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reisgidsen:
* Berlitz - Bahamas Berlitz Pocket Guide, uitg.: Berliz (2004), ISBN 9789812462572, pocketformaat, 144 blz., bevat landkaarten/plattegronden, €7,50
The Berlitz Bahamas Pocket Guide focuses on New Providence, Grand Bahama and the Out Islands. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the islands' most beautiful beaches, stunning gardens and national parks, and best places for snorkelling, fishing and diving. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information and listings of recommended hotels and restaurants. You can read special features on topics ranging from buried treasure to the lost world of Atlantis. Maps show Grand Bahama, the Bahamas and Nassau, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
* FODOR - Fodor's Bahamas 2011, uitg.: Fodor (dec.2010), ISBN 9781400004638, paperback, 416 blz., €21,80
* FROESE, Gesine - Merian Live: Bahamas Ontdekken en Beleven, uitg.: Centrale/Deltas (2000), ISBN 9789024372928, paperback, 128 blz., €9,95
* Insight Guides - Bahamas Insight Guide, uitg.: APA Publ. (2005), ISBN 9789812347114, paperback, 300 blz., €23,90
This guide includes a section detailing the Bahamas' history, features covering the life and culture of the archipelago, ranging from the urban metropolis of Nassau to exclusive Lyford Cay club resort; a region-by-region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of photographs and nine maps.
* FOLSTER, Natalie - Rough Guide to the Bahamas, uitg.: Rough Guides (2e ed. 2007), ISBN 1843537761, paperback, 352 blz., bevat 48 landkaarten/plattegronden, €21,80
The Rough Guide to The Bahamas is your definitive handbook to these beautiful islands. From the finest scuba and snorkelling spots on Paradise Island to the bustling cities of Nassau and Freeport, the full-colour section introduces all of the region's highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated listings of all the best resorts, hotels, bars and restaurants, to suit all tastes and budgets, plus a new Author's Pick' feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice for a host of outdoor activities from hiking and fishing to surfing and kayaking. The guide also includes lively accounts of Bahamian history, culture and wildlife and comes complete with maps covering the entire region.
* LONELY PLANET - Bahamas, uitg.: Lonely Planet Publications (4e ed. sep.2011), ISBN 9781741047066, paperback,256 blz., €21,60
* PRINCE, Danforth - Frommer's Bahamas 2011, uitg.: Wiley & Sons (aug.2010), ISBN 9780470614372, paperback, 336 blz., €20,30
* WOOD, Lawson - Dive The Bahamas, uitg.: New Holland, ISBN 9781845378950, paperback, 176 blz., €20,30
This book provides detailed coverage of the best diving destinations in the Bahamas. The guide is crammed with fully updated information, from descriptions of individual dive sites to valuable advice on techniques and equipment. The guides also feature handy travel tips. Featuring gorgeous, full-colour underwater photography and useful area maps, this Dive guide is an indispensable companion for anyone planning a trip to one of the world's most exciting and challenging dive sites.
natuur:
* ARLOTT, Norman - Collins Field Guide: Birds of the West Indies, uitg.: Harper Collins, ISBN 9780007277186, gebonden, 240 blz., €39,50
Identification guide to the birds of popular tourist destinations, from Grand Bahama Island to Grenada.
* CUTTS, William - Trees of The Bahamas, uitg.: MacMillan Caribbean (2004), ISBN 9781405002448, paperback, 256 blz., bevat vele kleurenfoto's, €14,50
The Bahamas archipelago consists of almost 700 islands situated adjacent to the Gulf Stream and surrounded by the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The sub-tropical to tropical climate provides an ideal growing environment for a huge variety of both common and exotic non-flowering and flowering types of trees. This is a valuable guide both for residents and visitors interested in identifying the trees found in The Bahamas. Illustrated with colour photographs and drawings this practical guide to the trees of the islands is both comprehensive and informative.
