Reviews (35)

Go Chris Santilli
Fortunately, I am lucky enough to have Chris as my ENGLISH professor at Elmhurst College this semester!! The book is a must for traveling to Jamaica's famed resort. Chris is the best.

Get for newbies
I went to Hedo for the first time this year and was glad to learn more about the resort before I arrived. highly recommended!

what a boring book!
We didn't finish the book because we found it completely unerotic and asexual. The author tells you for instance to bring safety pins to hold your toga in place and to bring toenail polish because the sand on the beach will wear it off. Wow!!! The stories told are all childish fun, but there's not a single one titillating. Puritan lack of sexuality. Boring.
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Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Travel - Foreign    3. Travel / Hotels, Inns, etc.    4. Guidebooks    5. Hedonism    6. Hedonism II (Resort)    7. Hotels Inns etc.    8. Jamaica    9. Nude beaches    10. Nudism    11. Resorts    12. Sex   

Editorial Review

Jamaica is a small but complex island. Famous for her beaches and music, there is an abundance of stretches of white sandbedecked by palm trees and lapped by turquoise waters. Reggae, Jamaica's other celebrated quality, is alive and happening. It is necessary to have a good guideto find your way to the Blue Mountains and Back River, check out the wildlife, and understand the island's culture--as well as to navigate your way through Kingston to the best reggae haunts, drinking holes, and Jamaican food stands. Read more

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Helped build the excitement!
We ordered this book about 2 months before our trip to Jamaica, our first trip out of the USA.This book both helped us feel prepared and helped build our excitement.Knowledge aleviated any fears we were having about being fish out of water.This book is a must have for any "first-timer".

excellent guidebook
I just returned from Jamaica.I took 3 guidebooks with me, Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommers.Rough Guide blew the others out of the water, and according to the locals was the only decent guide.Lonely Planet was so poor on Jamaica, that we surmised the writer probably got hung up smoking ganja in Montego Bay and never made it to the other cities, using promotional brochures and faxed promotional blurbs to write the text.Meanwhile, Rough Guide presented a picture that fit with what the locals knew and recommended.We had a great trip, virtually skipping Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, and seeing a number of towns including Port Antonio, Treasure Beach and Runaway Bay.Rough Guide had excellent food, accommodation, and siteseeing recommendations throughout.

Everything you need to know
I have been to Jamaica many times since 1972, doing research as an anthropologist, which includes reading everything I can about its people and culture as well as traveling about and living in various communities. I picked up this book shortly before my most recent trip, hoping to get some hints on places to stay as it's been awhile since I've been back. I read it thoroughly as I traveled extensively around the island for 18 days.And I'm quite impressed.It is an extremely informative and accurate guide to the history, culture, things to see and do, places to eat and stay.The hotel reviews are brief but to the point.The advice is sound.The maps are very helpful.The only criticism I can make is that in at least two cases I found the directions to be wrong.I am most impressed with the fact that the book can really get you out of the tourist areas and into the real Jamaica.It is a great guide for those who want to EXPLORE the island and come to know it well.This takes time, a car, and money, though.Finally, I'd like to add that the book is just the right size, easy to carry, and has a very sturdy cover and binding, so it'll survive more than one trip.I suppose the greatest compliment is that a Jamaican friend wanted me to give it to her after she discovered it had information on her own town that she didn't know. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Travel Guides    5. Jamaica    6. Travel & holiday guides    7. Travel / Caribbean & West Indies   

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Don't bother if you already have the 2nd edition
I very much liked the 2nd edition of this text. I purchased the 3rd edition because we are planning our third trip to Jamaica. Unfortunately, this new edition contains very little updated information. In fact, two of the newer Riu hotels in Negril (one of which opened in 2001) are not even included in this guide.
The ultimate honeymoon guide.
I recently got married and this guide was all I needed to find the best of Jamaica. With its section on the Best of Jamaica, I was given the top choices for everything from the best beaches, honeymoon resorts, romantic getaways, shopping buys, and gold courses. This guide made planning my trip simple, with all the information I needed to know before I got there, like the exchange rate, the calendar of events, and tips on dining out and shopping. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Travel Guides    5. Jamaica    6. Travel & holiday guides    7. Travel / Caribbean & West Indies   

