Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Whether a traveler's style is living large at a trend-setting resort or chilling on a secluded island with an icy cold beer in hand, the Bahamas has something for every taste, from all-inclusive resorts to exclusive private-island hideaways. Visitors can enjoy celebrity-chef restaurants and glitzy casinos in Nassau and Freeport, or escape to the pink sands of an undeveloped out island. The Bahamas are the ideal destination to eat lots of conch, get a golden tan, and feel totally revived. This travel guide includes: - Dozens of full-color maps - Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks - Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path - In-depth breakout features on the Bahamas best beaches, the famous Junkanoo celebration, and the best snorkeling and dive spots - Major sights such as Pink Sand Beaches and Coral Reefs - Coverage of Nassau; Freeport; New Providence and Paradise Islands; Grand Bahama Island; The Abacos; Andros, Bimini, and the Berry Islands; Eleuthera and Harbour Island; Great Exuma and the Exuma Cays; The Southern Out Islands; Cat Island; and San Salvador Planning to visit more of the Caribbean? Check out Fodor's Caribbean travel guide.
Good information about the Bahamas. Information is up-to-date and accurate. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Second best?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Well, I think this is the second best guide to the Bahamas. I'd suggest Frommer's is a bit better, but that's just my opinion. Both guides seem to have what others (like Lonely Planet, which was the best guide, up to the last edition) seem to lack. Nice background and off the beaten track info. Also the guides are not "just background" info, as can be said about the Insight Guide, which is nice reading, but has very few practical tips and taking into account it's size and weight you will probobly read it and leave it at home.
Plan a non-budget,quick researched trip with just this book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Good,but not heavily detailed maps. Good,though brief history coverage.Irritating $$ signs instead of real prices.Mailboat info. Not complete coverage on cheap hotels. Lists sites but nothing off the beaten track. Plenty of detailed trip planning info, could get by with just this one book if not traveling on a tight budget. For those who research prior to trips, this is worth the addition to your library, but you'll need other books to complement it for in-depth research.
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