* HALLETT, Bruce - Birds of The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands, uitg.: MacMillan Caribbean (2006), ISBN 9780333937440, paperback, 256 blz., bevat vele kleurenfoto's, €14,50
A comprehensive ornithological guide introducing both visitors and residents to the bird life of the The Bahamas and the neighbouring Turks and Caicos Islands. The book contains colour photographs and information on the breeding birds of the region plus the most commonly recorded migrants that either pass through on their way to other destinations or stay during the winter season. The level of presentation is introductory and many detailed explanations and more technical terms have been avoided. Behaviour and habitat preferences are covered as well as calls and songs.
geschiedenis:
* ALBURY, Paul [Revised by Anne & Jim Lawlor] - The Paradise Island Story, uitg.: MacMillan Caribbean (2004), ISBN 9781405002431, gebonden, 144 blz., bevat 120 kleurenfoto's, €28,90
Previously known as Hog Island, this tiny island has been developed over the years into a playground for millionaires and pleasure seekers. Now completely revised twenty years after the publication of the first edition, the story of Paradise Island has been brought completely up to date. Paul Albury's daughter and son-in-law, have revised the original text and added new chapters and colour photographs to illustrate the Paradise Island of the twenty first century. About the author: Dr. Paul Albury was Bahamian and was born on Harbour Island. He lived and worked in Nassau until his death in 1987 and was well-known throughout The Bahamas for his wide interest in Bahamian history. He was in great demand as a speaker on the subject and communicated his enthusiasm to his listeners. He also wrote the best selling history The Story of The Bahamas and a number of articles for journals and newspapers on aspects of Bahamian history. For many years he was a member, and former President of The Bahamas Historical Society.
landkaarten:
* Borch Maps, Bahamas 1:500.000 en diverse schalen op bijkaarten, uitg.: Borch Maps (3e ed. 2007),
ISBN 9783866095281, bevat: Grand Bahama & Abaco Island, Berry Island, Eleuthera Island, Cat Island, Exuma Islands (North), Exuma Islands (South), Ragged Islands, Long Island, Acklins & Crooked Island, Mayaguana Island, Inagua Islands 1:500.000, The Bahamas 1:2.250.000, New Providence 1:150.000, Nassau 1:20.000, Freeport 1:50.000, Bimini Island 1:100.000, Andros Island 1:550.000, San Salvador Island 1:250.000, Bahamas administrative / time zones, €9,50
* ITMB, Bahamas Travel Reference Map 1:500.000 (4e ed. 2010) on waterproof ITM paper, (10,50
The Bahamas is one of the most touristic Caribbean island countries, with huge resort complexes in Nassau and in Freeport. This map shows all of the many islands that comprise The Bahamas. There isn't a lot of contouring, as the country's highest point is only 36 feet above sea level. An inset map expanding the island of New Providence, and separate inset maps of Nassau and of Freeport, are included. The map is double-sided, east half-west half, printed on waterproof paper for durability.
* GeoCenter, Bahamas Holiday Map, uitg.: Berndson&Berndson (1998), ISBN 9783897070158, bevat: overzichtskaart 1:1.500.000; New Providence 1:125.000; Nassau 1:20.000; Grand Bahama 1:500.000; Eleuthera 1:500.000; Freeport 1:50.000, met toeristische informatie, €5,00
* Insight Flexi Maps - Bahamas Insight Flexi Map, uitg.: APA Publications (2005), ISBN 9789812581150, €7,30
This laminated Fleximap of Bahamas contains seven maps, including one of the whole island as well as city street maps. It also gives details of the top recommended sights and places to visit as well as useful travel information, climate tables and local transport details. Map scale: 1:1,685,000 Key Features: Detailed cartography highlights all the main tourist sights and provides valuable motoring information. Informative text: essential facts about the destination are provided, plus handy tips for getting around. Ease of use: the durable maps fold very easily, even when its raining. Laminated finish: you can write on the map with a non-permanent marker pen and wipe it off later.
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