions around the world! It is hard to find time to learn a new language, however! Language courses at schools and colleges are routine and boring!Learn Jamaican Patois For Beginners is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1000 common Jamaican phrases, that will help you in everyday life! Each phrase is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each phrases' equivalent English translation is also provided!The book is broken up into the following categories!Everyday LifeTravelBusinessProfessionsEating OutOrdering at a RestaurantFood and DrinksDatingParts of the BodyFood TypesFeelings and EmotionsPlaces in a CityAnd much, much moreStart your Jamaican language learning journey today! Read more

Whether you want to sail in Tortola, snorkel at Trunk Bay Beach, or explore the Baths in Virgin Gorda, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the Virgin Islands are here to help! Fodor’s U.S. & British Virgin Islands guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s U.S. & British Virgin Islands travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, shopping, activities, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The U.S. & British Virgin Islands’ Best Beaches,” “The U.S. & British Virgin Islands’ Best Resorts,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Snorkeling and Diving in the Virgin Islands,” “Chartering a Yacht,” and “What to Eat and Drink” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, The Baths, Charlotte Amalie, Trunk Bay, Christiansted, Virgin Islands National Park, diving and snorkeling in the Virgin Islands, and more.Planning on visiting the Caribbean? Check out Fodor’s Essential Caribbean, Fodor’s In Focus Turks and Caicos Islands, and Fodor’s In Focus St. Maarten/St.Martin, St. Barth, & Anguilla.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. Read more

Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History “Full of…lively insights and lucid prose” (The Wall Street Journal) an epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex ties to the United States—from before the arrival of Columbus to the present day—written by one of the world’s leading historians of Cuba.In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, where a momentous revolution had taken power three years earlier. For more than half a century, the stand-off continued—through the tenure of ten American presidents and the fifty-year rule of Fidel Castro. His death in 2016, and the retirement of his brother and successor Raúl Castro in 2021, have spurred questions about the country’s future. Meanwhile, politics in Washington—Barack Obama’s opening to the island, Donald Trump’s reversal of that policy, and the election of Joe Biden—have made the relationship between the two nations a subject of debate once more. Now, award-winning historian Ada Ferrer delivers an “important” (The Guardian) and moving chronicle that demands a new reckoning with both the island’s past and its relationship with the United States. Spanning more than five centuries, Cuba: An American History provides us with a front-row seat as we witness the evolution of the modern nation, with its dramatic record of conquest and colonization, of slavery and freedom, of independence and revolutions made and unmade. Along the way, Ferrer explores the sometimes surprising, often troubled intimacy between the two countries, documenting not only the influence of the United States on Cuba but also the many ways the island has been a recurring presence in US affairs. This is a story that will give Americans unexpected insights into the history of their own nation and, in so doing, help them imagine a new relationship with Cuba; “readers will close [this] fascinating book with a sense of hope” (The Economist). Filled with rousing stories and characters, and drawing on more than thirty years of research in Cuba, Spain, and the United States—as well as the author’s own extensive travel to the island over the same period—this is a stunning and monumental account like no other. Read more

Whether you want to visit historic St. George's, lie on one of the island's famous pink beaches, or dine in one of Hamilton's upscale restaurants, the local Fodor's travel experts in Bermuda are here to help! Fodor's Bermuda guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor's Bermuda travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 8 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, beaches, snorkeling sites, golf courses and other outdoor activities, nightlife, shopping, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Natural Wonders” “Great Itineraries” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local cuisine, coastal areas, marine life, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “15 Ultimate Experiences,” “Top Bermuda Restaurants,” “Bermuda with Kids,” and “Weddings and Honeymoons”LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Hamilton, St. George's, Royal Naval Dockyard, and the island's beachesPlanning on visiting other beach resort destinations? Check out Fodor's Florida, Fodor's South Florida, In Focus Turks and Caicos Islands, In Focus Aruba, and In Focus Cayman Islands.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