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Actually is the only recent guide from Jamaica
I bought this guide because is the only guide from Jamaica published in 2006. Not bad, I haven't gone to Jamaica yet but it has been useful for planning my tryp. I think that I will take some of the advices that I've read.

Ridiculously out of date
While one can expect a guidebook to be somewhat out of date, this one is so out of date it is ridiculous.Published in January 2006, one would expect the information to at least be accurate as of mid-2005.However, that is far from the case.
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Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Guidebooks    3. Jamaica    4. Reference - Guides (General)    5. Travel    6. Travel - Foreign    7. Travel & holiday guides   

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Outstanding guide.
"Frommer's Jamaica & Barbados" is an outstanding guide tothe finest (and most affortable) shops, sites, hotels, and restaurants onthe two islands. Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince also give us candid,in-depth "Best Of's" at the beginning of the book. If, forinstance, you're an avid tennis player, the Best Tennis Facility inBarbados is at the Sandy Lane Hotel. And one of the Best Honeymoon Resortsis, ironically, Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club in Montego Bay,Jamaica. Other fine sections include: "Fast Facts:Jamaica/Barbados," "Calendar of Events," and "Planninga Trip to Jamaica/Barbados." The authors do a first-rate job of givingyou the low-down on Jamaica without scarring you off ("There's nodenying that it's plagued by crime and drugs...But many visitors areunaffected; they are escourted from the airport to their hotel grounds andventure out only on...organized tours"). If you're planning a trip toeither of these two lovely islands, don't plan it without the aid of thistop-notch guidebook.

Frommer's Jamaica and Barbados (2nd ed.) was user friendly.
The 2nd edition of this travel guide was useful, informative and well read when we travelled to Jamaica in 1994.We are planning on going back and will be purchasing Frommer's Guide to Jamaica and Barbados (3rd ed.).The guide was well segmented and easy to use. Reviews were right on and the extremely accurate price guides helped us plan for everything. The historical information made for interesting reading and the people and local culture were exactly as described!This is a well done and very user-friendly travel guide.It's also a bargain at Amazon.com! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. General    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Barbados    6. Caribbean islands    7. Jamaica    8. Travel & holiday guides    9. c 1990 to c 2000   

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Guidebooks    3. Jamaica    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Travel Guides    7. Travel & holiday guides   

Reviews (65)

This was a fun read!!!
It is obvious that Chris Santilli has a great sense of humor.She takes a lot of the mysticism away from what one would expect while visiting Hedo II.
Hedo Newbie
A great quick start guide to making your trip to Hedo more enjoyable and more efficient.It was very fun reading.

Like being there all over again!
This book was very informative and really details what the Hedo vacation can be.The storys from the guests were very funny.I truly felt like I was back at Hedo while I was reading this book.I can't wait until my next Hedo vacation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Hedonism II (Resort)    3. HotelsInnsetc.    4. Jamaica    5. Nude beaches    6. Resorts    7. Travel    8. Travel - Foreign    9. Travel / Caribbean & West Indies    10. Guidebooks    11. Hedonism    12. Nudism    13. Sex   

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Jah Beauty
This a lovely book to read for anyone interested in RastafarI or a Rastafarian themselves.The pictures only add to the beautiful images that the poems create in the reader's mind.

