A thorough revision - now with color maps and photos throughout - of this comprehensive guide to the popular ABC islands, located just off the Venezuelan coast. Discover the quiet life of Bonaire, gamble away at Aruba's casino, hit the high-style designer clothing stores in Curacao, and relax on the
The Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Alive! (Hunter Travel Guides)
β Scribed by Susan Brushaber, Arnold Greenberg
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 383
- Edition
- 4
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
An addition to the ALIVE series of travel guides which covers the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Features maps, travel tips, prices and recommendations.
β¦ Table of Contents
Cover......Page 1
Preliminaries......Page 2
Contents......Page 4
The Attractions......Page 8
By Air......Page 11
Via Cruise Ship......Page 12
Entry Requirements......Page 13
Accommodations......Page 14
Customs Regulations......Page 16
Packing to Go......Page 17
Climate......Page 18
Language......Page 19
Newspapers/Broad cast Media......Page 20
A Capsule History......Page 21
The Islands Today......Page 23
Island Government......Page 24
The People......Page 25
Antillean Cuisine......Page 26
Flora......Page 29
Fauna......Page 32
Marine Life......Page 34
Aruba......Page 38
Island History......Page 39
The Government......Page 43
Festivals & Holidays......Page 44
Location & Getting There......Page 48
Island Orientation......Page 51
Getting Around The Island......Page 53
Where To Stay......Page 57
Dining......Page 74
Beaches......Page 89
Diving......Page 93
Sailing & Watersports......Page 101
Sailing Trips......Page 102
Deep Sea Fishing......Page 105
Activities On Dry Land......Page 106
Touring The Island......Page 111
Sightseeing In Oranjestad......Page 119
Trips To CuraΓ§ao, Bonaire & Venezuela......Page 123
Island History......Page 124
The People......Page 128
Festivals & Holidays......Page 129
Location & Getting There......Page 132
Island Orientation......Page 134
Getting Around The Island......Page 136
Where To Stay......Page 139
Dining......Page 151
The Marine Park......Page 164
Life On The Reef......Page 166
The Sea Turtles Of Bonaire......Page 170
Diving......Page 172
Fishing......Page 182
Sailing Charters......Page 183
Swimming......Page 184
Windsurf ing......Page 185
To The Top Of Seru Largo......Page 186
A Day At A Ranch......Page 187
Bonaire's Fla mingos......Page 188
Touring The Island......Page 190
Shopping......Page 220
Af ter Dark......Page 223
Bonaire A-Z......Page 225
History Of The Island......Page 230
The People......Page 241
The Music Of CuraΓ§ao......Page 245
Festivals & Holidays......Page 248
Location & Getting There......Page 252
Island Orientation......Page 254
Arrival/Getting To Your Hotel......Page 255
Getting Around The Island......Page 256
Where To Stay......Page 259
Dining......Page 272
Sunup To Sundown......Page 283
The Beaches......Page 284
Diving......Page 292
Sailing......Page 307
Activities On Dry Land......Page 309
Willemstad Walking Tours......Page 311
The Bridges Of Willemstad......Page 331
The Forts Of Willemstad......Page 333
The Museums Of CuraΓ§ao......Page 336
Other At tractions......Page 341
Landhuisen......Page 342
Island Tours......Page 350
Shopping......Page 367
The Casinos......Page 375
After Dark......Page 376
CuraΓ§ao A-Z......Page 379
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