Download or read book Exotic Gardens of the Eastern Caribbean written by Margaret Gajek and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing a wide spectrum of West Indies gardens, from a tiny garden in an urban backyard to spectacular places designed by renowned landscapers, this book provides a fascination and passion for tropical gardening with a lively touch and detailed research. The texts are lightly translated to French, making it a bilingual book for a wider audience. The gardens on display here includes the Montreal Gardens on St. Vincent, Diamond Gardens on St. Lucia, and Hunte's Gardens on Barbados. The final chapter demonstrates ideas for flower arrangements using tropical flowers and step-by-step instructions of three flower arrangements done by fine flower designers from Grenada, with their original comments.
Download or read book Gardening in the Caribbean written by Iris Bannochie and published by MacMillan Education, Limited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The warm climate and generous rainfall of the Caribbean islands, together with rich soils, provide excellent conditions for growing a great variety of plant life. Columbus discovered that the indigenous peoples of the region were successfully growing an extensive range of plants and crops, and successive settlers of many cultures have introduced their familiar species. There are few places in the world with as great a diversity of plants as found in today`s Caribbean. This book tells the reader how to acheive the best results by learning more about the plants and how to grow them in particular situations. It covers all aspects of Caribbean and tropical gardening. It discusses climate, soils, drainage and irrigation, feeding, pruning and propagation. A chapter on landscape introduces the basics of garden design, and shows what to grow where. The section on plant competitors focuses on pest, disease and weed control in a tropical context. Iris Bannochie won the Gold Medal on three occasions at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and was awarded the Gold Vietch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1977 for her contribution to tropical horticulture.
Download or read book Barbados in bloom tropical gardens and plants written by Derek St. Romaine and published by Miller Publishing Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Adventure Guide Grenanda St Vincent and the Grenadines written by Cindy Kilgore and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My wife and I took this book with us on a recent Yankee Clipper cruise from Windjammer. The book was quite useful with good descriptions (usually a paragraph or two) of the accomodations and restaurants on the islands we visited (Grenada, Mayreau, Bequia, Carricou, Tobago Cays). The authors were very up front about the experiences they DIDN'T like which helped us to avoid frustration. The book also had a nicely organized table of contents which helped navigate the book quickly... This is an excellent guidebook for the area and is highly recommended." -- Matthew Clark (Amazon reviewer). A guide to St Vincent, Grenada and the Grenadines. It covers Mustique, Bequia, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Carriacou, Mayreau, Petit St Vincent, St Vincent and Grenada, at the southern end of the Caribbean arc, just below St Lucia. St Vincent has the oldest botanical gardens in the Americas; on Bequia, some islanders still harpoon whales as their ancestors did; Grenada has pristine reefs and abundant natural beauty; and tiny Mustique, home to countless celebrities, has verdant mountains. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. "This guide is immediate and thorough; it give a host of places and activities that could fulfill even the most bored tourist's desires. The book is salted with the kind of personal experience that makes visiting these islands so special. They take us away from palm beaches, island vistas and rugged emerald mountains and put us in touch with the people who inhabit these beautiful places. From fishermen in Barrouallie to Rastas in the Port Elizabeth market and a botanist in St. George's, we get a sense of the lives that entwine to make up the fabric of these islands. Also, each section begins with a history of the place at hand, so important to understanding the southern Windwards. The authors have produced a journeyman labor, a product of discernment and enterprise tempered with warmth and humor. Those of us who have seen the southern Windwards as a special place for so long have reason to be thankful and relieved." Paul Tyler, Caribbean Compass
Download or read book National Geographic Traveler The Caribbean written by Emma Stanford and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For travellers to the Caribbean by cruise or small ship, this beautifully illustrated guidebook 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 and 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. At the end of every port description, you'll receive invaluable need-to-know information on each place on your itinerary. A handy Travelwise section includes restaurants as well as don't-miss festivals, the best shopping venues, and information on both cultural events and outdoor activities that will help you plan ahead for your Caribbean trip of a lifetime. You don't have to be on a cruise ship to use this fact-filled guide. Independent sailors and land lovers alike will also benefit from its invaluable information.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Caribbean written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean will lead you straight to the best attractions this island paradise has to offer. Covering more than 130 Caribbean islands, this updated guide explores everything from Harrison's Cave in Barbados to Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, as well as the most pristine beaches and the best islands for history, architecture, and hiking. Whether you travel via cruise or independently, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean is the ideal companion, providing insider tips such as the best places to dive, snorkel, sail, and play golf. Customized tour routes will lead you to the must-see sights like the Blue Mountains, Jamaican rum distilleries, and rain forests of Martinique. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean truly shows you this island region as no one else can.
Download or read book New York written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Maisons tropicales des Cara bes orientales written by Derek Galon and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This happy and sunny, bi-lingual (English with French translation) book will take you to a few selected islands of the West Indies: Barbados, Mustique, Bequia, Grenada, and St. Lucia – exploring diversified life-styles as shown in a wide range of homes. From small homes in fishing villages, to heritage plantation houses, designer homes, an extravagant artist's studio, to multi-million-dollar mansions surrounded by sumptuous tropical gardens, and a surprising boutique-hotel that defies all standards. Think of this book as an exotic storyteller, inviting you to discover hide-away heritage treasures, as well as modern wonders, all in the midst of breath-taking beauty of nature. There are also some additional advantages this book can offer. You can find there inspiration for re-decorating your home; or, if you’re looking for unique accommodation or sightseeing ideas for your next holiday, it may provide you with answers. You can also meet there some charismatic, acclaimed architects, should you need such contacts. The book is written in a very vivid style, with a fresh and personal approach. The photographs (edited using the newest techniques for juicy, vibrant colours) will impress you with their excellence and will stay in your memory. Overall, this is a book of the highest quality in its genre, one the most discerning book-lover can be proud to own and display in their home. That’s because it was born of passion – the authors’ passion for fine architecture, for life-stories, for nature, for beauty in every form. The authors perceive fine architecture as living spaces, living entities that are constantly evolving and changing, thanks to their owners’ personal imprint and personal tastes. They are real Living Art, continually transforming itself under the dedicated care of their keepers – unique treasures awaiting your discovery.
