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.Tell My Horse : Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica
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by: Zora Neale Hurston

January 22, 1990
This book is recommended by almost every Vodouisant I know, and with good reason. Zora gives a personal account of her travels through Haiti and Jamaica, and offers us a beautiful glimpse at Voodoo (Vodou) during the time that she was there. If you are serious about studying Vodou, this is a must read.
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.National Geographic Traveler: Panama (National Geographic Traveler)
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by: Christopher Baker

October 16, 2007
National Geographic is well known by the quality of their maps & their awesome photography; and this travel guidebook it's no exception. It's very informative without being too in depth. The pictures makes you feel like you're there (in my opinion). This one can complement the Moon's guidebook which focus is just the opposite. Well put together. Highly recommended.
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.Frommer's Portable St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts (Frommer's Portable)
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by: Jordan S. Simon

January 10, 2007
Used this for a trip to St. Barts. Was very superficial. Really did not have any info that could not be found spending an hour on the internet.
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.Fodor's U.S. and British Virgin Islands 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
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by: Fodor's

November 06, 2007
Used this for a trip to St. Barts. Was very superficial. Really did not have any info that could not be found spending an hour on the internet.
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.Cuba (Country Guide)
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by: Brendan Sainsbury

November 01, 2006
I had used Lonely Planet on several trips where some of them were disappointing and not so much "guiding". Yet, this Cuba guide made our trip to visit the "real" Cuba our most memorable with sufficient information on each major and minor city.

From Havana to the far end of Baracoa, the guide has useful information on what to do and up to date info on traveling between cities

If any of the 8 cities i visited there was a major or minor event/attraction, Lonely planet had it listed and all you needed to do is choose what to go for.

A lot of detail, very friendly to read, and a nice/light take on history and politics of the Socialist nation
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.Behind the Smile: The Working Lives of Caribbean Tourism
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by: George Gmelch

2003-09
I read this book for a research paper on Barbados, that I chose to write for an undergraduate anthropology class called Caribbean Ethnography. The book is written by Professor George Gmelch of Union College in Schenectady, NY. It is a very simple book with little to no anthropological analysis on the surface. However, upon completing this book you will realize Gmelch's perfect and unintentional introduction to the anthropology of everyday life. That is to say, the Gmelch gives us 20 snapshots of people working in the tourism industry in Barbados. Gmelch brings us, their jobs, their home lives, their concerns and the things that bring them joy.

Gmelch stumbles upon a fantastic way to introduce a culture. As I read this book (about 3 years ... Read More:
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.Insight Guide Puerto Rico (Insight Guides Puerto Rico)
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from: Insight Guides

December 15, 2007
Having looked at several guidebooks to Puerto Rico, this one is superior. Up-to-date information and nice photos.
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.Fodor's Caribbean Ports of Call 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
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by: Fodor's

October 02, 2007
A terrific and useful books. Has all the key attractions, good maps and great ideas about adventuring on your own --- where it's safe and and how connect.
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.Frommer's Portable Aruba, Bonaire, & Curacao (Frommer's Portable)
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by: Christina Colón

September 24, 2007
There isn't very much information on Curacao in this book, but it is rather helpful for general things.
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.Caribbean Pleasure Industry: Tourism, Sexuality, and AIDS in the Dominican Republic (Worlds of Desire: The Chicago Series on Sexuality, Gender, and Culture)
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by: Mark Padilla

September 15, 2007
There isn't very much information on Curacao in this book, but it is rather helpful for general things.
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