JAH LOVES, more Itations......
Just wanted to let u know that there are at least to more books in this set, Itation 2+3, i have Book 1, a great read, mainly composedf of poems and spiritual words, has a section on the Arawaks, and loads of beautiful pictures of Jahs Work (Flowers!!) lovely, a must to all Rasta's or anyone interested.<br /> Pete,N.Wales,UK

Goin'Home
Reading the Itations books is always like goin' home, comforting and blessed with words and images of Jah.Like no other book I have ever read, I use quotes from it to help my friends when they are in need of spiritual advice.Give Thanks and Praise to Millard for sharing these works. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Rastafari movement    2. Culture    3. Jamaica    4. Travel    5. Religion    6. Reggae music   

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INFORMATIVE AND BEAUTIFUL TOO
I had purchased a Pisces Book once before so was expecting the same informative style.The Smit's book surpassed my expectations.The descriptions of the dive sites are very complete with specific detailsabout how you should approach each site. For example: when givinginformation about one site they said,"...keep your fins away from thebottom because it is covered with fine sediment, which when disturbed willimmediately reduce visibility." Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Guidebooks    3. Jamaica    4. Scuba & Snorkeling    5. Skin diving    6. Travel    7. Travel - Foreign    8. Sub-aqua swimming   

Subjects:  1. Biography: royalty    2. United Kingdom, Great Britain   

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Adventure in Jamaica
This travel guide walks with the adventurous traveler to the heart of Jamaica, to the miles of sand beaches, to the rugged Blue Mountains, to the country villages that provide a peek at the real Jamaica. The authors focus on the adventures this island has to offer: scuba diving along coral reefs, biking mountain trails, deep sea fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, horseback riding, and other adventures that range from mild to wild. Attention to details
"[The authors] are known for their attention to details." Chicago Daily Herald ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Special Interest - Adventure    3. Special Interest - Ecotourism    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Jamaica    7. Travel & holiday guides   

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Great Cookbook
This book is great!Growing up in a West Indian hous hold in the US,I was familiar with the flavors of the food, but not with cooking the food.This book was instrumental in honing my carribean cooking skills and is an excellent reference book.

Good recipe book
Being a Jamaican I was a bit sceptical about this book being written by foreigners (AKA non-Jamaicans), but you know this is a good overall recipe book.They did not try to tweak recipes or 'improve' upon them, but rather collected recipes from authentic Jamaican cooks. The pictures are very nice also. They have good recipes for patties, gizzadas, rice and peas and many more.I got this in high school knowing that I would one day have to move out of my parents house and cook on my own...now I'm married with 3 kids and still love this book...great for beginners or experienced cooks!

A Very Fine Book
Very readable, excellent recipes, great information, and lots of fun. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Jamaican    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Guidebooks    5. Jamaica    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    7. Restaurants    8. Caribbean islands    9. National & regional cuisine   

Editorial Review

Certainly there are beaches and dreadlocks aplenty in Karl Luntta's guide to Jamaica, but he takes it out of the realm of the ordinary with his informed and sensitive history; his inclusion of small coastal and mountain communities; and his in-depth exploration of reggae culture, background, and music. Luntta has a sense of humor and a fine eye for detail, and his lists of accommodations and eating choices are extensive. People normally buy a guide after they've chosen a destination, but this book might switch the usual order. ... Read more

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Good enough
I can't say this is the best guide to Jamaica, but it is generally reliable (although the National Museum of Archaeology no longer exists in Port Royal) and more than adequate for most travelers.In fact, it may be suitable particularly for the typical tourist, because it doesn't tell you a lot more than you want to know.It doesn't venture far beyond the usual tourist destinations, but most visitors to Jamaica are probably not into playing anthropologist off the beaten track.I like the type and layout of the book, which make it easy to find things, easy to skim, and easy on the eyes too.But, while it hasn't got as much use as my other guidebooks to Jamaica, the spine is already splitting.

