Product Description

From the spectacular beaches and rich history of the Dominican Republic to the vibrant art and Vodou rituals of Haiti, Hispaniola captivates every intrepid traveler. Our updated and easy-to-use guide shows you where to revel during Carnival, merengue all night, relax on the sand, and cavort with crocodiles.

• tips on diving, snorkeling and windsurfing spots, and great hiking routes
• places to stay and eat for any budget: from modest pensions and cafés to world-class resorts and restaurants
• straightforward information about the current political climate
• practical Spanish and Creole language section
• 49 detailed city and regional maps

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #691390 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Customer Reviews

A superiour endeavour, but could be improved.
Once more, Lonely Planet guidebooks set the standard, in providing essential advice, as well as wonderful insights on many issues, successfully targeting all kinds of travelers. Yet, as any first edition of a travel guidebook, this one could be substantially better than it is now - which, I am sure, will likely be achieved by the time the second edition comes out. Both sections on both countries are very good, though it must be remarked that the section on Haiti is - at least in my view - far less researched and refined than the impressive section on the Dominican Republic. The author of the Haiti section is obviously a real Haiti lover, and she provides plenty of wonderful facts about Haiti's history and present, culture and society, which she is eager to share with her readers. Yet, in my view, she fails to provide the best possible advice for travelers. Coverage on hotels and places to eat, and entertainment in general, is poor. On that, we add the fact that things are changing so rapidly in Haiti, which is beyond her control. The section on the Dominican Republic, in contrast, provides just-about any information and avice a traveler could desire when traveling to the country. Coverage of what to see and do in Santo Domingo, on hotels and restaurants, the many tips on how to behave (do's and dont's) etc, is truly excellent. All in all, once more, this is a guidebook you should not take off without.

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BOOK! YOU MUST BUY IF GOING TO HAITI!!!
I CARRIED THIS INCREDIBLE BOOK EVERYWHERE I WENT. I CALLED IT MY HAITI "BIBLE" IT WAS INCREDIBLE. I FOLLOWED IT TO A TEE AND HAD AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE AUTHOR LEAH GORDON AT ONE OF HER FAVORITE AS WELL AS MINE HOTEL. THE HOTEL OLOFSON IS BEAUTIFUL. THAT IS A MUST SEE AND GO TO PLACE. THE BOOK WAS INSPIRATIONAL AND I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER AROUND HAITI LIKE A PRO! I MET SEVERAL HAITIANS WHILE I WAS THERE AND WAS EVEN ABLE TO SHOW THEM PLACES THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW EXISTED. I TRAVELED BY MYSELF AS A SINGLE FEMALE AND FOUND THAT THE BOOK WAS MY BEST FRIEND THROUGH THE WHOLE TRIP! WHAT A GREAT BOOK! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE GOING TO HAITI! DOUBLE THUMBS UP!

Not too good
What's up with Lonely Planet? Their new titles have been stinking for the last couple of years. This book wasn't very well researched. The Haiti section was very bare bones, and the Dominican Republic section was okay, but missed out on most of the best nightlife spots in Santo Domingo, some of the best beaches, didn't cover large sections of the country. I was really disappointed.