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Lonely Planet Puerto Rica (Lonely Planet Country & Regional Guides) (Book)

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"Puerto Rico is a bit of the US of A in the Caribbean. The home to hundreds to cruise ships, it is often overlooked by travellers heading to the Caribbean. This is possibly because it is stuck between greatness - better wildlife in Costa Rica, better beaches in Barbados, better culture in Cuba...Puerto Rico combines all of these attractions into a sizable island where you could spend over a week travelling.

This book is great if you go to Puerto Rico for more than a stop over. Most guides to Carribean Islands try to cover the whole region in one text - this is concentrated knowledge. The only criticism, as with all of this series, is the lack of pictures and maps - its all a bit too wordy to really help you make choices.

Having said that, its the only decent guide I could find to this island!!" www.HomeIsAway.com great Alternative Vacation Casa to Buy in Puerto Rico.

"I just reviewed Let's Go PR and Explore PR by Harry Pariser and returned from PR a few days ago. I agree with previous reviewers about this edition - some of the information is not accurate and was not updated. But this might be because the publication year is 2002. I really liked Let's Go - this had by far, the best and most comprehensive info on lodging, eats, and getting around. I would not use Explore PR - this is not useful at all. I would say Let's Go had mostly everything that Lonely planet PR did - except for maybe the background info on culture, history etc. I will consider travelling with both a Lonely planet and a let's go in the future. If you have to choose one book on PR, I would buy Let's Go. If you can take a second, bring the Lonely Planet PR. Also visit Culebra!" Before buying a Holiday Apartment in Puerto Rico, I would read this book.

"Puerto Rico is a small part of heaven in the Caribbean. This guide has an excellent history and culture section, and the reviews of villages/towns are usually spot on. Sometimes basic details are missed out, and two places missing that are definitely worth a visit are Buyé Beach in Boquerón and Sandy Beach in Rincón. Perfect!!!!!" Before buying a Alternative Holiday Apartment in Puerto Rico, I would read this book.

"This Lonely PLanet Puerto Rico Book has some information in it that will be helpful to a first timer.....but I would not try to use it as a guide once you arrive. I was expecting to use the maps included in this book and they were absolutley out of date....and did not include many important roads and routes on it's maps. This is my biggest complaint about it..because I bought it thinking it was a good all around hand book especially for the maps and it just plain wasn't. It did however offer insights to general travel issues like what to see or local info....and I must admit that Puerto Rico grows as we read this.and maybe it out grew this book ..but...still... I must ask...how does Lonely Planet expect us to find these things they mention without good and up to date maps to go along ?????" Relax with this book when on Holiday in Puerto Rico. It would be so handy when you Buy a Holiday Casa in Puerto Rico.

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Puerto Rican Cookery (Book)

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"I have seen several Puerto Rican cookbooks, and my hat comes off for you, Ms. Carmen. The book is so detailed and self-explanatory, I believe that nobody can go wrong when trying one of your recipes. My grandmother died 12 years ago and with her went all the knowledge of authentic Puerto Rican cookery. By purchasing your book, now I am able to cook the things that she used to cook for me. Thank you so much for such a fine book." www.HomeIsAway.com great Holiday Apartment to Buy in Puerto Rico.

"THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE--PUERTO RICAN OR NOT. THE RECIPES IN THIS BOOK ADD SO MUCH FLAVOR TO CHICKEN, BEEF AND PORK. THE BEEF STEAK RECIPE TURNED OUT GREAT WHEN I MADE IT, THE SEASONING WAS PERFECT. I'M SURE ONCE I MAKE IT AGAIN I WILL LEARN TO MAKE IT EVEN BETTER IT. THE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE WAS GREAT AS WELL. I LOVE THIS BOOK, I HAVE USED IT ALMOST EVERY NIGHT FOR DINNER SINCE I RECEIVED IT. YOU DO HAVE TO BE FAMILIAR WITH SOME SIMPLE COOKING SKILLS, BUT THIS BOOK WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. IF YOU ENJOY COOKING AS MUCH AS I DO YOU WILL LOVE THIS COOKBOOK." Before buying a Holiday Cottage in Puerto Rico, I would read this book while in Puerto Rico.

"Carmen Aboy recopilates the best and most traditional recipes ever found in Puerto Rican kitchens. This book's been around for quite some time, with minor alterations in each yearly edition. Recipes are extremely simple and easy to follow, plus the ingredients are accesible in both, the latin and the US market. Besides, Carmen added a few tips for better cooking and for the table setting. This is a complete cookbook, with a great variety of dishes. I use it almost on a daily basis, and it has becomed a heirloom in my family. Your kitchen will improve to 5-star-restaurant levels!!!!!! Buen provecho!" www.HomeIsAway.com great Vocation or Holiday Cottage to Buy in Puerto Rico.