An useful and valuable guide--- Recommended.
Five things which should be found in any recommended travel guide: 1) An introduction to the country or region that is as engagingas it is informative; 2) An excellent section that covers the travel information that you need prior to heading out (visa, passport, health, etc.) 3) The CORE of the guide; accommodations, restaurants, and sights to see, offer you a bias descriptions.A bias that is based on the writer's judgment and a set of criteria that they use to determine excellence.Thereby,you can make an informed decision with confidence.The writer's feedback must be based on theiractual visit and/or experiences.Also, this information needs to be current; so that the name, address, phone & fax numbers are still in use.And, finally,in today's cyberspace world, email and web site addresses should be also included. 4) Maps. Many Maps. Usable, readable maps. 5) Finally, tidbits, charts, graphs, side bar topics and fun to read caveats.A guide with these qualities earns a "highly recommended" rating - five stars. Best For Those Who Want To Experience The "REAL" Jamaica
My brother and I took Karl Lunta's book with us to Jamaica in 1996.Because of his maps and local knowledge we rented a car and toured the island from Negril to the breathtaking San San beach and the Blue Lagoon in Port Antonio on our own.We stopped along the road at local stores and eateries enabling us to meet the Jamaican people. For the traveler that isn't afraid to leave their resort "compound" Karl Lunta's book will be their "Bible". Our trip was a huge success because of our adventurous spirits and his book!!I highly recommend it!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign   

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I loved it!
I just got this book, and I have to say that the photos are wonderful.The photographer did a great job!

Beautiful!
I just purchased this book and I love it!The images on each page are captivating and magical.Lois Ingledew has captured the essence of Jamaica with obvious love.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Photo Techniques    3. Photography    4. Subjects & Themes - Travel - General    5. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Central America    6. Individual photographers    7. Jamaica    8. Photographs: collections   

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Essays & Travelogues    3. Travel - Foreign    4. TRAVEL & HOLIDAY    5. Travel writing   

Reviews (8)

Take "JAMAICA GIRL" Along
"Lonely Planet" is great as a travel guide, but if you want a great read on your trip to Jamaica, take "JAMAICA GIRL" along with you.Jon Michael Miller's novel shows you the real Jamaica, far behind the walls of the famous all-inclusive resorts.You will see the struggles and the joys of a wonderful people, as well as meet Rosalind Juliet Mitchell, a fabulously brave and resourceful progagonist, on her search for love and freedom.It is by far the best book about Jamaica I have ever read.A wonderful story, suspenseful, sexy, funny, disturbing, and quite moving.Wonderful characters.And a great message about the power of love to transform one's existence.A great read for a vacation, or, even, a vacation in itself.

Not updated since 2003
I bought this in October 2005 and it's more than two years old-very outdated.Not worth the money until they update it.

An HONEST guide book, indeed!!
What can I say? This is the greatest book that I've ever seen on traveling to Jamaica.Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Jamaica    5. Travel & holiday guides   

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Maps    3. Maps & Road Atlases    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Jamaica    7. Travel / road maps & atlases   

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Interesting perspective; too short
This should not be the ONLY guidebook to Jamaica you buy - Lonely Planet is my favorite for specific and comprehensive info on hotels, sights, eats.Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Description and travel    5. Guidebooks    6. Jamaica    7. Travel & holiday guides    8. Travel / Caribbean & West Indies   

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Closest you'll come to Jamaica in pictures
This should be on the coffe table of every Jamaican and anyone who has a love for this beautiful country. This book is large hard cover and the vivid and beautiful pictures capture the essence of Jamaica. It goes beyond the beaches to the everyday - the school children, the old churches, the road side jerk chicken stand. Each picture is large, colorful and alive!!! You will love this book.

A glimpse of the "real Jamaica"
This book, although no longer in print is a must have in any Jamaican's library. Ray Chen's photos are vivid and alive with the true spirit of Jamaica.This book is a great conversation piece for people trying to learn more about Jamaica.It is probably the closest you can get to experiencing Jamaica's beauty without hopping on a plane and flying there yourself! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Collections Of Photographs    2. Description And Travel