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Eine siebentägige Luxuskreuzfahrt in der Karibik? Warum nicht? Im Auftrag von Harper's Magazine hat sich David Foster Wallace tapfer für eine Woche an Bord des Luxusdampfers Zenith begeben...

Jonathan Lewis-Adey was nine when his mother, Sid, vanished entirely from his life. It’s not until he’s a grown man that Jonathan finally reconnects with his beloved lost parent, only to find, to his shock and dismay, that the woman he knew as "Sid" in Toronto has become an elegant man named...

Picture the perfect Caribbean getaway: quaint fishing villages, reef diving, beautiful blue water home to reef diving adventures, and gorgeous volcanic beaches. If this sounds like your dream vacation, a trip to Saint Lucia might be just right for you! This travel guide can help you to learn about the island’s interesting history, discover the rich culture of the small nation, and evaluate the vast adventures awaiting you there!

An insightful and uplifting memoir about a young Haitian girl in post-earthquake Haiti and the profound, life-changing effect she had on one journalist's life. 

Havana is Cuba's soul: a mix of Third World, First World, and Other World. After over a decade of visits as a teacher, researcher, and friend, Karen Dubinsky looks past political slogans and tourist postcards to the streets, neighborhoods, and personalities of a complicated and contradictory city. Her affectionate, humorous vignettes illustrate how Havana's residents - old communist ladies, their skeptical offspring, musicians, underground vendors, entrepreneurial landlords, and poverty-stricken professors - go about their daily lives.

When Ferron Morgan's father dies in suspicious circumstances, his trauma is exacerbated by the conflict within his family and among his father's friends over whether the death was the result of medical negligence or if it was a political assassination. Ferron grew up in awe of his father's radical political endeavors, but in later years he watched as the resurgence of the political right in the Caribbean in the 1980s robbed the man of his faith. 

Award-winning author Mark Kurlansky presents an insider's view of Havana: the elegant, tattered city he has come to know over more than 30 years. Part cultural history, part travelogue, with recipes throughout, Havana celebrates the city's singular music, literature, baseball and food; its five centuries of outstanding neglected architecture; and its extraordinary blend of cultures.

Cuba - Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behavior in Cuba, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with Cubans. This inside knowledge will enable you to feel confident in unfamiliar situations and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships on the largest island in the Caribbean.

"[DePalma] renders a Cuba few tourists will ever see . . . You won't forget these people soon, and you are bound to emerge from DePalma's bighearted account with a deeper understanding of a storied island . . . A remarkably revealing glimpse into the world of a muzzled yet irrepressibly...

Andrew Zimmern, the host of The Travel Channel’s hit series Bizarre Foods, has an extraordinarily well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that’s consumed as food globally, from cow vein stew in Bolivia and giant flying ants in Uganda...

Andrew Zimmern, the host of The Travel Channel’s hit series Bizarre Foods, has an extraordinarily well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that’s consumed as food globally, from cow vein stew in Bolivia and giant flying ants in Uganda...

The acclaimed, award-winning novelist takes us on some of his most memorable journeys in this revelatory collection of travel essays that spans the globe, from the Caribbean to Scotland to the Himalayas. Now in his mid-seventies, Russell Banks has indulged his wanderlust for more than half a...

Don’t just see the sights―get to know the people. If you are looking for a country where everything works like clockwork, now might be a good time to turn back. If you can relax and go with the flow, however, you will experience a land diverse in environment, a rich and dynamic culture, and...

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. Costa Rica is renowned for its tropical beauty and for the warmth of its inhabitants—the "Ticos." With an infectious enthusiasm for life, the Ticos are a proud people who cherish their democracy in a region that has seen generations of...

Winner of the 2020 Michael Jacobs Prize; shortlisted for the Eccles Centre & Hay Festival Writer's Award 'A treasure chest full of rare and exquisitely rendered stories' JON LEE ANDERSON 'The best book you are likely to read on Cuba for ages’ SPECTATOR A brilliantly unconventional and riveting...

For fans of the hit show, Death in Paradise, comes the real story of a British detective fighting crime and uncovering mysteries in the Caribbean sun... The Real Death in Paradise recounts the two years ex-DCI Richard Preston spent as one of the twelve young police officers sent to work on the...

Ella Thomas and Dan Martinson are excited to leave their families and friends behind in Green Bay and move to the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean to pursue their dream of owning a dive shop. Dan finds a job as a diving instructor immediately, but Ella can’t get a work permit. The excitement and beauty of the coral reefs fill Dan’s days. Ella’s stuck cleaning up other people’s messes for cash under the table. They’re dedicated to saving as much as they can so that when a dive shop becomes available, they can act fast. An unexpected opportunity threatens to drive a wedge between them.

Despite her son’s vehement objections, Rose buys the ramshackle Caribbean beachfront bed and breakfast. She’s confident that she can oversee the work in time for the start of tourist season. That is until the Health Inspector locks them out of the building. Desperate to get the crew back to work she pleads with the plumber to get the key and finish at least one bathroom. The plumber has his own agenda. Rose’s confidence is nearly destroyed by this major setback. Can Rose and her crew finish the job before the first guest arrives?

Eat Like a Local: Bermuda by author Jameka Smith offers information and tips on traditional food and popular restaurants in Bermuda, the island’s history, culture, places, and things to do on the island. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

Sarah Maharaj's "Eat Like a Local—Trinidad and Tobago" is a comprehensive guide that provides insider tips on planning your visit, the best local dishes to try, and must-see attractions to add to your itinerary. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.