Download or read book Explorer s Guide San Juan Vieques Culebra A Great Destination Second Edition written by Zain Deane and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-11-07 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide, now fully updated, to the three most popular destinations in Puerto Rico. No matter your budget, tastes, or passions, Puerto Rico has something to please your senses and wish you could come back for more. Author Zain Deane takes you on a tour of San Juan and its main islands and shows you how to uncover its best-kept secrets and treasures—from breathtaking beaches and rain forest hikes to extraordinary shopping and dining spots on narrow colonial streets. Puerto Rico has something to please all your senses, regardless of your budget, tastes, or passions. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.
Download or read book Explorer s Guides San Juan Vieques and Culebra 2nd Edition written by Zain Deane and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel guide to San Juan, Vieques, and Culebra that provides information on the region's history, lodging, dining, culture, recreation, shopping, transportation, outdoor activities, and more.
Download or read book Moon San Juan Vieques Culebra written by Suzanne Van Atten and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color guide includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning. Travel journalist Suzanne Van Atten covers the best of San Juan, Vieques, and Culebra—from the historic charm of Old San Juan to the electric-blue waters of Mosquito Bay. Van Atten also includes creative suggested itineraries for travelers of all kinds, including families, couples looking for a romantic getaway, and sports enthusiasts in search of recreation ideas. With expert advice on exploring the Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, sampling local cuisine at the Luquillo kiosks, and lounging on the uncrowded white sand beaches of Culebra, Moon San Juan, Vieques, & Culebra gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Download or read book San Juan Antigua Old San Juan Puerto Rico 2011 Edition Bonus Chapter Have an Adventure written by MR James L. Tate and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Marauding pirates, Spanish conquistadors, this book has it all " according to EFAM Magazine. "If history and drama interest you then Old San Juan is a good choice as a destination or a place to live." So says the author of this romping read... With over 180-images, and maps to help you get around, the book is full of both history and up-to-date insights on not only this special place, but also the people who live there. It is an account that only someone with a unique perspective, such as the author, who as an architect resided there could share. He conveys a picture of Old San Juan being like a Hollywood epic movie set. Steeped in history with an old world ambiance and romantic European charm Old San Juan is one of only two walled cities in the western hemisphere with the other being Cartagena, Columbia. Encompassing a square mile, Old San Juan is the larger. Chartered by the Spanish Crown during the age of empire, the conquistadors built these cities as siege fortifications, or as described in Spanish military lingo a "Defense of the First Order." The book reveals why Old San Juan is an architectural treasure. With no two buildings being exactly alike, the city has over four-hundred Spanish colonial structures, two world-renowned forts, four main plazas, fountains reminiscent of Rome, and blue cobble-stoned streets in addition to ocean vistas and bay views. Protected within the walls that in the past nobly defended this city is a universally recognized unique habitat honored as a World Heritage Site. The author tells why this Spanish colonial tropical city contains more history and culture than a person can absorb in a lifetime. In 1521, Juan Ponce de Leon founded the city, which eventually would become the most coveted of all of Spain's colonial outposts. Although his remains are interned in the San Juan Cathedral, the author explains why in many ways this intrepid explorer's spirit is still very much alive in San Juan Antigua... The 2011 edition has a bonus chapter that tells another story. It is how Puerto Ricans have contributed to present day global culture. It reveals why their history and distinct culture, which is intimately connected with Old San Juan, contributes to making them who they are today.
Download or read book Explorer s Guides San Miguel De Allende and Guanajuato 2nd Edtn written by Kevin Delgado and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the sophisticated resorts of San Miguel de Allende to the lively festivals of Guanajuato, these celebrated colonial cities situated in the mountains north of Mexico City will allure travelers of all types. Now in its second edition, this favorite guide has been restyled and is illustrated with full-color maps and photos throughout. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Puerto Rico written by Brendan Sainsbury and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you like it outdoorsy, take a leisurely coastal bike ride or volunteer to work with egg-laying turtles on Playa Brava. If you're more of a heel-kickin' type, Puerto Rico's got a salsa scene that will more than scratch that itch. * Detailed maps * Dedicated music chapter and expanded outdoors section * Interviews with locals * Increased coverage of sustainable travel * The pick of Puerto Rico's hotels and hostels
Download or read book Rum and Reggae written by Jonathan Runge and published by Saint Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runge provides the ultimate guidebook to the Caribbean, for discriminating people who know what they want in a vacation. It is a unique, hip alternative to available guidebooks--targeted at a young, affluent, sophisticated market. Line drawings and photos.
Download or read book World Cruising Routes written by Jimmy Cornell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints.
