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For travelers to the Caribbean by cruise or small ship, to ports in Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos, Puerto Rico, Barbados, and Trinidad & Tobago, this beautifully illustrated guidebook by Caribbean experts Emma Stanford and Nick Hanna covers ports of call large and small on islands throughout the Caribbean. You'll find vital information to help you make the most of stops at each port city, including how to get to the sights from the port; what to see in a short amount of time ashore; and how to avoid pricey excursions. This guidebook begins with an absorbing History & Culture chapter detailing the region's fascinating history as a crucible of colonial trade, piracy, and slavery, and its subsequent development into one of the most popular tourist destinations on Earth.