Download or read book Eco tourism in the Karst Landscape of Puerto Rico written by Andrea Hall and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Caribbean Geography written by Thomas A. Rumney and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The islands and seascapes gracing the Caribbean Sea have long been areas of interest and research for geographers and other scholars from around the world. The lands and waters of the Caribbean region have stimulated an extensive body of research and writing across the many fields of geography. This book collects, organizes, and presents as many of these scholarly publications as possible to aid in the teaching, study, and further scholarship of the geography of this area. Chapters are organized into the following categories: general works, cultural and social geography, economic geography, historical geography, physical geography, political geography, and urban geography. The types of publications noted include atlases, books, book chapters, articles, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations. Entries in each chapter are arranged alphabetically by author’s last name. Where there is more than one publication per author, the earliest is listed first, and the rest are listed chronologically after the first entry. This volume is a convenient and useful collection of existing references on the geography of the Caribbean region that can assist teachers and students in both the study and research of the area.
Download or read book Karst Landscapes of Cuba Puerto Rico and Jamaica written by Don R. Hoy and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Puerto Rico written by Richard Hantula and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the Island of Enchantment. Lists of key people, places, celebrations, plants and animals, cities, and political figures, plus recipes and craft projects, add to the understanding of the commonwealth with a rich and diverse history. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science written by John Gunn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 1971 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science contains 350 alphabetically arranged entries. The topics include cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management. The Encyclopedia is extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and tables, and has thematic content lists and a comprehensive index to facilitate searching and browsing.
Download or read book Karst Management written by Philip E. van Beynen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing specifically on the management of karst environments, this volume draws together the world’s leading karst experts to provide a vital source for the study and management of this unique physical setting. Although karst landscapes cover 12% of the Earth’s terrain and provide 25% of the world’s drinking water, the resource management of karst environments has only previously received indirect attention. Through a comprehensive approach, Karst Management focuses on engineering issues associated with surface karst such as quarries, dams, and agriculture, subsurface topics such as the management of groundwater, show caves, cave biota, and geo-archaeology projects. Chapters that focus on karst as an integrated system look at IUCN World Heritage sites, national parks, policy and regulation, measuring systematic disturbance, information management, and public environmental education. The text incorporates the most up-to-date research from leading karst scientists. This volume provides important perspectives for university students, educators, geoengineers, resource managers, and planners who are interested in or work with this unique physical landscape.
Download or read book Landscapes and Landforms of the Lesser Antilles written by Casey D. Allen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-19 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the highly touristed, but surprisingly under-researched Lesser Antilles region. After offering a brief overview of the region’s geologic and tectonic history, as well as its basic climatology, subsequent chapters then discuss each island’s (or island set’s) geomorphology and geology, and how the settlement history, tourism, and hazards have affected their individual landscapes. Written by regional experts and replete with up-to-date information, stunning color imagery, and beautiful cartography (maps), it is the only comprehensive, scientific evaluation of the Lesser Antilles, and serves as the region’s definitive reference resource. Accessible to non-experts and amateur explorers, the book includes in-depth discussions and reference sections for each island/island set. Usable as both a textbook and guidebook, it offers readers a straightforward yet detailed assessment of an interesting and intriguing – but often-overlooked and under-appreciated – locale.
Download or read book Puerto Rican Karst written by Ariel E. Lugo and published by . This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The limestone region of PR covers about 27% of the island1s surface and has karst features. The karst belt (KB), that part of the northern limestone with the most spectacular karst landforms, covering 65% of the northern limestone, is the focus here. Chapters: geography; features: geomorphological, hydrological, and ecological diversity; nat1l. resources; econ. importance: water, other minerals, ag., forestry, and environ. disturbances; history of intensive use; vulnerable to human activity: cutting vs. paved over forests, draining vs. filling wetlands, conversion vs. trans1n. of land uses, pumping vs. overdrafting aquifers, contaminating vs. poisoning ground water, and surface water pollution; and proposal for transferring KB to the public domain. Color photos.
Download or read book Island Tourism Sustainability and Resiliency written by Michelle McLeod and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-04-27 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive insight into the challenges faced by island tourism destinations and theoretical and practical paths for built in sustainability and resiliency. It explores Island Tourism Resilience within the context of ‘Lifecycles, System Decline and Resilience’. Tourism is a key activity for many islands, and some depend on the tourism sector as a main economic activity. An exploration of islands across the globe that addresses substantial matters of ongoing sustainability and resiliency is ever important. An array of challenges including natural disasters, climate change, economic and political crises among others has been addressed in the book, with additional areas such as overtourism and COVID-19 included at the conclusion. This volume is essential reading for academics, tourism planners and policy makers seeking to develop sustainable and resilient island destinations. With a new Foreword, Introduction, Conclusion and Afterword, the chapters in this book were originally published in the journal, Tourism Geographies.
