S a i n t L u c i a
Reisboeken en Landkaarten
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reisgidsen:
* ELLIS, Guy - St Lucia: Helen of the West Indies, uitg.: MacMillan Caribbean (4e ed. 2007), ISBN 9781405066457, paperback, 104 blz., bevat vele kleurenfoto's, €13,00
Saint Lucia is a Caribbean island which truly lives up to its travel brochure descriptions; an island of breath taking beauty with its miles of magnificent coastline, panoramic mountain views, lush vegetation and favourable climate. Its people, history, language and culture are a blend of the rich heritage of Africa, France and England. It is the home of the only drive-in volcano in the world where the fascinating Sulphur Springs bubble. In recent years, while managing to retain its serenity and unspoilt natural beauty, along with the warmth of its hospitality, Saint Lucia has also succeeded in attracting a growing number of tourists by providing a wide range of facilities.In this comprehensive guide, Guy Ellis provides detail of all these facilities in addition to introducing the reader to the many aspects of Saint Lucia, including a fascinating account of Saint Lucia's once turbulent history. He is editor of the bi-weekly newspaper, The Voice, which brings him into continuous touch with everything happening on the island so that he is well qualified to write this guide to his mother country.
* Fodor's -
In Focus: Barbados & St. Lucia, uitg.: Fodor Guides (okt.2010),
ISBN 9781400004669, paperback, 236 blz., €14,50
* INSIGHT GUIDES - Insight Compact Guide: St Lucia , uitg.: APA Publications (okt.2011), ISBN 9781780050294, paperback, 128 blz., €9,95
This attractive and highly informative Insight Compact Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to the idyllic Caribbean island of St. Lucia. The top 10 sights are highlighted and include the beach at Anse Chastanet, the beautiful Diamond Falls and the dramatic volcanic backdrop to the island, known as the Pitons. A useful star system grades the main attractions, helping you to set your sight-seeing priorities. Colour-coded and easy-to-read sections cover everything from the island's rich, and at times turbulent, history and vibrant culture, to entertainment, food and drink. There are easy-to-follow routes provided within this guide, or you can simply pick the sights that interest you; in either case all main sights, including those particularly good for watersports, are cross-referenced on detailed full-colour maps throughout, providing instant orientation. Full-colour photographs provide a visual introduction to this alluring destination and also make this guide a great souvenir after your trip. Practical travel information covers transport, accommodation, restaurants and more so you have all the information you need at your fingertips, including essential contact details. Small in size but big on detail, this guide is both durable and ultra portable, so it can go, wherever you go.
* Rough Guide to St Lucia, uitg.: Rough Guides (2e ed 2003), ISBN 1858289165, paperback, 245 blz., bevat 5 landkaarten/plattegronden, 
The Rough Guide to St Lucia is the essential handbook to the island, featuring: Detailed coverage of every attraction, from the former pirate hangouts and bustling Castries to the laid-back south coast. In-depth reviews of restaurants and accommodation for every budget and taste, as well as the low-down on nightlife and local festivals. Expert tips on exploring the island up close, whether snorkelling in Soufrière's marine park or hiking in the lush interior rainforest. Colour photos and all the maps and plans you'll need.
* Rough Guide Directions to St Lucia, uitg.: Rough Guides (1e ed 2006), ISBN 184353665X, paperback, 176 blz., bevat 15 landkaarten/plattegronden, 
The Rough Guide to St Lucia is the essential handbook to the island, featuring: Detailed coverage of every attraction, from the former pirate hangouts and bustling Castries to the laid-back south coast. In-depth reviews of restaurants and accommodation for every budget and taste, as well as the low-down on nightlife and local festivals. Expert tips on exploring the island up close, whether snorkelling in Soufrière's marine park or hiking in the lush interior rainforest. Colour photos and all the maps and plans you'll need.
* SEELIGER-MANDER, Evelin - St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, [Handbuch für individuelles Entdecken. Die zentralen Kleinen Antillen mit diesem praktischen Urlaubshandbuch entdecken, erleben und genießen]. uitg.: Reise Know-How Verlag Rump (5e ed. 2011), ISBN 9783831719723, paperback, 360 blz., bevat ruim 50 kleurenfoto's en 20 landkaarten/plattegronden, [duitstalig] €17,50
* Thomas Cook - Pocket Guide: St Lucia, uitg.: Thomas Cook Publications (sep.2011), ISBN 9781848484559, paperback, 120 blz., €7,50
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.
* KEITH, Allan - The Birds of St Lucia, uitg. British Ornithologists' Union (1997), ISBN 9780907446194, paperback, 176 blz., colour photographs, maps, €34,50
This checklist deals with the avifauna of one of the oldest volcanic islands within the Lesser Antillean chain of islands of the West Indies. St Lucia has possibly the highest rate of endemism within the Caribbean.
landkaarten:
* GIZI-maps, St Lucia 1:50.000, uitg.: GiziMaps (2008), ISBN 9789638746542, €12,50
Een gedetailleerde natuurkundige wegenkaart van St. Lucia. Hoogteverschillen worden aangegeven door hoogtezonekleuren en spothoogten. Er worden vijf soorten wegen aangegeven, variërend van tracks tot snelwegen, maar ook wandelpaden. Met symbolen worden toeristische trekpleisters, variërend van golfbanen, duikcentra, kerken en forten, grotten, koraalriffen, duiklocaties en mangrovemoerassen aangegeven. De legenda is in vier talen, waaronder Engels; de kaart is in het Engels. Met index/register.
* ITMB - St Lucia Travel Map 1:65.000 & 1:40.000, uitg.: ITMB (2010), €10,50
This map is at an excellent scale, shows physical features as well as roads, and locates all current touristic activity. Includes an inset of the capital city Castries.
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