Southern Caribbean travel guides are a must-have if you plan to visit. Southern Caribbean is that region of South American consisting of the nations that border the Caribbean Sea ? Colombia and Venezuela. Due to the region's closeness to the equator, its climate is very tropical, which of course makes it a popular destination for those who want beaches and sand in their vacation itinerary.
From the Caribbean coast, the bulk of Venezuela rises instantly and green like the bulging muscles bursting through a comic hero's shirt. To the Spaniards, everything would have seemed wild and yet to be controlled. From world's highest uninterrupted cataract, the Rio Churun, to the arching bridge spanning Lake Maracaibo, much of the interior of Venezuela is still to be settled, even today.
In 1533, the Spanish founded a city that would become known as the Queen of the Indies. Yet, even without the added attraction of its colonial heritage, Colombia's Cartagena is in the perfect position in the Caribbean Sea as to make it an attractive tourist destination.
Below are some top Southern Caribbean travel guides you may find useful as you travel to the Southern parts of the Caribbean.
Backpack Traveling in Latin America
This page contains a very helpful Southern Caribbean travel guide based on the site owner's personal experiences. While this guide does not contain a very accurate and up-to-date information on travel to Latin America, it does provide you with enough information to give you a basic information about the places you'll be visiting while on your Southern Caribbean travel.
This site should be used as an addition to the books you may have bought from stores. It includes but not limited to:
? Introduction to culture ? Safety and recent safety development ? Info for US citizens ? Tourism ? Police ? Money ? Entry over land ? Getting around ? Places to stay and eat
Poor But Happy Colombia Guide
Another good Southern Caribbean travel guide is Poor But Happy. This site contains the best discussions and topics on the popular tourist destination of Colombia, and written no less by those who live and work there. The topics are just about anything Colombia related from visas to adoption, to medellin, places to stay, food, etc.
Venezuela Voyage
Dominic Hamilton travels in Venezuela as research for the Traveler's Venezuela Companion guidebook. The result is a Southern Caribbean travel guide featuring a blend of stories and images, a mix of features, and practical information that both inform and entertain.
The Lonely Planet
Perhaps the most popular Southern Caribbean travel guide if you're traveling on a shoestring, the Lonely Planet is actually comprised of several guides to several different points in the world submitted by travelers like you. The Getting There and Away sections are the best because they teach you how to go about border crossings. There are also plenty of simple maps to give you an idea of where you are, as well locations of cheapo cafes, best banana milk shakes, and all that.
The town of Sutton Coldfield has grown up around the periphery of Sutton Park.
Sutton Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe and the largest outside a capital city. It covers 900.1 hectares (2224.2 acres / 9.0 km?), with a mix of heath land, wetlands and marshes, seven lakes and extensive ancient woodlands. Sutton Park is arguably the jewel in the areas crown boasting a handful of quality restaurants, several 18-hole golf courses, a number of children's playgrounds, a visitors' centre and even a donkey sanctuary! The park makes for a fantastic destination whatever the season and whatever the weather.
Sutton Coldfield can also be described as a shopper's paradise. The famous Mall Shopping centre now boasts some of the finest shopping in the area and includes names such as House of Fraser, Marks and Spencer and Monsoon, to name but three. There is almost a continental caf? feel about the Mall; where one can take a gourmet coffee on the flower lined pedestrianised pavement, whilst listening to street music watching the world go by. The monthly farmers market on the second Friday in the month is a huge draw and reminds the locals of bygone days.
If you are looking for nightlife then Sutton Coldfield will not disappoint you having something for everyone. Whether it's a sophisticated meal for two at the Boathouse or something more upbeat at the Ha Ha Bar, there is an abundance of options to suit all tastes and ages. There are some outstanding balti restaurants in the Sutton Coldfield area too; the standard of food served at these restaurants is first class and all are exceptional value for money
The area has always had an outstanding reputation for sport and Sutton Coldfield caters for all age groups and interest. There are numerous clubs and venues supporting the local community and just about every sport is catered for here. Whether it is rugby, soccer, hockey, swimming, athletics ? you name it -- Sutton Coldfield boasts a team of exceptionally high standing in that field.
Schools in the area are some of the best in the West Midlands and because of this demand helps keep property prices high. Schools such a s Bishop Vesey Grammar School, Sutton Girls School and even junior school St. Nicholas?, all regularly rank amongst the best in the nation in the annual league tables.
Sutton Coldfield is an excellent centre for business and commerce too. There are numerous offices around the town and there are plenty of industrial units supporting manufacturing and service industries.
All in all, Sutton Coldfield is a relaxed and friendly place that is just far enough away from the big city yet still retains all the charm of a small local town. It is certainly a great place to both live and visit.
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