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Author: Joan Soncini, Ph.D. Publisher: Joan Soncini ISBN: 0966792351 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 143
Book Description
More than a photography, coffee table book with 200 stunning pictures, this important book includes 30+ interviews with major people on the island of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. They tell of their lives and experiences of how life has changed on VG from l964 when Laurance Rockefeller developed his famous resort, Little Dix Bay, opened its doors, catapulting VG into a worldwide destination spot from the quiet island it was before: no money (exchanges were only through barter), little goods, services, jobs, only a primary education to VG today: enriched with major, worldwide resorts, 200+ privately owned villas, roads, goods, services, job and educational opportunities. Intimate portraits of the interviewees, together with striking pictures of the beauty of VG blend to enhance the story of VG. The book will offer much to anyone interested in life on any small island as it thrives and struggles with the changes of growth and tourism.
Author: Joan Soncini, Ph.D. Publisher: Joan Soncini ISBN: 0966792351 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 143
Book Description
More than a photography, coffee table book with 200 stunning pictures, this important book includes 30+ interviews with major people on the island of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. They tell of their lives and experiences of how life has changed on VG from l964 when Laurance Rockefeller developed his famous resort, Little Dix Bay, opened its doors, catapulting VG into a worldwide destination spot from the quiet island it was before: no money (exchanges were only through barter), little goods, services, jobs, only a primary education to VG today: enriched with major, worldwide resorts, 200+ privately owned villas, roads, goods, services, job and educational opportunities. Intimate portraits of the interviewees, together with striking pictures of the beauty of VG blend to enhance the story of VG. The book will offer much to anyone interested in life on any small island as it thrives and struggles with the changes of growth and tourism.
Author: Michael Wissing Publisher: MacMillan Caribbean ISBN: 9781405098731 Category : British Virgin Islands Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Virgin Gorda is the second largest of the British Virgin Islands and one of the most beautiful and most unspoiled islands in the whole of the Caribbean. This book avoids the Caribbean cliches and portrays the essence of the island, to allow the pictures to tell their own story about this extraordinary paradise.
Author: Susanna Henighan Potter Publisher: Moon Travel ISBN: 1631211684 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 366
Book Description
This full-color guidebook includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning. Virgin Islands resident Susanna Henighan Potter offers firsthand knowledge of everything this paradise has to offer, from St. Croix to St. Thomas and Tortola. Potter guides readers to the most thrilling hikes in St. John's Virgin Islands National Park, the best snorkeling spots in Cruz Bay, and the most exciting carnivals and festivals on Virgin Gorda. Including unique trip strategies such as "Family Fun on St. John," "Sunken Ships and Plantations Past," and "Caribbean Life: Authentic St. Croix," Moon U.S. & British Virgin Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Author: Pamela Acheson Publisher: ISBN: 9781892285119 Category : British Virgin Islands Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Brimming with insider hints and local information, this new edition of a trusted travel guide tracks all the newest hotels, resorts, and villas on each of the inhabited British Virgin Islands. The most spectacular scenic drives, deserted beaches, hidden snorkeling spots, and historic ruins--and the best locales for live, local music--are also revealed.
Author: Brooke Comer Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc ISBN: 1588431576 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 148
Book Description
This is more than just your run of the mill travel book--this is a guide to fantasy. Whether you want to share elbow room in the playgrounds of the rich and famous, or just dream of an escape to the crystal waters, clear blue skies and white sands of the Caribbean, this guide will help you to transform such lofty dreams into an affordable reality. With colorful insights into the history of each location, Secret Caribbean transports you into the adventure of the past, while beckoning you to realize your fantasies in the here and now. Pleasantly written with a gentle to the eye lay-out, this book will appeal to many readers, not just those planning a getaway to their own secret hideaway. -- Amazon review ... an inspiration! I'm ready to rediscover the Caribbean! -- Penelope Ann Miller Fabulous facts and finds. I can't wait to go on vacation! -- Julie Moran, Entertainment Tonight
Author: Sue Appleby Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd ISBN: 1789017130 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 368
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The first book to look specifically at the movement of Cornish men and women to and from the Caribbean from the early days of colonialism. A fascinating subject for those with an interest in all things Cornish, be they in Cornwall, in the Caribbean, or in the wider Cornish diaspora. The Cornish in the Caribbean is the first study to tell the stories of some of the many Cornish men and women who went to the Caribbean. Some became wealthy plantation owners, while others came as indentured servants and labourers. Cornish men were active in the armed services, taking part in the numerous sea and land battles fought by the competing European powers throughout the region. Cornish officers and crew sailed on the ships of the Falmouth Packet Service which took the mail to and from the Caribbean. Methodism was strong in Cornwall and Methodist missionaries and their wives came to the Caribbean to evangelise both the enslaved and the newly free. The most striking transfer of Cornish skills to the Caribbean was to be found in mining. As Cornish mining declined, and the Great Emigration of miners and their families got underway, Cornish mining engineers, captains and miners went out to mines throughout the Caribbean. “Meticulously researched and highly readable” Bridget Brereton, Professor Emerita, University of the West Indies.
Author: Rough Guides Publisher: Rough Guides UK ISBN: 1848360800 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 860
Book Description
From diving in the Virgin Islands to Trinidad’s Carnival celebrations, The Rough Guide to the Caribbean explores all the best to see and do in this exotic region. Discover lively capital cities, colonial towns and remote, unspoiled beaches with the essential travellers’ companion. Featuring detailed historical and practical information on the entire region, the guide also has a full-colour introduction with stunning photography, plus over 100 detailed maps covering over 50 islands! There are hundreds of accommodation and restaurant reviews, as well as practical information for countless adventures sports, from scuba-diving off the Cayman Islands to hiking in Trinidad. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to the Caribbean.
Author: Nick Hanna Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 9781426201417 Category : Caribbean Area Languages : en Pages : 404
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According to travel industry news, an astonishing 22.5 million vacationers chose Caribbean destinations in 2005—with numbers anticipated to increase every year in the foreseeable future. To keep pace with this growing market, National Geographic's fully revised and updated guide spotlights the best of the Caribbean, from the Windward Islands to the Leewards, and from the Caymans south to Trinidad. Bursting with essential information and expert travel advice, this handy guide reports on beaches, cities, activities, historical sites, and more... maps out walking and driving tours of many areas... describes a selection of distinctive hotels and restaurants in all price ranges... and conveys the authentic flavor and texture of the islands, with in-depth features on culture, history, and customs. Dotted throughout the book, special sidebars discuss cruises, the game of cricket, Rastafarianism, and other topics to pique a vacationer's interest. An extensive travel planner details practicalities such as weather, accommodations, holidays, shopping, and popular sports and recreation for individual islands. The Caribbean's beauty shines in sumptuous photographs, while illustrations (including a colorful diagram of a coral reef) contribute added visual interest and detailed maps make sure you don't get lost. Top-rated authors Emma Stanford and Nick Hanna know the islands inside out, and they share thier knowledge in a sophisticated yet friendly way. With National Geographic Traveler: The Caribbean (2nd Edition) in hand, the traveling public is assured a fascinating, well-planned trip.
Author: Joan Soncini, Ph.D.
Author: Joan Soncini, Ph.D.
Author: Michael Wissing
Author: Susanna Henighan Potter
Author: Pamela Acheson
Author: Brooke Comer
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Author: Sue Appleby
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Author: Nick Hanna