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"5 Stars - Must Read" Sarah Hinrichs, Reedsy Discovery A honeymoon in paradise turns perilous in this riveting seaside mystery. A tropical vacation transforms into a web of danger and deception when an author and his manuscript vanish. Is his thriller about money laundering in the Caribbean too close to the truth? With the stakes high and time ticking, Private Investigator Liz Adams and her new husband, Brad, along with their truth-sniffing Labrador, Duke, partner with the local authorities to unravel a multitude of crimes. As they search for clues, the newlyweds explore the delights of the...

An American family buys a fixer upper on Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean after one visit, and creates a second home and income property. Along the way has scuba diving adventures under the sea, trials and tribulations, makes new friends, gets sunburned and falls in love with the slow pace and rough beauty of a remote Caribbean island...

Sometimes in life you may get to live some of your dreams. Sometimes in life, you get to step briefly outside of time. Standing on the front gallery on St. Croix, looking across the channel toward distant islands, it’s impossible not to wonder what lies beyond those small shapes on the horizon. On clear days, Tortola and the scattered islands of the British Virgin Islands appear like pearls tossed across the sea — close enough to imagine, far enough to dream about. That curiosity turned into reality when friends Dan and Julie welcomed us aboard their catamaran Kindred Spirit, sailing ...

Greater Than a Tourist: San Juan, Puerto Rico by Melissa Tait offers the inside scope on San Juan. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Travel like a local.

Step into the heart of the African wilderness where laughter echoes through the tall grass, friendships bloom under starlit skies, and the jungle becomes a school of life. S’More Happiness is a captivating, emotionally rich, and delightfully humorous adventure that follows a group of Indian campers who land in the majestic savannas of Kenya seeking more than just a safari—they’re on a journey toward joy, healing, and unforgettable memories. From cheeky pranks and moody teens to soul-searching hikes and heartwarming lion cub encounters, every chapter reveals a new shade of happiness. ...

Caribbean Security Threats: A threat assessment for islands of the Caribbean This book was written in 2018 and talks about the multitude of security issues affecting the Caribbean and the problems stemming from the criminal state of Venezuela. Most people’s view of the Caribbean and its more than 7,000 individual islands is that of a tropical paradise: blue seas, white sand beaches, and palm trees. To some extent this is accurate, but what most tourists and visitors either don’t see or are prevented from seeing is the real situation. The Caribbean has always been and continues to be a ...

Embark on a journеy through thе soul of Cuba with our travеl guidе, offеring a compact yеt comprеhеnsivе glimpsе into thе island's rhythmic charm. From thе historic strееts of Havana to thе sеrеnе bеachеs of Varadеro, this guidе unvеils thе еssеncе of Cuba's gеography, history and vibrant culturе. Navigatе thе iconic transportation modеs, discovеr divеrsе accommodations and glеan practical insights for an unforgеttablе Cuban advеnturе. Lеt this guidе bе your passport to thе timеlеss bеauty, rich hеritagе and captivating spirit that dеfinе ...

Costa Rica looks peaceful. It isn’t. WHAT? Beneath the beaches, rainforests, and “Pura Vida” vibe… you’ll find one of the strangest, wildest, most fascinating places on Earth. THIS IS NOT A TRAVEL GUIDE This is the book you read when you want to know: What’s actually going on beneath the surface? Costa Rica Trivia: Wild Facts, Real Stories & Hidden Wonders of Pura Vida is packed with jaw-dropping, “wait… WHAT?” moments—blending science, history, culture, and unbelievable true stories. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER Inside, you’ll uncover things most travelers never hear: A ...

Get the most relevant advice on your visit to the Bahamas Islands. Besides the glorious sandy beaches that the Bahamas is known for, the country has a lot more to offer. So if you are planning to visit the island, you will need to have the inside scoop on the lay of the land to enjoy your time in the icon Bahamas archipelago fully.

In 2007 the Windjammer Company, at one time the world’s largest sailing ship company, collapsed and millions in paid customer’s funds disappeared. Created by Mike Burke in 1947, the windjammer company, also known as ‘Burke’s Navy, was a rough recruit of mismatched sailors and once derelict sailing ships, all of whom Burke gave another chance. When he was asked to investigate the strange demise of the Windjammer Company back in 2009, the writer was immediately drawn into the world of corporate intrigue and sibling rivalry. In Capturing the Last American Pirates, the author has ...

This guide brings you the most detailed information you will find on hiking trails on these islands. From easy walks along sandy beaches to rugged overnight hikes to quick uphill treks with stunning vistas en route, this guide has something to suit every member of your family. Walking times for each hike are given along with descriptions of the routes. Points of interest are highlighted and include plant and animal life you might see.

Sailing, surf, sun, and maybe a bit of rum mixed in. Whether Jack Sparrow is your idol or there’s something about the turquoise sky almost as brilliant as the turquoise water, living the Caribbean lifestyle is a dream for many. Maybe you first caught the island bug during a Caribbean cruise, or perhaps you found yourself sitting in front of the television, watching another episode of House Hunters: International and were instantly jealous of the guests shopping for homes in the Dominican Republic. Moving to the Caribbean doesn't need to be some distant dream. It very much can become your ...

A husband dead in a fiery crash. A son claimed by a killer’s hand. Tammy Horvath doesn’t think she’ll ever smile again. Strengthened by her faith, she bravely heads solo to Iceland to see the northern lights, where she climbs glaciers and ventures into caves before seizing the opportunity to travel more often. Tammy will take you on a journey of love, laughter, and inspirational life lessons as she swims in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea, gets stuck atop one of Mexico’s pyramids, endures a tropical storm in the Bahamas, and hikes amid Yellowstone National Park’s spectacular scenery.

Marvin Hunt’s remarkable Among the Children of the Sun takes readers to an island nation that millions of people visit yearly, but few actually know much about. Bypassing the well-known resorts of Nassau and Freeport, he concentrates on life in the other islands of the Bahamas—the Family Islands. Hunt explores the geology of these islands; the racial, social and political history of the nation; its storied history as an eighteenth-century haven for pirates; its customs, its food and music; its religious traditions; and the challenges it faces as an emerging nation, in a lively narrative...

Greater Than a Tourist: Bridgetown, Barbados by Reena Manickchand-Scott offers the inside scope on Bridgetown, Barbados. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture of a place.

Greater Than a Tourist - Trinidad & Tobago by Jamilah Beatrice offers the inside scoop on Trinidad and Tobago. This book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other small travel books.

In this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Greater Than a Tourist - Havana & Varadero Cuba, by Facundo Iglesia, offers the inside scoop on Havana and Varadero.

To find the real Puerto Rico - the one that shopping malls and condos have yet to reach - head for the towns and villages of the Cordillera Central, or Central Mountains. Bisected by the Ruta Panoramica (Scenic Route), the mountains provide a relaxing getaway with an atmosphere so unlike the coast that it feels like an entirely different island. The Ruta Panorámica is a driving adventure covering more than a hundred miles of countryside.

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.