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The story is told beginning with the vision and desire to sail on the ocean, through the training and education, buying a boat, gaining experience, and finally embarking on a 1000nm journey to bring the boat home, singlehanded. An immersive nonfiction adventure story, Becoming a Sailor captures the scene as one would experience it. Becoming a Sailor also goes into technical detail about the repairs and additions to Sobrius, a 1972 Dufour Arpege, as well as the techniques the author had to learn in order to sail singlehanded on multiday passages.

The acclaimed, award-winning novelist takes us on some of his most memorable journeys in this revelatory collection of travel essays that spans the globe, from the Caribbean to Scotland to the Himalayas. Now in his mid-seventies, Russell Banks has indulged his wanderlust for more than half a...

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Bermuda. Greater Than a Tourist: Bermuda by Clara Fay offers the inside scoop on the island of Bermuda. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

An unassuming man coerces his way onto the island with AJ's involuntary assistance. Could he be as harmless as he seems, or capable of something far more sinister? When AJ encounters a stranger on a suspicious boat after her morning dives, she finds herself caught in a bizarre game of cat and mouse while she leads an unlikely villain all over the island.

Learn Jamaican Patois for Beginners is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1500 common Jamaican vocabulary words, that will help you in everyday life! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each word's equivalent English translation is also provided!

Jamaican Patois: An Easy Guide to Patwah Words, Phrases, & Proverbs teaches you the language of Jamaica. It teaches Jamaican everyday Patois words, phrases, and proverbs.

Unlock the secrets of paradise with this definitive guide to Turks and Caicos. In "Turks and Caicos: A Guide to Paradise – Discover the Best Excursions, Top Resorts, and Rich History of This Caribbean Gem," you'll find everything you need to plan a flawless getaway. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, this comprehensive guide dispels any doubts about the destination. Brimming with local insights and expert travel advice, this indispensable guide removes doubts and inspires your next perfect getaway.

Rick Waters is fresh off of solving a kidnapping case involving a famous guitar and ready to take a long break from work. He and his girlfriend Jules head to Tulum, Mexico, for some badly needed R&R. But their vacation is cut short when a young woman in the villa next to theirs is found dead in a bathroom, and $2.5 million dollars-worth of her father’s uncut diamonds go missing. The local police want to rule the death a suicide, but Rick finds the circumstances too suspicious and fears the young woman, named Ava, was in fact murdered. She suffered from BPD and had a shaky relationship ...

Thirty Amazing Things to Do in Puerto Rico is an easy-to-navigate guide for planning your vacation to the Island of Enchantment. Explore beautiful and exciting locations with activities 20 dollars or under—including some that are completely free.

If you are looking for a country where everything works like clockwork, now might be a good time to turn back. If you can relax and go with the flow, however, you will experience a land diverse in environment, a rich and dynamic culture, and a people whose friendliness is legendary. Flamboyant, resilient, generous, and headstrong, the Dominican psyche embodies the country's turbulent historical inheritance and reflects the diversity of their ethnicity. Centuries of Spanish rule, African influence, and the indigenous Taino legacy combine to form a cultural tapestry that is entirely unique.

Think of a time when you went on vacation and did not plan or research enough on where you would sleep, eat, or explore. There are many options, they are not all good, and you do not have time to eat at crappy restaurants. Matias and Miriam have been in more than one similar situation. They wrote a guide to take you in and around 11 dreamy Caribbean destinations.

At age 40, Parker surrendered to her Swept Away meets Swiss Family Robinson fantasy of owning an inn in Latin America, far from her home in the Pacific Northwest. For the next 20-plus years Parker ran La Finca Caribe, an eco-lodge in Vieques, Puerto Rico. What started as a “half-baked duct-taped dream” grew into an acclaimed, rustic inn, frequented by guests from around the world. Sketchbook in hand, Parker chronicled her daily adventures in getting to know the land, culture and herself.

In After the Dance, one of Haiti’s most renowned daughters returns to her homeland, taking readers on a stunning, exquisitely rendered journey beyond the hedonistic surface of Carnival and into its deep heart. Edwidge Danticat had long been scared off from Carnival by a loved one, who spun...

Kate lived on Highborne Cay, Exuma in the Bahamas, for five years. Most people think it would be a vacation paradise to live and work on a small island, away from the stress and confusion of everyday life. This book will tell otherwise. It is the true story of a woman who learned about courage, fortitude and patience as she continually faced extraordinary and often dangerous situations in a place that had no doctor, no police nor other emergency personnel. Her everyday experiences in an isolated surrounding provide excitement and give a fresh and thought-provoking view of unusual events ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey, and discover the enchanting wonders and hidden gems of this tropical paradise. Get ready to fall in love with the warmth, beauty, and irresistible charm of Puerto Rico.

Romp through the Seventies Caribbean with this light-hearted autobiography. Have you ever felt there must be more to life than this? It was the early Seventies and my husband and I were trapped in the numbing bondage of nine to five jobs. We were young, impulsive and thirsting for new experiences. Throwing caution to the winds we sold our new home and bought tickets on a banana boat to the West Indies. This is the story of our adventures. From Trinidad and Tobago to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Anecdotes include gambling with a Princess and a Baroness, Army mutiny and trial for ...

🌴Have you ever dreamed of escaping to a Caribbean paradise, where white sandy beaches meet crystal-clear turquoise waters? 🏝️Are you eager to uncover Aruba’s hidden gems, from secluded coves to colorful Dutch-Caribbean towns? 🌞Would you like to experience the island’s authentic culture, thrilling adventures, and unforgettable local flavors? 🌴 If you answered YES, then pack your bags—MAGICAL EXPERIENCES AWAIT! Picture yourself on Eagle Beach, feeling the warm Caribbean breeze as the turquoise waves gently lap the shore. This guide will help you transform your trip into a ...

Tourists visit popular islands of the Caribbean by the planeload. What they don't see from their resort hotels are the hundreds of out-of-the-way, uninhabited islands sprinkled along the West Indies, from Florida to South America. This alluring archipelago, strung with beaches accessible only by boat but spaced temptingly close together, led Mississippi adventurer Scott B. Williams to embark upon an open-ended quest to see how far south he could go in a 17-foot sea kayak.

The author is fascinated with the island and her passion comes across in the text, which is lively, revealing and a pleasure to read. Detailed town and regional maps make planning day-trips or city tours easy. Adventures covered range from town sightseeing tours and nature watching to sea kayaking and mountain climbing excursions.

In this exclusive and one of its kind Aruba travel guide, learn how to make the most of your vacation time on this Caribbean Island. From the best places to eat at in Oranjestad to combing through the little-known beaches of Aruba, this book has it all covered.