The times we are living in have forced Buck Reilly to question his purpose in life. Once a world-renowned archeologist and treasure hunter who lost everything, Buck had fled to Key West to operate Last Resort Charter and Salvage aboard a pair of antique amphibious aircraft. Finally tired of being broke, Buck digs out his old maps, clues, and research to some of the world’s most lucrative missing treasures to start afresh. Until one of his worst enemies shows up to demand help in finding the missing Queen’s Dowry that sank with eleven Spanish Galleons in 1715 off Florida’s east coast. They have his brother hostage and will kill him if Buck refuses or fails. The ensuing odyssey pits him against the people who had cost him his former success, family, wealth, and led to his self-exile to Key West. But there is no escaping this time. The rocky road takes a surprise and brutal path that leads to mind blowing discoveries and a life-or-death confrontation that blows Buck’s reclusive world irrevocably apart. Reviews: “I was very fortunate to receive a prepublication copy of John Cunningham’s new one, Indigo Abyss. Lost treasure is probably my favorite theme for a novel, and John does it so well. You know that his research is flawless, but still, he is so smooth, it’s almost impossible to tell where research leaves off and his remarkable imagination takes over. Cunningham locks you into a tale of the 1715 galleons lost off the Florida coast, then he throws in a ménage of merciless bad guys, remarkable women, and about a dozen twists after, which will keep you guessing, and slapping at the pages… A great novel, once again! No surprise, there, But it’s a wonderful treat! Mind candy for the adventurous...” Best selling novelist Michael Reisig Road to Key West series Read more

This 2025 edition marks our 43rd year of assisting sailors and vacationers cruising the tropical waters of both the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. This edition is packed with the latest information on navigation, customs and immigration regulations, weather, communications, marinas, haul-out facilities, chandleries, dive services, shore-side services, shopping and an indispensible wealth of other valuable information. Read more

This 2025 edition is the result of survey runs on the Sea of Abaco and at harbour entrances as well as aerial flights and photographs which resulted in up-dated charts and text. Please see preface each year for chart update information. This year includes 17 chart updates as well as other more minor updates not specifically addressed in the preface. Phone contacts available are also updated as available and listed in the directory. Please note that all photos included in the book show the date taken for reference. This is the only regularly updated guide to Abaco. The accurate easy to read colour charts are entirely based on original hydrographic research and over 50 years of local knowledge. They are the only charts which show locations of submerged power lines and “do not anchor zones” in the central part of Abaco. The book also includes colour aerial photographs of all principal harbours and a proven system of GPS waypoints. Its organization makes it easy to use—it is the clear choice of most cruisers and the best selling guide to Abaco. Includes tide tables for 2025, detailed snorkeling/diving charts, business directories for Abaco, articles on fishing, a lunar calendar for 2025, a guide to the dolphins and whales of Abaco, a brief history of Abaco, and helpful local advertising. 8½” x 11″ 176 pp. ISBN 978-0-932265128 Read more

Whether you want to sunbathe on Shoal Bay in Anguilla, shop in St. Barth, or visit the Loterie Farm in St. Martin, the local Fodor’s travel experts in St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla are here to help! Fodor’s InFocus St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 7 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Anguilla's Best Beaches,” “Best Restaurants in St. Maarten/St. Martin,” “Best Luxury Shops in St. Barth,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “How to Decide Between St. Maarten and St. Martin” and "Family Travel"LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Phillipsburg, Cupecoy, Maho, Oyster Pond, Pelican Key, Simpson Bay, Marigot, French Cul de Sac, Grand Case, Baie Orientale, Gustavia, St.-Jean, Shoal Bay, and morePlanning on visiting other Caribbean destinations? Check out Fodor’s Essential Caribbean, Fodor's InFocus Turks & Caicos Islands, Fodor's Aruba, and Fodor's St. Lucia & Barbados.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

