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Caribbean-On-Line
Here's a great guide to the Caribbean islands--it's full of information! Includes a dining director (with short reviews), hotels and resorts, shopping, lists of service providers, and things to do--with smart copy and helpful tips. Don't miss the great maps!
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Island Connoisseur
This massive site has a nearly comprehensive island listing, numerous dining choices, a first-rate festival calendar, excellent material on art and culture, lodging, and
well, a bit of everything.
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Interknowledge: The Caribbean and Bahamas
Interknowlege serves up a great group of official sites for several Caribbean islands. Content quality varies for each guide, but as a group, they're well-designed and informative.
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Lonely Planet: Caribbean
With familiar brio, this sample from the well-known guidebook provides some strong writing on local culture and history. Choose your preferred island from the drop-down menu, or click on the map.
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Frommer's Guide: Caribbean
If you want an opinion, outspoken Arthur Frommer has plenty to give. Here are savvy articles and tips on everything from Honeymoon travel to the undiscovered Caribbean. Plus, individual guides to the islands, with great hotel reviews.
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GORP: Caribbean Outdoor Guide
Take a "Fatty Fatty Bike Ride" or take a hike in Puerto Rico's El Yunque. As always, GORP delivers with well-written outdoor guides, entertaining travelogues, and helpful resources.
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization Official Site
A starting point for your Caribbean adventure, this resource serves up many Caribbean links. Check out their clickable map and weather updates, search for travel info, or order a brochure.
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C.T.C. Country Pages
Strongest for its hotel info, the C.T.C. Country Pages are packed with facts. It's not the most inspiring presentation, but if you're on a mission for the info, here's your place.
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Turquoise Net
In this collection of island guides individual guides are uneven in quality. While some are packed with great info, others are sparse. Still, you're sure to find something useful on the handful of islands featured.
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Caribbean Tourism Hub
A useful starting point for learning the basics about the islands, this site is strongest for its "Practical Tips."
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Carib-link.com
Going island hopping? Hop around these pages on the Caribbean Isles. Check the Vacation Planner for lists of hotels, activity operators, and more.
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