Barbados Dive Guide
Title | Barbados Dive Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Lucy Agace |
Publisher | Dolman Scott Publishing |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2016-01-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1909204846 |
Barbados is the renowned jewel of the Caribbean, famous for white sandy beaches decorated with palm trees and surrounded by clear warm water, but below the waves the thriving coral reefs are teeming with marine life, from tiny seahorses to giant whale sharks. The Barbados Dive Guide 2nd edition book depicts the natural beauty of this underwater world with over 150 stunning photos, so any level of diver can experience these wonders for themselves, either on location, or from the comfort of their armchair. Lucy Agace designed this updated book so scuba divers and snorkelers alike are forearmed with all the information they will need to plan their trip. Lucy describes in depth each of the dive centres and 39 dive sites around the island and includes handy details about the location, dive type, depth, skill level and photo tip. All the dive locations are marked on an island map and included are specific dive and wreck illustrations, all designed to help you get the best out of your diving. Lucy shares her experiences with some of the many exciting and unusual marine creatures she finds, book onto one of her guided tours and see for yourself. This high quality book is a 'must have' for expert to novice divers, snorkelers and also greatly appreciated by non-divers who can enjoy the captivating beauty of the island's fascinating marine life.
Barbados
Title | Barbados PDF eBook |
Author | Peter McDougall |
Publisher | Reef Smart Guides |
Pages | 188 |
Release | 2019-01-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9781633539785 |
The ultimate guide for beach and marine activities in Barbados. Detailed descriptions and illustrations are ideal for divers, surfers and snorkelers, or anyone wanting to make the most of their time on the island and in the water.
Reef Smart Guides Barbados
Title | Reef Smart Guides Barbados PDF eBook |
Author | Peter McDougall |
Publisher | Mango Media Inc. |
Pages | 189 |
Release | 2019-01-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1633539792 |
This illustrated guide features the best diving spots and surfing beaches in Barbados—with unique 3D maps and information on local wildlife. Barbados is one of the jewels of the Caribbean, both above and below the water. This complete guide features detailed descriptions and illustrations of its many incredible diving, snorkeling, and surfing spots—plus helpful travel and safety information. Reef Smart’s unique 3D-mapping technology provides essential information such as depths, currents, waves, suggested routes, potential hazards, unique structures and species information.
Best Dives of Barbados
Title | Best Dives of Barbados PDF eBook |
Author | Joyce Huber |
Publisher | Hunter Publishing, Inc |
Pages | 29 |
Release | 2011-04-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1588431800 |
Barbados, a tiny island just 21 miles long and 14 miles wide, offers remarkable contrasts, from its boulder-strewn northern coast to its serene Caribbean leeward coastline. Inland, hilly forests slope down to golden fields of sugarcane, corn, sweet potatoes, and yams. Stunning white sand beaches rim the island. The easternmost island of the Lesser Antilles, Barbados boasts a unique range of natural and historic attractions, from its exquisite plantation "Great Houses" to vast caves filled with prehistoric formations. Its quaint colonial capital, Bridgetown, surprises visitors with upscale shopping and gourmet dining. Despite 30 years of independence from Great Britain, Barbados still exudes a British atmosphere. A statue of Admiral Nelson graces Bridgetown's Trafalgar Square, and afternoon tea remains a custom for many hotels. Good diving and snorkeling exists off the southwestern shores. Gorgeous reefs flank the rocky east coast, but pounding seas and strong currents usually limit A-access to this area. Based on the classic, Best Dives of the Caribbean, this guide zeroes in on the best dives of Barbados. It includes the latest and best dive and snorkel sites, each rated for visual excellence and marine life. The author's knowledge of the Caribbean sites is unparalleled. From sunken planes and snorkel trails to blue holes, the best destinations beneath the waves are covered. Also included are places to stay and eat, activities and practical information for visitors. "I have bought both editions of this book, mostly because the first edition got so dog-eared that I wanted a clean one for vacation last year. The book is a marvelous source of information for both the snorkeler and the diver. The authors divide the book into chapters on individual islands, starting out with a brief but interesting history of the island, a topographical description, relative location map, best time to go, weather, and proximity to other islands. They then rate the island's diving locations, awarding from 1 to 5 stars, and provide another larger map visually locating the sites. Each site is described in detail, with info on depth, sea life, currents, visibility, photo ops and difficulty level. As if that weren't enough, they include some (but not enough!) beautiful photos, and end each chapter with yet more info on dive operators (detailed), beaches, other activities, dining, accommodations (with rates, addresses and phone numbers), medical facilities, documentation requirements, currency, driving, local customs, departure taxes, etc. I've been exploring the Caribbean for almost a decade now; I take this compact book with me everywhere. My only complaint: I wish they covered more islands!" -- (Suziekew). "The third edition of Best Dives of the Caribbean is packed full of dive-vacation planning information. It tells what time of year to go, the most popular dive sites with details on what to expect, depths, average sea conditions-- I get seasick if it's rough and prefer diving where the sites are ten minutes or less by boat, or better yet accessible from the beach. Indeed, some of the other one-destination guides are more suitable for the coffee table, but they don't tell me anything about the dive resorts, the $$ cost. I would not consider planning a dive-vacation to the Caribbean without consulting this gem of a travel guide. The dive resort write ups are detailed and give rates and package deals. Any, the author gives an email for additional questions." -- Janice Brink. Diver-friendly resorts and hotels are featured, along with many recommended outfitters for learning, improving and mastering your diving skills. A list of decompression chambers is given. Landlubbers will appreciate the sightseeing sections. Color photos enhance the text. Maps show dive site locations. a€œA must-have for divers, snorkelers, or those who just love to float in liquid turquoise.a€ -- Brenda Fine, Travel Editor, NY Law Journal
The Rough Guide to Barbados
Title | The Rough Guide to Barbados PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Vaitilingam |
Publisher | Rough Guides |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9781858287355 |
This guide to Barbados provides practical travel information, candid reviews and historical and cultural details. There are tips on finding the best beaches, features on the island's history, its rum distilleries, and cricket. There is a strong section on sport, including hiking/walking routes.
Diving Guide to the Eastern Caribbean
Title | Diving Guide to the Eastern Caribbean PDF eBook |
Author | Martha Watkins Gilkes |
Publisher | Hunter Pub Incorporated |
Pages | 88 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9780333554678 |
This text is intended to open up the world of scuba diving to many remote places where diving is beginning to develop. The author has dived every island mentioned but also enlisted the guidance of established dive operators, instructors and dive masters to describe their favourite locations.
The Complete Diving Guide-the Caribbean
Title | The Complete Diving Guide-the Caribbean PDF eBook |
Author | Colleen Ryan |
Publisher | Cruising Guide Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Deep diving |
ISBN | 9780944428429 |
A comprehensive guide to the southern islands of the Eastern Caribbean island chain, including Dominica, Martinique, St Lusia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Tobago and Barbados. Only an hour's flying time from the better-known islands to the north, they offer sites infrequently dived, dive boats with six or fewer divers, and marine life rarely seen in more heavily dived areas (such as black coral, frogfish, seahorses and manta rays). The guide focuses on information. It contains a description of each island, including apres dive activities, an overview of the diving environment, rules, regulations and safety information, site plans and maps, and fact panels about marine life. The descriptions of the dive facilities are based on interviews with all operators and there are at-a-glance summary tables of the facilities.