Download or read book Adventure Guide to Grenada St Vincent and the Grenadines written by Cindy Kilgore Brown and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2011-02-06 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My wife and I took this book with us on a recent Yankee Clipper" cruise from Windjammer. The book was quite useful with good descriptions (usually a paragraph or two) of the accomodations and restaurants on the islands we visited (Grenada, Mayreau, Bequia, Carricou, Tobago Cays). The authors were very up front about the experiences they DIDN'T like which helped us to avoid frustration. The book also had a nicely organized table of contents which helped navigate the book quickly... This is an excellent guidebook for the area and is highly recommended." -- Matthew Clark (Amazon reviewer). A guide to St Vincent, Grenada and the Grenadines. It covers Mustique, Bequia, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Carriacou, Mayreau, Petit St Vincent, St Vincent and Grenada, at the southern end of the Caribbean arc, just below St Lucia. St Vincent has the oldest botanical gardens in the Americas; on Bequia, some islanders still harpoon whales as their ancestors did; Grenada has pristine reefs and abundant natural beauty; and tiny Mustique, home to countless celebrities, has verdant mountains. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. "This guide is immediate and thorough; it give a host of places and activities that could fulfill even the most bored tourist's desires. The book is salted with the kind of personal experience that makes visiting these islands so special. They take us away from palm beaches, island vistas and rugged emerald mountains and put us in touch with the people who inhabit these beautiful places. From fishermen in Barrouallie to Rastas in the Port Elizabeth market and a botanist in St. George's, we get a sense of the lives that entwine to make up the fabric of these islands. Also, each section begins with a history of the place at hand, so important to understanding the southern Windwards. The authors have produced a journeyman labor, a product of discernment and enterprise tempered with warmth and humor. Those of us who have seen the southern Windwards as a special place for so long have reason to be thankful and relieved."Paul Tyler, Caribbean Compass
Download or read book Mexico written by Marilen Andrist and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Fully colour-illustrated travel guides packed with information on the history and culture of a destination.
Download or read book Bulletin of Eastern Caribbean Affairs written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Caribbean Ports of Call Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering the beauty of Caribbean cruising. From the glitzy ships to islands as different as Barbados and St-Barthélemy, this guide aims to cover the popular ports of call, including places not considered part of the region, such as the Bahamas, Mexico and Central America, but which are often found on Caribbean cruise itineraries. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Caribbean Ports of call covers: Mexico and Central America, the Bahamas, the Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, St-Martin, the Southern Caribbean. In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Whether you want to slap on the sun lotion, read a good book and bask in the sun, dive in the sea to discover pristine coral reefs and shipwrecks, hike through a rainforest, or explore ancient Maya ruins, the Mini Rough Guide to Caribbean Ports of Call give you a taste of all of these things. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS A perfect cruise in Caribbean covers the best attractions of the Caribbean including Barbados, Mayreau, St-Barths, St Lucia and Castries, St-Marting and Virgin Gorda. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring the Caribbean Ports of call. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of Caribbean landscapes, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.
Download or read book The Archaeology of Garden and Field written by Naomi F. Miller and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultivation and land use practices the world over reflect many aspects of people's relationship to each other and to the natural world. The Archaeology of Garden and Field explores the cultivation of land from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century through excavation, experimentation, and the study of modern cultural traditions. The Archaeology of Garden and Field contains a wealth of information distilled from the combined experiences of the editors and contributors. Whether one's interest is the Old World or the New, prehistory or the present, this book provides a starting point for anyone who has ever wondered how archaeologists find and interpret the ephemeral traces of ancient cultivation.
Download or read book Caribbean yearbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Top 100 Exotic Food Plants written by Ernest Small and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many edible plants considered exotic in the Western world are actually quite mainstream in other cultures. While some of these plants are only encountered in ethnic food markets or during travels to foreign lands, many are now finding their way onto supermarket shelves. Top 100 Exotic Food Plants provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semi
Download or read book Insight Guides Caribbean Cruises written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set sail round the Caribbean's most stunning and fascinating islands and ports on the cruise of a lifetime. Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide Caribbean Cruises, a comprehensive full-colour guide to the Caribbean's many ports of call, from Florida to the Lesser Antilles. Inside Insight Guide Caribbean Cruises: A fully-overhauled edition by our expert cruise specialist. Colourful photography brings this tropical region and its people to life. Lively features cover not just the cruising angle but the cultural one too: from choosing the right cruise for you, cruise ship cuisine and pampering, to the Caribbean people,the region's history, and photo features on Carnival, Architecture and more. Highlights of the region's top attractions, including the spectacular Pitons in St Lucia, the man-made wonder that is the Panama Canal and Georgian Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua. Descriptive place-by-place accounts cover the whole region from Florida, Mexico and Central America to the different parts of the Caribbean; a guide to the cruise lines' private islands is also included. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including a dedicated section on life aboard a cruise ship. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
