A Walking Guide to the Caribbean: From the Virgin Islands to Martinique

by Leonard M. Adkins

This guide to walking and hiking in the Caribbean describes suitable walks for every grade of walker, from beginner to experienced. It covers easy walks to rugged hikes, all rated. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555660207
• ISBN13: 9781555660208
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Johnson Books
• Length: 286 Pages

Customer Reviews

brought me to places I would never have known about

After having bought Adkins' "Appalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion," I thought I would give his guide to walking the Caribbean a try. Thoroughly researched, the book directed me to some of the best walks and hikes I've ever had. Using it, my vacation became an exploration of isolated and uncrowded beaches, desert landscapes, wet rain forests and steaming volcanoes. As examples: on Dominica, I caught a glimpse of the endangered Sisserou parrot, on Saba I followed century-old step trails and in the British Virgin Islands walked completely around an island without seeing another person. If you are unsure of venturing out on your own, local guide companies are identified. For those who want less of an adventure or who only have a few hours (such as cruise ship passengers), Adkins has included walking tours of the historic port towns and botanical gardens. He even directs you to beaches where you and everyone else is permitted to enjoy the sun sans clothing. As far as I know, this is the only book dedicated exclusively to walking and hiking the islands.