Caribbean Adventure

We travel to grow – our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise – sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing.

Ricky Bradhsaw has never sailed the Spanish Main, searched for buried treasure, or battled pirates on the deck of a Spanish galleon. But all that changes on a snowy Christmas Eve when Ricky falls into the chilly waters of a creek across from his apartment while trying to rescue Barnacle, a mangy mutt with shrimp breath. Now Ricky finds himself on a raft in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, where there is surprising beauty on every island, danger around every corner, and great honor and glory for all who can survive the curse of the Black Avenger.

Cuba occupies a place of undisputed fascination in the American psyche. Despite its proximity to America, this island nation remains a mystery to most Americans. Few Americans have traveled to Havana, and still fewer have traveled deeper into this isolated country. Chris Messner, a photographer, is one of the few Americans who have been able to travel extensively throughout this island.

“A salty, sweeping, evocative tale of romance on the high seas—and a good old-fashioned love story..." English sea captain and former privateer Jean Nicholas Powell is headed for the Caribbean on a mission for the Prince Regent when a woman he thinks to be a governess, a friend of his godmother, forces herself aboard, seeking urgent passage to Baltimore. Raised aboard her father’s ships, Tara McConnell can climb the rigging with the best of the Wind Raven’s crew. Though Nick bans her from the rigging, he is soon captivated by her lovely form moving about the deck. Facing high seas, ...

Finn hears the age-old Siren's Song as Mary leads him on. They've agreed to work together, but Mary's dropped out of sight. Neither Finn nor their client has heard from her, but there's a trail of bodies in Mary's wake. Is she playing a game of her own? Ever the good soldier, Finn sticks to his mission. But he's distracted by Mary's absence. Is she burning her bridges with the organization that hired them? She and Finn contracted to kill several people, but Finn suspects that Mary has her own hit list.

A heinous crime. An old foe. A violent cult. An angel is dead, and Leonardo Bravo is bringing hell. Leonardo Bravo faces his darkest hour when a young nun is found dead on a desolate hill. As the chilling news reaches him, Bravo senses a familiar malevolence that haunts his past. The deceased novice, adorned only with an azabache amulet, bears the sinister signature of Bravo's old nemesis, Mother Pitia. But why target this innocent angel, and where is the elusive mother superior hiding? As Bravo unravels the mystery, he faces an evil that threatens not only his life but the very fabric of ...

An order from the Pope will land Bravo in hell. Get ready for adventure in this tale in which mystery and action intermingle in the vibrant historical tapestry of the Caribbean in 1900, in the wake of the Spanish-American War The Pope himself entrusts Leonardo Bravo with the mission of recovering a Vatican treasure that a mercenary has stolen, but Bravo soon realizes that this job is far more dangerous than he could have imagined. To make matters worse, a deadly organization lurks in the shadows of Old San Juan, watching his every move. When the mission takes an unexpected turn, Bravo and ...

Faith + Ambition + Power Come, enter the chapel in the cave of madness. Leonardo Bravo, master thief, is now a married man. The wedding reception is intimate, but there’s a last minute guest: a young nun, desperate and determined. She pleads for Bravo’s help, convinced that something sinister festers within her convent, nestled in a remote mountain village. Initially, Bravo has no interest in what he sees as a mere clash of personalities. "It's not my trade," he says. But, to please his new bride, he reluctantly agrees to speak to the parish priest. When the priest vanishes and the ...

Everything in 12-year-old Pilar Violeta “Purp” Ramirez’s world is changing, and Pilar doesn’t care for it one bit. Her Chicago neighborhood is gentrifying, and her chores have doubled since her sister, Lorena, left for college. The only constant is Abuela and Mami’s code of silence around her cousin, Natasha - who disappeared in the Dominican Republic 50 years ago during the Trujillo dictatorship. So when Pilar hears that one of Lorena's professor's studies disappearances under the Trujillato, she hops on the next train.

What happens when you venture outside the boundaries of a prepackaged travel experience and truly expose yourself to the history, economics, and culture of a country other than your own? We are all familiar with the Cuban cliché: decaying colonial architecture, soulful salsa dancing, refreshing cocktails by the seaside - paradise, in a nutshell. We also share a superficial understanding of Cuba’s troubled political history and economic struggles over the last decades.

Chachalaka Sunrise and The White Stone Alex and friends pursue the legend of the white stone that fell from the sky in ancient Yucatan. Chachalaka Sunrise tells the story of the stone coming to earth and how it served as the power behind a lost civilization. The stone was said to have strange powers that could corrupt anyone who possessed it. The White Stone tells the modern story of how Alex and company travel to Play del Carmen in search of the legendary object.

Designed to be used while you re on the go, Hunter's Pocket Adventures make the perfect take-along reference. They contain all the practical travel information you need - places to stay and eat, tourist information resources, travel advice, emergency contacts, and more - plus condensed sections on history and geography that give you good background knowledge of the destination. This guide focuses on the island of St. Croix in the USVI, but there is extensive information about the entire island chain, as well.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than A Tourist - Saint-Martin / Sint-Maarten by Ruth-Ellen Alcendor offers an inside scoop on virtually everything you need to know when planning to visit this half-French / half-Dutch island in the archipelago of the Caribbean.

The true stories in this audiobook are about temporarily disconnecting from the ordinary life of a big-city lawyer to experience exotic islands, strange creatures, and different cultures. The stories are not so much a travelogue as a vicarious island-hopping adventure and spiritual journey.

A vicious enemy. An unstoppable force of nature. A deadly crypt. Enter the Caribbean at the turn of the twentieth century, where danger lurks around every corner. Join master thief Leonardo Bravo as he dives back into a world he thought he had left behind. When mysterious men in black kidnap his beloved Juliana, Bravo must gather his courage and his friends to launch a daring rescue mission that takes him deep underground, to a dark crypt beneath an ancient church. With time running out, Bravo must fight both human evil and a terrifying force of nature to save the lives of those he loves ...

Cuba - Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behavior in Cuba, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with Cubans. This inside knowledge will enable you to feel confident in unfamiliar situations and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships on the largest island in the Caribbean.

Each of the islands in this chain (Anguilla, St. Martin/Sint Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis) has its own history, culture and ecology, offering a cultural melange for those on an island-hopping vacation. Rainforest, beaches, wetlands, mangrove swamps and offshore shoals afford an unlimited variety of places in which to create your own adventure vacation.

The Black Palm called themselves a nation, though their own people had cast them out. They called themselves an army, but made war on unarmed men, women and children. And in their fanatical crusade, they might strike anywhere. Even in the tiny Caribbean republic of New Neuzen. The only thing that stood between New Neuzen and a terrorist bloodbath were five American tourists.

There are secrets hidden under the sea… you just need to find them Twelve ships departed Havana, Cuba, in 1715, laden with gold, silver, and jewels destined for the King of Spain. All except one, the San Miquel, was accounted for. Join four adventurers searching for sunken pirate treasure from Honduras to Marblehead, Massachusetts, and West Palm Beach, Florida. All they must do is find it. It’s never that easy.

Anguilla's trump card is its beaches. Spectacular even in this region, where above-average beaches are the norm, Anguilla's wide swaths of sparkling white sand and bright turquoise waters teeming with tropical fish are something special. It is a point well taken by island planners and developers, who have built luxury resorts on those beaches. This is the best guide to Anguilla, excerpted from our extensive guide to all of the Leeward Islands, complete with details on where to stay, where to eat, nightlife, and all activities.