Download or read book Gender and Entrepreneurship in Tourism written by Haywantee Ramkissoon and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative book brings together a unique collection of research on entrepreneurship centring on gender perspectives in tourism in both Western and non-Western contexts. It serves as a vital reference point for advanced studies on gender issues, allowing the reader to explore current and future challenges and strategies for entrepreneurship in tourism.
Download or read book New Perspectives on Culture Tourism and Economic Development written by Christopher T. Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico written by Stephen Keeling and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a land of lush jungles and dazzling white sand with The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico. The full-colour introduction will inspire you with stunning photography of the 'things not to miss' from the cosmopolitan city of San Juan to the exotic flora and fauna of the Caribbean National Forest. Dozens of user-friendly maps will guide you to our recommended accommodation and there are hundreds of restaurant reviews for gourmet eateries and local food stalls across the island. Covering all must-sees such as the Río Camuy caves and the romantic colonial town of Ponce, the guide also features full-colour inserts on Festivals dedicated to fruits and flowers, and Food, including independent gourmet coffee producers and regional specialties. The guide features in-depth sections on Mayagüez, La Cordillera, Vieques and Culebra, as well as all the practical information you'd expect from a Rough Guide. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico.
Download or read book An Ecotourism Planning Proposal for Luquillo Puerto Rico and Its Adjacent Northeast Ecological Corridor written by Camilla Feibelman and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rain Forests written by Dwight Holing and published by Discovery Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 224-page title explores the world's magnificent rain forests, from Alaska's temperate Tongass National Forest to Peru's Manu Biosphere Reserve in the heart of the Amazon Basin, and from Borneo's Mount Kinabulu to New Zealand's Fiordland National Park. Numerous informative essays look at the flora and fauna and the human residents of the forests, how to plan a journey, and profile 17 of the most spectacular rainforest destinations in the world. A Travel Tips section offers carefully selected lodging, camping and touring information. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as specially commissioned maps.
Download or read book The Contemporary Caribbean written by Robert B. Potter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text focuses on the contemporary economic, social, geographical, environmental and political realities of the Caribbean region. Historical aspects of the Caribbean, such as slavery, the plantation system and plantocracy are explored in order to explain the contemporary nature of, and challenges faced by, the Caribbean. The book is divided into three parts, dealing respectively with: the foundations of the Caribbean, rural and urban bases of the contemporary Caribbean, and global restructuring and the Caribbean: industry, tourism and politics.
Download or read book Top 10 Puerto Rico written by Christopher Baker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Puerto Rico will lead you straight to the very best this island has to offer. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists, from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspot, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Puerto Rico contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend a day in Puerto Rico.
Download or read book San Juan Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-16 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Juan, the vibrant capital of Puerto Rico, beckons visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Nestled along the sparkling Caribbean coast, this city is a fusion of old-world charm and modern flair. From its colonial-era forts to its bustling markets and lively festivals, San Juan offers a captivating blend of experiences for travelers of all kinds. Exploring San Juan means delving into its storied past, where Spanish conquistadors once roamed and pirates sought their fortunes. The city's architecture reflects this heritage, with colorful Spanish colonial buildings lining narrow cobblestone streets. The imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal stand as silent sentinels, guarding the city against centuries-old maritime threats. Beyond its historical landmarks, San Juan thrives as a cultural hub. Its neighborhoods pulse with music and dance, from the lively rhythms of salsa to the soulful beats of bomba. Local cuisine is a tantalizing mix of Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, with dishes like mofongo and tostones showcasing the island's culinary diversity. For those seeking relaxation, San Juan's beaches offer sun-drenched shores and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or simply unwinding. The city's modern amenities ensure comfort and convenience, with luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and world-class dining options catering to every taste and budget. Whether you're strolling through historic Old San Juan, savoring local flavors at a seaside cafe, or dancing the night away to tropical rhythms, San Juan promises an unforgettable journey. Its warmth, charm, and hospitality welcome travelers from around the globe, inviting them to discover the heart and soul of Puerto Rico's capital city.