★★★★★ Read it in one day. Tried to put it down, but could not. Bravo! - Ken V. - Verified Amazon PurchaseIs there a way to give it six stars? I've read every book in this series and I swear they just get better each time - James Sylvan. ________________________________________Do Pirates still exist?Of course, new pirates in high-speed boats off the coast of Africa.But what about real pirates?Like Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Calico Jack and Henry Morgan.What if the their descendants managed to survive and thrive under the radar?What if all vessels lost in the Bermuda Triangle were actually taken down by bloodthirsty pirates?Rick and the gang are about to find out the truth. A mysterious island thought to be uninhabited, holds secrets and treasure like the world has never seen.All the characters you know and love: Rick Waters, Jules, Possum, Gary, Clay, P-Roy and Chief the Cockatoo.Other books in this series:Blue WatersVanishing WatersRaging WatersBack WatersMuddy WatersMayan WatersAfrican WatersDeep WatersBaja WatersCanuck WatersArctic WatersJunkanoo WatersPirate Waters and soon - Dark Waters Video - https://youtu.be/19Y0fnjd24c?si=54O-p7sSJl-vlau0 Read more

Whether you want to stroll the atmospheric streets of Old San Juan, lounge on the island's beautiful beaches, or escape to Vieques or Culebra, the local Fodor's travel experts in Puerto Rico are here to help! Fodor's Puerto Rico guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Puerto Rico travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches,” “Best Things to Eat and Drink,” “Best Souvenirs to Buy,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Walking Old San Juan,” “Salsa,” and “Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bays” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsSPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrasesUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: San Juan, El Yunque National Forest, Vieques, Culebra, Mayaguëz, Ponce, Rincón, San Germán, and morePlanning on visiting the Caribbean? Check out Fodor's Essential Caribbean, Fodor's In Focus Turks & Caicos, Fodor's In Focus Aruba, Fodor's Bahamas, Fodor's Bermuda, and more.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

Rick Waters is fresh off of solving a kidnapping case involving a famous guitar and ready to take a long break from work. He and his girlfriend Jules head to Tulum, Mexico, for some badly needed R&R. But their vacation is cut short when a young woman in the villa next to theirs is found dead in a bathroom, and $2.5 million dollars-worth of her father’s uncut diamonds go missing.The local police want to rule the death a suicide, but Rick finds the circumstances too suspicious and fears the young woman, named Ava, was in fact murdered. She suffered from BPD and had a shaky relationship with her father and stepmother, among others. More importantly, her boyfriend—who has conveniently also disappeared, and whom Ava claimed raped her before she died—has a history of assaulting women and getting away with it. That makes him the prime suspect. While Jules braves dangerous territory to try and recover the stolen diamonds, Rick focuses on bringing justice to Ava by tracking down her boyfriend before he flees Mexico for good and leaves behind a cold case. Read more

Feeling lost trying to plan your Aruba trip? This alternative guide gives you exactly what you need—no fluff, no confusion, just clear answers to all your travel questions.Whether you're visiting for the beaches, the food, or the adventure, this book helps you make smart decisions so you don’t waste time, miss out, or spend more than you should.Here’s what you’ll find inside:Simple trip planning steps: when to go, what to pack, and how to avoid high prices without missing the funTransportation tips that actually help: rental car advice, bus routes, local driving rules, and walkable areasMoney-saving travel hacks: budget breakdowns and smart choices without cutting cornersLocal secrets in Oranjestad and San Nicolas: hidden spots, cultural gems, and where to eat that locals really loveBeach-by-beach breakdown: from Palm and Eagle to quiet coves most tourists never findEasy water activities for beginners: snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding—all explained simplyHow to hike and explore Arikok safely: trail tips, wildlife watching, and avoiding heat or injuryFood and nightlife made easy: where to eat, when to go, what to try, and how to stay safe at nightTwo-day adventure plans: for seeing Aruba’s wild side without feeling rushedResponsible travel tips: supporting local businesses and protecting the island while you enjoy itWhy this guide works better than the others?It’s written for real people with real travel questions. You won’t get overwhelmed with filler. You’ll get straight-to-the-point answers that help you travel smarter, safer, and with more confidence.If you want a complete, clear, and easy-to-follow guide that helps you explore Aruba with no stress—this is the one to take with you.Get your copy today and make every moment count.*This guide keeps things simple with practical tips, just a few pictures, and no maps, making it easy to use and perfect for travel. Read more

