The variety and beauty of the islands of the Caribbean, celebrated here in Joan Tapper's commentaries and Nik Wheeler's breathtaking photography, have become bywords for the good life, as places to visit and places to live.

There is something for everyone here in the choice of islands. The larger ones—Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico—offer cities, resorts, beaches, leisure facilities, and lush interiors. Smaller islands, like Antigua and Martinique, have developed reputations as places for the discriminating visitor, offering fine dining and stylish night spots. And for those for whom "island" is synonymous with getting away from it all, there is every variety of small exclusive hideaway, from Mustique and Nevis to islands that are just bumps in the ocean.

The physical beauties of all these islands—pink, white, and golden sands stretching between the sea and the flowering landscapes—are all reflected in this book. But the author and photographer also convey a relaxed lifestyle: quaint harbors and winding streets, houses both grand and humble, elegant hotels, quirky bars and restaurants, openair markets, cuisine, and art.

Whether looked at as a group or taken individually, these islands are truly paradise on earth, fully celebrated in this lovely book.

Joan Tapper was the founding editor of National Geographic Traveler and was editor of Islands Magazine for thirteen years. Nik Wheeler is the co-founder of the award-winning Insiders Guide series of illustrated travel guides and a frequent contribution to Islands Magazine

ALREADY PUBLISHED:

Island Dreams: Mediterranean

FORTHCOMING IN THE SERIES:

Island Dreams: Pacific

ISBN 0-500-51236-1 · 11" x 10¹/₂" · 256 color illustrations · 208 pages · TRAVEL / PHOTOGRAPHY

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