"To sum it up my husband no longer complains about my home cooked meals anymore. Its tough living up to the cooking standards of both a Puerto Rican mother and mother-in-law but now they both want to borrow my cook book. My apron off to Carmen Aboy Valldejul!" Before buying a Alternative Vacation Villa in Puerto Rico, I would read this book while in Puerto Rico.

"This is the book you will need to cook true Puerto Rican!!! Everyone either has this or the Spanish version, "Cocina Criolla." However, that said, you may want to update the amount of salt and fat. I for one don't eat pork... which is a staple in the Puerto Rican diet, however noone has ever complained about my use of olive oil.

There are so many great recipes... arroz con gandules, arroz con pollo, tembleque, mojo isleño, tostones... it's all here!" Before buying a Vacation House in Puerto Rico, I would read this book.

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Insight Guides Puerto Rico (Insight Guide Puerto Rico) (Book)

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"As a Puerto Rican that has literally been there and done that, I believe that this book is the best illustrated guide to the Island I have seen so far. Some descriptions, nonetheless, seem to under-rate some of the attractions, while others seem to over-simplify the process of getting there or the risks involved. In some cases I thought it was being too poetic and less realistic, and even though this is a refreshing approach to a tourist guide, more facts or useful tips would have been welcome. On a positive note, the illustrations are very beautiful and it portrays the people with respect. If I had to buy a book for a colleague or friend in the States about my country, this book would be one of my first options." Relax with this book when on Vocation or Holiday in Puerto Rico. It would be so handy when you Buy a Vocation or Holiday House in Puerto Rico.

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Lonely Planet Puerto Rico (Lonely Planet Country & Regional Guides) (Book)

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"Puerto Rico is a bit of the US of A in the Caribbean. The home to hundreds to cruise ships, it is often overlooked by travellers heading to the Caribbean. This is possibly because it is stuck between greatness - better wildlife in Costa Rica, better beaches in Barbados, better culture in Cuba...Puerto Rico combines all of these attractions into a sizable island where you could spend over a week travelling.

This book is great if you go to Puerto Rico for more than a stop over. Most guides to Carribean Islands try to cover the whole region in one text - this is concentrated knowledge. The only criticism, as with all of this series, is the lack of pictures and maps - its all a bit too wordy to really help you make choices.

Having said that, its the only decent guide I could find to this island!!" If you are thinking about buying a Vocation or Holiday Apartments in Puerto Rico, I would buy this book to take with you while in Puerto Rico.

"I just reviewed Let's Go PR and Explore PR by Harry Pariser and returned from PR a few days ago. I agree with previous reviewers about this edition - some of the information is not accurate and was not updated. But this might be because the publication year is 2002. I really liked Let's Go - this had by far, the best and most comprehensive info on lodging, eats, and getting around. I would not use Explore PR - this is not useful at all. I would say Let's Go had mostly everything that Lonely planet PR did - except for maybe the background info on culture, history etc. I will consider travelling with both a Lonely planet and a let's go in the future. If you have to choose one book on PR, I would buy Let's Go. If you can take a second, bring the Lonely Planet PR. Also visit Culebra!" Before buying a Alternative Holiday Apartment in Puerto Rico, I would read this book while in Puerto Rico.

"Puerto Rico is a small part of heaven in the Caribbean. This guide has an excellent history and culture section, and the reviews of villages/towns are usually spot on. Sometimes basic details are missed out, and two places missing that are definitely worth a visit are Buyé Beach in Boquerón and Sandy Beach in Rincón. Perfect!!!!!" Before buying a Alternative Holiday Apartment in Puerto Rico, I would read this book while in Puerto Rico.

"This Lonely PLanet Puerto Rico Book has some information in it that will be helpful to a first timer.....but I would not try to use it as a guide once you arrive. I was expecting to use the maps included in this book and they were absolutley out of date....and did not include many important roads and routes on it's maps. This is my biggest complaint about it..because I bought it thinking it was a good all around hand book especially for the maps and it just plain wasn't. It did however offer insights to general travel issues like what to see or local info....and I must admit that Puerto Rico grows as we read this.and maybe it out grew this book ..but...still... I must ask...how does Lonely Planet expect us to find these things they mention without good and up to date maps to go along ?????" This book has best information about Puerto Rico. So take it with you when you Buy a Holiday Cottage in Puerto Rico.

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Listening to Salsa: Gender, Latin Popular Music and Puerto Rican Culture (Music Culture S.) (Book)

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""Listening to Salsa" is a scholarly wake up call to anyone who is interested in this genre. After reading it, you will probably never listen to Salsa the same way and it is probably just as well! What I discovered by reading this book is that I was hearing the music but not really listening. "Listening to Salsa" will give you a deeper appreciation of the nuances, intricacies and gender issues that comprise Salsa.

As an aspiring writer on the subject, I know that I will be referring back to this book time and time again. Congratulations to the author and I look forward to reading and enjoying more of her work in the future!" Before buying a Vacation Casa in Puerto Rico, I would read this book while in Puerto Rico.