Whether you want to relax on excellent beaches, explore perfect azure waters, or live large at high-dollar casinos, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Aruba are here to help! Fodor’s InFocus Aruba guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s InFocus Aruba travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 8 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches,” “Top Resorts,” “Best Outdoors Activities,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Free Things to Do,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Best Tours” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Oranjestad, Arikok National Park, San Nicolas, Eagle Beach, and Palm Beach Planning on visiting other Caribbean islands? Check out Fodor’s Essential Caribbean 3rd edition, Fodor’s InFocus Turks and Caicos 5th edition, and Fodor’s InFocus USBVI 28th edition*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal ¡Buenos días! Let's spend the day in Cuba. Ride la guagua to the beach, play los escondidos in the park, and snack on bumpy anones. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Cuban author Terry Catasús Jennings and illustrated by Marla Cruz Linares Endmatter provides more insights into life in Cuba Read more

The acquisition of Puerto Rico as a colony in 1898 prompted the interest of many in the United States—the military, correspondents, investors, missionaries, politicians, scientists, and tourists. Wanting to know more about Puerto Rico, its inhabitants, and its potential utility, many of these curious but untrained observers visited the island and documented their experiences for the benefit of future visitors. Decades later, readers continue to revisit these writings and create new accounts that explore the “effects of American civilization” on Puerto Rican society. In Us According to Them: Stateside Portrayals of Puerto Ricans and Their Culture, 1898-2010, Puerto Rican historian Ligia T. Domenech exposes the distorted mirror turned on Puerto Rico, one constructed through the eyes of foreigners. Each of the eighteen chapters focuses on a different aspect of mainland US descriptions of Puerto Rican culture—from gender, race, and class to music, religion, and food. Accurate or not, books on Puerto Rico have contained perceptions about Puerto Ricans and their world that continue to shape opinions held by US citizens dwelling stateside. This book explores the lasting impacts of these repeated stereotypes on the collective understandings of both the colonizer and the colonized. Read more

History of Puerto Rico offers a journey into the island’s rich, complex history, exploring the cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped Puerto Rico from its indigenous roots to modern times. Authored by Alex Alicea, this book unveils the evolution of the island, highlighting the resilience and spirit of its people through colonization, slavery, revolts, and struggles for autonomy.Readers with an interest in Caribbean history, colonial dynamics, or the heritage of Puerto Rico will find themselves captivated by the detailed explorations of each historical period. From the legacy of the Taíno, the devastation brought by colonization, to Puerto Rico’s strategic role in global power struggles, History of Puerto Rico ignites a desire to understand the deeper narratives of an island often overlooked in mainstream historical texts.The book covers key historical moments, such as the arrival of Columbus, the impact of the encomienda system, the rise of sugar plantations, African enslavement, and the political turbulence of the Spanish-American War. Readers will appreciate how it seamlessly weaves the stories of notable figures like Agüeybaná II, Ponce de León, and later activists and leaders in the nationalist and political movements. The historical journey extends to Puerto Rico’s current political status as a U.S. territory, offering insights into the ongoing debate about its future.This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Puerto Rico’s past and present. Whether you are a student, history enthusiast, or curious about Caribbean culture, History of Puerto Rico will provide the depth of knowledge and perspective necessary to appreciate the island’s significant contributions to world history. Grab your copy today to dive into the compelling saga of Puerto Rico’s history, identity, and ongoing fight for self-determination. Read more