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 100 Things to Do in Puerto Rico Before You Die written by Amy Gordon and published by 100 Things to Do Before You Di. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you lounge under the shade of a palm tree, sip an icy pia colada out of the shell of a coconut and watch the sun sparkle on the turquoise Caribbean Sea, you might be tempted to spend all of your time on Puerto Rico soaking up the sun. But while this tropical paradise encompasses miles of exquisite beaches, there is so much more to discover. Let 100 Things to Do in Puerto Rico Before You Die introduce you to a treasure trove of culture and adventure just waiting to be experienced. Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, this book will guide you to the very best of Puerto Rico. Hike to cascading waterfalls in El Yunque, the only subtropical rainforest in the United States. Treat yourself to an ice cream cone in zany flavors like corn or rice and beans at Heladeria Lares, a family-run island institution since 1968. Head to Vieques to kayak in Mosquito Bay, where the water glows bright blue in the dark. Or lose yourself in the masterpieces that make up the world-renowned collection at the Ponce Museum of Art. It's all within easy reach "€" no passport required.
Download or read book War Against All Puerto Ricans written by Nelson A Denis and published by Bold Type Books. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The powerful, untold story of the 1950 revolution in Puerto Rico and the long history of U.S. intervention on the island, that the New York Times says "could not be more timely." In 1950, after over fifty years of military occupation and colonial rule, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged an unsuccessful armed insurrection against the United States. Violence swept through the island: assassins were sent to kill President Harry Truman, gunfights roared in eight towns, police stations and post offices were burned down. In order to suppress this uprising, the US Army deployed thousands of troops and bombarded two towns, marking the first time in history that the US government bombed its own citizens. Nelson A. Denis tells this powerful story through the controversial life of Pedro Albizu Campos, who served as the president of the Nationalist Party. A lawyer, chemical engineer, and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from Harvard Law School, Albizu Campos was imprisoned for twenty-five years and died under mysterious circumstances. By tracing his life and death, Denis shows how the journey of Albizu Campos is part of a larger story of Puerto Rico and US colonialism. Through oral histories, personal interviews, eyewitness accounts, congressional testimony, and recently declassified FBI files, War Against All Puerto Ricans tells the story of a forgotten revolution and its context in Puerto Rico's history, from the US invasion in 1898 to the modern-day struggle for self-determination. Denis provides an unflinching account of the gunfights, prison riots, political intrigue, FBI and CIA covert activity, and mass hysteria that accompanied this tumultuous period in Puerto Rican history.
Download or read book Geology and Hydrogeology of the Caribbean Islands Aquifer System of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands written by Robert A. Renken and published by U S Geological Survey. This book was released on 2002 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maryland written by Leonard M. Adkins and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maryland offers an abundance of natural and cultural riches, so make this guidebook your compass to it all. Limitless exploration and entertainment opportunities await travelers and residents alike, and this thoroughly revised edition of Explorer’s Guide Maryland is the perfect companion for every excursion. The best restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest are laid out in an easy-to-navigate guide as useful on the bookshelf as it is in the glove compartment. Descriptions and listings cover the whole state, including the quiet Eastern Shore; picturesque, historic Annapolis; the heart of downtown Baltimore; the many historical sites dotting the southern region; and the scenic northwestern mountains.
Download or read book United States Encyclopedia written by Jimmy Carter and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a thematic section covering topics from early America to civil rights, population, and the new millennium, the United States Encyclopedia then delves into essays on each state and the U.S. territories. Also included: U.S. facts and figures, a listing of the presidents, and overviews of important historical American documents.
Download or read book Tsunami Science Four Years After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami written by Phil R. Cummins and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tragedy of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami has led to a rapid expansion in science directed at understanding tsunami and mitigating their hazard. A remarkable cross-section of this research was presented in the session: Tsunami Generation and Hazard, at the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics XXIV General Assembly in Perugia, held in July of 2007. Over one hundred presentations were made at this session, spanning topics ranging from paleotsunami research, to nonlinear shallow-water theory, to tsunami hazard and risk assessment. A selection of this work, along with other contributions from leading tsunami scientists, is published in detail in the 28 papers of this special issue of Pure and Applied Geophysics: Tsunami Science Four Years After the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Part I of this issue includes 14 papers covering the state-of-the-art in tsunami modelling and hazard assessment. Another 14 papers are published in Part II focusing on observations and data analysis.
Download or read book The Navy as a Fighting Machine written by Bradley Allen Fiske and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What is the navy for? Of what parts should be composed? What principles should be followed in designing, preparing, and operating it in order to get the maximum return for the money expended? To answer these questions clearly and without technical language is the object of this book"--Preface.
Download or read book Facing the Harbour written by and published by ITBM. This book was released on 2010 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
